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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
$61,622
Median income
$225,100
Median home value
25.7%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

32th 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.

ZIP code 33850 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 47.7 square miles in Lake Alfred, Polk County, Florida. The area is home to 7,519 residents, producing a population density of 158 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 33850 against Florida and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 33850 sits at $61,622 (20% below the Florida average), while per-capita income is $33,167. The poverty rate stands at 10.4% and the unemployment rate at 5.8%. On housing, the median home value is $225,100 (40% below the state average) with median rent at $1,154 per month, and 72.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 33850 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 25.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.2, and the average commute is 33 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Polk County, so you can benchmark 33850 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 33850

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 33850.

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 33850, Lake Alfred, 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

7,519

Population

47.7

Area (sq mi)

158

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 33850?

42.2

Median Age

49.0%

Male

51.0%

Female

14.0%

Foreign-Born

White 59.3%
African American 10.4%
Asian 5.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 7.6%
Hispanic or Latino 25.8%

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

$33,167

Per Capita Income

10.4%

Poverty Rate

5.8%

Unemployment Rate

33.0 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 33850 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$61,622 32nd percentile higher than 32% 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 65.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 25.7%

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

What does housing look like?

4,620

Total Housing Units

3,863

Occupied Units

757

Vacant Units

2.51

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 72.8%
Renter 27.2%

$225,100

Median Home Value

-40% vs state

$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

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ZIP 33850 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 33850 ranks #8 by population — useful context the national average alone can't give.

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

ZIP 33850 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 33850 ranks #8 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
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

More ZIP Codes in Polk County

33810 standard
Lakeland, FL
Pop: 44,254
33880 standard
Winter Haven, FL
Pop: 37,798
33844 standard
Haines City, FL
Pop: 33,804
33801 standard
Lakeland, FL
Pop: 33,741
33813 standard
Lakeland, FL
Pop: 31,698
34759 standard
Kissimmee, FL
Pop: 30,170

Related Areas

Polk County Lake Alfred, FL Florida

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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Official Data Resources for Lake Alfred, FL

Verify and explore additional data for this area using these official government sources.

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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