City

Winter Haven, FL

7 ZIP codes  ·  Polk County  ·  Florida

👥117,920Population
💰$60,060Median HH Income▼ 21% below avg
🎂41.6Median Age
🏠$214,232Median Home Value▼ 23% below avg
🎓32.3%College Grads▼ 17% below avg
📊4.5%Unemployment▼ 8% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.0% Female 52.0% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 51.6%Hispanic: 23.8%Black: 19.4%Asian: 1.4%Other: 3.2%Race
White51.6%
Hispanic23.8%
Black19.4%
Asian1.4%
Other3.2%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
16%
18–24
8%
25–44
25%
45–64
24%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age41.6 yrs
Avg HH Size2.67
Below Poverty15.8% ▲ 58% above avg
College Grads32.3% ▼ 17% below avg
Unemployment4.5% ▼ 8% below avg
No HS Diploma1,832 (2.4%)
HS Graduate26,183 (34.9%)
Some College9,876 (13.2%)
Associates12,788 (17.1%)
Bachelors7,282 (9.7%)
Graduate Degree17,019 (22.7%)

Education

No HS: 2.4%HS Grad: 34.9%Some College: 13.2%Associates: 17.1%Bachelors: 9.7%Graduate: 22.7%Edu
No HS2.4%
HS Grad34.9%
Some College13.2%
Associates17.1%
Bachelors9.7%
Graduate22.7%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 70.2%Renter: 29.8%Tenure
Owner70.2%
Renter29.8%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
9%
$50k–$100k
11%
$100k–$150k
10%
$150k–$200k
13%
$200k–$300k
28%
$300k–$500k
24%
Over $500k
6%

Financials

Median HH Income$60,060 ▼ 21% below avg
Median Home Value$214,232 ▼ 23% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.6x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,258/mo
Total Housing Units50,879
Vacant Units7,087

Income Distribution

Under $25k
20%
$25k–$50k
20%
$50k–$75k
20%
$75k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
15%
$150k–$200k
6%
Over $200k
6%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
89%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
10%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
18%
15–30 min
42%
30–45 min
20%
Over 45 min
19%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
8%
1960s–1970s
18%
1980s–1990s
14%
2000+
59%
About Winter Haven, FL

Winter Haven is a city in Florida, located in Polk County. The city spans 7 ZIP codes and is home to approximately 117,920 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 41.58 years.

Economically, Winter Haven is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $60,059 is below the national average. Approximately 15.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.5%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Winter Haven is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $214,232, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,258 per month. Homeownership is high at 70.2%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Winter Haven is moderately educated. 32.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is majority White (51.59%).

Winter Haven, FL offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Florida. Spread across 7 ZIP codes, the city's neighborhoods vary in character, density, and demographics — explore each ZIP code below for a detailed breakdown.

ZIP Codes in Winter Haven
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
33880 42,336 $56,803 $200,900 $1,128 4.2% 30.1% 65.8%
33881 39,189 $53,867 $177,400 $1,153 6.0% 28.9% 69.6%
33884 36,395 $70,516 $269,400 $1,523 3.2% 38.4% 76.1%