City

Babson Park, FL

1 ZIP code  ·  Polk County  ·  Florida

👥2,438Population
💰$59,776Median HH Income▼ 22% below avg
🎂40.7Median Age
🏠$213,000Median Home Value▼ 24% below avg
🎓32.0%College Grads▼ 18% below avg
📊8.3%Unemployment▲ 70% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 51.4% Female 48.7% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 79.7%Hispanic: 7.2%Black: 8.1%Other: 3%Race
White79.7%
Hispanic7.2%
Black8.1%
Other3.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
14%
18–24
22%
25–44
13%
45–64
25%
65+
14%

Key Indicators

Median Age40.7 yrs
Avg HH Size2.45
Below Poverty15.3% ▲ 53% above avg
College Grads32.0% ▼ 18% below avg
Unemployment8.3% ▲ 70% above avg
No HS Diploma85 (6%)
HS Graduate315 (22.4%)
Some College369 (26.2%)
Associates189 (13.4%)
Bachelors158 (11.2%)
Graduate Degree292 (20.7%)

Education

No HS: 6%HS Grad: 22.4%Some College: 26.2%Associates: 13.4%Bachelors: 11.2%Graduate: 20.7%Edu
No HS6.0%
HS Grad22.4%
Some College26.2%
Associates13.4%
Bachelors11.2%
Graduate20.7%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 85.4%Renter: 14.6%Tenure
Owner85.4%
Renter14.6%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
4%
$50k–$100k
9%
$100k–$150k
14%
$150k–$200k
19%
$200k–$300k
28%
$300k–$500k
19%
Over $500k
7%

Financials

Median HH Income$59,776 ▼ 22% below avg
Median Home Value$213,000 ▼ 24% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.6x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,196/mo
Total Housing Units1,239
Vacant Units388

Income Distribution

Under $25k
21%
$25k–$50k
19%
$50k–$75k
16%
$75k–$100k
10%
$100k–$150k
25%
$150k–$200k
3%
Over $200k
5%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
87%
Walked
8%
Work From Home
6%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
40%
15–30 min
32%
30–45 min
17%
Over 45 min
11%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
14%
1960s–1970s
19%
1980s–1990s
11%
2000+
55%
About Babson Park, FL

Babson Park is a city in Florida, located in Polk County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 2,438 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 40.7 years.

Economically, Babson Park is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $59,776 is below the national average. Approximately 15.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 8.3%, significantly above the national average.

The real estate market in Babson Park is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $213,000, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,196 per month. Homeownership is high at 85.4%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Babson Park is moderately educated. 32.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (79.7%).

Babson Park, FL offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Florida.

ZIP Codes in Babson Park
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
33827 2,438 $59,776 $213,000 $1,196 8.3% 32.0% 85.4%