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Winter Haven, FL

City in Polk County, Florida. ZIP codes: 33880, 33881, 33884.

Population

55,200

Land area

33.2sq mi

People per sq mi

1,661

ZIP codes

3

Winter Haven and its ZIP codes

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Winter Haven at a glance

  • Winter Haven is about 4 times as dense as Florida as a whole.
  • By population, it ranks 74th among 955 cities and towns in Florida.
  • The median household income is $59,648, 20% below the Florida median of $74,568.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $269,800 (25% below Florida) and median rent is $1,246 a month.

Local data for Winter Haven, FL

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Winter Haven, FL, American Community Survey 2020-2024

Full profile

Median household income

$59,648

Poverty rate

16.4%

Median home value

$269,800

Median rent

$1,246/mo

Homeownership

63.7%

Bachelor's or higher

22.0%

Median age

40.1

Average commute

28.4 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: Puerto Ricans (7,400), German Americans (5,122), Haitian Americans (3,123).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

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

Details

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

$55.2M

1,231 loans, 6,557 jobs reported

Polk County economyFederal spendingPPP loans

How people get to work

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

  • Drove alone80.2%
  • Carpooled7.1%
  • Public transit0.1%
  • Walked1.2%
  • Bicycle0.3%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.3%
  • Worked from home9.7%

Average one-way commute: 28.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Winter Haven, 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

93° / 52°F

52.0 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places

Health statistics

Share of adults in Winter Haven, FL, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

41.5%

U.S. 33.3% +8.2 pts

Diabetes

15.5%

U.S. 12.1% +3.4 pts

Smoking

15.6%

U.S. 12.8% +2.8 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

18.5%

U.S. 11.1% +7.4 pts

ZIP codes in Winter Haven

3 in or overlapping Winter Haven. Population shown

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Cities near Winter Haven

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
Eagle LakeCity2.5 mi2.6
Cypress GardensCensus-designated place3 mi3.4
InwoodCensus-designated place3.2 mi1.9
WahnetaCensus-designated place3.2 mi2.3
Jan Phyl VillageCensus-designated place3.7 mi4.6
Lake HamiltonTown7 mi3.1
WaverlyCensus-designated place7.1 mi1.4
DundeeTown7.3 mi11.2
AuburndaleCity7.9 mi13.6
Fussels CornerCensus-designated place8.6 mi5.4
Highland CityCensus-designated place9.4 mi7.9
BartowCity9.8 mi46.5
Lake WalesCity10 mi20.3
Crystal LakeCensus-designated place11 mi2.6
Combee SettlementCensus-designated place11 mi2
GrenelefeCensus-designated place11 mi4.3

Frequently asked questions

What county is Winter Haven, FL in?
Winter Haven is in Polk County, Florida.
What ZIP codes are in Winter Haven, FL?
ZIP codes in or overlapping Winter Haven include 33880, 33881, 33884.
What is the population of Winter Haven, FL?
About 55,200 people live in Winter Haven, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Winter Haven?
Nearby places include Eagle Lake (2.5 mi), Cypress Gardens (3 mi), Inwood (3.2 mi), Wahneta (3.2 mi), Jan Phyl Village (3.7 mi).

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