33809 ZIP Code — Lakeland, FL
Polk County, Florida
ZIP code 33809 is located in Lakeland, Florida, within Polk County. It covers approximately 65.86 square miles and serves a population of 30,897 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 863.
About ZIP code 33809
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 $221,800. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 65%.
Median household income is $61,911. 40% 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 27 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 24% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
30,897
population
65.86
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
33809 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 33809
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 33809. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Lakeland | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
33849 Kathleen (5.8 mi)
33810 Lakeland (6.2 mi)
33805 Lakeland (7.8 mi)
33868 Polk City (9.8 mi)
33540 Zephyrhills (10.7 mi)
33823 Auburndale (11.6 mi)
33815 Lakeland (11.7 mi)
33801 Lakeland (11.9 mi)
33542 Zephyrhills (12.9 mi)
33803 Lakeland (13.4 mi)
33565 Plant City (13.5 mi)
33541 Zephyrhills (15.4 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 30,897 |
| Population density | 469 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 12 |
| County FIPS | 105 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 65.86 sq mi |
| Water area | 1.40 sq mi |
| Latitude | 28.2065 |
| Longitude | -81.9679 |
| 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 | 44.7% | 48.5% | 43.4% |
| $50k – $100k | 33.1% | 32.0% | 30.8% |
| $100k – $200k | 19.3% | 15.7% | 19.3% |
| Over $200k | 2.9% | 3.7% | 6.4% |
Demographics & statistics
30,897
Population
469
People per sq mi
42.6
Median age
$61,911
Median household income
$31,766
Per capita income
$221,800
Median home value
$1,391
Median monthly rent
65.4%
Home ownership
10.1%
Poverty rate
5.1%
Unemployment
8,554
Housing units
23.6%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
553
Under 5
609
842
5–9
927
925
10–14
1,019
1,011
15–19
1,114
974
20–24
1,073
2,040
25–34
2,246
1,403
35–44
1,545
1,987
45–54
2,188
835
55–59
919
908
60–64
1,001
1,625
65–74
1,789
1,064
75–84
1,171
537
85+
592
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 6,330 | 20.5% |
| 18 and over | 24,567 | 79.5% |
| 65 and over | 6,778 | 21.9% |
| Median age | 42.6 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
65.4%
Black or African American
11.1%
Hispanic or Latino
8.9%
Two or more races
7.7%
Other race
3.9%
Asian
2.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0.1%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 22,164 | 65.4% |
| Black or African American | 3,775 | 11.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3,009 | 8.9% |
| Two or more races | 2,608 | 7.7% |
| Other race | 1,330 | 3.9% |
| Asian | 920 | 2.7% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 80 | 0.2% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 20 | 0.1% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 44.7% | 48.5% | 43.4% |
| $50k – $100k | 33.1% | 32.0% | 30.8% |
| $100k – $200k | 19.3% | 15.7% | 19.3% |
| Over $200k | 2.9% | 3.7% | 6.4% |
Under $10k
4.6%
$10k–$15k
2.2%
$15k–$25k
5.7%
$25k–$35k
9.3%
$35k–$50k
16.9%
$50k–$75k
20.3%
$75k–$100k
12.8%
$100k–$150k
17.6%
$150k–$200k
6.1%
$200k+
4.4%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 4.6% |
| $10k–$15k | 2.2% |
| $15k–$25k | 5.7% |
| $25k–$35k | 9.3% |
| $35k–$50k | 16.9% |
| $50k–$75k | 20.3% |
| $75k–$100k | 12.8% |
| $100k–$150k | 17.6% |
| $150k–$200k | 6.1% |
| $200k+ | 4.4% |
| Median income | $61,911 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
7.9%
$50k–$100k
9.1%
$100k–$150k
9.2%
$150k–$200k
14.1%
$200k–$300k
36.3%
$300k–$500k
19.4%
$500k–$1M
3.0%
$1M+
1.0%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $221,800 |
| Median rent / month | $1,391 |
| Owner occupied | 65.4% |
| Renter occupied | 34.6% |
| Vacant | 8.8% |
| Single-family detached | 56.1% |
| Large apartment buildings | 10.3% |
| Mobile homes | 18.4% |
| Median rooms | 5.5 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.68 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.9% |
| 2010–2019 | 4.3% |
| 2000–2009 | 13.0% |
| 1990–1999 | 23.7% |
| 1980–1989 | 32.6% |
| 1970–1979 | 15.3% |
| 1960–1969 | 5.0% |
| 1950–1959 | 1.2% |
| 1940–1949 | 0.7% |
| 1939 or earlier | 3.1% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 1.1% |
| 1 bedroom | 6.7% |
| 2 bedrooms | 35.2% |
| 3 bedrooms | 42.7% |
| 4 bedrooms | 13.5% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 0.8% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 5.3% |
| 1 vehicle | 37.6% |
| 2 vehicles | 33.4% |
| 3 or more | 23.7% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 2.5% |
| Electricity | 95.0% |
| Propane / LP gas | 0.6% |
| Wood | 0.1% |
| Solar | 0.1% |
| No fuel used | 1.6% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 5,895 | 51.7% |
