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Lake Hamilton, FL
Town in Polk County, Florida. ZIP codes: 33851.
Population
1,777
Land area
3.1sq mi
People per sq mi
570
ZIP codes
1
Lake Hamilton and its ZIP codes
Lake Hamilton at a glance
- Lake Hamilton is 36% denser than Florida as a whole.
- The median household income is $60,486, 19% below the Florida median of $74,568.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $250,700 (30% below Florida) and median rent is $1,180 a month.
Local data for Lake Hamilton, FL
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Lake Hamilton, FL, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$60,486
Poverty rate
26.9%
Median home value
$250,700
Median rent
$1,180/mo
Homeownership
79.2%
Bachelor's or higher
14.0%
Median age
41.5
Average commute
27.1 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Puerto Ricans (236), Mexican Americans (192), Cuban Americans (71).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Polk County. PPP loans are for Lake Hamilton.
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
PPP loans
$1.1M
29 loans, 161 jobs reported
How people get to work
Lake Hamilton, FL, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone76.2%
- Carpooled2.6%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked1.6%
- Bicycle0.7%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home18.9%
Average one-way commute: 27.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Lake Hamilton, 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° / 52°F
52.0 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Lake Hamilton, FL, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
44.1%
U.S. 33.3% +10.8 pts
Diabetes
15.8%
U.S. 12.1% +3.7 pts
Smoking
18.7%
U.S. 12.8% +5.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
22.1%
U.S. 11.1% +11.0 pts
Crime in Lake Hamilton
Lake Hamilton Police Department, reported to the FBI for 2025
- Violent crime
- 346
- per 100,000 people · 139% of the FL rate
- Property crime
- 1,341
- per 100,000 people · 125% of the FL rate
Crime trends and details for Lake Hamilton Police Department
ZIP codes in Lake Hamilton
1 in or overlapping Lake Hamilton. Population shown
Cities near Lake Hamilton
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| DundeeTown | 2.6 mi | 11.2 |
| GrenelefeCensus-designated place | 4.2 mi | 4.3 |
| WaverlyCensus-designated place | 4.4 mi | 1.4 |
| Cypress GardensCensus-designated place | 4.6 mi | 3.4 |
| Haines CityCity | 6.4 mi | 23.8 |
| Winter HavenCity | 7 mi | 33.2 |
| DavenportCity | 7.7 mi | 4.4 |
| InwoodCensus-designated place | 8.6 mi | 1.9 |
| WahnetaCensus-designated place | 8.7 mi | 2.3 |
| Lake WalesCity | 8.9 mi | 20.3 |
| Eagle LakeCity | 9.4 mi | 2.6 |
| Jan Phyl VillageCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 4.6 |
| PoincianaCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 71.9 |
| AuburndaleCity | 12 mi | 13.6 |
| Lake AlfredCity | 12 mi | 21 |
| LoughmanCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 3.5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Lake Hamilton, FL in?
- Lake Hamilton is in Polk County, Florida.
- What ZIP codes are in Lake Hamilton, FL?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Lake Hamilton include 33851.
- What is the population of Lake Hamilton, FL?
- About 1,777 people live in Lake Hamilton, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Lake Hamilton?
- Nearby places include Dundee (2.6 mi), Grenelefe (4.2 mi), Waverly (4.4 mi), Cypress Gardens (4.6 mi), Haines City (6.4 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023