Lakeland, FL · standard
ZIP Code 33815
Polk County, Florida - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 14,267
- 743/sq mi High-density area
- $37,487
- Median income Below-median income area
- $39,500
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 13.0%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Lakeland pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a low-density, mixed-tenure area.
- 4th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- Lowest
- home value, US ZIPs
- 743
- people per sq mi
- 60%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 33815 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 33815 (Lakeland, FL) rose +9.5% from 2023 to 2024.
ZIP code 33815 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Lakeland, Polk County, Florida, home to 14,267 residents across 19.2 square miles, a density of 743 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 33815 sits on the lower end of the income spectrum: median household income is $37,487 (51% below the average Florida ZIP), while per-capita income is $25,018. The poverty rate is 24.2%, so the area-level income figures should not be treated as typical household experience. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $39,500 (89% below the average Florida ZIP), and median rent is $1,129; owner occupancy is 59.6%.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 13.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 44.8, and the average commute is 25 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Polk County, so 33815 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 33815
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Lakeland, FL
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 33815.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
57 establishments
- Construction
Construction
49 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
35 establishments
- Real estate and rental and leasing
Real estate and rental and leasing
34 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
34 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 33815, 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
14,267
Population
19.2
Area (sq mi)
743
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 33815?
44.8
Median Age
52.6%
Male
47.4%
Female
12.9%
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?
$37,487
Median Household Income
-51% vs state ZIP avg
$25,018
Per Capita Income
24.2%
Poverty Rate
3.1%
Unemployment Rate
24.5 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 33815 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)
$37,487 2nd percentile higher than 2% 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
7,608housing units
7,608
Total Housing Units
6,180
Occupied Units
1,428
Vacant Units
2.24
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$39,500
Median Home Value
-89% vs state ZIP avg
$1,129
Median Rent
1977
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 417 business establishments in ZIP 33815, employing approximately 11,620 people with a combined annual payroll of $654,512,000.
417
Businesses
11,620
Employees
$654.5M
Annual Payroll
15
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 57 | 13.7% |
| Construction | 49 | 11.8% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 35 | 8.4% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 34 | 8.2% |
| Health care and social assistance | 34 | 8.2% |
| Accommodation and food services | 34 | 8.2% |
| Manufacturing | 29 | 7.0% |
| Wholesale trade | 29 | 7.0% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 29 | 7.0% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 23 | 5.5% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 21 | 5.0% |
| Finance and insurance | 13 | 3.1% |
| Information | 10 | 2.4% |
| Educational services | 10 | 2.4% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 5 | 1.2% |
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 33815 vs 33811 →
ZIP 33815 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
- 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
- 33566
Plant City (33566)
19,522 residents
- 33815 14,267
Lakeland (33815)
14,267 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 33815 ranks #9 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 33815 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
- 33567
Plant City (33567)
$85,643 median income
- 33566
Plant City (33566)
$72,393 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
What this shows By household income, ZIP 33815 ranks #null of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 33811 | Lakeland, FL | 20,980 | 4.4 mi |
| 33803 | Lakeland, FL | 27,094 | 4.5 mi |
| 33801 | Lakeland, FL | 33,741 | 6.1 mi |
| 33810 | Lakeland, FL | 44,254 | 6.3 mi |
| 33813 | Lakeland, FL | 31,698 | 6.5 mi |
| 33805 | Lakeland, FL | 23,153 | 6.9 mi |
| 33563 | Plant City, FL | 25,488 | 8.0 mi |
| 33566 | Plant City, FL | 19,522 | 8.0 mi |
| 33812 | Lakeland, FL | 13,166 | 7.9 mi |
| 33567 | Plant City, FL | 11,505 | 11.2 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 33815, 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 (14,267 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 33815 in?
ZIP code 33815 (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 33815?
ZIP code 33815 in Lakeland, FL has a population of 14,267 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 33815?
The median household income in ZIP 33815 is $37,487, which is 51% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 33815?
The median home value in ZIP 33815 is $39,500, which is 86% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 33815?
The largest racial group in ZIP 33815 is White at 44.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 26.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 33815?
ZIP code 33815 has 417 business establishments employing approximately 11,620 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 33815?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 33815 are: Retail trade (57), Construction (49), Other services (except public administration) (35). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 33815?
In ZIP code 33815, 49.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 13.0% 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 33815?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 33815 is 24.5 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 33815?
In ZIP code 33815, approximately 59.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 40.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 33815?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 33815 is 24.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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