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Alturas, FL

Census-designated place in Polk County, Florida. ZIP codes: 33830, 33859.

Population

4,581

Land area

53.9sq mi

People per sq mi

85

ZIP codes

2

Alturas and its ZIP codes

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Alturas at a glance

  • Alturas is 80% less dense than Florida as a whole.
  • Households here earn a median of $70,231 a year, 6% less than the Florida figure of $74,568.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $165,800 (54% below Florida) and median rent is $1,017 a month.

Local data for Alturas, FL

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Alturas, FL, American Community Survey 2020-2024

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Median household income

$70,231

Poverty rate

15.5%

Median home value

$165,800

Median rent

$1,017/mo

Homeownership

87.7%

Bachelor's or higher

11.2%

Median age

34.7

Average commute

29.7 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (1,118), Irish Americans (422), German Americans (256).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Polk County. PPP loans are for Alturas.

Details

Unemployment rate

5.2%

Sep 2026, 0.0 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$57,763

264,981 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$46,274

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$5.3B

FY 2026, $7,284 per person

Polk County economyFederal spending

How people get to work

Alturas, FL, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone83.2%
  • Carpooled10.1%
  • Public transit0.0%
  • Walked1.8%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.5%
  • Worked from home4.3%

Average one-way commute: 29.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Alturas, FL, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Relatively High

Top: strong wind

Storm events since 1996

742

Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind

Flood insurance policies

7,144

2.6% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

92° / 50°F

50.9 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Alturas, FL, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

41.4%

U.S. 33.3% +8.1 pts

Diabetes

14.7%

U.S. 12.1% +2.6 pts

Smoking

19.4%

U.S. 12.8% +6.6 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

18.9%

U.S. 11.1% +7.8 pts

ZIP codes in Alturas

2 in or overlapping Alturas. Population shown

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Cities near Alturas

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
Crooked Lake ParkCensus-designated place6.9 mi0.7
HomelandCensus-designated place7.9 mi0.4
Hillcrest HeightsTown7.9 mi0.2
BartowCity7.9 mi46.5
WahnetaCensus-designated place8.1 mi2.3
Fort MeadeCity8.1 mi8.2
Lake WalesCity8.2 mi20.3
Highland ParkVillage8.5 mi0.5
Eagle LakeCity9.7 mi2.6
FrostproofCity10 mi11.4
WaverlyCensus-designated place11 mi1.4
Babson ParkCensus-designated place11 mi1.5
Cypress GardensCensus-designated place11 mi3.4
Winter HavenCity11 mi33.2
DundeeTown13 mi11.2
Jan Phyl VillageCensus-designated place13 mi4.6

Frequently asked questions

What county is Alturas, FL in?
Alturas is in Polk County, Florida.
What ZIP codes are in Alturas, FL?
ZIP codes in or overlapping Alturas include 33830, 33859.
What is the population of Alturas, FL?
About 4,581 people live in Alturas, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Alturas?
Nearby places include Crooked Lake Park (6.9 mi), Homeland (7.9 mi), Hillcrest Heights (7.9 mi), Bartow (7.9 mi), Wahneta (8.1 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023