33827 ZIP Code — Babson Park, FL

Polk County, Florida

ZIP code 33827 is located in Babson Park, Florida, within Polk County. It covers approximately 31.83 square miles and serves a population of 2,513 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 863.

About ZIP code 33827

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $221,400. Owner-occupancy is high at 87%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($62,466) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. 50% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is sales and office, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 20 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 19% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (21%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 11% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 33827 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

2,513

population

31.83

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

33827 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 33827

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 33827. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Babson Park	Acceptable
Babson Park	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

33853 Lake Wales (5.7 mi) 33859 Lake Wales (6.7 mi) 33898 Lake Wales (10.2 mi) 33843 Frostproof (10.8 mi) 33838 Dundee (12.9 mi) 33884 Winter Haven (13.2 mi) 33841 Fort Meade (16.3 mi) 33844 Haines City (16.6 mi) 33830 Bartow (16.8 mi) 33839 Eagle Lake (17.1 mi) 33880 Winter Haven (17.7 mi) 33888 Winter Haven (17.8 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	2,513
Population density	79 / sq mi
State FIPS	12
County FIPS	105

Geography
Land area	31.83 sq mi
Water area	4.20 sq mi
Latitude	27.8317
Longitude	-81.5360
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	863

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	37.9%	48.5%	43.4%
$50k – $100k	33.0%	32.0%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	24.1%	15.7%	19.3%
Over $200k	5.0%	3.7%	6.4%

Demographics & statistics

2,513

Population

People per sq mi

42.7

Median age

$62,466

Median household income

$35,229

Per capita income

$221,400

Median home value

$1,588

Median monthly rent

86.9%

Home ownership

17.0%

Poverty rate

5.6%

Unemployment

1,096

Housing units

19.0%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

184

15–19

177

112

20–24

107

127

25–34

122

35–44

115

45–54

110

55–59

127

60–64

121

227

65–74

217

75–84

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	360	14.3%
18 and over	2,153	85.7%
65 and over	620	24.7%
Median age	42.7 years

Race & ethnicity

White 85.5%

Black or African American 3.9%

Hispanic or Latino 3.9%

Two or more races 3%

Other race 2.8%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%

Asian 0.5%

Group	Count	%
White	2,235	85.5%
Black or African American	101	3.9%
Hispanic or Latino	101	3.9%
Two or more races	78	3%
Other race	72	2.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native	15	0.6%
Asian	12	0.5%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	37.9%	48.5%	43.4%
$50k – $100k	33.0%	32.0%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	24.1%	15.7%	19.3%
Over $200k	5.0%	3.7%	6.4%

Under $10k 5.9%

$10k–$15k 3.7%

$15k–$25k 9.1%

$25k–$35k 4.8%

$35k–$50k 13.1%

$50k–$75k 18.8%

$75k–$100k 9.8%

$100k–$150k 23.0%

$150k–$200k 3.9%

$200k+ 7.9%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	5.9%
$10k–$15k	3.7%
$15k–$25k	9.1%
$25k–$35k	4.8%
$35k–$50k	13.1%
$50k–$75k	18.8%
$75k–$100k	9.8%
$100k–$150k	23.0%
$150k–$200k	3.9%
$200k+	7.9%
Median income	$62,466

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 3.4%

$50k–$100k 6.8%

$100k–$150k 21.1%

$150k–$200k 12.4%

$200k–$300k 27.4%

$300k–$500k 22.1%

$500k–$1M 5.1%

$1M+ 1.7%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$221,400
Median rent / month	$1,588
Owner occupied	86.9%
Renter occupied	13.1%
Vacant	27.3%
Single-family detached	84.3%
Large apartment buildings	0.2%
Mobile homes	13.9%
Median rooms	5.5
Avg household size (owned)	2.43

