33839 ZIP Code — Eagle Lake, FL

Polk County, Florida

ZIP code 33839 is located in Eagle Lake, Florida, within Polk County. It covers approximately 3.11 square miles and serves a population of 3,649 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 863.

About ZIP code 33839

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 $172,000. Owner-occupancy is high at 76%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($75,972) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. 32% 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 30 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 17% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (25%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 33839 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

3,649

population

3.11

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

33839 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 33839

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 33839. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Eagle Lake	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

33880 Winter Haven (0.9 mi) 33888 Winter Haven (3 mi) 33884 Winter Haven (4.9 mi) 33881 Winter Haven (6.3 mi) 33850 Lake Alfred (7.9 mi) 33812 Lakeland (8 mi) 33830 Bartow (8.6 mi) 33838 Dundee (8.6 mi) 33823 Auburndale (8.7 mi) 33801 Lakeland (10.1 mi) 33813 Lakeland (10.4 mi) 33859 Lake Wales (10.5 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	3,649
Population density	1,173 / sq mi
State FIPS	12
County FIPS	105

Geography
Land area	3.11 sq mi
Water area	0.84 sq mi
Latitude	27.9838
Longitude	-81.7560
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	40.7%	48.5%	43.4%
$50k – $100k	32.7%	32.0%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	18.2%	15.7%	19.3%
Over $200k	8.4%	3.7%	6.4%

Demographics & statistics

3,649

Population

1,173

People per sq mi

35.0

Median age

$75,972

Median household income

$34,630

Per capita income

$172,000

Median home value

$1,283

Median monthly rent

76.0%

Home ownership

8.8%

Poverty rate

4.0%

Unemployment

1,169

Housing units

16.7%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

147

Under 5

135

146

5–9

133

10–14

122

113

15–19

103

135

20–24

124

280

25–34

255

295

35–44

269

202

45–54

184

132

55–59

121

60–64

128

65–74

116

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	925	25.3%
18 and over	2,724	74.7%
65 and over	443	12.1%
Median age	35.0 years

Race & ethnicity

White 78.4%

Black or African American 8.3%

Two or more races 4.6%

Hispanic or Latino 4.2%

Asian 1.8%

Other race 1.7%

American Indian / Alaska Native 1.1%

Group	Count	%
White	2,984	78.4%
Black or African American	317	8.3%
Two or more races	177	4.6%
Hispanic or Latino	158	4.2%
Asian	67	1.8%
Other race	64	1.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native	40	1.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	40.7%	48.5%	43.4%
$50k – $100k	32.7%	32.0%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	18.2%	15.7%	19.3%
Over $200k	8.4%	3.7%	6.4%

Under $10k 6.4%

$10k–$15k 1.1%

$15k–$25k 7.2%

$25k–$35k 8.6%

$35k–$50k 7.2%

$50k–$75k 18.3%

$75k–$100k 19.0%

$100k–$150k 17.6%

$150k–$200k 4.5%

$200k+ 10.1%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	6.4%
$10k–$15k	1.1%
$15k–$25k	7.2%
$25k–$35k	8.6%
$35k–$50k	7.2%
$50k–$75k	18.3%
$75k–$100k	19.0%
$100k–$150k	17.6%
$150k–$200k	4.5%
$200k+	10.1%
Median income	$75,972

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 7.0%

$50k–$100k 10.9%

$100k–$150k 20.8%

$150k–$200k 18.5%

$200k–$300k 24.7%

$300k–$500k 11.5%

$500k–$1M 3.9%

$1M+ 2.8%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$172,000
Median rent / month	$1,283
Owner occupied	76.0%
Renter occupied	24.0%
Vacant	20.6%
Single-family detached	85.7%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	6.6%
Median rooms	5.4
Avg household size (owned)	3.21

