| ZIP Code | 33898 |
| ZIP Code Name | Lake Wales |
| Primary County | Polk County |
| ZIP Code Type | Standard |
| Population (2021) | 16,194 |
| Area Code(s) | 321 / 407 / 863 |
| Current Time | EDT |
33898 is a United States ZIP Code located in Lake Wales Florida. Portions of 33898 are also in Dundee and Highland Park and Indian Lake Estates. 33898 is primarily within Polk County with some portions in Osceola County. 33898 is within Metro Orlando.
33898 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 33898 have at least a High School Diploma. The majority race/ethnicity residing in 33898 is White. The current unemployment level in 33898 is 4.0%.
| Population | 16,194 |
| Population Growth Rate | -3.41% |
| Population Density | 70 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 6,450 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 1.8% |
| Median Houshold Income (2021) | $48,185 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2019) | $53,580 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2023) | 4.0% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicty | White - 79.12% |
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 13,562 | 79.12% |
| Black | 1,053 | 6.14% |
| Hispanic | 2,417 | 14.1% |
| Asian | 72 | 0.42% |
| Native American | 37 | 0.22% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Highest Education Level Attained | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 724 | 7.52% |
| Bachelor Degree | 1,008 | 10.48% |
| High School Diploma | 4,206 | 43.71% |
| No High School Diploma | 263 | 2.73% |
| GED or Alternate | 909 | 9.45% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 1,281 | 13.31% |
| Associates Degree | 655 | 6.81% |
| Masters Degree | 378 | 3.93% |
| Professional Degree | 112 | 1.16% |
| Doctorate Degree | 84 | 0.87% |
| Coordinates | 27.89047813,-81.42544556 |
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| Region | Metro Orlando |
| Metropolitan/Micropolitan Stat Areas | Lakeland-Winter Haven, FLOrlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL |
| Time Zone | Eastern Daylight Time |
| IANA Timezone | America/New_York |
| Area | 232 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 11 - 20 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Koppen-Geiger Climate Zone | Cfa - Humid Subtropical Climate | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Ecoregion | 75d - Eastern Florida Flatwoods | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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