ZIP Code 33881: Population, Income, Housing

State: FL

Total population: 40,808 Household income: $57,024 Rent: $1,184

Overview

Total population

40,808

Rent

$1,184

Year built

1985

Household income

$57,024

Per capita income

$28,798

Poverty rate

16.7%

Unemployment rate

N/A

Household size

2.7 persons

Rent over 30% of income

55.1%

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

Winter Haven

Total population

40,808

Adults over 25

29,005

Total households

15,066

Household size

2.7 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).

Income & Poverty

Household income

$57,024

Per capita income

$28,798

Poverty rate

16.7%

Unemployment rate

N/A

Rent over 30% of income

55.1%

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).

Housing

Rent

$1,184

Year built

1985

Households that rent

28.2%

Households that own

71.8%

Rooms per home (all homes)

5.3

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).

Race

White

43.6%

Black

27.6%

Asian

0.8%

Two or more races

15.9%

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).

Ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino

26.7%

Not Hispanic or Latino

73.3%

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).

Commute

Commute rate

13,939 (88.2%)

Commute time to work

32 mins

Work from home

1,858 (11.8%)

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).

Education

Less than high school

36.8%

High school graduate or GED

35.3%

Some college or associate degree

10.5%

Bachelor’s degree or higher

17.4%

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).

Comparison of ZIP Code 33881 with: Polk County, FL Winter Haven, FL Lakeland metro area, FL Florida United States

ZIP 33881

Total population40,808

Rent$1,184

Year built1985

Household income$57,024

Per capita income$28,798

Poverty rate16.7%

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%

Winter Haven, FL

Total population55,200

Rent$1,246

Year built1990

Household income$59,648

Per capita income$30,632

Poverty rate16.4%

Unemployment rate4.1%

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	ZIP33881	CountyPolk, FL	CityWinter Haven, FL	Metro AreaLakeland metro area, FL	StateFlorida	CountryUnited States
Total population	40,808	790,694	55,200	790,694	22,416,077	334,922,499
Rent	$1,184	$1,363	$1,246	$1,363	$1,669	$1,413
Year built	1985	1992	1990	1992	1988	1980
Household income	$57,024	$65,978	$59,648	$65,978	$74,568	$80,734
Per capita income	$28,798	$33,249	$30,632	$33,249	$42,609	$44,673
Poverty rate	16.7%	14.5%	16.4%	14.5%	12.6%	12.5%
Unemployment rate	N/A	3.9%	4.1%	4.2%	3.4%	4%

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Summary for 33881

Rent & Income

In 33881, the typical monthly rent is $1,184 and the typical household income is $57,024. Rent here is similar to Winter Haven and lower than Florida, and household income is similar to Winter Haven and lower than Florida. The estimated poverty rate is 16.7%, which is similar to the Winter Haven rate and higher than the Florida rate.

Housing & Affordability

This ZIP Code is primarily owner-occupied, with renters accounting for about 28.2% of households. About 55.1% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing, indicating high cost burden.

Education & Employment

Only about 17.4% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher, indicating lower levels of formal education.

ZIP 33881 — Rent vs Household Income

ZIP 33881 — Poverty

How ZIP 33881 compares in Florida (299 ZIP Codes)

Metric	This ZIP	Rank	Starts from	State range
Rent	$1,184	10 / 299	from lower rent	$999 – $3,263
Household income	$57,024	257 / 299	from higher income	$30,514 – $176,641
Poverty rate	16.7%	244 / 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 33881

Rent

In terms of rental prices, this ZIP stands 10th out of 299 ZIP Codes in Florida. Across Florida, figures vary from $999 in ZIP 34142 up to $3,263 in ZIP 33076.

Household income

When comparing household incomes, ZIP Code 33881 stands 257th out of 299 ZIP Codes. Throughout Florida, numbers span from $30,514 in ZIP 32209 up to $176,641 in ZIP 33076.

Poverty rate

Looking at poverty indicators, this ZIP stands 244th out of 299 ZIP Codes. At the state level, values extend from 2.8% in ZIP 32259 up to 48.7% in ZIP 32304.

💰 Rent in ZIP Code 33881 (with Utilities)

Estimated Monthly Rent: $1,184 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 33881

Annual Household Income: $57,024

💡 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 33881

Estimated Rate: 16.7%

💡 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 33881

In ZIP Code 33881, households that rent: 4,245 (28.2%)

📊 What does the renter household percentage reveal about this ZIP Code?

Household Type	Count	Share
Renter-Occupied	4,245	28.2%
Owner-Occupied	10,821	71.8%

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 33881

In ZIP Code 33881, cost-burdened renters (households spending over 30% of income on housing): 2,339 (55.1%)

🏚️ What Does It Mean When Renters Spend Over 30% of Their Income on Housing?

Household Group	Households	Share
Cost-burdened renters (over 30%)	2,339	55.1%
Other renter households	1,906	44.9%
Total renter households	4,245	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 33881

Less than High School: 10,683 people (36.8%)

Includes adults who did not complete high school.

High School Graduate or GED: 10,234 people (35.3%)

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

Some College or Associate Degree: 3,043 people (10.5%)

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

Bachelor’s Degree or Higher: 5,045 people (17.4%)

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

👥 Total Adults (25+): 29,005

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.