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.6%
2010–2019	4.1%
2000–2009	8.3%
1990–1999	12.8%
1980–1989	12.0%
1970–1979	21.1%
1960–1969	14.1%
1950–1959	17.4%
1940–1949	2.6%
1939 or earlier	6.9%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	7.9%
2 bedrooms	30.2%
3 bedrooms	45.6%
4 bedrooms	13.6%
5+ bedrooms	2.6%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	31.9%
2 vehicles	44.5%
3 or more	23.6%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	94.6%
Propane / LP gas	1.8%
Wood	1.1%
No fuel used	2.5%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	449	51.0%
Cohabiting couple	63	7.2%
Male householder, no spouse	188	21.3%
Female householder, no spouse	181	20.5%
Households with children under 18	216	24.5%
Households with seniors (65+)	452	51.3%
Average household size	2.49

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	30.6%	37.8%
Married	42.3%	39.7%
Separated	5.3%	0.0%
Widowed	6.3%	12.6%
Divorced	15.4%	10.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 7.0%

Some HS, no diploma 5.8%

HS graduate 32.4%

Some college, no degree 22.9%

Associate's degree 12.9%

Bachelor's degree 11.8%

Graduate / professional 7.2%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	87.1%
Bachelor's or higher	19.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	40	4.8%
Kindergarten	5	0.6%
Elementary school	231	27.5%
High school	55	6.6%
College / grad school	508	60.5%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 17.9%

Retail trade 15.9%

Transportation & utilities 9.9%

Professional & management 7.5%

Finance & real estate 7.2%

Other services 6.6%

Wholesale trade 6.1%

Agriculture & mining 6.0%

Construction 6.0%

Public administration 5.3%

Arts, food & hospitality 4.8%

Manufacturing 4.7%

Information 2.1%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	25.9%
Service	21.6%
Sales & office	32.0%
Natural resources & construction	7.8%
Production & transportation	12.6%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	80.5%
Government	11.9%
Self-employed	7.6%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	79.1%
Carpool	15.2%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	2.8%
Work from home	1.5%
Other means	1.4%
Avg commute (minutes)	19.8

Poverty

All people 17.0%

Under 18 years 20.6%

18 and over 16.3%

Married-couple families 6.2%

Female-led households 19.6%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	50.4%
Retirement income	29.5%
Supplemental Security	6.0%
Cash public assistance	2.3%
Food stamps / SNAP	4.1%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	34.3%
High blood pressure	34.2%
High cholesterol	34.9%
Diabetes	11.2%
Heart disease	7.2%
Stroke	3.6%
Asthma	9.5%
Arthritis	25.2%
Kidney disease	3.2%
Pulmonary disease	9.5%
Cancer	6.3%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	21.4%
Binge drinking	15.9%
No physical activity	27.4%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	33.5%
Depression	21.2%
Fair or poor health	18.8%
Poor mental health	17.2%
Poor physical health	13.1%
No health insurance	22.7%
Visited doctor (checkup)	73.0%
Visited dentist	52.2%
Cholesterol screening	86.9%
Teeth loss	17.9%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	245	11.4%

Disability	%
Any disability	13.9%
Under 18	30.3%
18–64 years	7.6%
65 and over	20.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	62.5%
Public insurance	44.4%
No insurance	6.2%
Uninsured under 19	7.4%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,454	97.7%
Spanish	19	0.8%
Other Indo-European	15	0.6%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	4	0.2%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	2,320	92.3%
Born in same state	2,290	91.1%
Born in different state	1,394	55.5%
Foreign born	30	1.2%
Naturalized citizen	193	7.7%
Not a US citizen	70	36.3%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	490	19.5%
Arab	298	11.9%
Italian	116	4.6%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	30	1.2%
Polish	29	1.2%
Dutch	10	0.4%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	35.1%
Internet access	93.1%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 33827

What city is ZIP code 33827 in?

ZIP code 33827 is primarily assigned to Babson Park, Florida.

What county is ZIP code 33827 in?

ZIP code 33827 falls within Polk County, Florida.

Does ZIP code 33827 have a large retiree population?

50% of households in ZIP code 33827 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Is ZIP code 33827 mostly owner-occupied?

87% of occupied units in ZIP code 33827 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 33827?

17% of residents in ZIP code 33827 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 33827 have a large veteran population?

11% of civilians in ZIP code 33827 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 33827 in?

ZIP code 33827 observes the EST timezone.