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Kathleen, FL
Census-designated place in Polk County, Florida. ZIP codes: 33810.
Population
7,201
Land area
7.2sq mi
People per sq mi
1,001
ZIP codes
1
Kathleen and its ZIP codes
Kathleen at a glance
- Kathleen is about 2.4 times as dense as Florida as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $57,097 a year, 23% less than the Florida figure of $74,568.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $203,500 (43% below Florida) and median rent is $1,247 a month.
Local data for Kathleen, FL
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Kathleen, FL, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$57,097
Poverty rate
31.8%
Median home value
$203,500
Median rent
$1,247/mo
Homeownership
79.6%
Bachelor's or higher
11.4%
Median age
35.6
Average commute
28.1 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (1,277), Puerto Ricans (718), German Americans (651).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Polk County. PPP loans are for Kathleen.
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
$32.9M
935 loans, 4,005 jobs reported
How people get to work
Kathleen, FL, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone78.2%
- Carpooled14.2%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.2%
- Worked from home7.4%
Average one-way commute: 28.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Kathleen, 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 Kathleen, FL, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
40.3%
U.S. 33.3% +7.0 pts
Diabetes
12.8%
U.S. 12.1% +0.7 pts
Smoking
18.6%
U.S. 12.8% +5.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
18.1%
U.S. 11.1% +7.0 pts
ZIP codes in Kathleen
1 in or overlapping Kathleen. Population shown
Cities near Kathleen
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| LakelandCity | 6.9 mi | 66.6 |
| Crystal SpringsCensus-designated place | 7.9 mi | 5.9 |
| Plant CityCity | 8.9 mi | 29.9 |
| Combee SettlementCensus-designated place | 9.2 mi | 2 |
| Crystal LakeCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 2.6 |
| Zephyrhills SouthCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 2 |
| Zephyrhills NorthCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 1 |
| Fussels CornerCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 5.4 |
| ZephyrhillsCity | 12 mi | 9.6 |
| MedullaCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 5.6 |
| Zephyrhills WestCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 2.6 |
| Lakeland HighlandsCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 4.9 |
| Polk CityTown | 14 mi | 4.5 |
| Willow OakCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 3.1 |
| AuburndaleCity | 14 mi | 13.6 |
| DoverCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 2.6 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Kathleen, FL in?
- Kathleen is in Polk County, Florida.
- What ZIP codes are in Kathleen, FL?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Kathleen include 33810.
- What is the population of Kathleen, FL?
- About 7,201 people live in Kathleen, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Kathleen?
- Nearby places include Lakeland (6.9 mi), Crystal Springs (7.9 mi), Plant City (8.9 mi), Combee Settlement (9.2 mi), Crystal Lake (10 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023