Lakeland, FL · standard
ZIP Code 33803
Polk County, Florida - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 27,094
- 671/sq mi High-density area
- $65,807
- Median income Near-median income area
- $250,100
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 34.1%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Lakeland pairs a below-median household income with above-median home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.
- 40th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 42%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 671
- people per sq mi
- 64%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 33803 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 33803 (Lakeland, FL) rose +1.4% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 346.9 in 2023 to 351.5 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 33803 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Lakeland, Polk County, Florida, with 27,094 residents across 40.4 square miles, a density of 671 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 33803 reports a modest median household income of $65,807 (15% below the average Florida ZIP), while per-capita income is $45,102. The poverty rate is 12.4%, with unemployment at 2.6%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $250,100 (33% below the average Florida ZIP), and median rent is $1,450; owner occupancy is 63.5%.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 34.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41.8, and the average commute is 22 minutes. The page also surfaces 9 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Polk County, so 33803 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →
Top industries in ZIP 33803
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Lakeland, FL
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 33803.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
162 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
138 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
112 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
100 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
99 establishments
What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 33803, Lakeland, FL · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
27,094
Population
40.4
Area (sq mi)
671
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 33803?
41.8
Median Age
48.1%
Male
51.9%
Female
11.0%
Foreign-Born
Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How much do residents earn?
$65,807
Median Household Income
-15% vs state ZIP avg
$45,102
Per Capita Income
12.4%
Poverty Rate
2.6%
Unemployment Rate
21.8 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 33803 ranks among Florida ZIPs
Lakeland, FL household income vs. every Florida ZIP code
Median household income among 946 reporting Florida ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$65,807 38th percentile higher than 38% of 946 Florida ZIPs
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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What is the education profile here?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
15,120housing units
15,120
Total Housing Units
12,953
Occupied Units
2,167
Vacant Units
2.16
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$250,100
Median Home Value
-33% vs state ZIP avg
$1,450
Median Rent
1973
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How have home values changed over time?
FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals
+1.4%
YoY Change (2024)
352
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+252%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 33803 have increased 1.4% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +252% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +8.4% | 221 |
| 2021 | +15.7% | 256 |
| 2022 | +20.4% | 308 |
| 2023 | +12.6% | 347 |
| 2024 | +1.4% | 352 |
Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 1,019 business establishments in ZIP 33803, employing approximately 14,197 people with a combined annual payroll of $660,849,000.
1,019
Businesses
14,197
Employees
$660.8M
Annual Payroll
15
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 162 | 15.9% |
| Health care and social assistance | 138 | 13.5% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 112 | 11.0% |
| Accommodation and food services | 100 | 9.8% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 99 | 9.7% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 83 | 8.2% |
| Construction | 74 | 7.3% |
| Finance and insurance | 65 | 6.4% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 52 | 5.1% |
| Wholesale trade | 47 | 4.6% |
| Manufacturing | 29 | 2.9% |
| Educational services | 16 | 1.6% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 15 | 1.5% |
| Information | 13 | 1.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 11 | 1.1% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
Want a side-by-side? Compare 33803 vs 33813 →
ZIP 33803 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 33810
Lakeland (33810)
44,254 residents
- 33801
Lakeland (33801)
33,741 residents
- 33813
Lakeland (33813)
31,698 residents
- 33823
Auburndale (33823)
28,874 residents
- 33830
Bartow (33830)
27,542 residents
- 33803
Lakeland (33803)
27,094 residents
- 33805
Lakeland (33805)
23,153 residents
- 33811
Lakeland (33811)
20,980 residents
- 33815 14,267
Lakeland (33815)
14,267 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 33803 ranks #6 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 33803 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 33812
Lakeland (33812)
$103,052 median income
- 33813
Lakeland (33813)
$99,497 median income
- 33811
Lakeland (33811)
$90,263 median income
- 33823
Auburndale (33823)
$71,485 median income
- 33810
Lakeland (33810)
$69,986 median income
- 33803
Lakeland (33803)
$65,807 median income
- 33830
Bartow (33830)
$63,918 median income
- 33805
Lakeland (33805)
$62,661 median income
- 33801
Lakeland (33801)
$53,061 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 33803 ranks #6 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 33813 | Lakeland, FL | 31,698 | 3.3 mi |
| 33801 | Lakeland, FL | 33,741 | 3.1 mi |
| 33812 | Lakeland, FL | 13,166 | 3.5 mi |
| 33815 | Lakeland, FL | 14,267 | 4.5 mi |
| 33811 | Lakeland, FL | 20,980 | 5.6 mi |
| 33805 | Lakeland, FL | 23,153 | 6.6 mi |
| 33823 | Auburndale, FL | 28,874 | 9.0 mi |
| 33810 | Lakeland, FL | 44,254 | 10.0 mi |
| 33830 | Bartow, FL | 27,542 | 11.6 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 33803, both outside FL so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (27,094 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 33803 in?
ZIP code 33803 (Lakeland) is located in Polk County, Florida. Polk County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/polk-fl.
What is the population of ZIP code 33803?
ZIP code 33803 in Lakeland, FL has a population of 27,094 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 33803?
The median household income in ZIP 33803 is $65,807, which is 14% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 33803?
The median home value in ZIP 33803 is $250,100, which is 10% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 33803?
The largest racial group in ZIP 33803 is White at 72.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 19.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 33803?
ZIP code 33803 has 1,019 business establishments employing approximately 14,197 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 33803?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 33803 are: Retail trade (162), Health care and social assistance (138), Professional, scientific, and technical services (112). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 33803?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 33803 increased by 1.4% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 252%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 33803?
In ZIP code 33803, 61.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 34.1% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 33803?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 33803 is 21.8 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 33803?
In ZIP code 33803, approximately 63.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 36.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 33803?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 33803 is 12.4% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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