33898 ZIP Code
Lake Wales, Florida
December 15, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 33898 |
| City/Town: | Lake Wales |
| County: | Polk |
| State: | Florida |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 17,066 |
| Median Household Income: | $53,717 |
| Per Capita Income: | $29,508 |
| Total Housing Units: | 9,798 |
| Median Home Value: | $147,500 |
| Land Area: | sq miles
0.0 sq km |
| Water Area: | sq miles
0.0 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 27.8700, -81.4400 |
Population Information (33898 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 17,066 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 8,617 | 50.5% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 8,449 | 49.5% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 49.8 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 862 | 5.1% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 967 | 5.7% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 1,122 | 6.6% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 904 | 5.3% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 678 | 4.0% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 1,542 | 9.0% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 1,762 | 10.3% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 1,479 | 8.7% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,349 | 7.9% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,300 | 7.6% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 2,850 | 16.7% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 1,894 | 11.1% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 357 | 2.1% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (33898 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $147,500 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.0 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,095 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 9,798 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 6,884 | 70.3% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 2,914 | 29.7% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 5,678 | 82.5% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 1,206 | 17.5% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (33898 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 12,533 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 580 | 4.6% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 1,375 | 11.0% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 4,748 | 37.9% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 2,692 | 21.5% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 1,132 | 9.0% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 1,482 | 11.8% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 524 | 4.2% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 84.4% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 16.0% | 34.3% |
Income Information (33898 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $53,717 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $68,121 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $62,358 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $29,508 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (33898 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 6,707 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 6,300 | 94.0% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 405 | 6.0% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 7,118 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 5,256 | 83.4% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 680 | 10.8% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 353 | 5.6% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 11 | 0.2% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (33898 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 13,901 | 81.5% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 1,142 | 6.7% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 39 | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 34 | 0.2% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 453 | 2.7% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 1,497 | 8.8% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 1,602 | 9.4% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 2,839 | 16.6% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 1,111 | 6.5% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 744 | 4.4% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 633 | 3.7% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 351 | 2.1% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (33898 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 336 | 4.9% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 300 | 4.4% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 497 | 7.2% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 1,020 | 14.8% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 946 | 13.7% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 1,774 | 25.8% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 778 | 11.3% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 792 | 11.5% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 220 | 3.2% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 221 | 3.2% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (33898 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 5,001 | 79.4% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 671 | 10.7% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 32 | 0.5% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 136 | 2.2% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 337 | 5.3% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 30.7 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (33898 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 219 | 3.5% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 1,107 | 17.6% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 403 | 6.4% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 67 | 1.1% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 750 | 11.9% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 421 | 6.7% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 55 | 0.9% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 247 | 3.9% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 719 | 11.4% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 1,040 | 16.5% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 723 | 11.5% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 305 | 4.8% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 244 | 3.9% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (33898 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 13.4% | 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 (33898 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 14,905 | 87.3% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 8,812 | 51.6% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 9,271 | 54.3% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 2,159 | 12.7% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (33898 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 4,119 | 59.8% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 3,763 | 54.7% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 2,269 | 33.0% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 348 | 5.1% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 245 | 3.6% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 840 | 12.2% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (33898 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 5,293 | 54.0% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 138 | 1.4% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 26 | 0.3% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 188 | 1.9% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 363 | 3.7% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 6 | 0.1% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 1 | 0.0% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 3,731 | 38.1% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 52 | 0.5% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (33898 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 55 | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 378 | 3.9% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 1,471 | 15.0% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 1,788 | 18.2% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 2,485 | 25.4% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 2,157 | 22.0% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 576 | 5.9% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 386 | 3.9% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 149 | 1.5% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 353 | 3.6% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (33898 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 41 | 0.4% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 872 | 8.9% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 4,268 | 43.6% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 3,402 | 34.7% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 1,050 | 10.7% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 165 | 1.7% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (33898 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 66 | 1.0% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 78 | 1.1% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 6,521 | 94.7% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 64 | 0.9% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 8 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 7 | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 140 | 2.0% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (33898 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 169 | 2.5% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 2,783 | 40.4% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 2,859 | 41.5% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 1,073 | 15.6% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (33898 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 895 | 15.8% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 786 | 13.8% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,202 | 21.2% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 586 | 10.3% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 1,126 | 19.8% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 627 | 11.0% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 367 | 6.5% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 89 | 1.6% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (33898 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,331 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $424 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,095 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.33 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 3.17 | 2.38 |
Households (33898 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 6,884 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 3,251 | 47.2% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 761 | 11.1% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 1,633 | 23.7% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 1,601 | 23.3% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 1,557 | 22.6% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 3,633 | 52.8% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.47 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.18 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (33898 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 6,970 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 1,860 | 26.7% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 3,563 | 51.1% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 554 | 7.9% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 783 | 11.2% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 1,537 | 22.1% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (33898 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 3,358 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 183 | 5.4% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 207 | 6.2% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 1,616 | 48.1% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 908 | 27.0% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 444 | 13.2% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (33898 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 13,550 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 1,486 | 11.0% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 17,064 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 2,867 | 16.8% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 132 | 4.6% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 1,313 | 45.8% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,422 | 49.6% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (33898 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 15,094 | 88.4% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 1,758 | 10.3% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 1,158 | 65.9% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 534 | 30.4% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 211 | 12.0% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 66 | 3.8% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (33898 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 15,506 | 90.9% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 702 | 4.1% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 1,560 | 222.2% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 1,560 | 222.2% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 1,560 | 222.2% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 278 | 39.6% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 8 | 1.1% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 1,145 | 163.1% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 99 | 14.1% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (33898 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 16,204 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 13,189 | 81.4% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 3,015 | 18.6% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 2,631 | 16.2% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 311 | 1.9% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 65 | 0.4% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 8 | 0.0% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (33898 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 6,884 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 6,558 | 95.3% | 89.4% |
Lake Wales, FL33898