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Frostproof, FL
City in Polk County, Florida. ZIP codes: 33827, 33843.
Population
3,346
Land area
11.4sq mi
People per sq mi
294
ZIP codes
2
Frostproof and its ZIP codes
Frostproof at a glance
- Frostproof is 30% less dense than Florida as a whole.
- The median household income is $42,000, 44% below the Florida median of $74,568.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $150,500 (58% below Florida) and median rent is $697 a month.
Local data for Frostproof, FL
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Frostproof, FL, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$42,000
Poverty rate
26.8%
Median home value
$150,500
Median rent
$697/mo
Homeownership
71.2%
Bachelor's or higher
16.9%
Median age
55.2
Average commute
25.4 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Puerto Ricans (387), Irish Americans (307), Mexican Americans (297).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Polk County. PPP loans are for Frostproof.
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
$8.4M
182 loans, 1,847 jobs reported
How people get to work
Frostproof, FL, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone71.3%
- Carpooled8.1%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked5.5%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.5%
- Worked from home14.6%
Average one-way commute: 25.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Frostproof, 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 Frostproof, FL, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
41.4%
U.S. 33.3% +8.1 pts
Diabetes
16.2%
U.S. 12.1% +4.1 pts
Smoking
18.5%
U.S. 12.8% +5.7 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
20.0%
U.S. 11.1% +8.9 pts
ZIP codes in Frostproof
2 in or overlapping Frostproof. Population shown
Cities near Frostproof
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Hillcrest HeightsTown | 2.6 mi | 0.2 |
| Babson ParkCensus-designated place | 2.9 mi | 1.5 |
| Crooked Lake ParkCensus-designated place | 3.8 mi | 0.7 |
| Highland ParkVillage | 4.8 mi | 0.5 |
| Lake WalesCity | 9.1 mi | 20.3 |
| AlturasCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 53.9 |
| Indian Lake EstatesCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 10.9 |
| WaverlyCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 1.4 |
| Avon ParkCity | 15 mi | 10.2 |
| DundeeTown | 15 mi | 11.2 |
| Fort MeadeCity | 16 mi | 8.2 |
| WahnetaCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 2.3 |
| Lemon GroveCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 29.8 |
| Cypress GardensCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 3.4 |
| HomelandCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 0.4 |
| Lake HamiltonTown | 18 mi | 3.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Frostproof, FL in?
- Frostproof is in Polk County, Florida.
- What ZIP codes are in Frostproof, FL?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Frostproof include 33827, 33843.
- What is the population of Frostproof, FL?
- About 3,346 people live in Frostproof, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Frostproof?
- Nearby places include Hillcrest Heights (2.6 mi), Babson Park (2.9 mi), Crooked Lake Park (3.8 mi), Highland Park (4.8 mi), Lake Wales (9.1 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023