Lake Alfred, FL · standard
ZIP Code 33850
Polk County, Florida - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 7,519
- 158/sq mi High-density area
- $61,622
- Median income Below-median income area
- $225,100
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 25.7%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Lake Alfred pairs a below-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 32nd pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 49%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 158
- people per sq mi
- 73%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 33850 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 33850 (Lake Alfred, FL) rose +22.9% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 259.3 in 2023 to 318.6 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 33850 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Lake Alfred, Polk County, Florida, home to 7,519 residents across 47.7 square miles, a density of 158 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 33850 reports a modest median household income of $61,622 (20% below the average Florida ZIP), while per-capita income is $33,167. The poverty rate is 10.4%, with unemployment at 5.8%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $225,100 (40% below the average Florida ZIP), and median rent is $1,154; owner occupancy is 72.8%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 25.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.2, and the average commute is 33 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Polk County, so 33850 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 33850
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Lake Alfred, FL
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 33850.
- Construction
Construction
29 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
25 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
12 establishments
- Health care and social assistance 11
Health care and social assistance
11 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services 10
Professional, scientific, and technical services
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 33850, Lake Alfred, 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
7,519
Population
47.7
Area (sq mi)
158
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 33850?
42.2
Median Age
49.0%
Male
51.0%
Female
14.0%
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?
$61,622
Median Household Income
-20% vs state ZIP avg
$33,167
Per Capita Income
10.4%
Poverty Rate
5.8%
Unemployment Rate
33.0 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 33850 ranks among Florida ZIPs
Lake Alfred, 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)
$61,622 29th percentile higher than 29% 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
4,620housing units
4,620
Total Housing Units
3,863
Occupied Units
757
Vacant Units
2.51
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$225,100
Median Home Value
-40% vs state ZIP avg
$1,154
Median Rent
1987
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
+22.9%
YoY Change (2024)
319
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+219%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 33850 have increased 22.9% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +219% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +6.1% | 209 |
| 2021 | +13.0% | 236 |
| 2022 | +34.3% | 317 |
| 2023 | -18.2% | 259 |
| 2024 | +22.9% | 319 |
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 134 business establishments in ZIP 33850, employing approximately 956 people with a combined annual payroll of $36,086,000.
134
Businesses
956
Employees
$36.1M
Annual Payroll
14
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 29 | 21.6% |
| Retail trade | 25 | 18.7% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 12 | 9.0% |
| Health care and social assistance | 11 | 8.2% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 10 | 7.5% |
| Accommodation and food services | 8 | 6.0% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 6 | 4.5% |
| Wholesale trade | 5 | 3.7% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 5 | 3.7% |
| Finance and insurance | 5 | 3.7% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 5 | 3.7% |
| Manufacturing | 4 | 3.0% |
| Information | 4 | 3.0% |
| Educational services | 4 | 3.0% |
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 33850 vs 33881 →
ZIP 33850 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 33880
Winter Haven (33880)
37,798 residents
- 33844
Haines City (33844)
33,804 residents
- 33881
Winter Haven (33881)
29,345 residents
- 33823
Auburndale (33823)
28,874 residents
- 33884
Winter Haven (33884)
28,763 residents
- 33837
Davenport (33837)
20,234 residents
- 33868 11,720
Polk City (33868)
11,720 residents
- 33850 7,519
Lake Alfred (33850)
7,519 residents
- 33838 3,515
Dundee (33838)
3,515 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 33850 ranks #8 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 33850 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
- 33868
Polk City (33868)
$74,289 median income
- 33823
Auburndale (33823)
$71,485 median income
- 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
- 33881
Winter Haven (33881)
$57,024 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 33850 ranks #8 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 33881 | Winter Haven, FL | 29,345 | 4.9 mi |
| 33823 | Auburndale, FL | 28,874 | 5.5 mi |
| 33839 | Eagle Lake, FL | 2,756 | 10.1 mi |
| 33844 | Haines City, FL | 33,804 | 9.3 mi |
| 33851 | Lake Hamilton, FL | 907 | 8.5 mi |
| 33880 | Winter Haven, FL | 37,798 | 10.1 mi |
| 33884 | Winter Haven, FL | 28,763 | 10.3 mi |
| 33837 | Davenport, FL | 20,234 | 9.9 mi |
| 33838 | Dundee, FL | 3,515 | 10.1 mi |
| 33868 | Polk City, FL | 11,720 | 10.9 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 33850, 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 (7,519 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 33850 in?
ZIP code 33850 (Lake Alfred) 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 33850?
ZIP code 33850 in Lake Alfred, FL has a population of 7,519 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 33850?
The median household income in ZIP 33850 is $61,622, which is 19% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 33850?
The median home value in ZIP 33850 is $225,100, which is 19% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 33850?
The largest racial group in ZIP 33850 is White at 59.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 25.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 33850?
ZIP code 33850 has 134 business establishments employing approximately 956 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 33850?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 33850 are: Construction (29), Retail trade (25), Other services (except public administration) (12). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 33850?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 33850 increased by 22.9% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 219%. 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 33850?
In ZIP code 33850, 65.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 25.7% 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 33850?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 33850 is 33.0 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 33850?
In ZIP code 33850, approximately 72.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 27.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 33850?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 33850 is 10.4% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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