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Polk City, FL · standard

ZIP Code 33868

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

11,720
27/sq mi
$74,289
Median income
$247,200
Median home value
17.0%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Polk City pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 46%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 43%
home value, US ZIPs
27
people per sq mi
91%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 33868 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 33868 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 430.9 square miles in Polk City, Polk County, Florida. The area is home to 11,720 residents, producing a population density of 27 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 33868 against Florida and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 33868 sits at $74,289 (4% below the Florida average), while per-capita income is $30,248. The poverty rate stands at 15.3% and the unemployment rate at 5.1%. On housing, the median home value is $247,200 (34% below the state average) with median rent at $1,180 per month, and 90.7% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 33868 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 17.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.3, and the average commute is 36 minutes. We also surface 3 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Polk County, so you can benchmark 33868 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 33868

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 33868.

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 33868, Polk City, 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

11,720

Population

430.9

Area (sq mi)

27

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 33868?

42.3

Median Age

54.4%

Male

45.6%

Female

8.1%

Foreign-Born

White 68.9%
African American 6.9%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.8%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 15.7%
Hispanic or Latino 23.7%

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?

$74,289

Median Household Income

-4% vs state

$30,248

Per Capita Income

15.3%

Poverty Rate

5.1%

Unemployment Rate

36.3 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 33868 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$74,289 Top 46% higher than 54% 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

Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

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 54.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 17.0%

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

What does housing look like?

5,098

Total Housing Units

4,381

Occupied Units

717

Vacant Units

2.86

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 90.7%
Renter 9.3%

$247,200

Median Home Value

-34% vs state

$1,180

Median Rent

1997

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

-10.4%

YoY Change (2024)

292

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+192%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 33868 have decreased 10.4% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +192% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +14.7% 217
2021 +6.8% 232
2022 +30.9% 304
2023 +7.3% 326
2024 -10.4% 292

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 174 business establishments in ZIP 33868, employing approximately 1,217 people with a combined annual payroll of $49,947,000.

174

Businesses

1,217

Employees

$49.9M

Annual Payroll

13

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 55 31.6%
Retail trade 19 10.9%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 17 9.8%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 17 9.8%
Transportation and warehousing 12 6.9%
Other services (except public administration) 12 6.9%
Real estate and rental and leasing 7 4.0%
Health care and social assistance 7 4.0%
Accommodation and food services 7 4.0%
Manufacturing 6 3.5%
Wholesale trade 4 2.3%
Information 4 2.3%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 3 1.7%

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 33868 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 33868 ranks #3 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 33868 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 33868 ranks the highest of 4 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
33897 Davenport, FL 14,117 8.2 mi
33809 Lakeland, FL 28,929 9.2 mi
33850 Lake Alfred, FL 7,519 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 Polk City, FL Florida

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 33868 in? ▼
ZIP code 33868 (Polk 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 33868? ▼
ZIP code 33868 in Polk City, FL has a population of 11,720 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 33868? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 33868 is $74,289, which is 3% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 33868? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 33868 is $247,200, which is 11% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 33868? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 33868 is White at 68.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 23.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 33868? ▼
ZIP code 33868 has 174 business establishments employing approximately 1,217 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 33868? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 33868 are: Construction (55), Retail trade (19), Professional, scientific, and technical services (17). There are 13 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 33868? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 33868 decreased by 10.4% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 192%. 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 33868? ▼
In ZIP code 33868, 54.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 17.0% 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 33868? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 33868 is 36.3 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 33868? ▼
In ZIP code 33868, approximately 90.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 9.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 33868? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 33868 is 15.3% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Polk City, 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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