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Fuller Heights, FL
Census-designated place in Polk County, Florida.
Population
10,083
Land area
4.1sq mi
People per sq mi
2,485
ZIP codes
0
Fuller Heights and its ZIP codes
Fuller Heights at a glance
- Fuller Heights is about 5.9 times as dense as Florida as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $82,006 a year, 10% more than the Florida figure of $74,568.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $278,000 (23% below Florida) and median rent is $1,444 a month.
Local data for Fuller Heights, FL
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Fuller Heights, FL, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$82,006
Poverty rate
7.7%
Median home value
$278,000
Median rent
$1,444/mo
Homeownership
70.7%
Bachelor's or higher
15.2%
Median age
36.7
Average commute
25.8 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (1,307), German Americans (1,166), Irish Americans (1,114).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Polk County. PPP loans are for Fuller Heights.
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
$5.28B
FY 2026, $7,284 per person
How people get to work
Fuller Heights, FL, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone69.7%
- Carpooled11.3%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.9%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other5.0%
- Worked from home13.1%
Average one-way commute: 25.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Fuller Heights, 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° / 51°F
56.8 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Fuller Heights, FL, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
39.6%
U.S. 33.3% +6.3 pts
Diabetes
12.0%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
15.6%
U.S. 12.8% +2.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
18.0%
U.S. 11.1% +6.9 pts
Cities near Fuller Heights
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| MulberryCity | 1.5 mi | 6.8 |
| Willow OakCensus-designated place | 1.6 mi | 3.1 |
| MedullaCensus-designated place | 2.8 mi | 5.6 |
| Lakeland HighlandsCensus-designated place | 4.1 mi | 4.9 |
| Highland CityCensus-designated place | 7.9 mi | 7.9 |
| Bradley JunctionCensus-designated place | 8.4 mi | 2.1 |
| Crystal LakeCensus-designated place | 9.9 mi | 2.6 |
| LakelandCity | 10 mi | 66.6 |
| Plant CityCity | 11 mi | 29.9 |
| BartowCity | 11 mi | 46.5 |
| Combee SettlementCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 2 |
| HomelandCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 0.4 |
| Fussels CornerCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 5.4 |
| Fish HawkCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 16.2 |
| Jan Phyl VillageCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 4.6 |
| ValricoCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 13.8 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Fuller Heights, FL in?
- Fuller Heights is in Polk County, Florida.
- What is the population of Fuller Heights, FL?
- About 10,083 people live in Fuller Heights, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Fuller Heights?
- Nearby places include Mulberry (1.5 mi), Willow Oak (1.6 mi), Medulla (2.8 mi), Lakeland Highlands (4.1 mi), Highland City (7.9 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023