ZIP Code 33853

Located in Lake Wales, FL (Polk County)

ZIP Code 33853 (Lake Wales, FL): Quick Facts & Overview

  • Population: 12,674 residents (565 people per sq. mi.)
  • Average House Price: $202,494
  • Average Household Income: $44,474

ZIP code 33853 primarily serves Lake Wales, FL in Polk County. An estimated 12,674 people live within this area, with about 565 residents living in every square mile.

If you are looking for a home in ZIP code 33853, the average price is around $202,494. That makes local housing 46% lower than the Florida average of $374,554, and 34% lower than the national average of $308,592.

The average household in 33853 earns about $44,474 a year. This income is 42% lower than the average family in Florida ($77,206), and 43% lower than the national average ($78,686).

Population 12,674
Median Household Income $44,474
Median Home Value $202,494
Median Age 37.6 yrs

Household Income Brackets

Racial & Ethnic Demographics

Age Distribution

Educational Attainment

Economic & Labor Indicators

Individual Median Income$28,935
Labor Force Participation51.0%
Unemployment Rate7.3%
Average Commute Time22.6 mins

Housing & Community Metrics

Home Ownership Rate53.0%
Median Rent$1,059
Rent Burdened (>30% Income)46.8%
Total Housing Units4,923

Additional Census & Housing Profile

Geographic Overview

Primary CityLake Wales
CountyPolk
County FIPS12105
Metro Area (CBSA)Lakeland-Winter Haven, FL
Combined Area (CSA)Orlando-Lakeland-Deltona, FL
Population Density565.0/sq mi
Coordinates (lat/lng)27.9002, -81.5856
TimezoneAmerica/New_York

Household Structure

Average Family Size3.26
Dual Income Families39.0%

Marital Status

Married38.8%
Never Married38.6%
Divorced16.0%
Widowed6.6%

Gender

Male45.6%
Female54.4%

Health & Poverty

Uninsured Rate (Health)10.9%
Poverty Rate21.2%

Key Population Groups

Veterans5.6%
Disabled Population15.1%
Limited English Proficiency7.7%

All ZIP Codes in Lake Wales

ZIP Code Population Median Household Income Median Home Value
33898 18,527 $57,224 $173,634
33853 Current 12,674 $44,474 $202,494
33859 11,824 $57,760 $204,826

