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Polk County
Lakeshore, FL
33854
33854 ZIP Code — Lakeshore, FL
Polk County, Florida
ZIP code 33854 is located in
Lakeshore ,
Florida ,
within Polk County .
It covers approximately 0.16 square miles and serves a population of
446 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone,
served by area code 863 .
About ZIP code 33854
The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 1960s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $83,200. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 46%.
Median household income is $32,438. Poverty affects 42% of residents, above the national average. 68% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.
The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 13 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 23% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (22%) compared to national benchmarks.
Notable community characteristics include a significant foreign-born population at 67%; and Spanish spoken in 34% of households; and disability rates above the national average at 32%.
Overall, ZIP code 33854 reflects a community defined by economic challenges above the national average, a diverse immigrant population, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.
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Demographics
updated 06/2026
Population
Total population
446
Population density
2,788 / sq mi
State FIPS
12
County FIPS
105
Geography
Land area
0.16 sq mi
Water area
0.03 sq mi
Latitude
27.8566
Longitude
-81.4126
Timezone
Eastern (ET)
Area code
863
Economics
updated 06/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
54.8%
48.5%
43.4%
$50k – $100k
36.7%
32.0%
30.8%
$100k – $200k
8.5%
15.7%
19.3%
Over $200k
0.0%
3.7%
6.4%
Demographics & statistics
$32,438
Median household income
22.8%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 8 1.8% 18 and over 438 98.2% 65 and over 314 70.4% Median age 71.8 years
Race & ethnicity
Black or African American
5.5%
Group Count % Hispanic or Latino 241 35.1% Other race 177 25.8% White 167 24.3% Two or more races 64 9.3% Black or African American 38 5.5%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
54.8%
48.5%
43.4%
$50k – $100k
36.7%
32.0%
30.8%
$100k – $200k
8.5%
15.7%
19.3%
Over $200k
0.0%
3.7%
6.4%
Range % of households Under $10k 13.3% $10k–$15k 12.9% $15k–$25k 12.0% $25k–$35k 15.4% $35k–$50k 7.9% $50k–$75k 15.8% $75k–$100k 10.8% $100k–$150k 6.2% $150k–$200k 5.8% Median income $32,438
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $83,200 Median rent / month $672 Owner occupied 46.1% Renter occupied 53.9% Vacant 62.5% Single-family detached 6.4% Large apartment buildings 12.3% Mobile homes 0.0% Median rooms 3.3 Avg household size (owned) 2.38
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 0.0% 2000–2009 0.0% 1990–1999 0.0% 1980–1989 7.8% 1970–1979 26.1% 1960–1969 56.5% 1950–1959 9.6% 1940–1949 0.0% 1939 or earlier 0.0%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 3.3% 1 bedroom 69.7% 2 bedrooms 24.1% 3 bedrooms 1.6% 4 bedrooms 1.4% 5+ bedrooms 0.0%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 10.4% 1 vehicle 63.5% 2 vehicles 21.6% 3 or more 4.6%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 2.5% Electricity 92.9% Propane / LP gas 3.7% No fuel used 0.8%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 71 29.5% Cohabiting couple 26 10.8% Male householder, no spouse 23 9.5% Female householder, no spouse 121 50.2% Households with children under 18 2 0.8% Households with seniors (65+) 182 75.5% Average household size 1.85
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 18.9% 14.7% Married 77.0% 31.3% Separated 0.0% 0.0% Widowed 0.0% 12.1% Divorced 4.1% 42.0%
Education
Less than 9th grade
24.5%
Some college, no degree
24.2%
Graduate / professional
8.0%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 75.5% Bachelor's or higher 22.8%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 0 0.0% Kindergarten 0 0.0% Elementary school 0 0.0% High school 5 62.5% College / grad school 3 37.5%
Employment
Industry of employment
Finance & real estate
27.4%
Education & healthcare
16.7%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 26.2% Service 0.0% Sales & office 34.5% Natural resources & construction 0.0% Production & transportation 39.3%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 100.0% Government 0.0% Self-employed 0.0% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 89.3% Carpool 1.2% Public transit 0.0% Walk 9.5% Work from home 0.0% Other means 0.0% Avg commute (minutes) 12.8
Poverty
Married-couple families
15.5%
Female-led households
0.0%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 67.6% Retirement income 39.4% Supplemental Security 0.0% Cash public assistance 0.0% Food stamps / SNAP 14.1%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 36.8% High blood pressure 48.2% High cholesterol 46.5% Diabetes 22.3% Heart disease 11.3% Stroke 4.9% Asthma 7.2% Arthritis 34.7% Kidney disease 5.2% Pulmonary disease 8.8% Cancer 9.7%
Behavior / access % Smoking 12.2% Binge drinking 8.7% No physical activity 35.4% Less than 7 hrs sleep 29.0% Depression 14.2% Fair or poor health 25.0% Poor mental health 10.6% Poor physical health 15.1% No health insurance 29.1% Visited doctor (checkup) 81.6% Visited dentist 56.7% Cholesterol screening 95.8% Teeth loss 11.8%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 45 10.3%
Disability % Any disability 31.8% Under 18 0.0% 18–64 years 10.5% 65 and over 41.1%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 28.9% Public insurance 76.7% No insurance 11.9% Uninsured under 19 37.5%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 446 100.0% Spanish 152 34.1% Other Indo-European 152 34.1% Asian & Pacific Islander 0 0.0% Other languages 0 0.0%
Place of birth & citizenship
Origin Count % Native born (US) 432 96.9% Born in same state 135 30.3% Born in different state 19 4.3% Foreign born 297 66.6% Naturalized citizen 14 3.1% Not a US citizen 14 100.0%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % French 45 10.1% Irish 9 2%
Ancestry Count % Dutch 8 1.8%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 54.0% Internet access 90.5%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 33854
What city is ZIP code 33854 in?
ZIP code 33854 is primarily assigned to Lakeshore, Florida.
What county is ZIP code 33854 in?
ZIP code 33854 falls within Polk County, Florida.
Does ZIP code 33854 have an older population?
70% of residents in ZIP code 33854 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.
What share of ZIP code 33854 residents are foreign-born?
67% of residents in ZIP code 33854 are foreign-born, well above the national average of ~14%.
Does ZIP code 33854 have a large retiree population?
68% of households in ZIP code 33854 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 33854?
42% of residents in ZIP code 33854 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
What timezone is ZIP code 33854 in?
ZIP code 33854 observes the EST timezone.
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