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 High-density area
- $63,650
- Median income Near-median income area
- $256,300
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 17.5%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 33844 (Haines City, FL) rose +9.3% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 331.1 in 2023 to 361.8 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 33844 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Haines City, Polk County, Florida, with 33,804 residents across 258.6 square miles, a density of 131 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 33844 reports a modest median household income of $63,650 (17% below the average Florida ZIP), while per-capita income is $29,617. The poverty rate is 16.2%, with unemployment at 3.7%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $256,300 (32% below the average Florida ZIP), and median rent is $1,158; owner occupancy is 70.4%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 17.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39.4, and the average commute is 36 minutes. The page also surfaces 9 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Polk County, so 33844 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 33844
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Haines City, FL
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 33844.
- Construction
Construction
121 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
102 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
75 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
62 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
58 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 33844, Haines City, 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
33,804
Population
258.6
Area (sq mi)
131
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 33844?
39.4
Median Age
48.6%
Male
51.4%
Female
16.2%
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?
$63,650
Median Household Income
-17% vs state ZIP avg
$29,617
Per Capita Income
16.2%
Poverty Rate
3.7%
Unemployment Rate
36.0 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 33844 ranks nationally
Haines City, FL 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
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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
22,510housing units
22,510
Total Housing Units
17,804
Occupied Units
4,706
Vacant Units
2.86
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$256,300
Median Home Value
-32% vs state ZIP avg
$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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 33844 vs 33851 →
ZIP 33844 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
- 34759
Kissimmee (34759)
30,170 residents
- 33881
Winter Haven (33881)
29,345 residents
- 33884
Winter Haven (33884)
28,763 residents
- 33837
Davenport (33837)
20,234 residents
- 33850 7,519
Lake Alfred (33850)
7,519 residents
- 33838 3,515
Dundee (33838)
3,515 residents
- 33851 907
Lake Hamilton (33851)
907 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 33844 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 33844 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
- 33884
Winter Haven (33884)
$70,443 median income
- 34759
Kissimmee (34759)
$69,373 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
- 33881
Winter Haven (33881)
$57,024 median income
- 33838
Dundee (33838)
$50,766 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.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 33844, 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 (33,804 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 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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