33859 ZIP Code – Lake Wales, Florida
33859 is a mid-sized ZIP code in Lake Wales, Florida, part of Polk County with a population of approximately 11,081 residents. The median household income is $61,815 — near the Florida average and below the national average. Median home values of $181,100 are below the national average, with 71.5% owner-occupied housing (decreasing). . Median rent is $1,104, which is near the U.S. average. Housing consists of 52% single-family (decreasing), 15% apartments (increasing).
The area reports an unemployment rate of 3.8%, below the national average. An estimated 22.5% of the population falls below the poverty line, well above the national figure. About 23.4% of residents have completed a four-year degree, near the national rate. At 50.2, the median age is above the national figure. Neighboring ZIP codes include 33853, 33884, 33877.
ZIP Code 33859 Data
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ZIP 33859 vs. Florida vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 33859 | FL Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 11k | 21k | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $61k | $70k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $181k | $307k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $1,104 | $1,414 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 50.2 | 45.1 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 3.8% | 4.7% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 22.5% | 13.4% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 23.4% | 30.6% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 33853 – Lake Wales
- 33884 – Winter Haven
- 33877 – Waverly
- 33827 – Babson Park
- 33838 – Dundee
- 33839 – Eagle Lake
- 33830 – Bartow
- 33851 – Lake Hamilton
- 33880 – Winter Haven
- 33881 – Winter Haven
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 33853 | LAKE WALES | 12,241 | $42,397 |
| 33884 | WINTER HAVEN | 36,058 | $68,638 |
| 33877 | WAVERLY | 269 | Not provided |
| 33827 | BABSON PARK | 2,513 | $62,466 |
| 33838 | DUNDEE | 5,226 | $49,118 |