Nearby ZIP Codes

ZIP Code City / State Distance Population
33859 Lake Wales, FL 3 miles 11,824
33877 Waverly, FL 6.4 miles 159
33827 Babson Park, FL 7.3 miles 2,431
33884 Winter Haven, FL 7.7 miles 37,561
33838 Dundee, FL 8.3 miles 5,688
33856 Nalcrest, FL 10.1 miles 394
33851 Lake Hamilton, FL 10.3 miles 1,212
33854 Lakeshore, FL 11.1 miles 781
33839 Eagle Lake, FL 11.5 miles 4,561
33843 Frostproof, FL 12.5 miles 11,220
33844 Haines City, FL 12.8 miles 51,255
33881 Winter Haven, FL 12.8 miles 40,808
33880 Winter Haven, FL 13.1 miles 43,371
33830 Bartow, FL 13.5 miles 33,740
33898 Lake Wales, FL 15 miles 18,527
33841 Fort Meade, FL 15.8 miles 8,005
33847 Homeland, FL 15.9 miles 442
34759 Kissimmee, FL 16 miles 44,568
33850 Lake Alfred, FL 17.5 miles 9,757
33823 Auburndale, FL 19.1 miles 41,779
33812 Lakeland, FL 19.4 miles 16,169
33837 Davenport, FL 20 miles 47,389
33825 Avon Park, FL 20.8 miles 25,501
34758 Kissimmee, FL 21 miles 46,768
33813 Lakeland, FL 21.1 miles 38,674
33801 Lakeland, FL 21.2 miles 35,394
33803 Lakeland, FL 22.7 miles 29,321
33858 Loughman, FL 23.9 miles 653
33896 Davenport, FL 23.9 miles 26,731
33805 Lakeland, FL 24.2 miles 28,751
33835 Bradley, FL 24.9 miles 115
34746 Kissimmee, FL 25.2 miles 60,595
33860 Mulberry, FL 25.9 miles 24,892
33873 Wauchula, FL 26.2 miles 13,935
33848 Intercession City, FL 26.4 miles 638
34772 Saint Cloud, FL 26.4 miles 35,390
33815 Lakeland, FL 26.9 miles 13,975
33811 Lakeland, FL 27 miles 29,472
33897 Davenport, FL 27.1 miles 30,159
33872 Sebring, FL 27.2 miles 13,746
33834 Bowling Green, FL 27.8 miles 6,188
34747 Kissimmee, FL 28.4 miles 30,859
34739 Kenansville, FL 29.2 miles 1,176
33868 Polk City, FL 29.5 miles 13,827
34741 Kissimmee, FL 29.6 miles 58,716
34769 Saint Cloud, FL 29.6 miles 30,204
33870 Sebring, FL 30.5 miles 25,195
34744 Kissimmee, FL 30.9 miles 66,582
33809 Lakeland, FL 31.2 miles 30,797
33890 Zolfo Springs, FL 31.3 miles 5,197
33810 Lakeland, FL 31.9 miles 55,137
33567 Plant City, FL 32.8 miles 12,562
34743 Kissimmee, FL 32.9 miles 40,030
33566 Plant City, FL 33.1 miles 24,521
32830 Orlando, FL 33.6 miles 197
33875 Sebring, FL 33.8 miles 11,856
32821 Orlando, FL 33.9 miles 26,161
33563 Plant City, FL 33.9 miles 25,896
32837 Orlando, FL 34.7 miles 53,671
33547 Lithia, FL 34.8 miles 31,431
33876 Sebring, FL 35.7 miles 6,816
32836 Orlando, FL 36 miles 26,106
32824 Orlando, FL 36.9 miles 58,368
33849 Kathleen, FL 36.9 miles 851
33565 Plant City, FL 37.2 miles 18,108
34714 Clermont, FL 37.2 miles 28,200
34771 Saint Cloud, FL 38.1 miles 35,257
33527 Dover, FL 38.7 miles 17,364
32819 Orlando, FL 39 miles 30,213
34773 Saint Cloud, FL 39.6 miles 5,816
33596 Valrico, FL 39.7 miles 27,757
32827 Orlando, FL 39.8 miles 19,711
33865 Ona, FL 39.9 miles 488
33594 Valrico, FL 40.2 miles 37,361
34786 Windermere, FL 40.2 miles 42,358
34787 Winter Garden, FL 40.4 miles 101,441
32809 Orlando, FL 40.8 miles 29,237
33540 Zephyrhills, FL 40.8 miles 11,390
32839 Orlando, FL 42.1 miles 53,242
32832 Orlando, FL 42.2 miles 40,196
33542 Zephyrhills, FL 42.9 miles 23,612
33503 Balm, FL 43.1 miles 891
33569 Riverview, FL 43.2 miles 27,867
32812 Orlando, FL 43.3 miles 34,686
33511 Brandon, FL 43.3 miles 62,138
33579 Riverview, FL 43.3 miles 49,470
32811 Orlando, FL 43.4 miles 41,475
32835 Orlando, FL 43.4 miles 49,205
33584 Seffner, FL 43.6 miles 28,579
33510 Brandon, FL 43.8 miles 30,578
34734 Gotha, FL 44.2 miles 3,940
32806 Orlando, FL 44.5 miles 26,096
32822 Orlando, FL 44.5 miles 67,081
34711 Clermont, FL 44.5 miles 70,317
32805 Orlando, FL 44.9 miles 19,294
33541 Zephyrhills, FL 44.9 miles 24,654
33592 Thonotosassa, FL 45 miles 12,333
33598 Wimauma, FL 45.3 miles 32,820
32829 Orlando, FL 45.5 miles 20,819
33857 Lorida, FL 45.5 miles 756