Polk County, FL ZIP Codes
Florida (FL) Β· 55 ZIP codes Β· 30 cities
55
ZIP codes
753,520
population (2021)
+25.1%
pop change since 2010
12105
FIPS code
Polk County ZIP code map
About Polk County
Polk County is located in Florida and contains 55 ZIP codes across 30 cities and communities.
The county's population was 753,520 as of 2021,
an increase of
25.1% from 602,095 in 2010.
The timezone is Central Time (observes DST).
The Federal Information Processing System (FIPS) code for Polk County is 12105.
| Population | |
|---|---|
| 2021 population | 753,520 |
| 2010 population | 602,095 |
| Change | +25.1% |
| County details | |
|---|---|
| State | Florida |
| FIPS code | 12105 |
| Timezone | Central |
| Daylight saving | Yes |
Cities in Polk County
Alturas
Auburndale
Babson Park
Bartow
Bradley
Davenport
Dundee
Eagle Lake
Eaton Park
Fort Meade
Frostproof
Haines City
Highland City
Homeland
Indian Lake Estates
Kathleen
Kissimmee
Lake Alfred
Lake Hamilton
Lake Wales
Lakeland
Lakeshore
Loughman
Mulberry
Nalcrest
Nichols
Polk City
River Ranch
Waverly
Winter Haven
ZIP codes for Polk County, FL (55)
Demographics & statistics
745,157
Population
40.0
Median age
$62,375
Median household income
$30,550
Per capita income
$197,009
Median home value
$1,149
Median monthly rent
71.5%
Home ownership
15.4%
Poverty rate
4.6%
Unemployment
242,777
Housing units
19.5%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
20,861
Under 5
20,446
22,239
5β9
21,796
24,885
10β14
24,388
24,587
15β19
24,096
23,848
20β24
23,373
49,822
25β34
48,828
46,448
35β44
45,521
44,729
45β54
43,838
22,753
55β59
22,300
22,281
60β64
21,837
41,343
65β74
40,519
24,089
75β84
23,608
8,445
85+
8,277
β Male
Female β
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 163,466 | 20.6% |
| 18 and over | 581,691 | 79.4% |
| 65 and over | 146,281 | 22.5% |
| Median age | 40.0 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
55%
Hispanic or Latino
14.2%
Black or African American
12.7%
Other race
8.5%
Two or more races
7.8%
Asian
1.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.3%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 477,897 | 55% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 123,318 | 14.2% |
| Black or African American | 110,503 | 12.7% |
| Other race | 73,558 | 8.5% |
| Two or more races | 67,809 | 7.8% |
| Asian | 12,878 | 1.5% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 2,210 | 0.3% |
Household income
Under $10k
5.4%
$10kβ$15k
3.7%
$15kβ$25k
10.1%
$25kβ$35k
10.0%
$35kβ$50k
13.2%
$50kβ$75k
19.6%
$75kβ$100k
13.0%
$100kβ$150k
15.1%
$150kβ$200k
4.9%
$200k+
5.0%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 5.4% |
| $10kβ$15k | 3.7% |
| $15kβ$25k | 10.1% |
| $25kβ$35k | 10.0% |
| $35kβ$50k | 13.2% |
| $50kβ$75k | 19.6% |
| $75kβ$100k | 13.0% |
| $100kβ$150k | 15.1% |
| $150kβ$200k | 4.9% |
| $200k+ | 5.0% |
| Median income | $62,375 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
11.8%
$50kβ$100k
12.1%
$100kβ$150k
10.4%
$150kβ$200k
14.4%
$200kβ$300k
29.1%
$300kβ$500k
16.9%
$500kβ$1M
4.3%
$1M+
1.0%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $197,009 |
| Median rent / month | $1,149 |
| Owner occupied | 71.5% |
| Renter occupied | 28.5% |
| Vacant | 19.7% |
| Single-family detached | 60.4% |
| Large apartment buildings | 3.1% |
| Mobile homes | 23.5% |
| Median rooms | 5.4 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.67 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 1.1% |
| 2010β2019 | 11.3% |
| 2000β2009 | 22.1% |
| 1990β1999 | 15.7% |
| 1980β1989 | 17.2% |
| 1970β1979 | 14.5% |
| 1960β1969 | 6.4% |
| 1950β1959 | 6.3% |
| 1940β1949 | 1.8% |
| 1939 or earlier | 3.7% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 1.0% |
| 1 bedroom | 7.4% |
| 2 bedrooms | 32.4% |
| 3 bedrooms | 40.8% |
| 4 bedrooms | 15.8% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 2.7% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 4.9% |
| 1 vehicle | 37.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 38.5% |
| 3 or more | 19.4% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 3.9% |
| Electricity | 92.3% |
| Propane / LP gas | 1.8% |
| Wood | 0.1% |
| Solar | 0.5% |
| No fuel used | 1.2% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 130,681 | 51.4% |
