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Polk County
Lake Alfred, FL
33850
33850 ZIP Code — Lake Alfred, FL
Polk County, Florida
ZIP code 33850 is located in
Lake Alfred ,
Florida ,
within Polk County .
It covers approximately 16.75 square miles and serves a population of
8,876 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone,
served by area code 863 .
About ZIP code 33850
The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $188,800. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 70%.
Median household income is $49,801. SNAP benefit usage at 17% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 48% 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 30 minutes is near the national average.
College attainment at 21% 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.
Overall, ZIP code 33850 reflects a community defined by a significant Social Security-dependent population and elevated reliance on food assistance.
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Demographics
updated 05/2026
Population
Total population
8,876
Population density
530 / sq mi
State FIPS
12
County FIPS
105
Geography
Land area
16.75 sq mi
Water area
4.23 sq mi
Latitude
28.0942
Longitude
-81.7226
Timezone
Eastern (ET)
Area code
863
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
63.0%
48.5%
43.4%
$50k – $100k
22.3%
32.0%
30.8%
$100k – $200k
11.9%
15.7%
19.3%
Over $200k
2.8%
3.7%
6.4%
Demographics & statistics
$49,801
Median household income
$188,800
Median home value
$1,114
Median monthly rent
20.5%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 1,526 17.2% 18 and over 7,350 82.8% 65 and over 2,073 23.4% Median age 40.8 years
Race & ethnicity
Black or African American
11.5%
Group Count % White 5,450 54% Hispanic or Latino 1,222 12.1% Black or African American 1,165 11.5% Two or more races 887 8.8% Other race 695 6.9% Asian 679 6.7%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
63.0%
48.5%
43.4%
$50k – $100k
22.3%
32.0%
30.8%
$100k – $200k
11.9%
15.7%
19.3%
Over $200k
2.8%
3.7%
6.4%
Range % of households Under $10k 3.0% $10k–$15k 3.9% $15k–$25k 20.2% $25k–$35k 10.3% $35k–$50k 12.8% $50k–$75k 17.1% $75k–$100k 10.4% $100k–$150k 14.4% $150k–$200k 3.5% $200k+ 4.5% Median income $49,801
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $188,800 Median rent / month $1,114 Owner occupied 70.1% Renter occupied 29.9% Vacant 22.8% Single-family detached 51.1% Large apartment buildings 2.0% Mobile homes 35.2% Median rooms 5.2 Avg household size (owned) 2.82
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 13.8% 2000–2009 13.0% 1990–1999 9.1% 1980–1989 23.5% 1970–1979 17.8% 1960–1969 6.2% 1950–1959 9.6% 1940–1949 0.9% 1939 or earlier 6.1%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 2.9% 1 bedroom 4.4% 2 bedrooms 41.4% 3 bedrooms 31.4% 4 bedrooms 16.6% 5+ bedrooms 3.3%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 7.7% 1 vehicle 41.7% 2 vehicles 36.4% 3 or more 14.2%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 0.8% Electricity 96.9% Propane / LP gas 1.2% Wood 0.5% Solar 0.6%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 1,666 49.3% Cohabiting couple 186 5.5% Male householder, no spouse 596 17.6% Female householder, no spouse 930 27.5% Households with children under 18 848 25.1% Households with seniors (65+) 1,502 44.5% Average household size 2.61
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 28.3% 28.7% Married 50.6% 45.2% Separated 0.0% 5.5% Widowed 5.6% 7.5% Divorced 15.5% 13.1%
Education
Some college, no degree
17.4%
Graduate / professional
9.0%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 87.5% Bachelor's or higher 20.5%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 31 2.3% Kindergarten 80 5.8% Elementary school 600 43.6% High school 266 19.3% College / grad school 400 29.0%
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
24.4%
Arts, food & hospitality
14.8%
Professional & management
10.9%
Transportation & utilities
5.1%
Finance & real estate
4.3%
Public administration
1.6%
Agriculture & mining
0.3%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 29.1% Service 16.3% Sales & office 27.6% Natural resources & construction 14.3% Production & transportation 12.7%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 88.4% Government 11.1% Self-employed 0.6% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 72.5% Carpool 7.1% Public transit 0.0% Walk 0.0% Work from home 15.6% Other means 4.8% Avg commute (minutes) 29.9
Poverty
Married-couple families
3.5%
Female-led households
30.3%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 48.0% Retirement income 24.2% Supplemental Security 7.5% Cash public assistance 1.9% Food stamps / SNAP 17.4%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 35.7% High blood pressure 40.8% High cholesterol 38.6% Diabetes 13.9% Heart disease 9.4% Stroke 4.7% Asthma 9.2% Arthritis 30.8% Kidney disease 4.0% Pulmonary disease 11.1% Cancer 8.3%
Behavior / access % Smoking 20.1% Binge drinking 13.3% No physical activity 29.6% Less than 7 hrs sleep 33.2% Depression 19.4% Fair or poor health 20.8% Poor mental health 15.2% Poor physical health 14.3% No health insurance 23.5% Visited doctor (checkup) 76.4% Visited dentist 53.0% Cholesterol screening 91.0% Teeth loss 18.6%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 760 10.3%
Disability % Any disability 19.3% Under 18 6.0% 18–64 years 16.8% 65 and over 35.7%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 64.6% Public insurance 38.2% No insurance 8.9% Uninsured under 19 4.5%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 8,287 93.4% Spanish 748 9.0% Other Indo-European 648 7.8% Asian & Pacific Islander 55 0.7% Other languages 45 0.5%
Place of birth & citizenship
Origin Count % Native born (US) 7,954 89.6% Born in same state 6,862 77.3% Born in different state 3,910 44.1% Foreign born 1,092 12.3% Naturalized citizen 922 10.4% Not a US citizen 490 53.1%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % Arab 1,911 21.5% French 515 5.8% Italian 253 2.9% English 53 0.6%
Ancestry Count % German 31 0.3% Polish 15 0.2% Dutch 11 0.1%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 38.1% Internet access 90.6%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 33850
What city is ZIP code 33850 in?
ZIP code 33850 is primarily assigned to Lake Alfred, Florida.
What county is ZIP code 33850 in?
ZIP code 33850 falls within Polk County, Florida.
Does ZIP code 33850 have a large retiree population?
48% of households in ZIP code 33850 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
Does ZIP code 33850 have a large veteran population?
10% of civilians in ZIP code 33850 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 33850?
The median home value in ZIP code 33850 is $188,800.
What is the population of ZIP code 33850?
ZIP code 33850 has an estimated population of 8,876 residents, with a density of 530 people per square mile.
What timezone is ZIP code 33850 in?
ZIP code 33850 observes the EST timezone.
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