City

Lake Alfred, FL

1 ZIP code  ·  Polk County  ·  Florida

👥9,825Population
💰$53,877Median HH Income▼ 29% below avg
🎂43.5Median Age
🏠$215,700Median Home Value▼ 23% below avg
🎓35.3%College Grads▼ 9% below avg
📊4.8%Unemployment≈ Avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.9% Female 51.1% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 53.9%Hispanic: 24.2%Black: 10.8%Asian: 9.1%Other: 2.1%Race
White53.9%
Hispanic24.2%
Black10.8%
Asian9.1%
Other2.1%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
8%
5–17
10%
18–24
5%
25–44
28%
45–64
24%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age43.5 yrs
Avg HH Size2.49
Below Poverty10.6% ≈ Avg
College Grads35.3% ▼ 9% below avg
Unemployment4.8% ≈ Avg
No HS Diploma167 (2.4%)
HS Graduate2,843 (40.8%)
Some College627 (9%)
Associates870 (12.5%)
Bachelors727 (10.4%)
Graduate Degree1,736 (24.9%)

Education

No HS: 2.4%HS Grad: 40.8%Some College: 9%Associates: 12.5%Bachelors: 10.4%Graduate: 24.9%Edu
No HS2.4%
HS Grad40.8%
Some College9.0%
Associates12.5%
Bachelors10.4%
Graduate24.9%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 73.6%Renter: 26.4%Tenure
Owner73.6%
Renter26.4%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
10%
$50k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
5%
$150k–$200k
14%
$200k–$300k
30%
$300k–$500k
22%
Over $500k
5%

Financials

Median HH Income$53,877 ▼ 29% below avg
Median Home Value$215,700 ▼ 23% below avg
Home/Income Ratio4.0x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,072/mo
Total Housing Units4,947
Vacant Units1,026

Income Distribution

Under $25k
28%
$25k–$50k
16%
$50k–$75k
17%
$75k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
10%
$150k–$200k
7%
Over $200k
8%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
85%
Work From Home
15%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
20%
15–30 min
37%
30–45 min
22%
Over 45 min
21%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1940s–1950s
7%
1960s–1970s
20%
1980s–1990s
12%
2000+
61%
About Lake Alfred, FL

Lake Alfred is a city in Florida, located in Polk County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 9,825 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 43.5 years.

Economically, Lake Alfred is a working-class community. The median household income of $53,877 is below the national average. Approximately 10.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.8%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Lake Alfred is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $215,700, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,072 per month. Homeownership is high at 73.6%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Lake Alfred is moderately educated. 35.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is majority White (53.88%).

Lake Alfred, FL offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Florida.

ZIP Codes in Lake Alfred
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
33850 9,825 $53,877 $215,700 $1,072 4.8% 35.3% 73.6%