🇺🇸 United States ZIP Code

STANDARD

33809

Lakeland

ZIP Code 33809 is a standard zip code serving Lakeland, Lakeland, Florida (FL), in Polk County, United States. It has an estimated population of 28,929 with a median household income of $47,027. The area falls within the America/New_York timezone.

Median Household Income vs. National Average

Location

Country: 🇺🇸 United States
State / Province: Florida (FL)
County: Polk
City: Lakeland
Timezone: America/New_York

Coordinates

Latitude: 28.176200
Longitude: -81.959100

Geographic Details

Land Area: 88.33 mi²
Water Area: 1.50 mi²
Population Density: 328.0 people per mi² (65th percentile)
Bounding Box: 28.323843°N, 28.080551°S, -81.853428°E, -82.055855°W

With 28,929 residents spread across 88.33 square miles, this area has a population density of 328.0 people per square mile.

Demographics

28,929

Population

85th percentile

$47,027

Median Income

45th percentile

$130,700

Median Home Value

50th percentile

88.33 mi²

Land Area

The median household income in 33809 is $47,027, and the median home value is $130,700.

Housing

12,810

Total Units

11,396

Occupied Units

89.0%

Occupancy Rate

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