Davenport, FL · standard
ZIP Code 33837
Polk County, Florida - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 20,234
- 152/sq mi High-density area
- $81,276
- Median income Near-median income area
- $334,800
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 27.3%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Davenport pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 36%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 29%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 152
- people per sq mi
- 82%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 33837 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 33837 (Davenport, FL) rose +8.8% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 301.0 in 2023 to 327.4 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 33837 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Davenport, Polk County, Florida, with 20,234 residents across 132.9 square miles, a density of 152 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 33837 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $81,276 (5% above the average Florida ZIP), while per-capita income is $33,849. The poverty rate is 13.3%, with unemployment at 5.1%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $334,800 (11% below the average Florida ZIP) and median rent is $1,699; 81.5% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 27.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 37, and the average commute is 39 minutes. The page also surfaces 9 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Polk County, so 33837 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 33837
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Davenport, FL
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 33837.
- Construction
Construction
99 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
75 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
70 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
63 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
62 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 33837, Davenport, 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
20,234
Population
132.9
Area (sq mi)
152
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 33837?
37.0
Median Age
52.2%
Male
47.8%
Female
19.4%
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?
$81,276
Median Household Income
+5% vs state ZIP avg
$33,849
Per Capita Income
13.3%
Poverty Rate
5.1%
Unemployment Rate
38.7 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 33837 ranks among Florida ZIPs
Davenport, 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)
$81,276 Top 35% higher than 65% 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
20,284housing units
20,284
Total Housing Units
16,204
Occupied Units
4,080
Vacant Units
2.92
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$334,800
Median Home Value
-11% vs state ZIP avg
$1,699
Median Rent
2009
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
+8.8%
YoY Change (2024)
327
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+227%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 33837 have increased 8.8% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +227% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +2.5% | 206 |
| 2021 | +19.6% | 246 |
| 2022 | +21.0% | 298 |
| 2023 | +1.0% | 301 |
| 2024 | +8.8% | 327 |
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 694 business establishments in ZIP 33837, employing approximately 7,503 people with a combined annual payroll of $325,231,000.
694
Businesses
7,503
Employees
$325.2M
Annual Payroll
18
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 99 | 14.3% |
| Retail trade | 75 | 10.8% |
| Health care and social assistance | 70 | 10.1% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 63 | 9.1% |
| Accommodation and food services | 62 | 8.9% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 59 | 8.5% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 57 | 8.2% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 53 | 7.6% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 53 | 7.6% |
| Finance and insurance | 22 | 3.2% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 19 | 2.7% |
| Wholesale trade | 16 | 2.3% |
| Manufacturing | 15 | 2.2% |
| Information | 13 | 1.9% |
| Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction | 5 | 0.7% |
| Educational services | 5 | 0.7% |
| Utilities | 4 | 0.6% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 33837 vs 33896 →
ZIP 33837 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 33844
Haines City (33844)
33,804 residents
- 34758
Kissimmee (34758)
30,879 residents
- 33881
Winter Haven (33881)
29,345 residents
- 33837
Davenport (33837)
20,234 residents
- 33897
Davenport (33897)
14,117 residents
- 34747
Kissimmee (34747)
13,692 residents
- 33850 7,519
Lake Alfred (33850)
7,519 residents
- 33896 6,633
Davenport (33896)
6,633 residents
- 33851 907
Lake Hamilton (33851)
907 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 33837 ranks #4 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 33837 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 33837
Davenport (33837)
$81,276 median income
- 34747
Kissimmee (34747)
$77,755 median income
- 33848
Intercession City (33848)
$74,750 median income
- 33896
Davenport (33896)
$74,668 median income
- 33897
Davenport (33897)
$70,982 median income
- 34758
Kissimmee (34758)
$66,339 median income
- 33844
Haines City (33844)
$63,650 median income
- 33851
Lake Hamilton (33851)
$62,284 median income
- 33850
Lake Alfred (33850)
$61,622 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 33837 ranks the highest of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 33896 | Davenport, FL | 6,633 | 4.6 mi |
| 34758 | Kissimmee, FL | 30,879 | 5.9 mi |
| 33844 | Haines City, FL | 33,804 | 7.4 mi |
| 34747 | Kissimmee, FL | 13,692 | 8.2 mi |
| 33848 | Intercession City, FL | 851 | 7.9 mi |
| 33851 | Lake Hamilton, FL | 907 | 10.3 mi |
| 33897 | Davenport, FL | 14,117 | 8.2 mi |
| 33850 | Lake Alfred, FL | 7,519 | 9.9 mi |
| 33881 | Winter Haven, FL | 29,345 | 11.8 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 33837, 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 (20,234 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 33837 in?
ZIP code 33837 (Davenport) 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 33837?
ZIP code 33837 in Davenport, FL has a population of 20,234 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 33837?
The median household income in ZIP 33837 is $81,276, which is 7% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 33837?
The median home value in ZIP 33837 is $334,800, which is 20% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 33837?
The largest racial group in ZIP 33837 is White at 40.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 46.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 33837?
ZIP code 33837 has 694 business establishments employing approximately 7,503 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 33837?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 33837 are: Construction (99), Retail trade (75), Health care and social assistance (70). There are 18 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 33837?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 33837 increased by 8.8% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 227%. 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 33837?
In ZIP code 33837, 58.7% 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 33837?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 33837 is 38.7 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 33837?
In ZIP code 33837, approximately 81.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 18.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 33837?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 33837 is 13.3% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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