City

Bartow, FL

2 ZIP codes  ·  Polk County  ·  Florida

👥32,738Population
💰$62,636Median HH Income▼ 18% below avg
🎂36.2Median Age
🏠$207,900Median Home Value▼ 25% below avg
🎓30.7%College Grads▼ 21% below avg
📊4.5%Unemployment▼ 8% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.2% Female 50.8% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 54.6%Hispanic: 22.3%Black: 18.3%Asian: 1.7%Other: 2.8%Race
White54.6%
Hispanic22.3%
Black18.3%
Asian1.7%
Other2.8%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
17%
18–24
10%
25–44
27%
45–64
24%
65+
6%

Key Indicators

Median Age36.2 yrs
Avg HH Size2.91
Below Poverty17.8% ▲ 78% above avg
College Grads30.7% ▼ 21% below avg
Unemployment4.5% ▼ 8% below avg
No HS Diploma366 (1.9%)
HS Graduate7,689 (39.2%)
Some College2,903 (14.8%)
Associates2,631 (13.4%)
Bachelors2,141 (10.9%)
Graduate Degree3,865 (19.7%)

Education

No HS: 1.9%HS Grad: 39.2%Some College: 14.8%Associates: 13.4%Bachelors: 10.9%Graduate: 19.7%Edu
No HS1.9%
HS Grad39.2%
Some College14.8%
Associates13.4%
Bachelors10.9%
Graduate19.7%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 68.5%Renter: 31.5%Tenure
Owner68.5%
Renter31.5%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
5%
$50k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
13%
$150k–$200k
18%
$200k–$300k
30%
$300k–$500k
18%
Over $500k
5%

Financials

Median HH Income$62,636 ▼ 18% below avg
Median Home Value$207,900 ▼ 25% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.3x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,017/mo
Total Housing Units11,989
Vacant Units1,088

Income Distribution

Under $25k
16%
$25k–$50k
22%
$50k–$75k
18%
$75k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
7%
Over $200k
5%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
91%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
8%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
25%
15–30 min
36%
30–45 min
21%
Over 45 min
18%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
12%
1960s–1970s
14%
1980s–1990s
14%
2000+
58%
About Bartow, FL

Bartow is a city in Florida, located in Polk County. The city spans 2 ZIP codes and is home to approximately 32,738 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 36.2 years.

Economically, Bartow is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $62,636 is below the national average. Approximately 17.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.5%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Bartow is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $207,900, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,017 per month. Homeownership is high at 68.5%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Bartow is moderately educated. 30.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is majority White (54.6%).

Bartow, FL offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Florida. Spread across 2 ZIP codes, the city's neighborhoods vary in character, density, and demographics — explore each ZIP code below for a detailed breakdown.

ZIP Codes in Bartow
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
33830 32,738 $62,636 $207,900 $1,017 4.5% 30.7% 68.5%