ZIP Code 33837: Population, Income, Housing

State: FL
Total population: 47,389 Household income: $81,276 Rent: $1,699

Overview

Total population
47,389
Rent
$1,699
Year built
2009
Household income
$81,276
Per capita income
$33,849
Poverty rate
13.3%
Unemployment rate
N/A
Household size
2.9 persons
Rent over 30% of income
36.2%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Data are sourced from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, 2024 release — the latest dataset currently available. New 5-year estimates are published annually, about 6–12 months after the end of each reference year.

Demographics

State
Florida
County
Polk County
City
Davenport
Total population
47,389
Adults over 25
32,800
Total households
16,204
Household size
2.9 persons

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Data are sourced from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, 2024 release — the latest dataset currently available. New 5-year estimates are published annually, about 6–12 months after the end of each reference year.

Income & Poverty

Household income
$81,276
Per capita income
$33,849
Poverty rate
13.3%
Unemployment rate
N/A
Rent over 30% of income
36.2%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Data are sourced from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, 2024 release — the latest dataset currently available. New 5-year estimates are published annually, about 6–12 months after the end of each reference year.

Housing

Rent
$1,699
Year built
2009
Households that rent
18.5%
Households that own
81.5%
Rooms per home (all homes)
5.8

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Data are sourced from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, 2024 release — the latest dataset currently available. New 5-year estimates are published annually, about 6–12 months after the end of each reference year.

Race

White
40.9%
Black
12.2%
Asian
2.3%
Two or more races
18.6%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Data are sourced from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, 2024 release — the latest dataset currently available. New 5-year estimates are published annually, about 6–12 months after the end of each reference year.

Ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino
46.2%
Not Hispanic or Latino
53.8%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Data are sourced from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, 2024 release — the latest dataset currently available. New 5-year estimates are published annually, about 6–12 months after the end of each reference year.

Commute

Commute rate
19,029 (84.5%)
Commute time to work
39 mins
Work from home
3,489 (15.5%)

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Data are sourced from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, 2024 release — the latest dataset currently available. New 5-year estimates are published annually, about 6–12 months after the end of each reference year.

Education

Less than high school
28.8%
High school graduate or GED
31.4%
Some college or associate degree
12.5%
Bachelor’s degree or higher
27.3%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Data are sourced from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, 2024 release — the latest dataset currently available. New 5-year estimates are published annually, about 6–12 months after the end of each reference year.

 

Comparison of ZIP Code 33837 with: Polk County, FL Lakeland metro area, FL Florida United States

ZIP 33837

Total population47,389
Rent$1,699
Year built2009
Household income$81,276
Per capita income$33,849
Poverty rate13.3%
Unemployment rateN/A

Polk County, FL

Total population790,694
Rent$1,363
Year built1992
Household income$65,978
Per capita income$33,249
Poverty rate14.5%
Unemployment rate3.9%

Lakeland Metro Area, FL

Total population790,694
Rent$1,363
Year built1992
Household income$65,978
Per capita income$33,249
Poverty rate14.5%
Unemployment rate4.2%

Florida State

Total population22,416,077
Rent$1,669
Year built1988
Household income$74,568
Per capita income$42,609
Poverty rate12.6%
Unemployment rate3.4%

United States

Total population334,922,499
Rent$1,413
Year built1980
Household income$80,734
Per capita income$44,673
Poverty rate12.5%
Unemployment rate4%
Metric ZIP33837 CountyPolk, FLMetro AreaLakeland metro area, FLStateFloridaCountryUnited States
Total population47,389790,694790,69422,416,077334,922,499
Rent$1,699$1,363$1,363$1,669$1,413
Year built20091992199219881980
Household income$81,276$65,978$65,978$74,568$80,734
Per capita income$33,849$33,249$33,249$42,609$44,673
Poverty rate13.3%14.5%14.5%12.6%12.5%
Unemployment rateN/A3.9%4.2%3.4%4%

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Summary for 33837

Rent & Income

In 33837, the typical monthly rent is $1,699 and the typical household income is $81,276. Rent here is similar to Florida, and household income is higher than Florida. The estimated poverty rate is 13.3%.

Housing & Affordability

This ZIP Code is primarily owner-occupied, with renters accounting for about 18.5% of households. Around 36.2% of renters are cost-burdened, indicating a moderate level of rent pressure.

Education & Employment

Educational attainment is moderate, with about 27.3% of adults holding a bachelor’s degree or higher.

 

ZIP 33837 — Rent vs Household Income

 

 

ZIP 33837 — Poverty

 

 

How ZIP 33837 compares in Florida (299 ZIP Codes)

Metric This ZIP Rank Starts from State range
Rent $1,699 134 / 299 from lower rent $999 – $3,263
Household income $81,276 101 / 299 from higher income $30,514 – $176,641
Poverty rate 13.3% 185 / 299 from lower poverty 2.8% – 48.7%

Rankings are calculated among ZIP Codes in Florida with total population > 30,000 (year 2024).

