33856 ZIP Code — Nalcrest, FL

Polk County, Florida

ZIP code 33856 is located in Nalcrest, Florida, within Polk County. It covers approximately 0.11 square miles and serves a population of 297 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 863.

About ZIP code 33856

The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 1960s, giving the area an established character. Renters make up the majority at 97%, typical of denser urban areas.

Median household income is $30,208. 54% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is service, with professional and management as the leading industry.

College attainment at 9% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (20%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 25% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 33856 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a strong veteran community, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

297

population

0.11

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

33856 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 33856

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 33856. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Nalcrest	Acceptable

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	297
Population density	2,700 / sq mi
State FIPS	12
County FIPS	105

Geography
Land area	0.11 sq mi
Water area	0.02 sq mi
Latitude	27.9012
Longitude	-81.5861
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	863

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 06/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	96.8%	48.5%	43.4%
$50k – $100k	3.2%	32.0%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	0.0%	15.7%	19.3%
Over $200k	0.0%	3.7%	6.4%

Demographics & statistics

297

Population

2,700

People per sq mi

71.5

Median age

$30,208

Median household income

$27,882

Per capita income

Median home value

$609

Median monthly rent

2.7%

Home ownership

0.0%

Poverty rate

20.2%

Unemployment

307

Housing units

9.4%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	0	0.0%
18 and over	297	100.0%
65 and over	233	78.5%
Median age	71.5 years

Race & ethnicity

White 81.4%

Hispanic or Latino 6.3%

Two or more races 6.3%

Black or African American 6%

Group	Count	%
White	258	81.4%
Hispanic or Latino	20	6.3%
Two or more races	20	6.3%
Black or African American	19	6%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	96.8%	48.5%	43.4%
$50k – $100k	3.2%	32.0%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	0.0%	15.7%	19.3%
Over $200k	0.0%	3.7%	6.4%

$15k–$25k 19.6%

$25k–$35k 32.9%

$35k–$50k 26.5%

$50k–$75k 12.3%

$75k–$100k 4.1%

$100k–$150k 4.6%

Range	% of households
$15k–$25k	19.6%
$25k–$35k	32.9%
$35k–$50k	26.5%
$50k–$75k	12.3%
$75k–$100k	4.1%
$100k–$150k	4.6%
Median income	$30,208

Housing

Home values

$50k–$100k 100.0%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$0
Median rent / month	$609
Owner occupied	2.7%
Renter occupied	97.3%
Vacant	57.9%
Single-family detached	4.6%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	4.4%
Median rooms	3.4
Avg household size (owned)	0.00

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	1.7%
2000–2009	4.4%
1990–1999	0.0%
1980–1989	0.0%
1970–1979	8.1%
1960–1969	69.4%
1950–1959	16.3%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	0.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	88.8%
2 bedrooms	9.4%
3 bedrooms	1.7%
4 bedrooms	0.0%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	73.5%
2 vehicles	26.5%
3 or more	0.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	69.9%
No fuel used	30.1%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	86	39.3%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	58	26.5%
Female householder, no spouse	75	34.2%
Households with children under 18	0	0.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	181	82.6%
Average household size	1.36

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	15.3%	0.0%
Married	63.1%	46.4%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	15.9%	47.1%
Divorced	5.7%	6.4%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 10.1%

HS graduate 30.3%

Some college, no degree 34.3%

Associate's degree 15.8%

Bachelor's degree 9.4%

Graduate / professional 0.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	89.9%
Bachelor's or higher	9.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	0	0.0%
High school	0	0.0%
College / grad school	0	0.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Professional & management 88.0%

Retail trade 12.0%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	0.0%
Service	88.0%
Sales & office	12.0%
Natural resources & construction	0.0%
Production & transportation	0.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	100.0%
Government	0.0%
Self-employed	0.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	100.0%
Carpool	0.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	0.0

Poverty

All people 0.0%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 0.0%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	53.9%
Retirement income	56.6%
Supplemental Security	9.1%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	0.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	32.3%
High blood pressure	58.1%
High cholesterol	52.3%
Diabetes	20.1%
Heart disease	16.6%
Stroke	7.1%
Asthma	7.8%
Arthritis	47.3%
Kidney disease	6.0%
Pulmonary disease	15.9%
Cancer	15.2%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	15.1%
Binge drinking	6.9%
No physical activity	31.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	27.5%
Depression	16.0%
Fair or poor health	23.6%
Poor mental health	10.2%
Poor physical health	16.9%
No health insurance	14.2%
Visited doctor (checkup)	85.4%
Visited dentist	59.0%
Cholesterol screening	97.9%
Teeth loss	15.9%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	74	24.9%

Disability	%
Any disability	20.5%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	26.6%
65 and over	18.9%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	85.5%
Public insurance	78.1%
No insurance	0.0%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	297	100.0%
Spanish	0	0.0%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	297	100.0%
Born in same state	297	100.0%
Born in different state	0	0.0%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	109	36.7%
Italian	68	22.9%

Ancestry	Count	%
French	18	6.1%
Irish	9	3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	73.7%
Internet access	100.0%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 33856

What city is ZIP code 33856 in?

ZIP code 33856 is primarily assigned to Nalcrest, Florida.

What county is ZIP code 33856 in?

ZIP code 33856 falls within Polk County, Florida.

Does ZIP code 33856 have an older population?

79% of residents in ZIP code 33856 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Is ZIP code 33856 mostly rentals?

97% of occupied units in ZIP code 33856 are renter-occupied.

Does ZIP code 33856 have a large retiree population?

54% of households in ZIP code 33856 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 33856 have a large veteran population?

25% of civilians in ZIP code 33856 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 33856 in?

ZIP code 33856 observes the EST timezone.