33812 ZIP Code — Lakeland, FL
Polk County, Florida
ZIP code 33812 is located in Lakeland, Florida, within Polk County. It covers approximately 9.67 square miles and serves a population of 14,736 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 863.
About ZIP code 33812
The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $286,100. Owner-occupancy is high at 77%, well above the national average.
Median household income is $95,031. The poverty rate of 4% is below the national average.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 29 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 36% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
14,736
population
9.67
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
33812 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 33812
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 33812. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Lakeland | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
33813 Lakeland (3 mi)
33803 Lakeland (4 mi)
33801 Lakeland (4.7 mi)
33880 Winter Haven (7.1 mi)
33811 Lakeland (7.8 mi)
33839 Eagle Lake (8 mi)
33815 Lakeland (8.5 mi)
33823 Auburndale (8.6 mi)
33805 Lakeland (8.9 mi)
33830 Bartow (8.9 mi)
33888 Winter Haven (9.8 mi)
33881 Winter Haven (12.3 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 14,736 |
| Population density | 1,524 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 12 |
| County FIPS | 105 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 9.67 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.64 sq mi |
| Latitude | 27.9774 |
| Longitude | -81.8865 |
| 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 | 31.0% | 48.5% | 43.4% |
| $50k – $100k | 30.6% | 32.0% | 30.8% |
| $100k – $200k | 30.6% | 15.7% | 19.3% |
| Over $200k | 7.8% | 3.7% | 6.4% |
Demographics & statistics
14,736
Population
1,524
People per sq mi
38.0
Median age
$95,031
Median household income
$36,349
Per capita income
$286,100
Median home value
$1,440
Median monthly rent
77.2%
Home ownership
4.0%
Poverty rate
1.9%
Unemployment
4,338
Housing units
35.5%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
438
Under 5
427
430
5–9
419
537
10–14
523
495
15–19
482
641
20–24
624
821
25–34
798
1,172
35–44
1,140
972
45–54
946
403
55–59
393
529
60–64
515
644
65–74
626
344
75–84
335
42
85+
40
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 3,423 | 23.2% |
| 18 and over | 11,313 | 76.8% |
| 65 and over | 2,031 | 13.8% |
| Median age | 38.0 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
66.7%
Black or African American
10.2%
Hispanic or Latino
8.5%
Two or more races
8.1%
Other race
3.2%
Asian
3.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.1%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 10,746 | 66.7% |
| Black or African American | 1,645 | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1,372 | 8.5% |
| Two or more races | 1,302 | 8.1% |
| Other race | 519 | 3.2% |
| Asian | 513 | 3.2% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 11 | 0.1% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 31.0% | 48.5% | 43.4% |
| $50k – $100k | 30.6% | 32.0% | 30.8% |
| $100k – $200k | 30.6% | 15.7% | 19.3% |
| Over $200k | 7.8% | 3.7% | 6.4% |
Under $10k
1.5%
$10k–$15k
1.6%
$15k–$25k
5.1%
$25k–$35k
5.4%
$35k–$50k
5.6%
$50k–$75k
18.8%
$75k–$100k
15.5%
$100k–$150k
29.1%
$150k–$200k
8.4%
$200k+
8.9%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 1.5% |
| $10k–$15k | 1.6% |
| $15k–$25k | 5.1% |
| $25k–$35k | 5.4% |
| $35k–$50k | 5.6% |
| $50k–$75k | 18.8% |
| $75k–$100k | 15.5% |
| $100k–$150k | 29.1% |
| $150k–$200k | 8.4% |
| $200k+ | 8.9% |
| Median income | $95,031 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
3.5%
$50k–$100k
2.7%
$100k–$150k
5.3%
$150k–$200k
16.1%
$200k–$300k
26.2%
$300k–$500k
31.6%
$500k–$1M
14.3%
$1M+
0.2%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $286,100 |
| Median rent / month | $1,440 |
| Owner occupied | 77.2% |
| Renter occupied | 22.8% |
| Vacant | 12.5% |
| Single-family detached | 78.2% |
| Large apartment buildings | 2.1% |
| Mobile homes | 11.6% |
| Median rooms | 6.1 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 3.00 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.5% |
| 2010–2019 | 15.3% |
| 2000–2009 | 24.7% |
| 1990–1999 | 22.4% |
| 1980–1989 | 17.7% |
| 1970–1979 | 11.0% |
| 1960–1969 | 5.1% |
| 1950–1959 | 1.3% |
| 1940–1949 | 0.0% |
| 1939 or earlier | 2.0% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.0% |
| 1 bedroom | 2.3% |
| 2 bedrooms | 20.1% |
| 3 bedrooms | 45.8% |
| 4 bedrooms | 28.6% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 3.1% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 2.8% |
| 1 vehicle | 22.6% |
| 2 vehicles | 42.3% |
| 3 or more | 32.3% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 0.9% |
| Electricity | 98.2% |
| Solar | 0.3% |
| No fuel used | 0.6% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 2,891 | 61.0% |
