Lake Hamilton, FL · standard
ZIP Code 33851
Polk County, Florida - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 907
- 185/sq mi High-density area
- $62,284
- Median income Near-median income area
- $236,400
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 16.2%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Lake Hamilton pairs a below-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 33rd pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 46%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 185
- people per sq mi
- 89%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 33851 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 33851 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Lake Hamilton, Polk County, Florida, home to just 907 residents across 4.9 square miles, a density of 185 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 33851 reports a modest median household income of $62,284 (19% below the average Florida ZIP), while per-capita income is $22,571. The poverty rate is 34.4%, 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 $236,400 (37% below the average Florida ZIP), and median rent is $1,273; owner occupancy is 89.2%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 16.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.5, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 9 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Polk County, so 33851 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 33851
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Lake Hamilton, FL
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 33851.
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
7 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
6 establishments
- Real estate and rental and leasing
Real estate and rental and leasing
6 establishments
- Construction
Construction
5 establishments
- Wholesale trade
Wholesale trade
5 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 33851, Lake Hamilton, 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
907
Population
4.9
Area (sq mi)
185
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 33851?
40.5
Median Age
40.4%
Male
59.6%
Female
22.6%
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?
$62,284
Median Household Income
-19% vs state ZIP avg
$22,571
Per Capita Income
34.4%
Poverty Rate
0.6%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 33851 ranks among Florida ZIPs
Lake Hamilton, 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)
$62,284 31st percentile higher than 31% 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
386housing units
386
Total Housing Units
325
Occupied Units
61
Vacant Units
3.73
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$236,400
Median Home Value
-37% vs state ZIP avg
$1,273
Median Rent
1974
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 45 business establishments in ZIP 33851, employing approximately 328 people with a combined annual payroll of $15,028,000.
45
Businesses
328
Employees
$15.0M
Annual Payroll
8
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 7 | 15.6% |
| Retail trade | 6 | 13.3% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 6 | 13.3% |
| Construction | 5 | 11.1% |
| Wholesale trade | 5 | 11.1% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 5 | 11.1% |
| Manufacturing | 4 | 8.9% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 4 | 8.9% |
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 33851 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
- 33881
Winter Haven (33881)
29,345 residents
- 33884
Winter Haven (33884)
28,763 residents
- 33837
Davenport (33837)
20,234 residents
- 33853 11,161
Lake Wales (33853)
11,161 residents
- 33850 7,519
Lake Alfred (33850)
7,519 residents
- 33838 3,515
Dundee (33838)
3,515 residents
- 33839 2,756
Eagle Lake (33839)
2,756 residents
- 33851 907
Lake Hamilton (33851)
907 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 33851 ranks #9 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 33851 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
- 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
- 33838
Dundee (33838)
$50,766 median income
- 33853
Lake Wales (33853)
$44,474 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 33851 ranks #5 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 33838 | Dundee, FL | 3,515 | 1.8 mi |
| 33877 | Waverly, FL | 276 | 3.9 mi |
| 33844 | Haines City, FL | 33,804 | 3.6 mi |
| 33881 | Winter Haven, FL | 29,345 | 5.2 mi |
| 33884 | Winter Haven, FL | 28,763 | 5.3 mi |
| 33837 | Davenport, FL | 20,234 | 10.3 mi |
| 33853 | Lake Wales, FL | 11,161 | 10.2 mi |
| 33850 | Lake Alfred, FL | 7,519 | 8.5 mi |
| 33839 | Eagle Lake, FL | 2,756 | 9.1 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 33851, both outside FL so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
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 33851 in?
ZIP code 33851 (Lake Hamilton) 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 33851?
ZIP code 33851 in Lake Hamilton, FL has a population of 907 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 33851?
The median household income in ZIP 33851 is $62,284, which is 18% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 33851?
The median home value in ZIP 33851 is $236,400, which is 15% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 33851?
The largest racial group in ZIP 33851 is White at 52.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 38.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 33851?
ZIP code 33851 has 45 business establishments employing approximately 328 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 33851?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 33851 are: Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services (7), Retail trade (6), Real estate and rental and leasing (6). There are 8 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 33851?
In ZIP code 33851, 51.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 16.2% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 33851?
In ZIP code 33851, approximately 89.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 10.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 33851?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 33851 is 34.4% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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