| ZIP Code | 33812 |
|---|---|
| City | Lakeland |
| State | Florida (FL) |
| County | Polk County |
| Area Code | 863 |
| Elevation | 121 ft |
| Latitude | 27.971442 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -81.894476 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 12105 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 38.9 yrs ↓ 4% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 3.02 |
| Below Poverty | 3.0% ▼ 70% below avg |
| College Grads | 49.2% ▲ 27% above avg |
| Unemployment | 2.1% ▼ 57% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 149 (1.6%) |
| HS Graduate | 2,446 (25.7%) |
| Some College | 1,044 (11%) |
| Associates | 1,195 (12.6%) |
| Bachelors | 1,333 (14%) |
| Graduate Degree | 3,349 (35.2%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $100,569 ▲ 32% above avg ↑ 26% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $335,000 ▲ 20% above avg ↑ 81% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.3x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,520/mo ↑ 23% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 5,516 |
| Vacant Units | 645 |
| Avg HH Size | 3.02 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 5,516 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 645 |
| Owner Occupied | 78.9% |
| Renter Occupied | 21.1% |
| Avg HH Size | 3.02 |
ZIP code 33812 is located in Lakeland, Florida, within Polk County. With a population of 14,836, this is a lightly populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 38.9 years. Economically, 33812 is a upper-middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $100,569 is above the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 33812 represents a mid-range housing market. The median home value of $335,000 is above the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,520 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 78.9% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 81% since 2019.
The population of 33812 is majority White (67.03%). Residents are well-educated — 49.2% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is above the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 3.0%. Household income has grown by 26% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 33812 stands at 2.1%, which is well 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 76%.
Overall, ZIP code 33812 in Lakeland, FL is characterized as upper-middle-income, well-educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 14,836 residents, a median household income of $100,569, and a median home value of $335,000, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Florida.