| Cohabiting couple | 22,735 | 8.6% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 43,494 | 15.8% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 70,148 | 24.2% |
| Households with children under 18 | 82,148 | 29.4% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 99,629 | 40.2% |
| Average household size | 2.73 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 34.5% | 28.3% |
| Married | 49.6% | 46.3% |
| Separated | 1.6% | 2.1% |
| Widowed | 3.8% | 10.1% |
| Divorced | 10.5% | 13.1% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
5.5%
Some HS, no diploma
8.8%
HS graduate
35.5%
Some college, no degree
21.0%
Associate's degree
9.7%
Bachelor's degree
12.9%
Graduate / professional
6.6%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 85.6% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 19.5% |
School enrollment (ages 3β17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 7,610 | 4.2% |
| Kindergarten | 8,362 | 5.0% |
| Elementary school | 75,267 | 43.3% |
| High school | 37,392 | 21.8% |
| College / grad school | 38,210 | 22.6% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
18.1%
Retail trade
13.9%
Arts, food & hospitality
13.0%
Professional & management
10.6%
Construction
8.9%
Transportation & utilities
7.4%
Manufacturing
6.3%
Finance & real estate
5.7%
Other services
4.5%
Public administration
3.4%
Wholesale trade
2.3%
Agriculture & mining
1.7%
Information
1.2%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 27.5% |
| Service | 19.5% |
| Sales & office | 23.4% |
| Natural resources & construction | 11.3% |
| Production & transportation | 15.2% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 82.2% |
| Government | 9.6% |
| Self-employed | 4.9% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.2% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 76.1% |
| Carpool | 9.3% |
| Public transit | 0.2% |
| Walk | 0.9% |
| Other means | 2.3% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 29.2 |
Poverty
All people
15.4%
Under 18 years
22.1%
18 and over
13.6%
Married-couple families
7.8%
Female-led households
24.4%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 42.2% |
| Retirement income | 24.1% |
| Supplemental Security | 6.1% |
| Cash public assistance | 2.6% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 14.3% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| High blood pressure | 38.2% |
| High cholesterol | 36.3% |
| Heart disease | 8.4% |
| Stroke | 4.3% |
| Asthma | 9.2% |
| Arthritis | 28.3% |
| Kidney disease | 3.7% |
| Pulmonary disease | 10.2% |
| Cancer | 7.4% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 14.1% |
| No physical activity | 29.5% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 33.6% |
| Fair or poor health | 20.5% |
| Poor mental health | 15.8% |
| Poor physical health | 13.9% |
| No health insurance | 24.2% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 75.1% |
| Visited dentist | 52.3% |
| Cholesterol screening | 89.8% |
| Teeth loss | 18.0% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 45,325 | 8.8% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 15.8% |
| Under 18 | 7.1% |
| 18β64 years | 12.1% |
| 65 and over | 32.6% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 57.5% |
| Public insurance | 43.3% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 6.2% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 703,850 | 94.7% |
| Spanish | 66,932 | 8.6% |
| Other Indo-European | 56,234 | 7.4% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 7,710 | 0.8% |
| Other languages | 2,609 | 0.3% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 663,160 | 89.9% |
| Born in same state | 603,256 | 83.3% |
| Born in different state | 312,279 | 43.5% |
| Foreign born | 59,904 | 6.6% |
| Naturalized citizen | 81,997 | 10.1% |
| Not a US citizen | 39,346 | 46.5% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Arab | 92,688 | 12.4% |
| French | 55,031 | 7.4% |
| Italian | 48,810 | 6.6% |
| English | 4,765 | 0.6% |
| German | 3,209 | 0.4% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Polish | 3,111 | 0.4% |
| Irish | 1,917 | 0.3% |
| Dutch | 1,067 | 0.1% |
| Norwegian | 884 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 36.2% |
| Internet access | 93.3% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
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