Zip code 33881: Winter Haven, Florida

Q: What city is zip code 33881?

33881 is assigned to Winter Haven, Florida. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 33881 in?

33881 is in Polk County, Florida.

Q: What is the population of 33881?

About 40,808 people live in 33881, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What is the median household income in 33881?

The median household income in 33881 is $57,024.

Q: What zip codes are near 33881?

The closest zip codes to 33881 are 33882, 33888, 33883, 33851, 33884.

Residential delivery areaPolk CountyEastern Time

Population

40,808

Median household income

$57K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

$195K

U.S. $333K

Median rent

$1,184/mo

U.S. $1,413

Median age

40.6

U.S. 38.9

Land area

22 sq mi

1,863 people/sq mi

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

About 33881

33881 is a suburban zip code in Winter Haven, Florida (Polk County), covering 22 sq mi of land. About 40,808 people live here, or 1,863 per square mile. The median resident is 40.6 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.

The median household earns $57,024 a year, 29% below the national median of $80,734. 16.7% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $194,700, or 3.4 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes about as affordable as the national average for local earners. 72% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $1,184 a month.

17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 32.3 minutes each way, and 12% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in office and administrative support; cleaning and personal care; and transportation and moving goods. 28% of households speak a language other than English at home, most often Spanish.

How 33881 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Diversity index68.4
90th
U.S. 61.4 · FL 64.774th of 977 in FL
Rent-burdened renters63.3%
90th
WeaknessU.S. 51.1% · FL 60.1%300th of 945 in FL
Housing vacancy15.9%
88th
U.S. 10.1% · FL 14.7%348th of 969 in FL
Residents 65 and older23.3%
88th
U.S. 17.2% · FL 21.3%372nd of 977 in FL
Uninsured rate13.8%
85th
WeaknessU.S. 8.4% · FL 11.5%268th of 973 in FL
Average commute32.3 min
84th
WeaknessU.S. 26.4 min · FL 28 min187th of 948 in FL
Poverty rate16.7%
75th
U.S. 12.5% · FL 12.6%235th of 970 in FL
Unemployment rate6.6%
75th
U.S. 5.2% · FL 4.8%165th of 973 in FL
Veterans7.8%
75th
U.S. 6.2% · FL 7.4%498th of 976 in FL
Income inequality (Gini)0.464
72nd
U.S. 0.483 · FL 0.485343rd of 968 in FL
Population40,808
69th
U.S. 334,922,499 · FL 22,416,077152nd of 977 in FL
Foreign-born residents16.1%
67th
U.S. 14.1% · FL 21.9%341st of 977 in FL
Median age40.6
62nd
U.S. 38.9 · FL 42.6607th of 977 in FL
Homeownership rate71.8%
58th
U.S. 65.2% · FL 67.6%555th of 969 in FL
Population density1,863/sq mi
55th
U.S. 95/sq mi · FL 418/sq mi403rd of 977 in FL
Tech workers2.9%
50th
U.S. 3.8% · FL 3.1%403rd of 973 in FL
Work from home11.8%
45th
U.S. 15.1% · FL 15.7%595th of 975 in FL
Residents under 1820.7%
37th
U.S. 22% · FL 19.5%364th of 977 in FL
Median gross rent$1,184
35th
U.S. $1,413 · FL $1,669705th of 902 in FL
Self-employed workers8.2%
35th
U.S. 10% · FL 12.8%812th of 973 in FL
Broadband access87.6%
22nd
U.S. 91% · FL 91.6%737th of 969 in FL
Healthcare workers7.6%
22nd
U.S. 9.7% · FL 9.5%708th of 973 in FL
Median home value$194,700
20th
U.S. $332,700 · FL $359,000798th of 935 in FL
Median household income$57,024
16th
WeaknessU.S. $80,734 · FL $74,568752nd of 948 in FL
Per capita income$28,798
16th
WeaknessU.S. $44,673 · FL $42,609786th of 977 in FL
Bachelor's degree or higher17.4%
15th
WeaknessU.S. 35.7% · FL 34.1%788th of 975 in FL
Government workers9.3%
14th
U.S. 14.5% · FL 11.7%671st of 973 in FL
Median earnings per worker$36,828
13th
WeaknessU.S. $49,666 · FL $44,337779th of 961 in FL

