ZIP Code 33815, Florida
ZIP Code 33815 profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
ZCTA5 33815 is a 5-digit ZIP Code area located in Polk County, Florida. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 13,975. The land area covers 7.38 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 13,975 | ±1,587 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Median Age | 44.8 yrs | ±4.3 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 6,180 | ±515 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 7,608 | ±505 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 6,180 | ±515 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,428 | ±289 |
| Median Home Value | $39,500 | ±$13,388 |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,129 | ±$71 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $37,487 | ±$5,296 |
| Per Capita Income | $25,018 | ±$3,384 |
| Poverty Rate | 24.2% | ±4.5% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 3,379 | ±739 |
| Unemployment Rate | 3.1% | ±1.6% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 5,136 | ±749 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 79.2% | ±4.1% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Local Government & Public Administration
Authoritative general-purpose local government units serving this area
U.S. Census Bureau GUS (2026) / GMAF
| Government Unit | Unit Type | Jurisdiction Role | Contact / Address |
|---|---|---|---|
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GUS Population: 852,878 (2024)
ID: 204175
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: CHAIRMAN
PO BOX 9005, BARTOW FL 33831-9005
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Special Education School Nearby | PK | LAKELAND, FL | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-08 | PLANT CITY, FL | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | AUBURNDALE, FL | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | AUBURNDALE, FL | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | DOVER, FL | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | BARTOW, FL | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | BARTOW, FL | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | BARTOW, FL | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-10 | AUBURNDALE, FL | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | AUBURNDALE, FL |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 2 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Florida Southern College
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College | 3.1 mi away | 111 Lake Hollingsworth Dr, Lakeland, FL, 33801-5698 |
8636804111
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COOPERATIVE BOOKMOBILE
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Library | 2.9 mi away | 100 LAKE MORTON DRIVE, LAKELAND, FL, 33801 |
(863) 834-4280
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Artistic Nails and Beauty Academy-Lakeland
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College Vocational | 3.2 mi away | 985 E Memorial Blvd, Lakeland, FL, 33801 |
8636824247
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LAKELAND PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 2.9 mi away | 100 LAKE MORTON DRIVE, LAKELAND, FL, 33801 |
(863) 834-4280
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Empire Beauty School-Lakeland
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College Vocational | 4.9 mi away | Northtowne Square, 5101 US Highway 98 N, Lakeland, FL, 33809-0514 |
8009204593
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LARRY R. JACKSON BRANCH LIBRARY
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Library | 3.1 mi away | 1700 NORTH FLORIDA AVENUE, LAKELAND, FL, 33805 |
(863) 834-4288
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Southeastern University
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College | 4.9 mi away | 1000 Longfellow Blvd, Lakeland, FL, 33801-6034 |
8636675000
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EXPRESS LIBRARY - SOUTH LAKELAND
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Library | 5.1 mi away | 4740 SOUTH FLORIDA AVENUE, LAKELAND, FL, 33813 |
(863) 838-4507
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Traviss Technical College
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College Vocational | 7.1 mi away | 3225 Winter Lake Rd, Lakeland, FL, 33803 |
8634992700
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BRUTON MEMORIAL LIBRARY
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Library | 8.0 mi away | 302 MCLENDON STREET, PLANT CITY, FL, 33563 |
(813) 757-9215
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Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at LAKELAND 2, FL US, located 3.5 miles from ZCTA5 33815. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 73.7° | 50.6° | 62.2° | 2.99" | 0.0" |
| February | 76.7° | 53.3° | 65.0° | 2.33" | 0.0" |
| March | 80.2° | 56.5° | 68.3° | 3.06" | 0.0" |
| April | 85.1° | 61.4° | 73.2° | 2.82" | 0.0" |
| May | 89.5° | 66.9° | 78.2° | 3.80" | 0.0" |
| June | 91.3° | 72.3° | 81.8° | 8.69" | 0.0" |
| July | 92.1° | 74.2° | 83.2° | 8.85" | 0.0" |
| August | 92.2° | 74.4° | 83.3° | 9.08" | 0.0" |
| September | 90.3° | 73.1° | 81.7° | 7.62" | 0.0" |
| October | 85.9° | 66.9° | 76.4° | 3.04" | 0.0" |
| November | 79.8° | 58.6° | 69.2° | 1.93" | 0.0" |
| December | 75.6° | 53.9° | 64.8° | 2.61" | 0.0" |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lakeland city | City | 2.8 mi | — |
| Combee Settlement CDP | CDP | 5.8 mi | — |
| Medulla CDP | CDP | 5.8 mi | — |
| Kathleen CDP | CDP | 5.9 mi | — |
| Crystal Lake CDP | CDP | 6.0 mi | — |
| Lakeland Highlands CDP | CDP | 6.1 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 33815. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.