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Waverly, FL
Census-designated place in Polk County, Florida. ZIP codes: 33877.
Population
187
Land area
1.4sq mi
People per sq mi
131
ZIP codes
1
Waverly and its ZIP codes
Waverly at a glance
- Waverly is 69% less dense than Florida as a whole.
Local data for Waverly, FL
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Polk County. PPP loans are for Waverly.
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
$2.2M
11 loans, 171 jobs reported
Environment and hazard risk
Waverly, 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° / 50°F
52.8 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Waverly, FL, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
43.3%
U.S. 33.3% +10.0 pts
Diabetes
16.4%
U.S. 12.1% +4.3 pts
Smoking
15.3%
U.S. 12.8% +2.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
16.8%
U.S. 11.1% +5.7 pts
ZIP codes in Waverly
1 in or overlapping Waverly. Population shown
Cities near Waverly
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| DundeeTown | 1.9 mi | 11.2 |
| Cypress GardensCensus-designated place | 4.2 mi | 3.4 |
| Lake HamiltonTown | 4.4 mi | 3.1 |
| Lake WalesCity | 4.6 mi | 20.3 |
| GrenelefeCensus-designated place | 6.5 mi | 4.3 |
| WahnetaCensus-designated place | 7 mi | 2.3 |
| Winter HavenCity | 7.1 mi | 33.2 |
| Eagle LakeCity | 8.5 mi | 2.6 |
| Highland ParkVillage | 9 mi | 0.5 |
| InwoodCensus-designated place | 9.8 mi | 1.9 |
| Haines CityCity | 11 mi | 23.8 |
| Jan Phyl VillageCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 4.6 |
| AlturasCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 53.9 |
| Crooked Lake ParkCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 0.7 |
| Babson ParkCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 1.5 |
| DavenportCity | 12 mi | 4.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Waverly, FL in?
- Waverly is in Polk County, Florida.
- What ZIP codes are in Waverly, FL?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Waverly include 33877.
- What is the population of Waverly, FL?
- About 187 people live in Waverly, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Waverly?
- Nearby places include Dundee (1.9 mi), Cypress Gardens (4.2 mi), Lake Hamilton (4.4 mi), Lake Wales (4.6 mi), Grenelefe (6.5 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023