ZIP Code 33837, Florida
ZIP Code 33837 profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
ZCTA5 33837 is a 5-digit ZIP Code area located in Polk County, Florida. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 47,389. The land area covers 51.53 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 47,389 | ±2,987 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Median Age | 37 yrs | ±1.3 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 16,204 | ±855 | 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 | 20,284 | ±964 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 16,204 | ±855 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 4,080 | ±765 |
| Median Home Value | $334,800 | ±$12,323 |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,699 | ±$294 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $81,276 | ±$6,966 |
| Per Capita Income | $33,849 | ±$2,470 |
| Poverty Rate | 13.3% | ±3.6% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 6,282 | ±1,760 |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.1% | ±2% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 23,063 | ±1,787 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 94.3% | ±2.3% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | MIAMI, FL | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | HAINES CITY, FL | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | AUBURNDALE, FL | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | AUBURNDALE, FL | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-08 | BARTOW, FL | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-08 | KISSIMMEE, FL | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-10 | AUBURNDALE, FL | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | AUBURNDALE, FL | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | HAINES CITY, FL | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | KISSIMMEE, 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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Ridge Technical College
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College Vocational | 8.7 mi away | 7700 State Rd 544, Winter Haven, FL, 33881-9518 |
8634193060
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HAINES CITY PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 6.0 mi away | 111 NORTH 6TH STREET, HAINES CITY, FL, 33844 |
(863) 421-3633
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Academy of Career Training
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College Vocational | 12.3 mi away | 3501 W Vine St Ste 111, Kissimmee, FL, 34741 |
4079438777
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POINCIANA BRANCH LIBRARY
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Library | 8.8 mi away | 101 NORTH DOVERPLUM AVENUE, KISSIMMEE, FL, 34758 |
(407) 742-8888
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Polk State College
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College | 13.1 mi away | 999 Avenue H NE, Winter Haven, FL, 33881-4299 |
8632971000
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WEST OSCEOLA BRANCH LIBRARY
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Library | 9.8 mi away | 305 CAMPUS STREET, CELEBRATION, FL, 34747 |
(407) 742-8888
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UR Beauty & Barber Academy-At True Family Barber Academy
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College Vocational | 14.5 mi away | 4842 Cypress Garden Road, Winter Haven, FL, 33884 |
8636624394
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LAKE ALFRED PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 10.7 mi away | 245 N. SEMINOLE AVENUE, LAKE ALFRED, FL, 33850 |
(863) 291-5378
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Florida Polytechnic University
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College | 15.8 mi away | 4700 Research Way, Lakeland, FL, 33805-8531 |
8635839050
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DUNDEE PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 11.7 mi away | 202 EAST MAIN STREET, DUNDEE, FL, 33838 |
(863) 439-9424
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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 KISSIMMEE 2, FL US, located 11.8 miles from ZCTA5 33837. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 71.8° | 48.3° | 60.1° | 2.67" | 0.0" |
| February | 74.4° | 50.7° | 62.6° | 2.37" | 0.0" |
| March | 77.9° | 54.4° | 66.1° | 3.07" | 0.0" |
| April | 83.0° | 59.7° | 71.4° | 2.43" | 0.0" |
| May | 87.4° | 65.8° | 76.6° | 4.17" | 0.0" |
| June | 90.0° | 71.8° | 80.9° | 9.18" | 0.0" |
| July | 91.5° | 73.5° | 82.5° | 7.21" | 0.0" |
| August | 91.4° | 74.1° | 82.7° | 8.38" | 0.0" |
| September | 89.5° | 72.8° | 81.1° | 5.88" | 0.0" |
| October | 84.6° | 66.2° | 75.4° | 3.07" | 0.0" |
| November | 78.6° | 57.3° | 67.9° | 1.99" | 0.0" |
| December | 73.5° | 51.5° | 62.5° | 2.15" | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Davenport city | City | 1.3 mi | — |
| Loughman CDP | CDP | 3.6 mi | — |
| Haines City city | City | 5.5 mi | — |
| Lake Alfred city | City | 8.4 mi | — |
| Poinciana CDP | CDP | 8.4 mi | — |
| Celebration CDP | CDP | 8.7 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 33837. • 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.