33849 ZIP Code — Kathleen, FL

Polk County, Florida

ZIP code 33849 is located in Kathleen, Florida, within Polk County. It covers approximately 22.45 square miles and serves a population of 713 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 863.

About ZIP code 33849

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $216,700. Owner-occupancy is high at 76%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $53,646. Poverty affects 29% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 31% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 46% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is service, with manufacturing as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 54 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

College attainment at 3% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

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

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 31%.

Overall, ZIP code 33849 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

713

population

22.45

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

33849 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 33849

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 33849. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Kathleen	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

33540 Zephyrhills (4.9 mi) 33809 Lakeland (5.8 mi) 33810 Lakeland (6.8 mi) 33542 Zephyrhills (7 mi) 33541 Zephyrhills (9.6 mi) 33565 Plant City (9.7 mi) 33805 Lakeland (11 mi) 33815 Lakeland (12.6 mi) 33525 Dade City (13.9 mi) 33563 Plant City (14.4 mi) 33545 Wesley Chapel (14.5 mi) 33592 Thonotosassa (15.1 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	713
Population density	32 / sq mi
State FIPS	12
County FIPS	105

Geography
Land area	22.45 sq mi
Water area	0.18 sq mi
Latitude	28.2154
Longitude	-82.0631
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	73.5%	48.5%	43.4%
$50k – $100k	12.2%	32.0%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	3.6%	15.7%	19.3%
Over $200k	10.7%	3.7%	6.4%

Demographics & statistics

713

Population

People per sq mi

44.1

Median age

$53,646

Median household income

$24,564

Per capita income

$216,700

Median home value

Median monthly rent

76.0%

Home ownership

28.7%

Poverty rate

8.4%

Unemployment

195

Housing units

2.5%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	99	13.9%
18 and over	614	86.1%
65 and over	157	22.0%
Median age	44.1 years

Race & ethnicity

White 74.8%

Hispanic or Latino 12.6%

Other race 12.6%

Group	Count	%
White	610	74.8%
Hispanic or Latino	103	12.6%
Other race	103	12.6%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	73.5%	48.5%	43.4%
$50k – $100k	12.2%	32.0%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	3.6%	15.7%	19.3%
Over $200k	10.7%	3.7%	6.4%

Under $10k 10.4%

$15k–$25k 11.3%

$25k–$35k 18.1%

$35k–$50k 2.7%

$50k–$75k 36.2%

$100k–$150k 7.7%

$150k–$200k 2.3%

$200k+ 11.3%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	10.4%
$15k–$25k	11.3%
$25k–$35k	18.1%
$35k–$50k	2.7%
$50k–$75k	36.2%
$100k–$150k	7.7%
$150k–$200k	2.3%
$200k+	11.3%
Median income	$53,646

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 13.7%

$50k–$100k 7.1%

$150k–$200k 28.0%

$200k–$300k 41.1%

$300k–$500k 10.1%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$216,700
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	76.0%
Renter occupied	24.0%
Vacant	10.9%
Single-family detached	60.9%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	39.1%
Median rooms	6.8
Avg household size (owned)	2.93

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	44.8%
1990–1999	14.9%
1980–1989	34.3%
1970–1979	0.0%
1960–1969	0.0%
1950–1959	0.0%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	6.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	14.9%
3 bedrooms	44.0%
4 bedrooms	39.1%
5+ bedrooms	2.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	5.4%
1 vehicle	16.7%
2 vehicles	42.1%
3 or more	35.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	100.0%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	156	70.6%
Cohabiting couple	50	22.6%
Male householder, no spouse	15	6.8%
Female householder, no spouse	0	0.0%
Households with children under 18	71	32.1%
Households with seniors (65+)	107	48.4%
Average household size	3.23

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	62.9%	2.8%
Married	37.1%	55.9%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	20.1%
Divorced	0.0%	21.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 8.8%

Some HS, no diploma 16.4%

HS graduate 57.9%

Some college, no degree 13.5%

Associate's degree 1.0%

Bachelor's degree 0.0%

Graduate / professional 2.5%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	74.9%
Bachelor's or higher	2.5%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	44	35.5%
High school	55	44.4%
College / grad school	25	20.2%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 23.2%

Education & healthcare 18.3%

Arts, food & hospitality 17.4%

Professional & management 10.8%

Transportation & utilities 10.4%

Construction 9.1%

Agriculture & mining 6.2%

Information 4.6%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	12.4%
Service	30.3%
Sales & office	10.8%
Natural resources & construction	18.7%
Production & transportation	27.8%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	85.9%
Government	5.4%
Self-employed	8.7%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	65.1%
Carpool	14.5%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	20.3%
Avg commute (minutes)	54.1

Poverty

All people 28.7%

Under 18 years 36.2%

18 and over 27.9%

Married-couple families 30.8%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	45.7%
Retirement income	7.7%
Supplemental Security	16.7%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	30.8%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	33.1%
High blood pressure	31.5%
High cholesterol	34.4%
Diabetes	9.5%
Heart disease	5.9%
Stroke	2.8%
Asthma	8.7%
Arthritis	23.0%
Kidney disease	2.6%
Pulmonary disease	7.7%
Cancer	5.9%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	20.3%
Binge drinking	17.3%
No physical activity	23.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	32.8%
Depression	20.6%
Fair or poor health	14.9%
Poor mental health	16.0%
Poor physical health	11.2%
No health insurance	19.2%
Visited doctor (checkup)	71.7%
Visited dentist	57.4%
Cholesterol screening	88.9%
Teeth loss	13.6%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	50	8.1%

Disability	%
Any disability	31.3%
Under 18	35.4%
18–64 years	26.3%
65 and over	43.3%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	53.6%
Public insurance	51.1%
No insurance	4.5%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	713	100.0%
Spanish	36	5.0%
Other Indo-European	36	5.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	677	95.0%
Born in same state	677	95.0%
Born in different state	486	68.2%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	36	5.0%
Not a US citizen	36	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	336	47.1%
Italian	61	8.6%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	16	2.2%
French	12	1.7%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	31.0%
Internet access	89.6%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 33849

What city is ZIP code 33849 in?

ZIP code 33849 is primarily assigned to Kathleen, Florida.

What county is ZIP code 33849 in?

ZIP code 33849 falls within Polk County, Florida.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 33849?

3% 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 33849?

29% of residents in ZIP code 33849 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 33849 have a large retiree population?

46% of households in ZIP code 33849 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the population of ZIP code 33849?

ZIP code 33849 has an estimated population of 713 residents, with a density of 32 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 33849 in?

ZIP code 33849 observes the EST timezone.