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Winter Haven, FL · standard

ZIP Code 33881

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

29,345
519/sq mi
$57,024
Median income
$194,700
Median home value
17.4%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Winter Haven pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with below-median home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

24th pct
household income, US ZIPs
42th pct
home value, US ZIPs
519
people per sq mi
72%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 33881 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 33881 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 56.6 square miles in Winter Haven, Polk County, Florida. The area is home to 29,345 residents, producing a population density of 519 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 33881 against Florida and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 33881 sits at $57,024 (26% below the Florida average), while per-capita income is $28,798. The poverty rate stands at 16.7% and the unemployment rate at 6.6%. On housing, the median home value is $194,700 (48% below the state average) with median rent at $1,184 per month, and 71.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 33881 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 17.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.6, and the average commute is 32 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Polk County, so you can benchmark 33881 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 33881

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 33881.

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 33881, Winter Haven, 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

29,345

Population

56.6

Area (sq mi)

519

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 33881?

40.6

Median Age

47.4%

Male

52.6%

Female

16.1%

Foreign-Born

White 43.6%
African American 27.6%
Asian 0.8%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 15.9%
Hispanic or Latino 26.7%

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?

$57,024

Median Household Income

-26% vs state

$28,798

Per Capita Income

16.7%

Poverty Rate

6.6%

Unemployment Rate

32.3 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 33881 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$57,024 24th percentile higher than 24% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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

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 52.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 17.4%

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

What does housing look like?

17,920

Total Housing Units

15,066

Occupied Units

2,854

Vacant Units

2.69

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 71.8%
Renter 28.2%

$194,700

Median Home Value

-48% vs state

$1,184

Median Rent

1985

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

+1.0%

YoY Change (2024)

361

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+261%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 33881 have increased 1.0% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +261% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +6.7% 210
2021 +19.6% 251
2022 +32.0% 332
2023 +7.8% 358
2024 +1.0% 361

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 614 business establishments in ZIP 33881, employing approximately 10,770 people with a combined annual payroll of $575,506,000.

614

Businesses

10,770

Employees

$575.5M

Annual Payroll

15

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Health care and social assistance 88 14.3%
Retail trade 83 13.5%
Other services (except public administration) 76 12.4%
Construction 58 9.4%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 53 8.6%
Transportation and warehousing 43 7.0%
Accommodation and food services 43 7.0%
Finance and insurance 38 6.2%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 34 5.5%
Real estate and rental and leasing 26 4.2%
Wholesale trade 22 3.6%
Educational services 16 2.6%
Manufacturing 11 1.8%
Information 10 1.6%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 8 1.3%

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 33881 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 33881 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 33881 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 33881 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
33850 Lake Alfred, FL 7,519 4.9 mi
33851 Lake Hamilton, FL 907 5.2 mi
33884 Winter Haven, FL 28,763 5.4 mi
33839 Eagle Lake, FL 2,756 6.0 mi
33838 Dundee, FL 3,515 6.2 mi
33823 Auburndale, FL 28,874 6.9 mi
33880 Winter Haven, FL 37,798 6.7 mi
33844 Haines City, FL 33,804 7.7 mi
33877 Waverly, FL 276 7.2 mi
33837 Davenport, FL 20,234 11.8 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 Winter Haven, FL Florida

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 33881 in? ▼
ZIP code 33881 (Winter Haven) 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 33881? ▼
ZIP code 33881 in Winter Haven, FL has a population of 29,345 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 33881? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 33881 is $57,024, which is 25% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 33881? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 33881 is $194,700, which is 30% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 33881? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 33881 is White at 43.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 26.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 33881? ▼
ZIP code 33881 has 614 business establishments employing approximately 10,770 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 33881? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 33881 are: Health care and social assistance (88), Retail trade (83), Other services (except public administration) (76). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 33881? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 33881 increased by 1.0% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 261%. 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 33881? ▼
In ZIP code 33881, 52.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 17.4% 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 33881? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 33881 is 32.3 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 33881? ▼
In ZIP code 33881, approximately 71.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 28.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 33881? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 33881 is 16.7% 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 Winter Haven, FL

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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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