Zip code 33854: Lakeshore, Florida

Q: What city is zip code 33854?

33854 is assigned to Lakeshore, Florida. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 33854 in?

33854 is in Polk County, Florida.

Q: What is the population of 33854?

About 781 people live in 33854, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What is the median household income in 33854?

The median household income in 33854 is $29,250.

Q: What zip codes are near 33854?

The closest zip codes to 33854 are 33856, 33855, 33898, 33827, 33843.

Residential delivery areaPolk CountyEastern Time

Population

781

Median household income

$29K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

$90K

U.S. $333K

Median rent

$727/mo

U.S. $1,413

Median age

57.9

U.S. 38.9

Land area

0.2 sq mi

4,975 people/sq mi

Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.

About 33854

33854 is an urban zip code in Lakeshore, Florida (Polk County), covering 0.2 sq mi of land. About 781 people live here, or 4,975 per square mile. The median resident is 57.9 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.

The median household earns $29,250 a year, about 36% of the national median of $80,734. 52.6% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $90,000, or 3.1 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes relatively affordable for local earners. 22% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $727 a month.

8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 49.9 minutes each way, and 0% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in transportation and moving goods; healthcare; and construction and repair. 64% of households speak a language other than English at home, most often Spanish.

How 33854 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Median age57.9
99th
U.S. 38.9 · FL 42.6128th of 977 in FL
Poverty rate52.6%
99th
WeaknessU.S. 12.5% · FL 12.6%8th of 970 in FL
Average commute49.9 min
99th
WeaknessU.S. 26.4 min · FL 28 min4th of 948 in FL
Housing vacancy39%
99th
U.S. 10.1% · FL 14.7%65th of 969 in FL
Rent-burdened renters81.2%
99th
WeaknessU.S. 51.1% · FL 60.1%28th of 945 in FL
Residents 65 and older45.1%
99th
U.S. 17.2% · FL 21.3%65th of 977 in FL
Healthcare workers23.7%
99th
U.S. 9.7% · FL 9.5%12th of 973 in FL
Population density4,975/sq mi
81st
U.S. 95/sq mi · FL 418/sq mi123rd of 977 in FL
Uninsured rate12.2%
81st
WeaknessU.S. 8.4% · FL 11.5%378th of 973 in FL
Income inequality (Gini)0.450
62nd
U.S. 0.483 · FL 0.485450th of 968 in FL
Broadband access91.6%
45th
U.S. 91% · FL 91.6%507th of 969 in FL
Diversity index32.4
26th
U.S. 61.4 · FL 64.7746th of 977 in FL
Median earnings per worker$40,798
24th
U.S. $49,666 · FL $44,337623rd of 961 in FL
Veterans3.4%
19th
U.S. 6.2% · FL 7.4%841st of 976 in FL
Per capita income$22,785
5th
WeaknessU.S. $44,673 · FL $42,609913th of 977 in FL
Unemployment rate2%
5th
StrengthU.S. 5.2% · FL 4.8%869th of 973 in FL
Median gross rent$727
4th
U.S. $1,413 · FL $1,669884th of 902 in FL
Homeownership rate21.5%
2nd
WeaknessU.S. 65.2% · FL 67.6%947th of 969 in FL
Population781
1st
U.S. 334,922,499 · FL 22,416,077923rd of 977 in FL
Median household income$29,250
1st
WeaknessU.S. $80,734 · FL $74,568941st of 948 in FL
Median home value$90,000
1st
U.S. $332,700 · FL $359,000927th of 935 in FL
Bachelor's degree or higher7.7%
1st
WeaknessU.S. 35.7% · FL 34.1%944th of 975 in FL
Work from home0%
1st
U.S. 15.1% · FL 15.7%967th of 975 in FL
Foreign-born residents0%
1st
U.S. 14.1% · FL 21.9%969th of 977 in FL
Residents under 183.5%
1st
U.S. 22% · FL 19.5%941st of 977 in FL
Tech workers0%
1st
U.S. 3.8% · FL 3.1%951st of 973 in FL
Self-employed workers0%
1st
U.S. 10% · FL 12.8%969th of 973 in FL
Government workers0%
1st
U.S. 14.5% · FL 11.7%969th of 973 in FL

Measure	33854	Polk	FL	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in FL
Median age	57.9	39.5	42.6	38.9	99th	128th of 977
Poverty rateWeakness	52.6%	14.5%	12.6%	12.5%	99th	8th of 970
Average commuteWeakness	49.9 min	30.5 min	28 min	26.4 min	99th	4th of 948
Housing vacancy	39%	15.1%	14.7%	10.1%	99th	65th of 969
Rent-burdened rentersWeakness	81.2%	54.2%	60.1%	51.1%	99th	28th of 945
Residents 65 and older	45.1%	19.5%	21.3%	17.2%	99th	65th of 977
Healthcare workers	23.7%	8.2%	9.5%	9.7%	99th	12th of 973
Population density	4,975/sq mi	440/sq mi	418/sq mi	95/sq mi	81st	123rd of 977
Uninsured rateWeakness	12.2%	12.4%	11.5%	8.4%	81st	378th of 973
Income inequality (Gini)	0.450	0.447	0.485	0.483	62nd	450th of 968
Broadband access	91.6%	90.7%	91.6%	91%	45th	507th of 969
Diversity index	32.4	63.6	64.7	61.4	26th	746th of 977
Median earnings per worker	$40,798	$41,311	$44,337	$49,666	24th	623rd of 961
Veterans	3.4%	7.2%	7.4%	6.2%	19th	841st of 976
Per capita incomeWeakness	$22,785	$33,249	$42,609	$44,673	5th	913th of 977
Unemployment rateStrength	2%	4.8%	4.8%	5.2%	5th	869th of 973
Median gross rent	$727	$1,363	$1,669	$1,413	4th	884th of 902
Homeownership rateWeakness	21.5%	70.5%	67.6%	65.2%	2nd	947th of 969
Population	781	790,694	22,416,077	334,922,499	1st	923rd of 977
Median household incomeWeakness	$29,250	$65,978	$74,568	$80,734	1st	941st of 948
Median home value	$90,000	$266,500	$359,000	$332,700	1st	927th of 935
Bachelor's degree or higherWeakness	7.7%	23.5%	34.1%	35.7%	1st	944th of 975
Work from home	0%	12.4%	15.7%	15.1%	1st	967th of 975
Foreign-born residents	0%	12.6%	21.9%	14.1%	1st	969th of 977
Residents under 18	3.5%	22%	19.5%	22%	1st	941st of 977
Tech workers	0%	2.7%	3.1%	3.8%	1st	951st of 973
Self-employed workers	0%	9%	12.8%	10%	1st	969th of 973
Government workers	0%	10.3%	11.7%	14.5%	1st	969th of 973

