| ZIP Code | 33839 |
|---|---|
| City | Eagle Lake |
| State | Florida (FL) |
| County | Polk County |
| Area Code | 863 |
| Elevation | 157 ft |
| Latitude | 27.97427 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -81.755395 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 12105 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 31.1 yrs ↓ 19% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 3.26 |
| Below Poverty | 6.9% ▼ 32% below avg |
| College Grads | 21.2% ▼ 45% below avg |
| Unemployment | 2.4% ▼ 51% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 37 (1.5%) |
| HS Graduate | 638 (26%) |
| Some College | 572 (23.3%) |
| Associates | 689 (28.1%) |
| Bachelors | 183 (7.5%) |
| Graduate Degree | 337 (13.7%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $93,229 ▲ 22% above avg ↑ 85% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $234,600 ▼ 16% below avg ↑ 81% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 2.5x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,479/mo ↑ 80% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 1,643 |
| Vacant Units | 294 |
| Avg HH Size | 3.26 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 1,643 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 294 |
| Owner Occupied | 77.5% |
| Renter Occupied | 22.5% |
| Avg HH Size | 3.26 |
ZIP code 33839 is located in Eagle Lake, Florida, within Polk County. With a population of 4,397, this is a lightly populated ZIP code with a relatively young community — the median age is 31.1 years. Economically, 33839 is a middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $93,229 is above the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 33839 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $234,600 is below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,479 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 77.5% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 81% since 2019.
The population of 33839 is majority White (56.95%). Residents are less-educated — 21.2% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is below the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 6.9%. Household income has grown by 85% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 33839 stands at 2.4%, which is well below the national average. About 22% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 67%.
Overall, ZIP code 33839 in Eagle Lake, FL is characterized as middle-income, less-educated, a relatively young community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 4,397 residents, a median household income of $93,229, and a median home value of $234,600, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Florida.