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Lakeland, FL · standard

ZIP Code 33809

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

28,929
127/sq mi
$70,066
Median income
$292,000
Median home value
27.3%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Lakeland pairs a below-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

47th pct
household income, US ZIPs
Top 35%
home value, US ZIPs
127
people per sq mi
64%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 33809 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 33809 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 228.7 square miles in Lakeland, Polk County, Florida. The area is home to 28,929 residents, producing a population density of 127 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 33809 against Florida and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 33809 sits at $70,066 (9% below the Florida average), while per-capita income is $35,722. The poverty rate stands at 9.3% and the unemployment rate at 4.3%. On housing, the median home value is $292,000 (22% below the state average) with median rent at $1,510 per month, and 64.2% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 33809 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 27.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.3, and the average commute is 27 minutes. We also surface 4 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Polk County, so you can benchmark 33809 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 33809

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 33809.

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 33809, 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

28,929

Population

228.7

Area (sq mi)

127

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 33809?

42.3

Median Age

48.0%

Male

52.0%

Female

11.1%

Foreign-Born

White 62.7%
African American 11.8%
Asian 2.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.1%
Two or More Ethnicities 13.3%
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?

$70,066

Median Household Income

-9% vs state

$35,722

Per Capita Income

9.3%

Poverty Rate

4.3%

Unemployment Rate

27.1 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 33809 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$70,066 47th percentile higher than 47% 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

Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

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 59.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 27.3%

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

What does housing look like?

12,823

Total Housing Units

11,684

Occupied Units

1,139

Vacant Units

2.60

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 64.2%
Renter 35.8%

$292,000

Median Home Value

-22% vs state

$1,510

Median Rent

1989

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

+0.9%

YoY Change (2024)

308

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+208%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 33809 have increased 0.9% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +208% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +6.1% 202
2021 +17.0% 237
2022 +17.8% 279
2023 +9.6% 306
2024 +0.9% 308

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 706 business establishments in ZIP 33809, employing approximately 10,318 people with a combined annual payroll of $346,442,000.

706

Businesses

10,318

Employees

$346.4M

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 165 23.4%
Accommodation and food services 86 12.2%
Construction 84 11.9%
Other services (except public administration) 68 9.6%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 58 8.2%
Health care and social assistance 54 7.7%
Finance and insurance 42 6.0%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 38 5.4%
Real estate and rental and leasing 33 4.7%
Transportation and warehousing 21 3.0%
Wholesale trade 15 2.1%
Educational services 11 1.6%
Information 9 1.3%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 8 1.1%
Manufacturing 7 1.0%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting 3 0.4%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP 33809 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 33809 ranks #2 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 33809 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 33809 ranks #2 of 4 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
33849 Kathleen, FL 856 6.3 mi
33810 Lakeland, FL 44,254 7.5 mi
33868 Polk City, FL 11,720 9.2 mi
33805 Lakeland, FL 23,153 9.2 mi

More ZIP Codes in Polk County

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Lakeland, FL
Pop: 44,254
33880 standard
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Pop: 37,798
33844 standard
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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 33809 in? ▼
ZIP code 33809 (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 33809? ▼
ZIP code 33809 in Lakeland, FL has a population of 28,929 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 33809? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 33809 is $70,066, which is 8% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 33809? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 33809 is $292,000, which is 5% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 33809? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 33809 is White at 62.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 22.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 33809? ▼
ZIP code 33809 has 706 business establishments employing approximately 10,318 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 33809? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 33809 are: Retail trade (165), Accommodation and food services (86), Construction (84). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 33809? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 33809 increased by 0.9% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 208%. 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 33809? ▼
In ZIP code 33809, 59.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 27.3% 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 33809? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 33809 is 27.1 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 33809? ▼
In ZIP code 33809, approximately 64.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 35.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 33809? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 33809 is 9.3% 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

Verify and explore additional data for this area using these official government sources.

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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.