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 Moderate-density area
- $74,289
- Median income Near-median income area
- $247,200
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 17.0%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 33868 (Polk City, FL) fell -10.4% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 326.1 in 2023 to 292.1 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 33868 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Polk City, Polk County, Florida, home to 11,720 residents across 430.9 square miles, a density of 27 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 33868 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $74,289 (4% below the average Florida ZIP), while per-capita income is $30,248. The poverty rate is 15.3%, with unemployment at 5.1%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $247,200 (34% below the average Florida ZIP), and median rent is $1,180; owner occupancy is 90.7%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 17.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.3, and the average commute is 36 minutes. The page also surfaces 3 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Polk County, so 33868 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 33868
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Polk City, FL
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 33868.
- Construction
Construction
55 establishments
- Retail trade 19
Retail trade
19 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services 17
Professional, scientific, and technical services
17 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 17
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
17 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing 12
Transportation and warehousing
12 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 33868, Polk City, 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
11,720
Population
430.9
Area (sq mi)
27
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 33868?
42.3
Median Age
54.4%
Male
45.6%
Female
8.1%
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?
$74,289
Median Household Income
-4% vs state ZIP avg
$30,248
Per Capita Income
15.3%
Poverty Rate
5.1%
Unemployment Rate
36.3 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 33868 ranks among Florida ZIPs
Polk City, 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)
$74,289 Top 47% higher than 53% 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
5,098housing units
5,098
Total Housing Units
4,381
Occupied Units
717
Vacant Units
2.86
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$247,200
Median Home Value
-34% vs state ZIP avg
$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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 33868 vs 33897 →
ZIP 33868 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 33809
Lakeland (33809)
28,929 residents
- 33897
Davenport (33897)
14,117 residents
- 33868
Polk City (33868)
11,720 residents
- 33850 7,519
Lake Alfred (33850)
7,519 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 33868 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 33868 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 33868
Polk City (33868)
$74,289 median income
- 33897
Davenport (33897)
$70,982 median income
- 33809
Lakeland (33809)
$70,066 median income
- 33850
Lake Alfred (33850)
$61,622 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.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 33868, 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 (11,720 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 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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