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Haines City, FL · standard

ZIP Code 33844

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

33,804
131/sq mi
$63,650
Median income
$256,300
Median home value
17.5%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Haines City pairs a below-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

36th pct
household income, US ZIPs
Top 41%
home value, US ZIPs
131
people per sq mi
70%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 33844 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 33844 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 258.6 square miles in Haines City, Polk County, Florida. The area is home to 33,804 residents, producing a population density of 131 people per square mile, and falls within the New York time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 33844 against Florida and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 33844 sits at $63,650 (17% below the Florida average), while per-capita income is $29,617. The poverty rate stands at 16.2% and the unemployment rate at 3.7%. On housing, the median home value is $256,300 (32% below the state average) with median rent at $1,158 per month, and 70.4% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 33844 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 17.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39.4, and the average commute is 36 minutes. We also surface 9 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Polk County, so you can benchmark 33844 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Top industries in ZIP 33844

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 33844.

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 33844, Haines City, FL · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

33,804

Population

258.6

Area (sq mi)

131

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 33844?

39.4

Median Age

48.6%

Male

51.4%

Female

16.2%

Foreign-Born

White 38.1%
African American 18.3%
Asian 1.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 13.8%
Hispanic or Latino 48.4%

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?

$63,650

Median Household Income

-17% vs state

$29,617

Per Capita Income

16.2%

Poverty Rate

3.7%

Unemployment Rate

36.0 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 33844 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$63,650 36th percentile higher than 36% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 53.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 17.5%

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

What does housing look like?

22,510

Total Housing Units

17,804

Occupied Units

4,706

Vacant Units

2.86

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 70.4%
Renter 29.6%

$256,300

Median Home Value

-32% vs state

$1,158

Median Rent

1994

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

+9.3%

YoY Change (2024)

362

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+262%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 33844 have increased 9.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +262% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +8.8% 205
2021 +14.9% 236
2022 +24.6% 293
2023 +12.8% 331
2024 +9.3% 362

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 723 business establishments in ZIP 33844, employing approximately 7,703 people with a combined annual payroll of $315,569,000.

723

Businesses

7,703

Employees

$315.6M

Annual Payroll

17

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 121 16.7%
Retail trade 102 14.1%
Accommodation and food services 75 10.4%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 62 8.6%
Transportation and warehousing 58 8.0%
Other services (except public administration) 57 7.9%
Health care and social assistance 55 7.6%
Real estate and rental and leasing 50 6.9%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 42 5.8%
Finance and insurance 28 3.9%
Wholesale trade 24 3.3%
Manufacturing 19 2.6%
Information 7 1.0%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 7 1.0%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting 6 0.8%
Educational services 5 0.7%
Utilities 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 33844 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 33844 ranks the most populous — useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 33844 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 33844 ranks #5 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
33851 Lake Hamilton, FL 907 3.6 mi
33838 Dundee, FL 3,515 4.8 mi
33837 Davenport, FL 20,234 7.4 mi
33877 Waverly, FL 276 6.8 mi
33881 Winter Haven, FL 29,345 7.7 mi
34759 Kissimmee, FL 30,170 8.9 mi
33850 Lake Alfred, FL 7,519 9.3 mi
33884 Winter Haven, FL 28,763 8.9 mi
34758 Kissimmee, FL 30,879 9.6 mi

More ZIP Codes in Polk County

33810 standard
Lakeland, FL
Pop: 44,254
33880 standard
Winter Haven, FL
Pop: 37,798
33801 standard
Lakeland, FL
Pop: 33,741
33813 standard
Lakeland, FL
Pop: 31,698
34759 standard
Kissimmee, FL
Pop: 30,170
33881 standard
Winter Haven, FL
Pop: 29,345

Related Areas

Polk County Haines City, FL Florida

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 33844 in? ▼
ZIP code 33844 (Haines City) 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 33844? ▼
ZIP code 33844 in Haines City, FL has a population of 33,804 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 33844? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 33844 is $63,650, which is 17% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 33844? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 33844 is $256,300, which is 8% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 33844? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 33844 is White at 38.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 48.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 33844? ▼
ZIP code 33844 has 723 business establishments employing approximately 7,703 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 33844? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 33844 are: Construction (121), Retail trade (102), Accommodation and food services (75). There are 17 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 33844? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 33844 increased by 9.3% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 262%. 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 33844? ▼
In ZIP code 33844, 53.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 17.5% 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 33844? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 33844 is 36.0 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 33844? ▼
In ZIP code 33844, approximately 70.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 29.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 33844? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 33844 is 16.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Haines City, FL

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U.S. Census Bureau
Official demographic, economic, and housing data from the American Community Survey.
HUD Fair Market Rents
Department of Housing and Urban Development rental cost estimates by metropolitan area.
FBI Uniform Crime Reports
Official crime statistics compiled from law enforcement agencies nationwide.
FHFA House Price Index
Federal Housing Finance Agency home value trends based on repeat sales and appraisals.

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