33838 ZIP Code — Dundee, FL

Polk County, Florida

ZIP code 33838 is located in Dundee, Florida, within Polk County. It covers approximately 7.33 square miles and serves a population of 5,226 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 863.

About ZIP code 33838

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Much of the housing stock is relatively new, reflecting recent development activity. Median home value is $200,800. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 72%.

Median household income is $49,118. Poverty affects 26% of residents, above the national average. 35% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is sales and office, with retail trade as the leading industry. The average commute of 30 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 6% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (17%), smoking (26%) compared to national benchmarks. 19% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Overall, ZIP code 33838 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

5,226

population

7.33

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

33838 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 33838

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 33838. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Dundee	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

33884 Winter Haven (4.1 mi) 33844 Haines City (5.4 mi) 33881 Winter Haven (7.1 mi) 33888 Winter Haven (7.2 mi) 33853 Lake Wales (7.3 mi) 33859 Lake Wales (8.6 mi) 33839 Eagle Lake (8.6 mi) 33850 Lake Alfred (8.9 mi) 33880 Winter Haven (9.5 mi) 34759 Kissimmee (11.9 mi) 33827 Babson Park (12.9 mi) 33837 Davenport (13.1 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	5,226
Population density	713 / sq mi
State FIPS	12
County FIPS	105

Geography
Land area	7.33 sq mi
Water area	0.61 sq mi
Latitude	28.0050
Longitude	-81.6167
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	67.6%	48.5%	43.4%
$50k – $100k	27.2%	32.0%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	5.2%	15.7%	19.3%
Over $200k	0.0%	3.7%	6.4%

Demographics & statistics

5,226

Population

713

People per sq mi

32.3

Median age

$49,118

Median household income

$17,679

Per capita income

$200,800

Median home value

$1,167

Median monthly rent

71.5%

Home ownership

26.0%

Poverty rate

0.2%

Unemployment

1,513

Housing units

5.7%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

344

Under 5

298

5–9

253

10–14

218

131

15–19

114

129

20–24

112

733

25–34

634

211

35–44

182

252

45–54

218

55–59

175

60–64

151

284

65–74

245

75–84

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	1,379	26.4%
18 and over	3,847	73.6%
65 and over	713	13.6%
Median age	32.3 years

Race & ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino 27.6%

White 27.3%

Other race 24%

Black or African American 14%

Two or more races 5.3%

Asian 1.7%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%

Group	Count	%
Hispanic or Latino	1,994	27.6%
White	1,972	27.3%
Other race	1,730	24%
Black or African American	1,014	14%
Two or more races	384	5.3%
Asian	122	1.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native	4	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	67.6%	48.5%	43.4%
$50k – $100k	27.2%	32.0%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	5.2%	15.7%	19.3%
Over $200k	0.0%	3.7%	6.4%

Under $10k 5.0%

$10k–$15k 4.6%

$15k–$25k 24.5%

$25k–$35k 7.1%

$35k–$50k 9.1%

$50k–$75k 31.6%

$75k–$100k 6.0%

$100k–$150k 7.6%

$150k–$200k 4.4%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	5.0%
$10k–$15k	4.6%
$15k–$25k	24.5%
$25k–$35k	7.1%
$35k–$50k	9.1%
$50k–$75k	31.6%
$75k–$100k	6.0%
$100k–$150k	7.6%
$150k–$200k	4.4%
Median income	$49,118

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 19.7%

$50k–$100k 7.5%

$100k–$150k 3.0%

$150k–$200k 19.5%

$200k–$300k 31.7%

$300k–$500k 13.4%

$500k–$1M 0.8%

$1M+ 4.5%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$200,800
Median rent / month	$1,167
Owner occupied	71.5%
Renter occupied	28.5%
Vacant	20.5%
Single-family detached	76.8%
Large apartment buildings	0.4%
Mobile homes	16.0%
Median rooms	5.2
Avg household size (owned)	3.10

