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Babson Park, FL
Census-designated place in Polk County, Florida.
Population
1,093
Land area
1.5sq mi
People per sq mi
717
ZIP codes
0
Babson Park and its ZIP codes
Babson Park at a glance
- Babson Park is 72% denser than Florida as a whole.
- The median household income is $48,177, 35% below the Florida median of $74,568.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $211,100 (41% below Florida).
Local data for Babson Park, FL
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Babson Park, FL, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$48,177
Poverty rate
14.4%
Median home value
$211,100
Homeownership
95.8%
Bachelor's or higher
5.6%
Median age
32.7
Average commute
24.8 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (112), Dominican Americans (51), German Americans (40).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Polk County. PPP loans are for Babson Park.
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
How people get to work
Babson Park, FL, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone75.1%
- Carpooled9.7%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked9.9%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other2.8%
- Worked from home2.6%
Average one-way commute: 24.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Babson Park, FL, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
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
93° / 50°F
52.8 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Babson Park, FL, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
35.0%
U.S. 33.3% +1.7 pts
Diabetes
10.2%
U.S. 12.1% -1.9 pts
Smoking
13.5%
U.S. 12.8% +0.7 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
14.7%
U.S. 11.1% +3.6 pts
Cities near Babson Park
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| FrostproofCity | 2.9 mi | 11.4 |
| Highland ParkVillage | 3.1 mi | 0.5 |
| Crooked Lake ParkCensus-designated place | 4.1 mi | 0.7 |
| Hillcrest HeightsTown | 4.3 mi | 0.2 |
| Lake WalesCity | 7.3 mi | 20.3 |
| Indian Lake EstatesCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 10.9 |
| AlturasCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 53.9 |
| WaverlyCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 1.4 |
| DundeeTown | 13 mi | 11.2 |
| Cypress GardensCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 3.4 |
| WahnetaCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 2.3 |
| GrenelefeCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 4.3 |
| Lake HamiltonTown | 16 mi | 3.1 |
| Winter HavenCity | 17 mi | 33.2 |
| Eagle LakeCity | 17 mi | 2.6 |
| Avon ParkCity | 17 mi | 10.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Babson Park, FL in?
- Babson Park is in Polk County, Florida.
- What is the population of Babson Park, FL?
- About 1,093 people live in Babson Park, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Babson Park?
- Nearby places include Frostproof (2.9 mi), Highland Park (3.1 mi), Crooked Lake Park (4.1 mi), Hillcrest Heights (4.3 mi), Lake Wales (7.3 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023