| Cohabiting couple | 724 | 6.4% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 1,543 | 13.5% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 3,235 | 28.4% |
| Households with children under 18 | 3,589 | 31.5% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 4,491 | 39.4% |
| Average household size | 2.66 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 34.1% | 28.5% |
| Married | 52.6% | 45.1% |
| Separated | 0.4% | 1.1% |
| Widowed | 3.5% | 12.3% |
| Divorced | 9.3% | 12.9% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
3.2%
Some HS, no diploma
6.9%
HS graduate
33.2%
Some college, no degree
21.7%
Associate's degree
11.3%
Bachelor's degree
15.3%
Graduate / professional
8.3%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 89.9% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 23.6% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 239 | 3.6% |
| Kindergarten | 433 | 6.5% |
| Elementary school | 3,212 | 47.9% |
| High school | 1,302 | 19.4% |
| College / grad school | 1,524 | 22.7% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
19.0%
Retail trade
18.2%
Arts, food & hospitality
10.1%
Professional & management
9.9%
Construction
8.2%
Finance & real estate
7.0%
Other services
6.9%
Transportation & utilities
6.8%
Manufacturing
6.6%
Public administration
3.6%
Wholesale trade
2.2%
Information
1.0%
Agriculture & mining
0.5%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 32.5% |
| Service | 16.0% |
| Sales & office | 25.0% |
| Natural resources & construction | 10.1% |
| Production & transportation | 16.4% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 85.4% |
| Government | 10.1% |
| Self-employed | 4.4% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.1% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 77.0% |
| Carpool | 10.4% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 1.5% |
| Work from home | 8.2% |
| Other means | 2.9% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 26.8 |
Poverty
All people
10.1%
Under 18 years
10.6%
18 and over
10.0%
Married-couple families
2.6%
Female-led households
10.9%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 40.0% |
| Retirement income | 27.1% |
| Supplemental Security | 4.9% |
| Cash public assistance | 3.7% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 13.9% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 33.1% |
| High blood pressure | 36.2% |
| High cholesterol | 36.3% |
| Diabetes | 11.4% |
| Heart disease | 7.8% |
| Stroke | 3.7% |
| Asthma | 8.8% |
| Arthritis | 27.6% |
| Kidney disease | 3.4% |
| Pulmonary disease | 9.0% |
| Cancer | 7.9% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 18.4% |
| Binge drinking | 14.7% |
| No physical activity | 25.8% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 32.0% |
| Depression | 19.6% |
| Fair or poor health | 16.9% |
| Poor mental health | 15.0% |
| Poor physical health | 12.3% |
| No health insurance | 20.2% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 74.9% |
| Visited dentist | 57.9% |
| Cholesterol screening | 90.8% |
| Teeth loss | 14.8% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 1,999 | 8.1% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 17.5% |
| Under 18 | 10.8% |
| 18–64 years | 13.3% |
| 65 and over | 35.7% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 63.0% |
| Public insurance | 38.7% |
| No insurance | 11.5% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 3.2% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 29,735 | 96.2% |
| Spanish | 2,503 | 8.4% |
| Other Indo-European | 1,915 | 6.4% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 341 | 1.1% |
| Other languages | 235 | 0.8% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 27,257 | 88.2% |
| Born in same state | 25,707 | 83.2% |
| Born in different state | 12,814 | 41.5% |
| Foreign born | 1,550 | 5.0% |
| Naturalized citizen | 3,640 | 11.8% |
| Not a US citizen | 2,313 | 63.5% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Arab | 3,700 | 12% |
| French | 2,891 | 9.4% |
| Italian | 2,332 | 7.5% |
| Norwegian | 274 | 0.9% |
| Polish | 244 | 0.8% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English | 214 | 0.7% |
| German | 134 | 0.4% |
| Irish | 77 | 0.2% |
| Dutch | 9 | 0% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 36.9% |
| Internet access | 96.0% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 33809
What city is ZIP code 33809 in?
ZIP code 33809 is primarily assigned to Lakeland, Florida.
What county is ZIP code 33809 in?
ZIP code 33809 falls within Polk County, Florida.
Does ZIP code 33809 have a large retiree population?
40% of households in ZIP code 33809 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
What is the population of ZIP code 33809?
ZIP code 33809 has an estimated population of 30,897 residents, with a density of 469 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 33809?
The median household income in ZIP code 33809 is $61,911, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 33809?
The median home value in ZIP code 33809 is $221,800.
What timezone is ZIP code 33809 in?
ZIP code 33809 observes the EST timezone.