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Auburndale, FL · standard

ZIP Code 33823

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

28,874
359/sq mi
$71,485
Median income
$256,900
Median home value
19.2%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Auburndale pairs a below-median household income with above-median home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

49th pct
household income, US ZIPs
Top 41%
home value, US ZIPs
359
people per sq mi
75%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 33823 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 33823 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 80.5 square miles in Auburndale, Polk County, Florida. The area is home to 28,874 residents, producing a population density of 359 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 33823 against Florida and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 33823 sits at $71,485 (7% below the Florida average), while per-capita income is $35,488. The poverty rate stands at 12.2% and the unemployment rate at 4.9%. On housing, the median home value is $256,900 (32% below the state average) with median rent at $1,147 per month, and 75.2% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 33823 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 19.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.7, and the average commute is 30 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Polk County, so you can benchmark 33823 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 33823

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 33823.

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 33823, Auburndale, 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

28,874

Population

80.5

Area (sq mi)

359

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 33823?

40.7

Median Age

47.3%

Male

52.7%

Female

11.2%

Foreign-Born

White 65.8%
African American 9.8%
Asian 2.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.8%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 8.4%
Hispanic or Latino 22.7%

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?

$71,485

Median Household Income

-7% vs state

$35,488

Per Capita Income

12.2%

Poverty Rate

4.9%

Unemployment Rate

30.4 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 33823 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$71,485 49th percentile higher than 49% 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 57.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 19.2%

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

What does housing look like?

16,726

Total Housing Units

14,762

Occupied Units

1,964

Vacant Units

2.82

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 75.2%
Renter 24.8%

$256,900

Median Home Value

-32% vs state

$1,147

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

+5.8%

YoY Change (2024)

341

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+241%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 33823 have increased 5.8% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +241% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +7.6% 212
2021 +15.6% 245
2022 +26.3% 309
2023 +4.2% 322
2024 +5.8% 341

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 647 business establishments in ZIP 33823, employing approximately 10,115 people with a combined annual payroll of $464,298,000.

647

Businesses

10,115

Employees

$464.3M

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 144 22.3%
Retail trade 91 14.1%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 60 9.3%
Other services (except public administration) 57 8.8%
Real estate and rental and leasing 45 7.0%
Accommodation and food services 39 6.0%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 37 5.7%
Health care and social assistance 37 5.7%
Transportation and warehousing 34 5.3%
Finance and insurance 27 4.2%
Manufacturing 26 4.0%
Wholesale trade 17 2.6%
Information 12 1.9%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 8 1.2%
Management of companies and enterprises 6 0.9%
Educational services 4 0.6%

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 33823 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 33823 ranks #5 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 33823 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 33823 ranks #3 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
33805 Lakeland, FL 23,153 5.8 mi
33850 Lake Alfred, FL 7,519 5.5 mi
33801 Lakeland, FL 33,741 6.0 mi
33880 Winter Haven, FL 37,798 7.6 mi
33881 Winter Haven, FL 29,345 6.9 mi
33839 Eagle Lake, FL 2,756 8.6 mi
33812 Lakeland, FL 13,166 9.3 mi
33803 Lakeland, FL 27,094 9.0 mi
33884 Winter Haven, FL 28,763 11.3 mi
33813 Lakeland, FL 31,698 11.6 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 Auburndale, FL Florida

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 33823 in? ▼
ZIP code 33823 (Auburndale) 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 33823? ▼
ZIP code 33823 in Auburndale, FL has a population of 28,874 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 33823? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 33823 is $71,485, which is 6% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 33823? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 33823 is $256,900, which is 8% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 33823? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 33823 is White at 65.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 22.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 33823? ▼
ZIP code 33823 has 647 business establishments employing approximately 10,115 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 33823? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 33823 are: Construction (144), Retail trade (91), Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services (60). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 33823? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 33823 increased by 5.8% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 241%. 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 33823? ▼
In ZIP code 33823, 57.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 19.2% 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 33823? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 33823 is 30.4 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 33823? ▼
In ZIP code 33823, approximately 75.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 24.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 33823? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 33823 is 12.2% 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 Auburndale, 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.

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