Lakeland, FL · standard
ZIP Code 33810
Polk County, Florida - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 44,254
- 305/sq mi High-density area
- $69,986
- Median income Near-median income area
- $281,700
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 21.5%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-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.
- 47th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 36%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 305
- people per sq mi
- 77%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 33810 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 33810 (Lakeland, FL) rose +3.3% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 326.0 in 2023 to 336.6 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 33810 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Lakeland, Polk County, Florida, with 44,254 residents across 145.2 square miles, a density of 305 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 33810 reports a modest median household income of $69,986 (9% below the average Florida ZIP), while per-capita income is $34,909. The poverty rate is 12.7%, with unemployment at 5.8%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $281,700 (25% below the average Florida ZIP), and median rent is $1,539; owner occupancy is 76.7%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 21.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.9, and the average commute is 28 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Polk County, so 33810 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 33810
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Lakeland, FL
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 33810.
- Construction
Construction
125 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
70 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
60 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
51 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing 39
Transportation and warehousing
39 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 33810, 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
44,254
Population
145.2
Area (sq mi)
305
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 33810?
40.9
Median Age
50.2%
Male
49.8%
Female
9.6%
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?
$69,986
Median Household Income
-9% vs state ZIP avg
$34,909
Per Capita Income
12.7%
Poverty Rate
5.8%
Unemployment Rate
27.5 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 33810 ranks nationally
Lakeland, FL household income vs. every US ZIP code
Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked
$69,986 47th percentile higher than 47% of 30,318 US ZIPs
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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
22,297housing units
22,297
Total Housing Units
20,330
Occupied Units
1,967
Vacant Units
2.70
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$281,700
Median Home Value
-25% vs state ZIP avg
$1,539
Median Rent
1997
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
+3.3%
YoY Change (2024)
337
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+237%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 33810 have increased 3.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +237% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +7.0% | 216 |
| 2021 | +17.9% | 254 |
| 2022 | +21.6% | 309 |
| 2023 | +5.5% | 326 |
| 2024 | +3.3% | 337 |
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 529 business establishments in ZIP 33810, employing approximately 6,636 people with a combined annual payroll of $302,595,000.
529
Businesses
6,636
Employees
$302.6M
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 125 | 23.6% |
| Retail trade | 70 | 13.2% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 60 | 11.3% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 51 | 9.6% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 39 | 7.4% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 39 | 7.4% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 31 | 5.9% |
| Accommodation and food services | 30 | 5.7% |
| Health care and social assistance | 19 | 3.6% |
| Finance and insurance | 18 | 3.4% |
| Wholesale trade | 16 | 3.0% |
| Manufacturing | 9 | 1.7% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 7 | 1.3% |
| Information | 5 | 0.9% |
| Educational services | 4 | 0.8% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting | 3 | 0.6% |
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 33810 vs 33815 →
ZIP 33810 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
- 33809
Lakeland (33809)
28,929 residents
- 33803
Lakeland (33803)
27,094 residents
- 33563
Plant City (33563)
25,488 residents
- 33805
Lakeland (33805)
23,153 residents
- 33811
Lakeland (33811)
20,980 residents
- 33565
Plant City (33565)
17,975 residents
- 33815 14,267
Lakeland (33815)
14,267 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 33810 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 33810 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 33811
Lakeland (33811)
$90,263 median income
- 33565
Plant City (33565)
$73,414 median income
- 33809
Lakeland (33809)
$70,066 median income
- 33810
Lakeland (33810)
$69,986 median income
- 33803
Lakeland (33803)
$65,807 median income
- 33805
Lakeland (33805)
$62,661 median income
- 33563
Plant City (33563)
$60,131 median income
- 33540
Zephyrhills (33540)
$56,387 median income
- 33801
Lakeland (33801)
$53,061 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 33810 ranks #4 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 33815 | Lakeland, FL | 14,267 | 6.3 mi |
| 33849 | Kathleen, FL | 856 | 6.8 mi |
| 33805 | Lakeland, FL | 23,153 | 7.5 mi |
| 33809 | Lakeland, FL | 28,929 | 7.5 mi |
| 33811 | Lakeland, FL | 20,980 | 10.2 mi |
| 33565 | Plant City, FL | 17,975 | 7.9 mi |
| 33563 | Plant City, FL | 25,488 | 9.6 mi |
| 33540 | Zephyrhills, FL | 8,752 | 9.7 mi |
| 33803 | Lakeland, FL | 27,094 | 10.0 mi |
| 33801 | Lakeland, FL | 33,741 | 10.0 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 33810, 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 (44,254 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 33810 in?
ZIP code 33810 (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 33810?
ZIP code 33810 in Lakeland, FL has a population of 44,254 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 33810?
The median household income in ZIP 33810 is $69,986, which is 8% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 33810?
The median home value in ZIP 33810 is $281,700, which is 1% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 33810?
The largest racial group in ZIP 33810 is White at 63.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 24.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 33810?
ZIP code 33810 has 529 business establishments employing approximately 6,636 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 33810?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 33810 are: Construction (125), Retail trade (70), Other services (except public administration) (60). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 33810?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 33810 increased by 3.3% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 237%. 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 33810?
In ZIP code 33810, 53.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 21.5% 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 33810?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 33810 is 27.5 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 33810?
In ZIP code 33810, approximately 76.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 23.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 33810?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 33810 is 12.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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