33853 ZIP Code
Lake Wales, Florida
December 16, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 33853 |
| City/Town: | Lake Wales |
| County: | Polk |
| State: | Florida |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 12,241 |
| Median Household Income: | $42,397 |
| Per Capita Income: | $33,159 |
| Total Housing Units: | 5,540 |
| Median Home Value: | $177,200 |
| Land Area: | 8.7 sq miles
22.4 sq km |
| Water Area: | 1.0 sq miles
2.7 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 27.9008, -81.5857 |
Population Information (33853 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 12,241 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 5,688 | 46.5% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 6,553 | 53.5% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 38.3 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 719 | 5.9% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 840 | 6.9% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 1,124 | 9.2% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 704 | 5.8% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 461 | 3.8% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 1,551 | 12.7% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 1,584 | 12.9% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 1,547 | 12.6% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,011 | 8.3% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 560 | 4.6% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 1,215 | 9.9% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 620 | 5.1% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 305 | 2.5% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (33853 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $177,200 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.0 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $949 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 5,540 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 4,719 | 85.2% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 821 | 14.8% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 2,573 | 54.5% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 2,146 | 45.5% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (33853 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 8,393 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 594 | 7.1% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 773 | 9.2% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 2,952 | 35.2% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 1,695 | 20.2% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 703 | 8.4% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 1,096 | 13.1% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 580 | 6.9% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 83.7% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 20.0% | 34.3% |
Income Information (33853 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $42,397 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $57,602 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $56,512 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $33,159 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (33853 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 5,095 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 4,776 | 93.7% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 319 | 6.3% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 4,407 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 3,879 | 81.2% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 600 | 12.6% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 259 | 5.4% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 38 | 0.8% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (33853 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 6,677 | 54.5% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 2,508 | 20.5% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 55 | 0.4% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 14 | 0.1% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 9 | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 1,143 | 9.3% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 1,835 | 15.0% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 2,624 | 21.4% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 3,839 | 31.4% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 1,215 | 9.9% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 1,919 | 15.7% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 224 | 1.8% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 481 | 3.9% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (33853 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 441 | 9.3% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 422 | 8.9% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 827 | 17.5% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 408 | 8.6% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 474 | 10.0% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 758 | 16.1% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 561 | 11.9% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 568 | 12.0% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 163 | 3.5% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 97 | 2.1% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (33853 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 3,810 | 79.8% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 533 | 11.2% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 4 | 0.1% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 43 | 0.9% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 137 | 2.9% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 152 | 3.2% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 24.9 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (33853 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 84 | 1.8% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 445 | 9.3% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 418 | 8.8% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 60 | 1.3% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 589 | 12.3% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 493 | 10.3% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 98 | 2.1% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 327 | 6.8% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 1,301 | 27.2% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 541 | 11.3% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 331 | 6.9% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 89 | 1.9% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (33853 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 21.5% | 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 (33853 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 10,392 | 84.9% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 5,699 | 46.6% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 5,842 | 47.7% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 1,575 | 12.9% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (33853 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 3,142 | 66.6% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 1,754 | 37.2% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 904 | 19.2% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 382 | 8.1% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 115 | 2.4% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 1,084 | 23.0% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (33853 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 3,658 | 66.0% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 157 | 2.8% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 487 | 8.8% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 371 | 6.7% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 366 | 6.6% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 119 | 2.1% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 272 | 4.9% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 110 | 2.0% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (33853 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 327 | 5.9% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 548 | 9.9% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 642 | 11.6% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 594 | 10.7% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 1,107 | 20.0% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 694 | 12.5% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 784 | 14.2% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 347 | 6.3% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 497 | 9.0% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (33853 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 144 | 2.6% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 772 | 13.9% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 1,697 | 30.6% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 2,131 | 38.5% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 753 | 13.6% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 43 | 0.8% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (33853 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 176 | 3.7% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 4,477 | 94.9% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 25 | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 9 | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 32 | 0.7% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (33853 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 480 | 10.2% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 1,939 | 41.1% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 1,463 | 31.0% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 837 | 17.7% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (33853 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 194 | 7.5% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 451 | 17.5% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 349 | 13.6% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 643 | 25.0% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 693 | 26.9% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 140 | 5.4% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 103 | 4.0% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (33853 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,198 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $443 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $949 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.83 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.17 | 2.38 |
Households (33853 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 4,719 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 1,832 | 38.8% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 875 | 18.5% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 778 | 16.5% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 1,677 | 35.5% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 1,616 | 34.2% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 1,532 | 32.5% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.53 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.28 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (33853 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 4,278 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 1,525 | 35.6% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 2,031 | 47.5% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 102 | 2.4% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 539 | 12.6% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 1,738 | 40.6% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (33853 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 2,974 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 90 | 3.0% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 134 | 4.5% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 1,441 | 48.5% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 698 | 23.5% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 611 | 20.5% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (33853 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 9,175 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 675 | 7.4% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 11,967 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 1,923 | 16.1% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 270 | 14.0% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 870 | 45.2% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 783 | 40.7% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (33853 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 11,028 | 90.1% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 1,031 | 8.4% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 598 | 58.0% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 406 | 39.4% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 182 | 17.7% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 27 | 2.6% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (33853 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 11,132 | 90.9% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 587 | 4.8% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 1,109 | 188.9% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 1,109 | 188.9% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 1,109 | 188.9% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 0 | 0.0% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 9 | 1.5% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 15 | 2.6% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 1,027 | 175.0% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 36 | 6.1% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (33853 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 11,522 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 8,680 | 75.3% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 2,842 | 24.7% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 2,769 | 24.0% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 50 | 0.4% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 14 | 0.1% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 9 | 0.1% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (33853 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 4,719 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 4,302 | 91.2% | 89.4% |
Lake Wales, FL33853