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Polk County
Fort Meade, FL
33841
33841 ZIP Code — Fort Meade, FL
Polk County, Florida
ZIP code 33841 is located in
Fort Meade ,
Florida ,
within Polk County .
It covers approximately 168.37 square miles and serves a population of
8,440 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone,
served by area code 863 .
About ZIP code 33841
The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $133,800. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 72%.
Median household income is $38,466. Poverty affects 28% of residents, above the national average. 50% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 35 minutes is near the national average.
College attainment at 9% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.
Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (22%) compared to national benchmarks. 20% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.
Overall, ZIP code 33841 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.
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Demographics
updated 05/2026
Population
Total population
8,440
Population density
50 / sq mi
State FIPS
12
County FIPS
105
Geography
Land area
168.37 sq mi
Water area
17.04 sq mi
Latitude
27.7372
Longitude
-81.7799
Timezone
Eastern (ET)
Area code
863
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
58.1%
48.5%
43.4%
$50k – $100k
23.7%
32.0%
30.8%
$100k – $200k
16.9%
15.7%
19.3%
Over $200k
1.3%
3.7%
6.4%
Demographics & statistics
$38,466
Median household income
$133,800
Median home value
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 1,842 21.8% 18 and over 6,598 78.2% 65 and over 2,107 25.0% Median age 40.7 years
Race & ethnicity
Black or African American
8.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.4%
Group Count % White 5,743 56.4% Hispanic or Latino 1,748 17.2% Other race 1,326 13% Black or African American 838 8.2% Two or more races 471 4.6% American Indian / Alaska Native 45 0.4% Asian 17 0.2%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
58.1%
48.5%
43.4%
$50k – $100k
23.7%
32.0%
30.8%
$100k – $200k
16.9%
15.7%
19.3%
Over $200k
1.3%
3.7%
6.4%
Range % of households Under $10k 8.6% $10k–$15k 5.8% $15k–$25k 13.1% $25k–$35k 19.1% $35k–$50k 13.4% $50k–$75k 11.0% $75k–$100k 10.7% $100k–$150k 10.2% $150k–$200k 5.4% $200k+ 2.8% Median income $38,466
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $133,800 Median rent / month $816 Owner occupied 71.8% Renter occupied 28.2% Vacant 20.6% Single-family detached 61.6% Large apartment buildings 0.8% Mobile homes 30.5% Median rooms 5.5 Avg household size (owned) 2.68
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.2% 2010–2019 2.0% 2000–2009 14.5% 1990–1999 16.1% 1980–1989 10.6% 1970–1979 20.3% 1960–1969 12.0% 1950–1959 9.4% 1940–1949 5.1% 1939 or earlier 9.8%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 0.4% 1 bedroom 6.9% 2 bedrooms 31.5% 3 bedrooms 48.9% 4 bedrooms 10.6% 5+ bedrooms 1.7%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 9.2% 1 vehicle 35.6% 2 vehicles 36.3% 3 or more 18.9%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 4.3% Electricity 91.8% Propane / LP gas 2.4% No fuel used 1.5%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 1,429 45.5% Cohabiting couple 144 4.6% Male householder, no spouse 657 20.9% Female householder, no spouse 911 29.0% Households with children under 18 972 30.9% Households with seniors (65+) 1,510 48.1% Average household size 2.66
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 36.7% 28.2% Married 47.7% 42.9% Separated 1.3% 2.6% Widowed 6.6% 16.1% Divorced 7.6% 10.1%
Education
Some HS, no diploma
10.5%
Some college, no degree
16.5%
Graduate / professional
4.1%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 80.5% Bachelor's or higher 8.8%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 97 5.0% Kindergarten 104 5.3% Elementary school 813 41.7% High school 535 27.4% College / grad school 401 20.6%
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
14.5%
Professional & management
9.6%
Agriculture & mining
9.0%
Arts, food & hospitality
7.1%
Transportation & utilities
6.0%
Public administration
5.0%
Finance & real estate
4.1%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 24.0% Service 22.5% Sales & office 17.5% Natural resources & construction 19.6% Production & transportation 16.3%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 80.4% Government 12.9% Self-employed 6.6% Unpaid family workers 0.1%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 83.1% Carpool 8.8% Public transit 0.7% Walk 1.1% Work from home 5.8% Other means 0.6% Avg commute (minutes) 34.7
Poverty
Married-couple families
17.8%
Female-led households
37.2%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 50.3% Retirement income 26.4% Supplemental Security 3.7% Cash public assistance 2.9% Food stamps / SNAP 16.0%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 37.9% High blood pressure 38.1% High cholesterol 36.0% Diabetes 13.8% Heart disease 8.4% Stroke 4.4% Asthma 9.3% Arthritis 27.7% Kidney disease 3.8% Pulmonary disease 10.6% Cancer 6.8%
Behavior / access % Smoking 22.2% Binge drinking 14.3% No physical activity 32.2% Less than 7 hrs sleep 34.6% Depression 19.9% Fair or poor health 22.6% Poor mental health 16.5% Poor physical health 14.8% No health insurance 29.0% Visited doctor (checkup) 74.1% Visited dentist 47.9% Cholesterol screening 88.3% Teeth loss 21.1%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 404 6.1%
Disability % Any disability 16.1% Under 18 4.9% 18–64 years 9.2% 65 and over 40.5%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 45.3% Public insurance 47.9% No insurance 19.5% Uninsured under 19 8.6%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 8,016 95.0% Spanish 778 9.7% Other Indo-European 751 9.4% Asian & Pacific Islander 10 0.1% Other languages 6 0.1%
Place of birth & citizenship
Origin Count % Native born (US) 7,715 91.4% Born in same state 7,576 89.8% Born in different state 4,942 58.6% Foreign born 139 1.6% Naturalized citizen 725 8.6% Not a US citizen 248 34.2%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % Arab 1,349 16% French 534 6.3% Italian 243 2.9% English 21 0.2%
Ancestry Count % German 16 0.2% Polish 10 0.1% Norwegian 6 0.1%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 37.2% Internet access 80.4%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 33841
What city is ZIP code 33841 in?
ZIP code 33841 is primarily assigned to Fort Meade, Florida.
What county is ZIP code 33841 in?
ZIP code 33841 falls within Polk County, Florida.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 33841?
28% of residents in ZIP code 33841 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
Does ZIP code 33841 have a large retiree population?
50% of households in ZIP code 33841 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 33841?
9% 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 typical home value in ZIP code 33841?
The median home value in ZIP code 33841 is $133,800.
What timezone is ZIP code 33841 in?
ZIP code 33841 observes the EST timezone.
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