Measure	33881	Polk	FL	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in FL
Diversity index	68.4	63.6	64.7	61.4	90th	74th of 977
Rent-burdened rentersWeakness	63.3%	54.2%	60.1%	51.1%	90th	300th of 945
Housing vacancy	15.9%	15.1%	14.7%	10.1%	88th	348th of 969
Residents 65 and older	23.3%	19.5%	21.3%	17.2%	88th	372nd of 977
Uninsured rateWeakness	13.8%	12.4%	11.5%	8.4%	85th	268th of 973
Average commuteWeakness	32.3 min	30.5 min	28 min	26.4 min	84th	187th of 948
Poverty rate	16.7%	14.5%	12.6%	12.5%	75th	235th of 970
Unemployment rate	6.6%	4.8%	4.8%	5.2%	75th	165th of 973
Veterans	7.8%	7.2%	7.4%	6.2%	75th	498th of 976
Income inequality (Gini)	0.464	0.447	0.485	0.483	72nd	343rd of 968
Population	40,808	790,694	22,416,077	334,922,499	69th	152nd of 977
Foreign-born residents	16.1%	12.6%	21.9%	14.1%	67th	341st of 977
Median age	40.6	39.5	42.6	38.9	62nd	607th of 977
Homeownership rate	71.8%	70.5%	67.6%	65.2%	58th	555th of 969
Population density	1,863/sq mi	440/sq mi	418/sq mi	95/sq mi	55th	403rd of 977
Tech workers	2.9%	2.7%	3.1%	3.8%	50th	403rd of 973
Work from home	11.8%	12.4%	15.7%	15.1%	45th	595th of 975
Residents under 18	20.7%	22%	19.5%	22%	37th	364th of 977
Median gross rent	$1,184	$1,363	$1,669	$1,413	35th	705th of 902
Self-employed workers	8.2%	9%	12.8%	10%	35th	812th of 973
Broadband access	87.6%	90.7%	91.6%	91%	22nd	737th of 969
Healthcare workers	7.6%	8.2%	9.5%	9.7%	22nd	708th of 973
Median home value	$194,700	$266,500	$359,000	$332,700	20th	798th of 935
Median household incomeWeakness	$57,024	$65,978	$74,568	$80,734	16th	752nd of 948
Per capita incomeWeakness	$28,798	$33,249	$42,609	$44,673	16th	786th of 977
Bachelor's degree or higherWeakness	17.4%	23.5%	34.1%	35.7%	15th	788th of 975
Government workers	9.3%	10.3%	11.7%	14.5%	14th	671st of 973
Median earnings per workerWeakness	$36,828	$41,311	$44,337	$49,666	13th	779th of 961

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

15%

5–17

18–24

14%

25–34

11%

35–44

11%

45–54

12%

55–64

12%

65–74

11%

75+

Median age

40.6

Under 18

20.7%

65 and over

23.3%

Race and ethnicity

White41%
Black28%
Hispanic27%
Asian0.8%
Native American0.0%
Pacific Islander0%
Other0.9%
Multiracial3%

Diversity index

68.4

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

16.1%

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

37.6%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

72%

Spanish

19%

Other Indo-European

Asian / Pacific

Other

0.7%

Households

Households: 15,066
Average household size: 2.7
Family households: 65.3%
Married couples: 44.5%
Living alone: 29.9%
Veterans (of adults): 7.8%
Male / female: 47% / 53%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

22%

$25–50k

22%

$50–75k

23%

$75–100k

13%

$100–150k

12%

$150–200k

$200k+

Median household income

33881

$57,024

Polk Co.