The percentile is the share of Americans who live in a zip code with a lower value, so the 50th percentile is typical. Rank 1 is the highest value in the state. Both include zip codes with at least 100 residents. Strengths and weaknesses mark measures in the best or worst fifth nationally, where higher or lower is clearly better (income, poverty, education, commute, broadband, insurance and similar). Measures like age or density are left unmarked.

People

Age

Under 5

5–17

18–24

25–34

29%

35–44

45–54

55–64

25%

65–74

20%

75+

Median age

57.9

Under 18

3.5%

65 and over

45.1%

Race and ethnicity

White13%
Black4%
Hispanic81%
Asian0%
Native American0%
Pacific Islander0%
Other0%
Multiracial2%

Diversity index

32.4

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

19%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

36%

Spanish

64%

Other Indo-European

Asian / Pacific

Other

Households

Households: 474
Average household size: 1.7
Family households: 35%
Married couples: 18.8%
Living alone: 54.9%
Veterans (of adults): 3.4%
Male / female: 50% / 50%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

47%

$25–50k

34%

$50–75k

16%

$75–100k

$100–150k

$150–200k

$200k+

Median household income

33854

$29,250

Polk Co.

$65,978

Florida

$74,568

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$22,785

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

52.6%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.450

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

33854

$90,000

Polk Co.

$266,500

Florida

$359,000

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

33854

$727

Polk Co.

$1,363

Florida

$1,669

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

25%

2–4 units

11%

5–19 units

56%

20+ units

Mobile home

Boat, RV, van

Housing units: 777
Owner-occupied: 21.5%
Vacant: 39%
Median year built: 1975
Median rooms: 3.6
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 81.2%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 32.3%
Home value to income: 3.1× (U.S. 4.1×)

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

95%

Carpooled

0.5%

Transit

Walked

Bicycle

Worked from home

Other

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

10–19

25%

20–29

26%

30–44

45–59

12%

60+

33%

Average commute

49.9 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

26%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Transportation and moving

28%

Healthcare

24%

Construction and repair

24%

Police and fire

10%

Engineering and science

Management

Sales

Business and finance

Computer and math

Education

Legal and social services

Arts, media and sports

Food service

Cleaning and personal care

Office and admin

Farming, fishing and forestry

Production

Industries

Retail

36%

Construction

28%

Health care and social assistance

24%

Information

Manufacturing

Education

Professional and technical services

Restaurants and hotels

Finance, insurance and real estate

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

Public administration

Admin, support and management

Other services

Wholesale

Arts and recreation

Agriculture and mining

Median earnings per worker

$40,798

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

U.S. 10%

Government workers

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	33854	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	—	$74,888
Service	—	$26,804
Sales and office	—	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	—	$49,199
Production and transportation	—	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

25%

High school

43%

Some college

15%

Associate's

Bachelor's

Graduate

High school graduate or higher: 75%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 7.7%
Graduate or professional degree: 4.2%
Households with broadband: 91.6%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 85.7%
No internet access: 3.4%
Without health insurance: 12.2%
Limited-English households: 17.5%

Geography

City (USPS): Lakeshore
State: Florida
County: Polk County
Center point: 27.8563° N, 81.4099° W
Land area: 0.2 sq mi
Water area: under 0.1 sq mi
Time zone: Eastern Time (UTC-5, UTC-4 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

Zip codes near 33854

Search by radius

Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
33856	Nalcrest, FL	1.1 mi	394	$37,622	—
33855	Indian Lake Estates, FL	5.5 mi	15	—	—
33898	Lake Wales, FL	5.9 mi	18,527	$57,224	$168,400
33827	Babson Park, FL	7 mi	2,431	$54,556	$230,300
33843	Frostproof, FL	11 mi	11,220	$50,503	$99,000
33853	Lake Wales, FL	11 mi	12,674	$44,474	$209,300
33859	Lake Wales, FL	14 mi	11,824	$57,760	$215,300
33867	River Ranch, FL	14 mi	43	—	—
33877	Waverly, FL	16 mi	159	—	—
33820	Alturas, FL · PO box	16 mi	—	—	—
33845	Haines City, FL · PO box	16 mi	—	—	—
33885	Winter Haven, FL · PO box	16 mi	—	—	—

Questions about 33854

What city is zip code 33854?

33854 is assigned to Lakeshore, Florida. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 33854 in?

33854 is in Polk County, Florida.

What is the population of 33854?

About 781 people live in 33854, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 33854 in?

33854 is in Eastern Time.

What is the median household income in 33854?

The median household income in 33854 is $29,250.

What zip codes are near 33854?

The closest zip codes to 33854 are 33856, 33855, 33898, 33827, 33843.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 33854, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.