PlainZIP

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
$81,276
Median income
$334,800
Median home value
27.3%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

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 Florida average), while per-capita income is $33,849. Local economic indicators show a 13.3% poverty rate alongside 5.1% unemployment. Housing costs here run $334,800 for a typical home value (11% below the state average), with rent averaging $1,699 a month; 81.5% of 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. A geography-based comparison follows: 9 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 33837, plus 6 more within Polk County, give a clearer read than the national average 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 33837

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Davenport, FL

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 33837.

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 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

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Who lives in ZIP 33837?

37.0

Median Age

52.2%

Male

47.8%

Female

19.4%

Foreign-Born

White 40.9%
African American 12.2%
Asian 2.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.8%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 18.6%
Hispanic or Latino 46.2%

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

$33,849

Per Capita Income

13.3%

Poverty Rate

5.1%

Unemployment Rate

38.7 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 33837 ranks nationally

Davenport, FL household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$81,276 Top 36% higher than 64% 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%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). This entry sits in this band. $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 58.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 27.3%

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

What does housing look like?

20,284

Total Housing Units

16,204

Occupied Units

4,080

Vacant Units

2.92

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 81.5%
Renter 18.5%

$334,800

Median Home Value

-11% vs state

$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

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ZIP 33837 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 33837 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 33837 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 33837 ranks the highest 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
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

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 Davenport, FL Florida

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.

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