$65,978

Florida

$74,568

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$28,798

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

16.7%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

9.8%

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.464

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

33881

$194,700

Polk Co.

$266,500

Florida

$359,000

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

33881

$1,184

Polk Co.

$1,363

Florida

$1,669

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

63%

2–4 units

5–19 units

20+ units

Mobile home

21%

Boat, RV, van

Housing units: 17,920
Owner-occupied: 71.8%
Vacant: 15.9%
Median year built: 1985
Median rooms: 5.3
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 63.3%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 34.4%
Home value to income: 3.4× (U.S. 4.1×)

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

80%

Carpooled

Transit

0.1%

Walked

Bicycle

0.2%

Worked from home

12%

Other

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

10–19

25%

20–29

23%

30–44

16%

45–59

12%

60+

14%

Average commute

32.3 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

6.6%

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

51.3%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Office and admin

15%

Cleaning and personal care

11%

Transportation and moving

11%

Sales

Construction and repair

Management

Healthcare

Food service

Production

Education

Business and finance

Police and fire

Computer and math

Legal and social services

Arts, media and sports

0.7%

Engineering and science

0.3%

Farming, fishing and forestry

0.0%

Industries

Health care and social assistance

15%

Retail

12%

Restaurants and hotels

10%

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

10%

Admin, support and management

Construction

Education

Arts and recreation

Finance, insurance and real estate

Manufacturing

Professional and technical services

Other services

Public administration

Information

Wholesale

Agriculture and mining

0.0%

Median earnings per worker

$36,828

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

8.2%

U.S. 10%

Government workers

9.3%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

4.2%

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	33881	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$50,421	$74,888
Service	$23,634	$26,804
Sales and office	$36,502	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	$44,456	$49,199
Production and transportation	$38,281	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

16%

High school

35%

Some college

23%

Associate's

Bachelor's

11%

Graduate

High school graduate or higher: 84.5%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 17.4%
Graduate or professional degree: 6.3%
Households with broadband: 87.6%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 75%
No internet access: 7%
Without health insurance: 13.8%
Limited-English households: 7.9%

Geography

City (USPS): Winter Haven
State: Florida
County: Polk County
Center point: 28.0510° N, 81.7025° W
Land area: 22 sq mi
Water area: 11 sq mi
Time zone: Eastern Time (UTC-5, UTC-4 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

Cities and towns within this zip

Winter Haven64% of zip
Inwood (unincorporated)7% of zip

Census places overlapping the zip's area. Mail may use a different city name than the municipality.

Zip codes near 33881

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Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
33882	Winter Haven, FL · PO box	2.3 mi	—	—	—
33888	Winter Haven, FL · PO box	2.3 mi	—	—	—
33883	Winter Haven, FL · PO box	2.7 mi	—	—	—
33851	Lake Hamilton, FL	4.7 mi	1,212	$62,284	$236,400
33884	Winter Haven, FL	4.9 mi	37,561	$70,443	$286,500
33850	Lake Alfred, FL	5.4 mi	9,757	$61,622	$225,100
33880	Winter Haven, FL	6 mi	43,371	$56,390	$228,300
33820	Alturas, FL · PO box	6.1 mi	—	—	—
33838	Dundee, FL	6.1 mi	5,688	$50,766	$255,700
33845	Haines City, FL · PO box	6.1 mi	—	—	—
33885	Winter Haven, FL · PO box	6.1 mi	—	—	—
33839	Eagle Lake, FL	6.2 mi	4,561	$70,000	$240,400

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Questions about 33881

What city is zip code 33881?

33881 is assigned to Winter Haven, Florida. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 33881 in?

33881 is in Polk County, Florida.

What is the population of 33881?

About 40,808 people live in 33881, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 33881 in?

33881 is in Eastern Time.

What is the median household income in 33881?

The median household income in 33881 is $57,024.

What zip codes are near 33881?

The closest zip codes to 33881 are 33882, 33888, 33883, 33851, 33884.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 33881, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.