 

Detailed Ranking Explanation for ZIP Code 33837

Rent

Looking at rent levels, ZIP Code 33837 places 134th out of 299 ZIP Codes in Florida. Throughout Florida, numbers span from $999 in ZIP 34142 up to $3,263 in ZIP 33076.

Household income

In terms of earnings, this ZIP comes 101st out of 299 ZIP Codes. At the state level, values extend from $30,514 in ZIP 32209 up to $176,641 in ZIP 33076.

Poverty rate

In terms of poverty rate, ZIP Code 33837 comes 185th out of 299 ZIP Codes. In Florida as a whole, the range goes from 2.8% in ZIP 32259 up to 48.7% in ZIP 32304.

 

💰 Rent in ZIP Code 33837 (with Utilities)

Estimated Monthly Rent: $1,699 ℹ️ What’s Included:
✅ Base rent, electricity, gas, water/sewer, and heating fuels
❌ Not included: internet, cable TV, renter's insurance, parking

💡 What does this rent estimate mean?

Explanation: This estimate shows what renters typically pay each month for housing — including the apartment or home and essential utilities like heat, water, and electricity.

Included in this number: Rent plus electricity, gas, water/sewer, and heating fuel.

Not included: Internet, cable, parking, renter’s insurance, or furniture rental.

Note: This cost does not depend on the number of people living in the home.

👨‍👧‍👦 Household Income in ZIP Code 33837

Annual Household Income: $81,276

💡 What does Household Income mean?

Definition: This represents the middle value of all household incomes in the ZIP code — half of households earn less, and half earn more.

Includes: wages, salaries, self-employment income, Social Security, pensions, investments, unemployment, public assistance, and rental income.

Does NOT include: capital gains, non-cash benefits (like food stamps), or tax refunds.

Household = any group of people (or a single person) living in the same housing unit.

Example: A couple earning $40,000 and $30,000 together have a household income of $70,000. If that's in the middle of all local incomes, it's the value shown here.

📉 Poverty Rate in ZIP Code 33837

Estimated Rate: 13.3%

💡 What does the Poverty Rate represent?

Definition: The percentage of people in this area living below the federal poverty threshold.

How it works: The threshold is a dollar amount set by the U.S. Census Bureau that varies by family size and age. If a household's income is below that level, everyone in it is included in this rate.

Example: In a town of 10,000 people, if 1,500 have incomes below the poverty line, the poverty rate is 15%.

Note: This statistic only includes people living in households; it does not count those in student housing, military barracks, or nursing homes.

🏘️ Renter vs. Owner Households in ZIP Code 33837

In ZIP Code 33837, households that rent: 2,991 (18.5%)

📊 What does the renter household percentage reveal about this ZIP Code?
Household Type Count Share
Renter-Occupied 2,991 18.5%
Owner-Occupied 13,213 81.5%

Definition: This is the percentage of households that rent their home rather than own it. It includes only occupied housing units.

Why it matters: Areas with a high share of renter households often have younger populations, higher mobility, and different housing needs compared to mostly owner-occupied areas.

Example: If 65% of homes in an area are renter-occupied, it means 65 out of every 100 households rent their home.

📉 Renters Spending Over 30% of Income on Rent in ZIP Code 33837

In ZIP Code 33837, cost-burdened renters (households spending over 30% of income on housing): 1,084 (36.2%)

🏚️ What Does It Mean When Renters Spend Over 30% of Their Income on Housing?
Household Group Households Share
Cost-burdened renters (over 30%) 1,084 36.2%
Other renter households 1,907 63.8%
Total renter households 2,991 100%

Shares are calculated as a percentage of renter households.

This shows how many renters in the ZIP code are considered cost-burdened — meaning they spend more than 30% of their income on housing (rent and basic utilities).

It’s a sign that housing might be unaffordable in the area or that lower-income residents may be struggling with rent.

Data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau’s American Community Survey.

📊 Education Levels in ZIP Code 33837

Less than High School: 9,431 people (28.8%)

Includes adults who did not complete high school.

High School Graduate or GED: 10,309 people (31.4%)

Includes adults whose highest education is a high school diploma or GED.

Some College or Associate Degree: 4,114 people (12.5%)

Includes adults who attended college without completing a bachelor’s degree (some college or associate degree).

Bachelor’s Degree or Higher: 8,946 people (27.3%)

Includes adults with a bachelor’s degree or higher (bachelor’s, master’s, professional, or doctoral degree).

👥 Total Adults (25+): 32,800

ℹ️ Have questions about how these statistics are calculated? See our data methodology & FAQs

 

Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates (U.S. Census Bureau) — unemployment rate from BLS. Some values are derived metrics.