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.8%
2010–2019	12.0%
2000–2009	9.1%
1990–1999	14.7%
1980–1989	10.9%
1970–1979	24.7%
1960–1969	3.8%
1950–1959	19.0%
1940–1949	2.3%
1939 or earlier	2.7%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.7%
1 bedroom	8.0%
2 bedrooms	16.3%
3 bedrooms	53.6%
4 bedrooms	16.9%
5+ bedrooms	4.6%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	3.1%
1 vehicle	32.0%
2 vehicles	37.7%
3 or more	27.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	2.0%
Electricity	95.1%
Solar	1.2%
No fuel used	1.7%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	651	56.8%
Cohabiting couple	64	5.6%
Male householder, no spouse	171	14.9%
Female householder, no spouse	260	22.7%
Households with children under 18	383	33.4%
Households with seniors (65+)	313	27.3%
Average household size	3.18

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	27.1%	31.7%
Married	52.5%	49.0%
Separated	2.3%	0.8%
Widowed	4.0%	10.7%
Divorced	14.1%	7.8%

Education

Less than 9th grade 5.8%

Some HS, no diploma 13.7%

HS graduate 33.4%

Some college, no degree 24.1%

Associate's degree 6.4%

Bachelor's degree 11.4%

Graduate / professional 5.3%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	80.6%
Bachelor's or higher	16.7%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	72	8.4%
Kindergarten	71	8.3%
Elementary school	425	49.6%
High school	200	23.4%
College / grad school	88	10.3%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 19.3%

Retail trade 19.2%

Professional & management 12.7%

Finance & real estate 10.0%

Other services 8.6%

Construction 8.0%

Arts, food & hospitality 8.0%

Wholesale trade 3.7%

Transportation & utilities 3.5%

Manufacturing 3.3%

Public administration 2.9%

Agriculture & mining 0.9%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	25.5%
Service	19.0%
Sales & office	32.0%
Natural resources & construction	6.6%
Production & transportation	16.9%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	82.7%
Government	12.8%
Self-employed	4.5%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	72.4%
Carpool	12.7%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	14.6%
Other means	0.3%
Avg commute (minutes)	29.6

Poverty

All people 8.8%

Under 18 years 3.7%

18 and over 10.6%

Married-couple families 2.0%

Female-led households 30.1%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	31.9%
Retirement income	15.4%
Supplemental Security	3.5%
Cash public assistance	2.3%
Food stamps / SNAP	15.4%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	36.7%
High blood pressure	34.9%
High cholesterol	33.8%
Diabetes	11.9%
Heart disease	7.3%
Stroke	3.9%
Asthma	9.9%
Arthritis	26.1%
Kidney disease	3.4%
Pulmonary disease	10.6%
Cancer	6.2%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	24.9%
Binge drinking	15.6%
No physical activity	30.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	34.7%
Depression	22.3%
Fair or poor health	21.7%
Poor mental health	18.0%
Poor physical health	14.7%
No health insurance	26.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)	72.3%
Visited dentist	48.2%
Cholesterol screening	87.0%
Teeth loss	21.5%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	134	4.9%

Disability	%
Any disability	14.7%
Under 18	2.5%
18–64 years	15.6%
65 and over	35.4%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	61.6%
Public insurance	34.2%
No insurance	14.4%
Uninsured under 19	2.4%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	3,367	92.3%
Spanish	169	5.0%
Other Indo-European	100	3.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	29	0.9%
Other languages	40	1.2%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	3,389	92.9%
Born in same state	3,279	89.9%
Born in different state	2,104	57.7%
Foreign born	110	3.0%
Naturalized citizen	260	7.1%
Not a US citizen	103	39.6%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	608	16.7%
French	292	8%
Italian	202	5.5%
Polish	15	0.4%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	9	0.2%
Norwegian	6	0.2%
Dutch	4	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	31.4%
Internet access	92.6%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 33839

What city is ZIP code 33839 in?

ZIP code 33839 is primarily assigned to Eagle Lake, Florida.

What county is ZIP code 33839 in?

ZIP code 33839 falls within Polk County, Florida.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 33839?

The median home value in ZIP code 33839 is $172,000.

What is the population of ZIP code 33839?

ZIP code 33839 has an estimated population of 3,649 residents, with a density of 1,175 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 33839?

The median household income in ZIP code 33839 is $75,972, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 33839 in?

ZIP code 33839 observes the EST timezone.