ZIP Code 33853 Demographics

Polk County, Florida  ·  ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates

ACS 2022 Data

Population & Income Overview

Key statistics for ZIP code 33853 compared to county averages.

Total Population

12,241

↓ 98.3% vs county

Median HH Income

$42,397

↓ 30.4% vs county

Median Home Value

$177,200

↓ 17.8% vs county

Median Age

38.3 yrs

↑ 3.8% vs county

Unemployment Rate

6.3%

↓ +35.5% vs county

Income & Housing Comparison

How ZIP 33853 compares to Polk County and Florida overall. Data from ACS 2022 5-year estimates.

Median Household Income ZIP 33853 $42k Polk $61k Florida $68k

Source: ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates, Table B19013

Median Home Value ZIP 33853 $177k Polk $216k Florida $292k

Source: ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates, Table B25077

Education & Employment

Bachelor's Rate

13.1%

of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher

Owner Occupancy

54.5%

of occupied housing units are owner-occupied

Median Gross Rent

$949

per month including utilities

Rent vs. Buy Affordability

Compare estimated monthly costs of home ownership vs renting in ZIP Code 33853 using local Census metrics.

Median Home Value$177,200
Down Payment (20%)$35,440
Interest Rate6.5%
Loan Term

Estimated Monthly Costs

Buy (Mortgage, Tax, Ins.)
$1,125P&I: $896 | Tax: $177 | Ins: $52
Rent (Local Median)
$949
Renting is CheaperRenting is estimated to save you $176/month compared to buying costs.

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Location & Neighboring Areas

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Nearby ZIP Codes

ZIP codes geographically closest to 33853, sorted by distance.

33859 2.8 mi away polk county 33877 6.4 mi away polk county 33884 7.8 mi away polk county 33838 8.5 mi away polk county 33851 10.2 mi away polk county 33839 11.4 mi away polk county 33844 12.7 mi away polk county 33881 13.0 mi away polk county

About Polk County

Polk County is located in Florida and has a total population of 736,229. The county's median household income is $60,901 and median home value is $215,700. ZIP code 33853 is one of many ZCTAs within this county.

View all ZIP codes in Polk County

Data source: American Community Survey (ACS) 2022 5-Year Estimates, U.S. Census Bureau. ZCTAs (ZIP Code Tabulation Areas) are used as proxies for USPS ZIP codes. Some USPS ZIP codes may not have a corresponding ZCTA.