Nalcrest, FL · standard

ZIP Code 33856

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

487
1,712/sq mi
$37,622
Median income
9.4%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Nalcrest pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country, in a low-density, renter-heavy area.

4th pct
household income, US ZIPs
1,712
people per sq mi
2%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 33856 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 33856 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 0.3 square miles in Nalcrest, Polk County, Florida. The area is home to 487 residents, producing a population density of 1,712 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 33856 against Florida and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 33856 sits at $37,622 (51% below the Florida average), while per-capita income is $29,102. The poverty rate stands at 4.3% and the unemployment rate at 0.0%. On housing, the median home value is with median rent at $656 per month, and 2.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 33856 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 9.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 71.4, and the average commute is . We also surface 5 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Polk County, so you can benchmark 33856 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 →

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 33856, Nalcrest, 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

487

Population

0.3

Area (sq mi)

1,712

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 33856?

71.4

Median Age

49.0%

Male

51.0%

Female

5.6%

Foreign-Born

White 87.6%
African American 4.3%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 8.1%
Hispanic or Latino 5.1%

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?

$37,622

Median Household Income

-51% vs state

$29,102

Per Capita Income

4.3%

Poverty Rate

0.0%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 33856 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$37,622 4th percentile higher than 4% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). This entry sits in this band. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Above this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $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 47.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 9.4%

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

What does housing look like?

509

Total Housing Units

282

Occupied Units

227

Vacant Units

1.40

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 2.1%
Renter 97.9%

$656

Median Rent

1965

Median Year Built

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

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP 33856 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 33856 ranks #4 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 33856 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 33856 ranks #4 of 5 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
33854 Lakeshore, FL 194 1.1 mi
33898 Lake Wales, FL 15,355 4.5 mi
33827 Babson Park, FL 3,036 5.9 mi
33855 Indian Lake Estates, FL 43 6.3 mi
33843 Frostproof, FL 11,093 11.2 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 33856 in?
ZIP code 33856 (Nalcrest) 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 33856?
ZIP code 33856 in Nalcrest, FL has a population of 487 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 33856?
The median household income in ZIP 33856 is $37,622, which is 51% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 33856?
The largest racial group in ZIP 33856 is White at 87.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 5.1% of the population.
What is the education level in ZIP code 33856?
In ZIP code 33856, 47.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 9.4% 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 33856?
In ZIP code 33856, approximately 2.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 97.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 33856?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 33856 is 4.3% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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