| ZIP Code | 33850 |
|---|---|
| City | Lake Alfred |
| State | Florida (FL) |
| County | Polk County |
| Area Code | 863 |
| Elevation | 150 ft |
| Latitude | 28.124707 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -81.731098 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 12105 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 43.5 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.49 |
| Below Poverty | 10.6% ≈ Avg |
| College Grads | 35.3% ▼ 9% below avg |
| Unemployment | 4.8% ≈ Avg |
| No HS Diploma | 167 (2.4%) |
| HS Graduate | 2,843 (40.8%) |
| Some College | 627 (9%) |
| Associates | 870 (12.5%) |
| Bachelors | 727 (10.4%) |
| Graduate Degree | 1,736 (24.9%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $53,877 ▼ 29% below avg ↑ 11% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $215,700 ▼ 23% below avg ↑ 79% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 4.0x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,072/mo ↑ 22% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 4,947 |
| Vacant Units | 1,026 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.49 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 4,947 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 1,026 |
| Owner Occupied | 73.6% |
| Renter Occupied | 26.4% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.49 |
ZIP code 33850 is located in Lake Alfred, Florida, within Polk County. With a population of 9,825, this is a lightly populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 43.5 years. Economically, 33850 is a working-class ZIP code: the median household income of $53,877 is below the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 33850 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $215,700 is below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,072 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 73.6% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 79% since 2019.
The population of 33850 is majority White (53.88%). Residents are moderately educated — 35.3% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is near the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 10.6%. Household income has grown by 11% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 33850 stands at 4.8%, which is near the national average. About 13% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 76%.
Overall, ZIP code 33850 in Lake Alfred, FL is characterized as working-class, moderately educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 9,825 residents, a median household income of $53,877, and a median home value of $215,700, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Florida.