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Bartow, FL
City in Polk County, Florida. ZIP codes: 33830.
Population
20,438
Land area
46.5sq mi
People per sq mi
440
ZIP codes
1
Bartow and its ZIP codes
Bartow at a glance
- The median household income is $68,178, 9% below the Florida median of $74,568.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $234,100 (35% below Florida) and median rent is $1,142 a month.
Local data for Bartow, FL
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Bartow, FL, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$68,178
Poverty rate
18.1%
Median home value
$234,100
Median rent
$1,142/mo
Homeownership
65.9%
Bachelor's or higher
22.8%
Median age
36.5
Average commute
26.3 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (1,476), Mexican Americans (1,259), German Americans (1,172).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Polk County. PPP loans are for Bartow.
Unemployment rate
5.6%
Aug 2026, +0.3 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
PPP loans
$56M
609 loans, 5,987 jobs reported
How people get to work
Bartow, FL, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone78.7%
- Carpooled11.0%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked1.6%
- Bicycle0.3%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.4%
- Worked from home7.9%
Average one-way commute: 26.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Bartow, 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
92° / 50°F
50.9 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone8 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Bartow, FL, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
40.4%
U.S. 33.3% +7.1 pts
Diabetes
13.2%
U.S. 12.1% +1.1 pts
Smoking
15.5%
U.S. 12.8% +2.7 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
16.5%
U.S. 11.1% +5.4 pts
ZIP codes in Bartow
1 in or overlapping Bartow. Population shown
Cities near Bartow
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| HomelandCensus-designated place | 4.7 mi | 0.4 |
| Highland CityCensus-designated place | 6.4 mi | 7.9 |
| Eagle LakeCity | 7.3 mi | 2.6 |
| WahnetaCensus-designated place | 7.5 mi | 2.3 |
| AlturasCensus-designated place | 7.9 mi | 53.9 |
| Fort MeadeCity | 8.8 mi | 8.2 |
| Lakeland HighlandsCensus-designated place | 9 mi | 4.9 |
| Jan Phyl VillageCensus-designated place | 9.3 mi | 4.6 |
| Winter HavenCity | 9.8 mi | 33.2 |
| Fuller HeightsCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 4.1 |
| InwoodCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 1.9 |
| MedullaCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 5.6 |
| Crystal LakeCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 2.6 |
| Bradley JunctionCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 2.1 |
| MulberryCity | 12 mi | 6.8 |
| Cypress GardensCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 3.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Bartow, FL in?
- Bartow is in Polk County, Florida.
- What ZIP codes are in Bartow, FL?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Bartow include 33830.
- What is the population of Bartow, FL?
- About 20,438 people live in Bartow, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Bartow?
- Nearby places include Homeland (4.7 mi), Highland City (6.4 mi), Eagle Lake (7.3 mi), Wahneta (7.5 mi), Alturas (7.9 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023