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Lakeland, FL

City in Polk County, Florida. ZIP codes: 33801, 33803, 33805, 33811, 33813, 33815.

Population

119,961

Land area

66.6sq mi

People per sq mi

1,802

ZIP codes

6

Lakeland and its ZIP codes

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Lakeland at a glance

  • Lakeland is about 4.3 times as dense as Florida as a whole.
  • It is the 20th most populous of 955 cities and towns in Florida.
  • Households here earn a median of $64,185 a year, 14% less than the Florida figure of $74,568.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $249,400 (31% below Florida) and median rent is $1,395 a month.

Local data for Lakeland, FL

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Lakeland, FL, American Community Survey 2020-2024

Full profile

Median household income

$64,185

Poverty rate

13.2%

Median home value

$249,400

Median rent

$1,395/mo

Homeownership

56.4%

Bachelor's or higher

29.4%

Median age

38.9

Average commute

23.1 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (11,204), Puerto Ricans (10,394), Irish Americans (8,987).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Polk County. PPP loans are for Lakeland.

Details

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

$186M

2,276 loans, 22,444 jobs reported

Polk County economyFederal spendingPPP loans

How people get to work

Lakeland, FL, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone70.4%
  • Carpooled8.0%
  • Public transit0.8%
  • Walked3.1%
  • Bicycle1.1%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other2.1%
  • Worked from home14.4%

Average one-way commute: 23.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Lakeland, FL, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

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

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone9 historic places

Health statistics

Share of adults in Lakeland, FL, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

38.9%

U.S. 33.3% +5.6 pts

Diabetes

13.3%

U.S. 12.1% +1.2 pts

Smoking

14.1%

U.S. 12.8% +1.3 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

16.4%

U.S. 11.1% +5.3 pts

ZIP codes in Lakeland

6 in or overlapping Lakeland. Population shown

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Cities near Lakeland

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
Combee SettlementCensus-designated place2.7 mi2
Crystal LakeCensus-designated place3.5 mi2.6
Fussels CornerCensus-designated place5.5 mi5.4
KathleenCensus-designated place6.9 mi7.2
Lakeland HighlandsCensus-designated place7.3 mi4.9
MedullaCensus-designated place7.7 mi5.6
Highland CityCensus-designated place8 mi7.9
AuburndaleCity8.9 mi13.6
Jan Phyl VillageCensus-designated place10 mi4.6
Willow OakCensus-designated place10 mi3.1
Fuller HeightsCensus-designated place10 mi4.1
Plant CityCity11 mi29.9
InwoodCensus-designated place11 mi1.9
Polk CityTown11 mi4.5
MulberryCity12 mi6.8
Eagle LakeCity13 mi2.6

Frequently asked questions

What county is Lakeland, FL in?
Lakeland is in Polk County, Florida.
What ZIP codes are in Lakeland, FL?
ZIP codes in or overlapping Lakeland include 33801, 33803, 33805, 33811, 33813, 33815.
What is the population of Lakeland, FL?
About 119,961 people live in Lakeland, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Lakeland?
Nearby places include Combee Settlement (2.7 mi), Crystal Lake (3.5 mi), Fussels Corner (5.5 mi), Kathleen (6.9 mi), Lakeland Highlands (7.3 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023