| ZIP Code | 33860 |
|---|---|
| City | Mulberry |
| State | Florida (FL) |
| County | Polk County |
| Area Code | 863 |
| Elevation | 149 ft |
| Latitude | 27.818504 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -82.005783 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 12105 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 34.3 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.93 |
| Below Poverty | 16.6% ▲ 66% above avg |
| College Grads | 26.7% ▼ 31% below avg |
| Unemployment | 3.8% ▼ 22% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 430 (2.9%) |
| HS Graduate | 5,388 (36%) |
| Some College | 2,527 (16.9%) |
| Associates | 2,614 (17.5%) |
| Bachelors | 1,543 (10.3%) |
| Graduate Degree | 2,458 (16.4%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $62,779 ▼ 18% below avg ↑ 21% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $221,400 ▼ 21% below avg ↑ 67% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.5x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,150/mo ↑ 16% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 9,649 |
| Vacant Units | 930 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.93 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 9,649 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 930 |
| Owner Occupied | 70.0% |
| Renter Occupied | 30.0% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.93 |
ZIP code 33860 is located in Mulberry, Florida, within Polk County. With a population of 25,617, this is a moderately populated ZIP code with a relatively young community — the median age is 34.3 years. Economically, 33860 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $62,779 is below the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 33860 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $221,400 is below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,150 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 70.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 67% since 2019.
The population of 33860 is majority White (53.19%). Residents are moderately educated — 26.7% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is below the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 16.6%. Household income has grown by 21% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 33860 stands at 3.8%, 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 76%.
Overall, ZIP code 33860 in Mulberry, FL is characterized as solidly middle-class, moderately educated, a relatively young community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 25,617 residents, a median household income of $62,779, and a median home value of $221,400, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Florida.