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Lakeland, FL · standard

ZIP Code 33805

Polk County, Florida — Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

23,153
333/sq mi
$62,661
Median income
$197,500
Median home value
18.9%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Lakeland pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a low-density, mixed-tenure area.

34th pct
household income, US ZIPs
43th pct
home value, US ZIPs
333
people per sq mi
50%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 33805 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 33805 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 69.6 square miles in Lakeland, Polk County, Florida. The area is home to 23,153 residents, producing a population density of 333 people per square mile, and falls within the New York time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 33805 against Florida and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 33805 sits at $62,661 (19% below the Florida average), while per-capita income is $27,893. The poverty rate stands at 18.2% and the unemployment rate at 7.6%. On housing, the median home value is $197,500 (47% below the state average) with median rent at $1,232 per month, and 49.9% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 33805 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 18.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 37.6, and the average commute is 23 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Polk County, so you can benchmark 33805 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Top industries in ZIP 33805

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 33805.

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 · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 33805, Lakeland, FL · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

23,153

Population

69.6

Area (sq mi)

333

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 33805?

37.6

Median Age

49.4%

Male

50.6%

Female

10.7%

Foreign-Born

White 40.7%
African American 36.5%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 9.9%
Hispanic or Latino 22.0%

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?

$62,661

Median Household Income

-19% vs state

$27,893

Per Capita Income

18.2%

Poverty Rate

7.6%

Unemployment Rate

22.7 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 33805 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income — the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$62,661 34th percentile higher than 34% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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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?

High School Graduate or Higher 58.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 18.9%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

12,351

Total Housing Units

10,635

Occupied Units

1,716

Vacant Units

2.60

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 49.9%
Renter 50.1%

$197,500

Median Home Value

-47% vs state

$1,232

Median Rent

1987

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

+7.2%

YoY Change (2024)

403

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+303%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 33805 have increased 7.2% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +303% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +17.5% 237
2021 +18.1% 280
2022 +19.1% 333
2023 +12.8% 376
2024 +7.2% 403

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 470 business establishments in ZIP 33805, employing approximately 18,025 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,090,709,000.

470

Businesses

18,025

Employees

$1.1B

Annual Payroll

15

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Health care and social assistance 107 22.8%
Retail trade 64 13.6%
Construction 47 10.0%
Other services (except public administration) 40 8.5%
Transportation and warehousing 31 6.6%
Wholesale trade 29 6.2%
Accommodation and food services 29 6.2%
Real estate and rental and leasing 28 6.0%
Finance and insurance 24 5.1%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 24 5.1%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 18 3.8%
Information 9 1.9%
Manufacturing 8 1.7%
Management of companies and enterprises 5 1.1%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 4 0.8%

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 33805 vs 33801 →

ZIP 33805 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 33805 ranks #8 by population — useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 33805 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 33805 ranks #8 of 9 neighboring ZIPs — local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
33801 Lakeland, FL 33,741 4.3 mi
33823 Auburndale, FL 28,874 5.8 mi
33803 Lakeland, FL 27,094 6.6 mi
33812 Lakeland, FL 13,166 9.0 mi
33810 Lakeland, FL 44,254 7.5 mi
33815 Lakeland, FL 14,267 6.9 mi
33813 Lakeland, FL 31,698 10.0 mi
33809 Lakeland, FL 28,929 9.2 mi
33811 Lakeland, FL 20,980 10.8 mi
33880 Winter Haven, FL 37,798 11.4 mi

More ZIP Codes in Polk County

33810 standard
Lakeland, FL
Pop: 44,254
33880 standard
Winter Haven, FL
Pop: 37,798
33844 standard
Haines City, FL
Pop: 33,804
33801 standard
Lakeland, FL
Pop: 33,741
33813 standard
Lakeland, FL
Pop: 31,698
34759 standard
Kissimmee, FL
Pop: 30,170

Related Areas

Polk County Lakeland, FL Florida

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 33805 in? ▼
ZIP code 33805 (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 33805? ▼
ZIP code 33805 in Lakeland, FL has a population of 23,153 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 33805? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 33805 is $62,661, which is 18% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 33805? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 33805 is $197,500, which is 29% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 33805? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 33805 is White at 40.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 22.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 33805? ▼
ZIP code 33805 has 470 business establishments employing approximately 18,025 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 33805? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 33805 are: Health care and social assistance (107), Retail trade (64), Construction (47). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 33805? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 33805 increased by 7.2% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 303%. 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 33805? ▼
In ZIP code 33805, 58.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 18.9% 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 33805? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 33805 is 22.7 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 33805? ▼
In ZIP code 33805, approximately 49.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 50.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 33805? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 33805 is 18.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Lakeland, FL

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U.S. Census Bureau
Official demographic, economic, and housing data from the American Community Survey.
HUD Fair Market Rents
Department of Housing and Urban Development rental cost estimates by metropolitan area.
FBI Uniform Crime Reports
Official crime statistics compiled from law enforcement agencies nationwide.
FHFA House Price Index
Federal Housing Finance Agency home value trends based on repeat sales and appraisals.

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