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	1.6%
2010–2019	27.6%
2000–2009	12.1%
1990–1999	12.3%
1980–1989	12.3%
1970–1979	17.8%
1960–1969	6.4%
1950–1959	4.1%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	5.7%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.3%
1 bedroom	2.0%
2 bedrooms	21.3%
3 bedrooms	65.9%
4 bedrooms	8.0%
5+ bedrooms	2.6%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	2.8%
1 vehicle	49.7%
2 vehicles	32.1%
3 or more	15.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	3.1%
Electricity	92.4%
Propane / LP gas	1.0%
Solar	1.5%
No fuel used	2.1%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	855	54.9%
Cohabiting couple	168	10.8%
Male householder, no spouse	166	10.7%
Female householder, no spouse	367	23.6%
Households with children under 18	600	38.6%
Households with seniors (65+)	508	32.6%
Average household size	3.36

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	36.0%	32.1%
Married	49.4%	44.2%
Separated	2.1%	0.0%
Widowed	4.3%	8.0%
Divorced	8.2%	15.7%

Education

Less than 9th grade 14.7%

Some HS, no diploma 12.1%

HS graduate 41.6%

Some college, no degree 18.0%

Associate's degree 7.9%

Bachelor's degree 4.4%

Graduate / professional 1.4%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	73.3%
Bachelor's or higher	5.7%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	20	1.7%
Kindergarten	148	12.8%
Elementary school	569	49.1%
High school	153	13.2%
College / grad school	269	23.2%

Employment

Industry of employment

Retail trade 21.1%

Construction 19.6%

Education & healthcare 14.9%

Arts, food & hospitality 12.7%

Professional & management 12.3%

Finance & real estate 5.8%

Other services 3.8%

Wholesale trade 3.2%

Transportation & utilities 2.4%

Public administration 1.9%

Manufacturing 1.7%

Information 0.4%

Agriculture & mining 0.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	11.5%
Service	27.8%
Sales & office	29.5%
Natural resources & construction	20.7%
Production & transportation	10.6%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	94.9%
Government	3.7%
Self-employed	0.8%
Unpaid family workers	0.6%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	86.5%
Carpool	3.4%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.5%
Work from home	7.4%
Other means	2.2%
Avg commute (minutes)	29.5

Poverty

All people 26.0%

Under 18 years 30.3%

18 and over 24.5%

Married-couple families 17.1%

Female-led households 34.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	35.2%
Retirement income	13.5%
Supplemental Security	3.0%
Cash public assistance	1.7%
Food stamps / SNAP	9.1%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	40.9%
High blood pressure	43.1%
High cholesterol	37.1%
Diabetes	16.9%
Heart disease	9.8%
Stroke	5.6%
Asthma	10.4%
Arthritis	31.1%
Kidney disease	4.6%
Pulmonary disease	13.1%
Cancer	7.0%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	26.2%
Binge drinking	12.6%
No physical activity	37.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	36.9%
Depression	20.8%
Fair or poor health	28.3%
Poor mental health	17.7%
Poor physical health	17.7%
No health insurance	31.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)	75.8%
Visited dentist	41.6%
Cholesterol screening	87.9%
Teeth loss	26.2%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	145	3.8%

Disability	%
Any disability	9.6%
Under 18	9.4%
18–64 years	7.1%
65 and over	21.2%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	42.4%
Public insurance	46.7%
No insurance	18.5%
Uninsured under 19	2.1%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	4,584	87.7%
Spanish	818	17.8%
Other Indo-European	818	17.8%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	4,270	81.7%
Born in same state	3,573	68.4%
Born in different state	2,055	39.3%
Foreign born	697	13.3%
Naturalized citizen	956	18.3%
Not a US citizen	84	8.8%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	891	17%
Italian	196	3.8%
French	145	2.8%

Ancestry	Count	%
Norwegian	19	0.4%
Polish	17	0.3%
German	5	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	29.8%
Internet access	90.7%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 33838

What city is ZIP code 33838 in?

ZIP code 33838 is primarily assigned to Dundee, Florida.

What county is ZIP code 33838 in?

ZIP code 33838 falls within Polk County, Florida.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 33838?

6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 33838?

26% of residents in ZIP code 33838 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What are the health statistics for ZIP code 33838?

Health data for ZIP code 33838 shows elevated rates of diabetes (17%) and smoking (26%) compared to national benchmarks.

Does ZIP code 33838 have a large retiree population?

35% of households in ZIP code 33838 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What timezone is ZIP code 33838 in?

ZIP code 33838 observes the EST timezone.