PlainZIP

Babson Park, FL · standard

ZIP Code 33827

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

3,036
39/sq mi
$54,556
Median income
$230,300
Median home value
21.2%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Babson Park pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

20th pct
household income, US ZIPs
Top 48%
home value, US ZIPs
39
people per sq mi
83%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 33827 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 33827 covers 78.0 square miles in Babson Park, Polk County, Florida (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 3,036 residents on file, a density of 39 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 33827 reports a modest median household income of $54,556 (29% below the Florida average), while per-capita income is $34,327. Poverty here runs at 18.1%, with unemployment measured at 7.8%. The typical home here is valued at $230,300 (39% below the state average); renters pay a median of $1,175 monthly, and 83.1% of units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 21.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 46.4, and the average commute is 24 minutes. Beyond these figures, 5 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Polk County, letting you compare 33827 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline alone.

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 33827

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Babson Park, FL

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 33827.

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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 33827, Babson Park, 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

3,036

Population

78.0

Area (sq mi)

39

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

Neighborhood Scorecard
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Who lives in ZIP 33827?

46.4

Median Age

49.9%

Male

50.1%

Female

7.4%

Foreign-Born

White 82.1%
African American 8.1%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.7%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 6.0%
Hispanic or Latino 6.8%

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?

$54,556

Median Household Income

-29% vs state

$34,327

Per Capita Income

18.1%

Poverty Rate

7.8%

Unemployment Rate

23.7 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 33827 ranks nationally

Babson Park, FL household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$54,556 20th percentile higher than 20% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $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 53.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 21.2%

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

What does housing look like?

1,335

Total Housing Units

931

Occupied Units

404

Vacant Units

2.21

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 83.1%
Renter 16.9%

$230,300

Median Home Value

-39% vs state

$1,175

Median Rent

1978

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

+13.6%

YoY Change (2024)

355

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+255%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 33827 have increased 13.6% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +255% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +2.5% 225
2021 +15.5% 260
2022 +33.4% 347
2023 -10.0% 312
2024 +13.6% 355

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 39 business establishments in ZIP 33827, employing approximately 393 people with a combined annual payroll of $14,078,000.

39

Businesses

393

Employees

$14.1M

Annual Payroll

7

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 8 20.5%
Real estate and rental and leasing 5 12.8%
Accommodation and food services 5 12.8%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 4 10.3%
Retail trade 3 7.7%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 3 7.7%
Other services (except public administration) 3 7.7%

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 33827 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 33827 ranks #4 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 33827 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 33827 ranks #2 of 6 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
33843 Frostproof, FL 11,093 6.5 mi
33856 Nalcrest, FL 487 5.9 mi
33854 Lakeshore, FL 194 6.9 mi
33853 Lake Wales, FL 11,161 7.2 mi
33859 Lake Wales, FL 10,582 7.8 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 Babson Park, FL Florida

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 33827 in? ▼
ZIP code 33827 (Babson Park) 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 33827? ▼
ZIP code 33827 in Babson Park, FL has a population of 3,036 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 33827? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 33827 is $54,556, which is 28% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 33827? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 33827 is $230,300, which is 17% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 33827? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 33827 is White at 82.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 6.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 33827? ▼
ZIP code 33827 has 39 business establishments employing approximately 393 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 33827? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 33827 are: Construction (8), Real estate and rental and leasing (5), Accommodation and food services (5). There are 7 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 33827? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 33827 increased by 13.6% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 255%. 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 33827? ▼
In ZIP code 33827, 53.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 21.2% 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 33827? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 33827 is 23.7 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 33827? ▼
In ZIP code 33827, approximately 83.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 16.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 33827? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 33827 is 18.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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