Frostproof, FL · standard
ZIP Code 33843
Polk County, Florida - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 11,093
- 42/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $50,503
- Median income Below-median income area
- $99,000
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 16.5%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Frostproof pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 15th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 9th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 42
- people per sq mi
- 82%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 33843 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 33843 (Frostproof, FL) rose +11.7% from 2023 to 2024.
ZIP code 33843 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Frostproof, Polk County, Florida, home to 11,093 residents across 262.9 square miles, a density of 42 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 33843 reports a modest median household income of $50,503 (35% below the average Florida ZIP), while per-capita income is $27,517. The poverty rate is 21.9%, 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 $99,000 (74% below the average Florida ZIP), and median rent is $923; owner occupancy is 81.6%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 16.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 54.2, and the average commute is 28 minutes. The page also surfaces 4 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Polk County, so 33843 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 33843
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Frostproof, FL
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 33843.
- Construction
Construction
19 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
16 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
16 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
12 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
10 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 33843, Frostproof, 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
11,093
Population
262.9
Area (sq mi)
42
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 33843?
54.2
Median Age
49.0%
Male
51.0%
Female
7.4%
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?
$50,503
Median Household Income
-35% vs state ZIP avg
$27,517
Per Capita Income
21.9%
Poverty Rate
3.7%
Unemployment Rate
27.7 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 33843 ranks among Florida ZIPs
Frostproof, 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)
$50,503 12th percentile higher than 12% of 946 Florida ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more Florida 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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
6,189housing units
6,189
Total Housing Units
4,457
Occupied Units
1,732
Vacant Units
2.41
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$99,000
Median Home Value
-74% vs state ZIP avg
$923
Median Rent
1987
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 125 business establishments in ZIP 33843, employing approximately 1,272 people with a combined annual payroll of $92,724,000.
125
Businesses
1,272
Employees
$92.7M
Annual Payroll
12
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 19 | 15.2% |
| Retail trade | 16 | 12.8% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 16 | 12.8% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 12 | 9.6% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 10 | 8.0% |
| Wholesale trade | 9 | 7.2% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 9 | 7.2% |
| Health care and social assistance | 8 | 6.4% |
| Accommodation and food services | 8 | 6.4% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 6 | 4.8% |
| Manufacturing | 4 | 3.2% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting | 3 | 2.4% |
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 33843 vs 33827 →
ZIP 33843 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 33825
Avon Park (33825)
24,942 residents
- 33843
Frostproof (33843)
11,093 residents
- 33827 3,036
Babson Park (33827)
3,036 residents
- 33856 487
Nalcrest (33856)
487 residents
- 33854 194
Lakeshore (33854)
194 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 33843 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 33843 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 33827
Babson Park (33827)
$54,556 median income
- 33843
Frostproof (33843)
$50,503 median income
- 33825
Avon Park (33825)
$46,949 median income
- 33856
Nalcrest (33856)
$37,622 median income
- 33854
Lakeshore (33854)
$29,250 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 33843 ranks #2 of 5 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 33843, 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 (11,093 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 33843 in?
ZIP code 33843 (Frostproof) 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 33843?
ZIP code 33843 in Frostproof, FL has a population of 11,093 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 33843?
The median household income in ZIP 33843 is $50,503, which is 34% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 33843?
The median home value in ZIP 33843 is $99,000, which is 64% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 33843?
The largest racial group in ZIP 33843 is White at 67.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 24.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 33843?
ZIP code 33843 has 125 business establishments employing approximately 1,272 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 33843?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 33843 are: Construction (19), Retail trade (16), Other services (except public administration) (16). There are 12 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 33843?
In ZIP code 33843, 57.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 16.5% 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 33843?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 33843 is 27.7 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 33843?
In ZIP code 33843, approximately 81.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 18.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 33843?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 33843 is 21.9% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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