City

Lakeshore, FL

1 ZIP code  ·  Polk County  ·  Florida

👥481Population
💰$33,523Median HH Income▼ 56% below avg
🎂69.6Median Age
🏠$80,700Median Home Value▼ 71% below avg
🎓32.0%College Grads▼ 17% below avg
📊4.7%Unemployment≈ Avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 53.0% Female 47.0% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 18.7%Hispanic: 70.9%Black: 7.7%Other: 2.7%Race
White18.7%
Hispanic70.9%
Black7.7%
Other2.7%

Age Breakdown

5–17
2%
18–24
6%
25–44
10%
45–64
15%
65+
33%

Key Indicators

Median Age69.6 yrs
Avg HH Size1.84
Below Poverty45.1% ▲ 351% above avg
College Grads32.0% ▼ 17% below avg
Unemployment4.7% ≈ Avg
No HS Diploma101 (25.1%)
HS Graduate64 (15.9%)
Some College49 (12.2%)
Associates60 (14.9%)
Bachelors62 (15.4%)
Graduate Degree67 (16.6%)

Education

No HS: 25.1%HS Grad: 15.9%Some College: 12.2%Associates: 14.9%Bachelors: 15.4%Graduate: 16.6%Edu
No HS25.1%
HS Grad15.9%
Some College12.2%
Associates14.9%
Bachelors15.4%
Graduate16.6%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 41.6%Renter: 58.4%Tenure
Owner41.6%
Renter58.4%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
7%
$50k–$100k
53%
$100k–$150k
32%
$200k–$300k
7%

Financials

Median HH Income$33,523 ▼ 56% below avg
Median Home Value$80,700 ▼ 71% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.4x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$595/mo
Total Housing Units614
Vacant Units352

Income Distribution

Under $25k
40%
$25k–$50k
24%
$50k–$75k
14%
$75k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
6%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
92%
Walked
8%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
75%
15–30 min
6%
Over 45 min
20%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1940s–1950s
31%
1960s–1970s
19%
2000+
50%
About Lakeshore, FL

Lakeshore is a city in Florida, located in Polk County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 481 residents. It is an older city, with a median age of 69.6 years.

Economically, Lakeshore is a lower-income community. The median household income of $33,523 is well below the national average. Approximately 45.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.7%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Lakeshore is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $80,700, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $595 per month.

The population of Lakeshore is moderately educated. 32.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily Hispanic (70.89%).

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

ZIP Codes in Lakeshore
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
33854 481 $33,523 $80,700 $595 4.7% 32.0% 41.6%