| ZIP Code | 33853 |
| ZIP Code Name | Lake Wales |
| Primary County | Polk County |
| ZIP Code Type | Standard |
| Population (2021) | 11,530 |
| Area Code(s) | 863 |
| Current Time | EST |
33853 is a United States ZIP Code located in Lake Wales Florida. Portions of 33853 are also in . 33853 is entirely within Polk County. 33853 is within Metro Orlando.
33853 can be classified socioeconically as a Lower Middle Class class zipcode in comparison to other zipcodes in Florida based on Median Household Income and Average Adjusted Gross Income. Measuring level of educational attainment the majority of adults in 33853 have at least a High School Diploma. The majority race/ethnicity residing in 33853 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 33853 is White. The current unemployment level in 33853 is 4.0%.
| Population | 11,530 |
| Population Growth Rate | -4.05% |
| Population Density | 1,243 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 4,142 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 0.1% |
| Median Houshold Income (2021) | $40,423 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2019) | $40,230 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (November 2023) | 4.0% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicty | White - 50.52% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicty | White - 39.83% |
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 6,214 | 50.48% |
| Black | 2,422 | 19.67% |
| Hispanic | 3,614 | 29.36% |
| Asian | 14 | 0.11% |
| Native American | 37 | 0.3% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 10 | 0.08% |
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,114 | 41.06% |
| Black | 1,158 | 22.49% |
| Hispanic | 1,797 | 34.91% |
| Asian | 63 | 1.22% |
| Native American | 11 | 0.21% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 5 | 0.1% |
| Highest Education Level Attained | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 406 | 8.23% |
| Bachelor Degree | 702 | 14.23% |
| High School Diploma | 2,040 | 41.36% |
| No High School Diploma | 198 | 4.01% |
| GED or Alternate | 367 | 7.44% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 580 | 11.76% |
| Associates Degree | 324 | 6.57% |
| Masters Degree | 202 | 4.1% |
| Professional Degree | 38 | 0.77% |
| Doctorate Degree | 73 | 1.48% |
| Coordinates | 27.90121460,-81.58399200 |
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| Region | Metro Orlando |
| Metropolitan/Micropolitan Stat Area | Lakeland-Winter Haven, FL |
| Time Zone | Eastern Standard Time |
| IANA Timezone | America/New_York |
| Area | 9 Square Miles |
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| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 9b: 25F to 30F | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average First Frost Date | December 21 - 31 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average Last Frost Date | February 11 - 20 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Koppen-Geiger Climate Zone | Cfa - Humid Subtropical Climate | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Ecoregion | 75c - Central Florida Ridges and Uplands | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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