| ZIP Code | 33803 |
|---|---|
| City | Lakeland |
| State | Florida (FL) |
| County | Polk County |
| Area Code | 863 |
| Elevation | 130 ft |
| Latitude | 28.009928 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -81.936496 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 12105 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 42.3 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.22 |
| Below Poverty | 12.1% ▲ 21% above avg |
| College Grads | 45.1% ▲ 16% above avg |
| Unemployment | 3.1% ▼ 37% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 244 (1.2%) |
| HS Graduate | 5,313 (26.3%) |
| Some College | 2,504 (12.4%) |
| Associates | 3,047 (15.1%) |
| Bachelors | 2,262 (11.2%) |
| Graduate Degree | 6,859 (33.9%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $63,180 ▼ 17% below avg ↑ 20% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $236,200 ▼ 15% below avg ↑ 55% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.7x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,337/mo ↑ 29% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 15,086 |
| Vacant Units | 2,498 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.22 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 15,086 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 2,498 |
| Owner Occupied | 62.2% |
| Renter Occupied | 37.8% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.22 |
ZIP code 33803 is located in Lakeland, Florida, within Polk County. With a population of 29,058, this is a moderately populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 42.3 years. Economically, 33803 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $63,180 is below the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 33803 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $236,200 is below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,337 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 62.2% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 55% since 2019.
The population of 33803 is majority White (69.77%). Residents are well-educated — 45.1% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is above the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 12.1%. Household income has grown by 20% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 33803 stands at 3.1%, which is below the national average. About 12% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 75%.
Overall, ZIP code 33803 in Lakeland, FL is characterized as solidly middle-class, well-educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 29,058 residents, a median household income of $63,180, and a median home value of $236,200, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Florida.