Winter Haven, FL · standard
ZIP Code 33884
Polk County, Florida - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 28,763
- 556/sq mi High-density area
- $70,443
- Median income Near-median income area
- $286,500
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 30.5%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Winter Haven pairs a below-median household income with above-median home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.
- 47th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 36%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 556
- people per sq mi
- 74%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 33884 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 33884 (Winter Haven, FL) rose +4.9% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 285.9 in 2023 to 299.9 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 33884 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Winter Haven, Polk County, Florida, with 28,763 residents across 51.8 square miles, a density of 556 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 33884 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $70,443 (9% below the average Florida ZIP), while per-capita income is $36,798. The poverty rate is 10.3%, with unemployment at 3.4%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $286,500 (24% below the average Florida ZIP), and median rent is $1,578; owner occupancy is 74.3%.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 30.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 44.9, and the average commute is 30 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Polk County, so 33884 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 33884
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Winter Haven, FL
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 33884.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
64 establishments
- Construction
Construction
60 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
57 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
55 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
52 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 33884, Winter Haven, 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
28,763
Population
51.8
Area (sq mi)
556
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 33884?
44.9
Median Age
46.5%
Male
53.5%
Female
7.4%
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?
$70,443
Median Household Income
-9% vs state ZIP avg
$36,798
Per Capita Income
10.3%
Poverty Rate
3.4%
Unemployment Rate
29.8 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 33884 ranks among Florida ZIPs
Winter Haven, 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)
$70,443 46th percentile higher than 46% 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
16,654housing units
16,654
Total Housing Units
14,547
Occupied Units
2,107
Vacant Units
2.54
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$286,500
Median Home Value
-24% vs state ZIP avg
$1,578
Median Rent
1995
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
+4.9%
YoY Change (2024)
300
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+200%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 33884 have increased 4.9% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +200% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +4.6% | 197 |
| 2021 | +15.6% | 227 |
| 2022 | +24.5% | 283 |
| 2023 | +1.0% | 286 |
| 2024 | +4.9% | 300 |
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 515 business establishments in ZIP 33884, employing approximately 6,249 people with a combined annual payroll of $247,516,000.
515
Businesses
6,249
Employees
$247.5M
Annual Payroll
15
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 64 | 12.4% |
| Construction | 60 | 11.7% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 57 | 11.1% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 55 | 10.7% |
| Health care and social assistance | 52 | 10.1% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 39 | 7.6% |
| Accommodation and food services | 39 | 7.6% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 33 | 6.4% |
| Finance and insurance | 31 | 6.0% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 22 | 4.3% |
| Wholesale trade | 19 | 3.7% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 14 | 2.7% |
| Educational services | 12 | 2.3% |
| Information | 8 | 1.6% |
| Manufacturing | 7 | 1.4% |
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 33884 vs 33877 →
ZIP 33884 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 33880
Winter Haven (33880)
37,798 residents
- 33844
Haines City (33844)
33,804 residents
- 33881
Winter Haven (33881)
29,345 residents
- 33884
Winter Haven (33884)
28,763 residents
- 33853 11,161
Lake Wales (33853)
11,161 residents
- 33859 10,582
Lake Wales (33859)
10,582 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
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 33884 ranks #4 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 33884 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 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
- 33859
Lake Wales (33859)
$57,760 median income
- 33881
Winter Haven (33881)
$57,024 median income
- 33880
Winter Haven (33880)
$56,390 median income
- 33838
Dundee (33838)
$50,766 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 33884 ranks the highest of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 33877 | Waverly, FL | 276 | 3.7 mi |
| 33839 | Eagle Lake, FL | 2,756 | 4.7 mi |
| 33838 | Dundee, FL | 3,515 | 4.5 mi |
| 33881 | Winter Haven, FL | 29,345 | 5.4 mi |
| 33880 | Winter Haven, FL | 37,798 | 6.5 mi |
| 33851 | Lake Hamilton, FL | 907 | 5.3 mi |
| 33859 | Lake Wales, FL | 10,582 | 7.8 mi |
| 33853 | Lake Wales, FL | 11,161 | 7.8 mi |
| 33844 | Haines City, FL | 33,804 | 8.9 mi |
| 33850 | Lake Alfred, FL | 7,519 | 10.3 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 33884, 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 (28,763 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 33884 in?
ZIP code 33884 (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 33884?
ZIP code 33884 in Winter Haven, FL has a population of 28,763 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 33884?
The median household income in ZIP 33884 is $70,443, which is 8% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 33884?
The median home value in ZIP 33884 is $286,500, which is 3% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 33884?
The largest racial group in ZIP 33884 is White at 61.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 20.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 33884?
ZIP code 33884 has 515 business establishments employing approximately 6,249 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 33884?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 33884 are: Retail trade (64), Construction (60), Other services (except public administration) (57). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 33884?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 33884 increased by 4.9% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 200%. 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 33884?
In ZIP code 33884, 60.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 30.5% 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 33884?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 33884 is 29.8 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 33884?
In ZIP code 33884, approximately 74.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 25.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 33884?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 33884 is 10.3% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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