| ZIP Code | 33805 |
|---|---|
| City | Lakeland |
| State | Florida (FL) |
| County | Polk County |
| Area Code | 863 |
| Elevation | 133 ft |
| Latitude | 28.095476 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -81.917942 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 12105 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 36.9 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.58 |
| Below Poverty | 19.5% ▲ 95% above avg |
| College Grads | 26.5% ▼ 32% below avg |
| Unemployment | 7.2% ▲ 47% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 419 (2.6%) |
| HS Graduate | 7,185 (44%) |
| Some College | 1,822 (11.1%) |
| Associates | 2,598 (15.9%) |
| Bachelors | 1,320 (8.1%) |
| Graduate Degree | 3,004 (18.4%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $55,565 ▼ 27% below avg ↑ 61% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $173,800 ▼ 38% below avg ↑ 89% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.1x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,179/mo ↑ 20% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 11,908 |
| Vacant Units | 1,673 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.58 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 11,908 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 1,673 |
| Owner Occupied | 48.0% |
| Renter Occupied | 52.0% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.58 |
ZIP code 33805 is located in Lakeland, Florida, within Polk County. With a population of 27,391, this is a moderately populated ZIP code with a relatively young community — the median age is 36.9 years. Economically, 33805 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $55,565 is below the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 33805 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $173,800 is below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,179 per month in median rent. The area has a relatively balanced mix of owners (48.0%) and renters (52.0%). Median home values have increased by 89% since 2019.
The population of 33805 is racially diverse, with White as the largest group at 38.0%. Residents are moderately educated — 26.5% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is below the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 19.5%. Household income has grown by 61% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 33805 stands at 7.2%, which is above the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 77%.
Overall, ZIP code 33805 in Lakeland, FL is characterized as solidly middle-class, moderately educated, and a relatively young community. With 27,391 residents, a median household income of $55,565, and a median home value of $173,800, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Florida.