33809 ZIP Code
Lakeland, Florida
December 16, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 33809 |
| City/Town: | Lakeland |
| County: | Polk |
| State: | Florida |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 30,897 |
| Median Household Income: | $61,911 |
| Per Capita Income: | $37,280 |
| Total Housing Units: | 12,502 |
| Median Home Value: | $221,800 |
| Land Area: | 65.9 sq miles
170.6 sq km |
| Water Area: | 1.4 sq miles
3.6 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 28.2024, -81.9556 |
Population Information (33809 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 30,897 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 14,701 | 47.6% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 16,196 | 52.4% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 42.6 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 1,162 | 3.8% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 1,769 | 5.7% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 1,944 | 6.3% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 2,125 | 6.9% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 2,047 | 6.6% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 4,286 | 13.9% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 2,948 | 9.5% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 4,175 | 13.5% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,754 | 5.7% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,909 | 6.2% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 3,414 | 11.0% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 2,235 | 7.2% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 1,129 | 3.7% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (33809 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $221,800 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.5 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,391 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 12,502 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 11,397 | 91.2% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 1,105 | 8.8% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 7,449 | 65.4% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 3,948 | 34.6% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (33809 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 21,850 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 699 | 3.2% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 1,513 | 6.9% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 7,258 | 33.2% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 4,751 | 21.7% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 2,470 | 11.3% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 3,352 | 15.3% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 1,807 | 8.3% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 89.9% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 23.6% | 34.3% |
Income Information (33809 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $61,911 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $82,582 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $71,410 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $37,280 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (33809 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 14,710 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 13,938 | 94.9% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 749 | 5.1% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 10,621 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 11,903 | 85.4% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 1,413 | 10.1% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 612 | 4.4% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 10 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (33809 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 22,164 | 71.7% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 3,775 | 12.2% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 80 | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 920 | 3.0% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 20 | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 1,330 | 4.3% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 2,608 | 8.4% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 3,009 | 9.7% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 5,133 | 16.6% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 276 | 0.9% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 2,413 | 7.8% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 452 | 1.5% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 1,992 | 6.4% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (33809 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 528 | 4.6% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 251 | 2.2% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 645 | 5.7% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 1,062 | 9.3% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 1,924 | 16.9% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 2,318 | 20.3% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 1,460 | 12.8% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 2,011 | 17.6% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 693 | 6.1% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 505 | 4.4% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (33809 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 10,566 | 75.8% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 1,424 | 10.2% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 207 | 1.5% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 394 | 2.8% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 1,131 | 8.1% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 26.8 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (33809 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 74 | 0.5% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 1,141 | 8.2% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 919 | 6.6% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 305 | 2.2% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 2,536 | 18.2% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 949 | 6.8% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 140 | 1.0% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 970 | 7.0% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 1,381 | 9.9% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 2,646 | 19.0% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 1,410 | 10.1% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 968 | 6.9% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 499 | 3.6% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (33809 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 10.1% | 8.8% |
| All people below poverty level: | -- | -- | -- |
| Under 18 years: | -- | -- | 16.3% |
| 18 to 64 years: | -- | -- | 11.0% |
| 65 years and over: | -- | -- | 10.3% |
Health Insurance (33809 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 26,877 | 87.0% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 19,131 | 61.9% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 11,761 | 38.1% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 3,487 | 11.3% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (33809 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 8,069 | 70.8% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 4,562 | 40.0% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 3,092 | 27.1% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 560 | 4.9% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 424 | 3.7% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 1,589 | 13.9% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (33809 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 7,013 | 56.1% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 583 | 4.7% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 304 | 2.4% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 234 | 1.9% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 378 | 3.0% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 383 | 3.1% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 1,290 | 10.3% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 2,302 | 18.4% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 15 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (33809 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 113 | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 541 | 4.3% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 1,630 | 13.0% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 2,962 | 23.7% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 4,081 | 32.6% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 1,913 | 15.3% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 631 | 5.0% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 151 | 1.2% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 88 | 0.7% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 392 | 3.1% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (33809 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 136 | 1.1% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 833 | 6.7% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 4,395 | 35.2% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 5,339 | 42.7% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 1,693 | 13.5% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 106 | 0.8% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (33809 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 290 | 2.5% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 73 | 0.6% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 10,831 | 95.0% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 12 | 0.1% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 7 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 184 | 1.6% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (33809 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 606 | 5.3% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 4,283 | 37.6% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 3,808 | 33.4% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 2,700 | 23.7% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (33809 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 588 | 7.9% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 676 | 9.1% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 687 | 9.2% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,049 | 14.1% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 2,702 | 36.3% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 1,447 | 19.4% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 223 | 3.0% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 77 | 1.0% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (33809 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,444 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $439 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,391 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.68 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.64 | 2.38 |
Households (33809 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 11,397 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 5,895 | 51.7% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 1,942 | 17.0% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 1,543 | 13.5% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 3,235 | 28.4% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 3,589 | 31.5% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 4,491 | 39.4% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.66 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.08 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (33809 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 12,230 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 4,174 | 34.1% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 6,436 | 52.6% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 430 | 3.5% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 1,136 | 9.3% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 3,927 | 32.1% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (33809 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 6,710 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 239 | 3.6% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 433 | 6.5% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 3,212 | 47.9% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 1,302 | 19.4% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 1,524 | 22.7% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (33809 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 24,544 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 1,999 | 8.1% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 30,364 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 5,305 | 17.5% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 683 | 12.9% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 2,356 | 44.4% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 2,266 | 42.7% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (33809 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 25,947 | 84.0% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 4,717 | 15.3% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 3,034 | 64.3% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 1,551 | 32.9% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 892 | 18.9% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 132 | 2.8% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (33809 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 27,257 | 88.2% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 1,550 | 5.0% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 3,640 | 234.8% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 3,640 | 234.8% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 3,640 | 234.8% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 515 | 33.2% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 2,281 | 147.2% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 150 | 9.7% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (33809 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 29,735 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 24,208 | 81.4% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 5,527 | 18.6% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 4,284 | 14.4% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 790 | 2.7% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 428 | 1.4% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 25 | 0.1% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (33809 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 11,397 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 10,941 | 96.0% | 89.4% |
Lakeland, FL33809