| Cohabiting couple | 389 | 8.2% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 703 | 14.8% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 758 | 16.0% |
| Households with children under 18 | 1,837 | 38.7% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 1,293 | 27.3% |
| Average household size | 3.09 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 36.0% | 28.6% |
| Married | 50.6% | 53.1% |
| Separated | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| Widowed | 1.2% | 7.1% |
| Divorced | 12.2% | 10.3% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
1.7%
Some HS, no diploma
4.1%
HS graduate
28.0%
Some college, no degree
17.5%
Associate's degree
13.1%
Bachelor's degree
20.3%
Graduate / professional
15.2%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 94.2% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 35.5% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 131 | 3.8% |
| Kindergarten | 142 | 4.2% |
| Elementary school | 1,547 | 45.3% |
| High school | 887 | 26.0% |
| College / grad school | 709 | 20.8% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
29.5%
Retail trade
16.1%
Construction
9.6%
Professional & management
8.2%
Arts, food & hospitality
7.9%
Finance & real estate
7.1%
Manufacturing
6.2%
Public administration
3.8%
Other services
3.6%
Transportation & utilities
3.2%
Wholesale trade
2.1%
Information
1.4%
Agriculture & mining
1.2%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 49.5% |
| Service | 15.4% |
| Sales & office | 19.0% |
| Natural resources & construction | 6.1% |
| Production & transportation | 9.9% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 79.7% |
| Government | 14.1% |
| Self-employed | 6.2% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 74.8% |
| Carpool | 12.4% |
| Public transit | 1.1% |
| Walk | 0.3% |
| Work from home | 10.8% |
| Other means | 0.6% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 29.2 |
Poverty
All people
4.0%
Under 18 years
4.3%
18 and over
3.9%
Married-couple families
2.9%
Female-led households
9.0%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 29.5% |
| Retirement income | 17.3% |
| Supplemental Security | 5.7% |
| Cash public assistance | 2.8% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 7.3% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 32.0% |
| High blood pressure | 29.6% |
| High cholesterol | 31.6% |
| Diabetes | 8.8% |
| Heart disease | 5.0% |
| Stroke | 2.4% |
| Asthma | 8.3% |
| Arthritis | 21.0% |
| Kidney disease | 2.4% |
| Pulmonary disease | 6.0% |
| Cancer | 5.6% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 16.8% |
| Binge drinking | 16.7% |
| No physical activity | 21.7% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 32.6% |
| Depression | 18.9% |
| Fair or poor health | 12.7% |
| Poor mental health | 14.7% |
| Poor physical health | 9.7% |
| No health insurance | 17.7% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 72.3% |
| Visited dentist | 61.7% |
| Cholesterol screening | 90.7% |
| Teeth loss | 10.7% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 747 | 6.6% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 11.6% |
| Under 18 | 4.8% |
| 18–64 years | 8.4% |
| 65 and over | 38.4% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 72.6% |
| Public insurance | 26.1% |
| No insurance | 10.3% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 6.1% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 13,871 | 94.1% |
| Spanish | 455 | 3.3% |
| Other Indo-European | 244 | 1.8% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 63 | 0.5% |
| Other languages | 148 | 1.1% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 13,437 | 91.2% |
| Born in same state | 13,092 | 88.8% |
| Born in different state | 7,009 | 47.6% |
| Foreign born | 345 | 2.3% |
| Naturalized citizen | 1,299 | 8.8% |
| Not a US citizen | 1,003 | 77.2% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Arab | 1,373 | 9.3% |
| French | 965 | 6.5% |
| Italian | 845 | 5.7% |
| Polish | 145 | 1% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English | 133 | 0.9% |
| Dutch | 111 | 0.8% |
| German | 101 | 0.7% |
| Irish | 69 | 0.5% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 32.2% |
| Internet access | 97.9% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 33812
What city is ZIP code 33812 in?
ZIP code 33812 is primarily assigned to Lakeland, Florida.
What county is ZIP code 33812 in?
ZIP code 33812 falls within Polk County, Florida.
What is the population of ZIP code 33812?
ZIP code 33812 has an estimated population of 14,736 residents, with a density of 1,523 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 33812?
The median household income in ZIP code 33812 is $95,031, above the national median of ~$75,000.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 33812?
The median home value in ZIP code 33812 is $286,100.
What timezone is ZIP code 33812 in?
ZIP code 33812 observes the EST timezone.