Dundee, FL · standard
ZIP Code 33838
Polk County, Florida - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 3,515
- 232/sq mi High-density area
- $50,766
- Median income Below-median income area
- $255,700
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 11.3%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Dundee pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with above-median home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.
- 15th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 41%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 232
- people per sq mi
- 66%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 33838 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 33838 covers 15.2 square miles in Dundee, Polk County, Florida (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 3,515 residents on file, a density of 232 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 33838 reports a modest median household income of $50,766 (34% below the average Florida ZIP), while per-capita income is $22,183. The poverty rate is 26.7%, 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 $255,700 (32% below the average Florida ZIP), and median rent is $1,628; owner occupancy is 65.7%.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 11.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 32.9, and the average commute is 35 minutes. The page also surfaces 9 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Polk County, so 33838 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 33838
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Dundee, FL
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 33838.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
22 establishments
- Construction
Construction
21 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
16 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
12 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
12 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 33838, Dundee, 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
3,515
Population
15.2
Area (sq mi)
232
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 33838?
32.9
Median Age
54.2%
Male
45.8%
Female
17.9%
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?
$50,766
Median Household Income
-34% vs state ZIP avg
$22,183
Per Capita Income
26.7%
Poverty Rate
2.2%
Unemployment Rate
35.3 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 33838 ranks among Florida ZIPs
Dundee, 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)
$50,766 12th percentile higher than 12% 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
2,271housing units
2,271
Total Housing Units
1,889
Occupied Units
382
Vacant Units
3.01
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$255,700
Median Home Value
-32% vs state ZIP avg
$1,628
Median Rent
1995
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 126 business establishments in ZIP 33838, employing approximately 1,173 people with a combined annual payroll of $49,989,000.
126
Businesses
1,173
Employees
$50.0M
Annual Payroll
12
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 22 | 17.5% |
| Construction | 21 | 16.7% |
| Health care and social assistance | 16 | 12.7% |
| Accommodation and food services | 12 | 9.5% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 12 | 9.5% |
| Wholesale trade | 7 | 5.6% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 6 | 4.8% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 6 | 4.8% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 6 | 4.8% |
| Manufacturing | 5 | 4.0% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 4 | 3.2% |
| Finance and insurance | 4 | 3.2% |
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 33838 vs 33877 →
ZIP 33838 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
- 33881
Winter Haven (33881)
29,345 residents
- 33884
Winter Haven (33884)
28,763 residents
- 33853 11,161
Lake Wales (33853)
11,161 residents
- 33859 10,582
Lake Wales (33859)
10,582 residents
- 33850 7,519
Lake Alfred (33850)
7,519 residents
- 33838 3,515
Dundee (33838)
3,515 residents
- 33839 2,756
Eagle Lake (33839)
2,756 residents
- 33851 907
Lake Hamilton (33851)
907 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 33838 ranks #7 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 33838 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 33884
Winter Haven (33884)
$70,443 median income
- 33839
Eagle Lake (33839)
$70,000 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
- 33859
Lake Wales (33859)
$57,760 median income
- 33881
Winter Haven (33881)
$57,024 median income
- 33838
Dundee (33838)
$50,766 median income
- 33853
Lake Wales (33853)
$44,474 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 33838 ranks #8 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 33877 | Waverly, FL | 276 | 2.1 mi |
| 33851 | Lake Hamilton, FL | 907 | 1.8 mi |
| 33844 | Haines City, FL | 33,804 | 4.8 mi |
| 33884 | Winter Haven, FL | 28,763 | 4.5 mi |
| 33881 | Winter Haven, FL | 29,345 | 6.2 mi |
| 33853 | Lake Wales, FL | 11,161 | 8.5 mi |
| 33859 | Lake Wales, FL | 10,582 | 9.9 mi |
| 33839 | Eagle Lake, FL | 2,756 | 8.9 mi |
| 33850 | Lake Alfred, FL | 7,519 | 10.1 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 33838, 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 (3,515 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 33838 in?
ZIP code 33838 (Dundee) 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 33838?
ZIP code 33838 in Dundee, FL has a population of 3,515 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 33838?
The median household income in ZIP 33838 is $50,766, which is 33% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 33838?
The median home value in ZIP 33838 is $255,700, which is 8% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 33838?
The largest racial group in ZIP 33838 is White at 31.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 57.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 33838?
ZIP code 33838 has 126 business establishments employing approximately 1,173 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 33838?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 33838 are: Retail trade (22), Construction (21), Health care and social assistance (16). There are 12 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 33838?
In ZIP code 33838, 53.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 11.3% 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 33838?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 33838 is 35.3 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 33838?
In ZIP code 33838, approximately 65.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 34.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 33838?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 33838 is 26.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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