| ZIP Code | 33868 |
| ZIP Code Name | Polk City |
| Primary County | Polk County |
| ZIP Code Type | Standard |
| Population (2021) | 13,718 |
| Area Code(s) | 863 |
| Current Time | EDT |
33868 is a United States ZIP Code located in Polk City Florida. Portions of 33868 are also in Auburndale and Lakeland and Lake Alfred. 33868 is entirely within Polk County. 33868 is within Metro Orlando.
33868 can be classified socioeconically as a Lower Middle Class class zipcode in comparison to other zipcodes in Florida based on Median Household Income and Average Adjusted Gross Income. Measuring level of educational attainment the majority of adults in 33868 have at least a High School Diploma. The majority race/ethnicity residing in 33868 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 33868 is White. The current unemployment level in 33868 is 4.0%.
| Population | 13,718 |
| Population Growth Rate | 14.68% |
| Population Density | 79 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 3,723 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 3.9% |
| Median Houshold Income (2021) | $57,051 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2019) | $54,410 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2023) | 4.0% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicty | White - 75.32% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicty | White - 70.22% |
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 10,696 | 75.32% |
| Black | 882 | 6.21% |
| Hispanic | 2,441 | 17.19% |
| Asian | 95 | 0.67% |
| Native American | 86 | 0.61% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 356 | 72.06% |
| Black | 11 | 2.23% |
| Hispanic | 124 | 25.1% |
| Asian | 2 | 0.4% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 1 | 0.2% |
| Highest Education Level Attained | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 508 | 7.01% |
| Bachelor Degree | 752 | 10.38% |
| High School Diploma | 3,066 | 42.32% |
| No High School Diploma | 297 | 4.1% |
| GED or Alternate | 888 | 12.26% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 1,035 | 14.29% |
| Associates Degree | 462 | 6.38% |
| Masters Degree | 194 | 2.68% |
| Professional Degree | 24 | 0.33% |
| Doctorate Degree | 9 | 0.12% |
| Coordinates | 28.25196838,-81.81684113 |
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| Region | Metro Orlando |
| Metropolitan/Micropolitan Stat Area | Lakeland-Winter Haven, FL |
| Time Zone | Eastern Daylight Time |
| IANA Timezone | America/New_York |
| Area | 174 Square Miles |
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| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 9b: 25F to 30F | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average First Frost Date | December 21 - 31 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average Last Frost Date | February 1 - 10 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Koppen-Geiger Climate Zone | Cfa - Humid Subtropical Climate | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Ecoregion | 75c - Central Florida Ridges and Uplands | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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