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Medulla, FL

Census-designated place in Polk County, Florida. ZIP codes: 33811.

Population

10,985

Land area

5.6sq mi

People per sq mi

1,962

ZIP codes

1

Medulla and its ZIP codes

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Medulla at a glance

  • Medulla is about 4.7 times as dense as Florida as a whole.
  • The median household income is $70,802, 5% below the Florida median of $74,568.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $319,800 (11% below Florida) and median rent is $1,287 a month.

Local data for Medulla, FL

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Medulla, FL, American Community Survey 2020-2024

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Median household income

$70,802

Poverty rate

8.7%

Median home value

$319,800

Median rent

$1,287/mo

Homeownership

66.2%

Bachelor's or higher

31.5%

Median age

36.6

Average commute

25.9 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (914), Irish Americans (666), Cuban Americans (642).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

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

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

Polk County economyFederal spending

How people get to work

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

  • Drove alone77.4%
  • Carpooled8.5%
  • Public transit0.0%
  • Walked0.3%
  • Bicycle0.3%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
  • Worked from home13.5%

Average one-way commute: 25.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Medulla, FL, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

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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 zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Medulla, FL, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

38.7%

U.S. 33.3% +5.4 pts

Diabetes

11.0%

U.S. 12.1% -1.1 pts

Smoking

14.0%

U.S. 12.8% +1.2 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

15.1%

U.S. 11.1% +4.0 pts

ZIP codes in Medulla

1 in or overlapping Medulla. Population shown

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Cities near Medulla

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
Lakeland HighlandsCensus-designated place2.5 mi4.9
Fuller HeightsCensus-designated place2.8 mi4.1
Willow OakCensus-designated place3 mi3.1
MulberryCity4.2 mi6.8
Highland CityCensus-designated place6.6 mi7.9
Crystal LakeCensus-designated place7.4 mi2.6
LakelandCity7.7 mi66.6
Combee SettlementCensus-designated place8.8 mi2
Plant CityCity9.7 mi29.9
Fussels CornerCensus-designated place10 mi5.4
Bradley JunctionCensus-designated place11 mi2.1
BartowCity11 mi46.5
KathleenCensus-designated place12 mi7.2
Jan Phyl VillageCensus-designated place13 mi4.6
HomelandCensus-designated place14 mi0.4
Eagle LakeCity14 mi2.6

Frequently asked questions

What county is Medulla, FL in?
Medulla is in Polk County, Florida.
What ZIP codes are in Medulla, FL?
ZIP codes in or overlapping Medulla include 33811.
What is the population of Medulla, FL?
About 10,985 people live in Medulla, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Medulla?
Nearby places include Lakeland Highlands (2.5 mi), Fuller Heights (2.8 mi), Willow Oak (3 mi), Mulberry (4.2 mi), Highland City (6.6 mi).

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