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Mulberry, FL
City in Polk County, Florida.
Population
4,188
Land area
6.8sq mi
People per sq mi
617
ZIP codes
0
Mulberry and its ZIP codes
Mulberry at a glance
- Mulberry is 48% denser than Florida as a whole.
- The median household income is $57,708, 23% below the Florida median of $74,568.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $133,800 (63% below Florida) and median rent is $920 a month.
Local data for Mulberry, FL
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Mulberry, FL, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$57,708
Poverty rate
19.8%
Median home value
$133,800
Median rent
$920/mo
Homeownership
79.2%
Bachelor's or higher
17.7%
Median age
51.4
Average commute
28.3 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (537), Mexican Americans (376), Irish Americans (277).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Polk County. PPP loans are for Mulberry.
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
How people get to work
Mulberry, FL, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone79.7%
- Carpooled0.0%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked1.6%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home18.7%
Average one-way commute: 28.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Mulberry, 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 Mulberry, FL, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
37.5%
U.S. 33.3% +4.2 pts
Diabetes
13.2%
U.S. 12.1% +1.1 pts
Smoking
12.4%
U.S. 12.8% about the same
Uninsured (18-64)
13.9%
U.S. 11.1% +2.8 pts
Cities near Mulberry
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Fuller HeightsCensus-designated place | 1.5 mi | 4.1 |
| Willow OakCensus-designated place | 1.9 mi | 3.1 |
| MedullaCensus-designated place | 4.2 mi | 5.6 |
| Lakeland HighlandsCensus-designated place | 5.6 mi | 4.9 |
| Bradley JunctionCensus-designated place | 7.4 mi | 2.1 |
| Highland CityCensus-designated place | 9.1 mi | 7.9 |
| Plant CityCity | 11 mi | 29.9 |
| Crystal LakeCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 2.6 |
| BartowCity | 12 mi | 46.5 |
| LakelandCity | 12 mi | 66.6 |
| HomelandCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 0.4 |
| Combee SettlementCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 2 |
| Fish HawkCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 16.2 |
| ValricoCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 13.8 |
| Fussels CornerCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 5.4 |
| DoverCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 2.6 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Mulberry, FL in?
- Mulberry is in Polk County, Florida.
- What is the population of Mulberry, FL?
- About 4,188 people live in Mulberry, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Mulberry?
- Nearby places include Fuller Heights (1.5 mi), Willow Oak (1.9 mi), Medulla (4.2 mi), Lakeland Highlands (5.6 mi), Bradley Junction (7.4 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023