Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 39.6 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg HH Size | 2.72 |
| Below Poverty | 14.0% ▲ 40% above avg |
| College Grads | 35.4% ▼ 9% below avg |
| Unemployment | 4.3% ▼ 12% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 12,456 (2.4%) |
| HS Graduate | 170,867 (32.6%) |
| Some College | 72,060 (13.8%) |
| Associates | 81,073 (15.5%) |
| Bachelors | 57,895 (11.1%) |
| Graduate Degree | 129,446 (24.7%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $66,442 ▼ 13% below avg |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $238,608 ▼ 14% below avg |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.6x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,357/mo |
| Total Housing Units | 359,418 |
| Vacant Units | 58,618 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Polk County is located in Florida and encompasses 57 ZIP codes spanning 32 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 827,428 residents. With a median age of 39.63, it is a middle-aged county.
Polk County has a solidly middle-class economic profile. The median household income of $66,442 is near the national average. Unemployment stands at 4.3%, near the national average. The poverty rate of 14.0% is above the national average.
Housing in Polk County is an affordable housing market, with a median home value of $238,608 — near the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $1,357. Homeownership rates are high at 69.5%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.
The residents of Polk County are majority White (52.7%). Educational attainment is moderately educated — 35.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average.
Polk County, FL is a solidly middle-class area in Florida. The 57 ZIP codes within the county each have their own character — browse the full list below to find the right community, whether you're looking for affordable housing, strong schools, or economic opportunity.
| ZIP | City | Population | Median Income | Median Home | Median Rent | Unemp. | College |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 33823 | Auburndale | 39,146 | $64,248 | $234,300 | $1,068 | 4.1% | 27.8% |
| 33827 | Babson Park | 2,438 | $59,776 | $213,000 | $1,196 | 8.3% | 32.0% |
| 33830 | Bartow | 32,738 | $62,636 | $207,900 | $1,017 | 4.5% | 30.7% |
| 34714 | Clermont | 26,826 | $74,470 | $343,600 | $1,642 | 4.2% | 47.9% |
| 33837 | Davenport | 45,144 | $75,861 | $297,700 | $1,739 | 4.7% | 39.8% |
| 33896 | Davenport | 23,074 | $74,485 | $307,200 | $1,969 | 4.4% | 46.1% |
| 33897 | Davenport | 29,206 | $73,457 | $279,100 | $1,880 | 3.9% | 40.4% |
| 33838 | Dundee | 5,431 | $44,514 | $230,100 | $1,600 | 0.7% | 21.2% |
| 33839 | Eagle Lake | 4,397 | $93,229 | $234,600 | $1,479 | 2.4% | 21.2% |
| 33841 | Fort Meade | 8,268 | $39,608 | $138,700 | $860 | 4.6% | 17.7% |
| 33967 | Fort Myers | 27,337 | $84,787 | $321,800 | $1,695 | 3.2% | 46.7% |
| 33843 | Frostproof | 11,072 | $51,358 | $107,900 | $864 | 4.0% | 25.3% |
| 33844 | Haines City | 49,133 | $60,426 | $212,700 | $1,158 | 3.9% | 27.7% |
| 33847 | Homeland | 434 | $61,500 | — | $691 | 0.0% | 26.4% |
| 33849 | Kathleen | 736 | $69,911 | $281,200 | — | 12.2% | 18.1% |
| 34759 | Kissimmee | 41,381 | $62,373 | $271,400 | $1,670 | 4.8% | 42.3% |
| 33850 | Lake Alfred | 9,825 | $53,877 | $215,700 | $1,072 | 4.8% | 35.3% |
| 33851 | Lake Hamilton | 1,109 | $77,557 | $175,400 | — | 0.0% | 24.5% |
| 33853 | Lake Wales | 12,385 | $40,938 | $198,100 | $965 | 7.3% | 29.1% |
| 33859 | Lake Wales | 10,827 | $61,871 | $200,300 | $1,232 | 3.8% | 37.6% |
| 33898 | Lake Wales | 18,426 | $54,778 | $161,500 | $1,122 | 4.3% | 29.9% |
| 33801 | Lakeland | 33,460 | $49,210 | $138,700 | $1,100 | 5.3% | 25.8% |
| 33803 | Lakeland | 29,058 | $63,180 | $236,200 | $1,337 | 3.1% | 45.1% |
| 33805 | Lakeland | 27,391 | $55,565 | $173,800 | $1,179 | 7.2% | 26.5% |
| 33809 | Lakeland | 30,498 | $67,112 | $248,700 | $1,492 | 3.9% | 40.2% |
| 33810 | Lakeland | 52,734 | $69,738 | $245,300 | $1,407 | 5.4% | 31.7% |
| 33811 | Lakeland | 28,456 | $85,821 | $289,800 | $1,256 | 3.9% | 46.0% |
| 33812 | Lakeland | 14,836 | $100,569 | $335,000 | $1,520 | 2.1% | 49.2% |
| 33813 | Lakeland | 38,112 | $96,723 | $330,100 | $1,637 | 3.2% | 52.7% |
| 33815 | Lakeland | 14,457 | $36,445 | $42,700 | $1,078 | 4.4% | 24.3% |
| 33854 | Lakeshore | 481 | $33,523 | $80,700 | $595 | 4.7% | 32.0% |
| 33860 | Mulberry | 25,617 | $62,779 | $221,400 | $1,150 | 3.8% | 26.7% |
| 33856 | Nalcrest | 319 | $38,226 | — | $619 | 0.0% | 23.4% |
| 33868 | Polk City | 13,676 | $74,048 | $235,600 | $1,092 | 4.2% | 27.3% |
| 33877 | Waverly | 302 | $78,259 | $189,100 | — | 0.0% | 14.2% |
| 33880 | Winter Haven | 42,336 | $56,803 | $200,900 | $1,128 | 4.2% | 30.1% |
| 33881 | Winter Haven | 39,189 | $53,867 | $177,400 | $1,153 | 6.0% | 28.9% |
| 33884 | Winter Haven | 36,395 | $70,516 | $269,400 | $1,523 | 3.2% | 38.4% |