ZIP Code 33898 - Lake Wales Florida
Overview
ZIP Code 33898 is located in Lake Wales Florida. Portions of 33898 are also in Dundee and Highland Park and Indian Lake Estates. 33898 is primarily within Polk County, with some portions in Osceola County. Regionally, 33898 is located in Metro Orlando.
ZIP Code 33898 Quick Stats
| ZIP Code Name | Lake Wales |
| Primary County | Polk County |
| ZIP Code Type | Standard |
| Population (2022) | 17,066 |
| Area Code(s) | 321 / 407 / 689 / 863 |
| Current Time | EDT |
ZIP Code 33898 Map
33898 Demographics
33898 can be classified socioeconomically as Lower Middle Class class compared to other ZIP Codes in Florida based on Median Household Income and Average Adjusted Gross Income. The majority race/ethnicity residing in 33898 is White. The current unemployment level in 33898 is 4.4%.
| Population | 17,066 |
| Population Growth Rate | 0% |
| Population Density | 74 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 6,450 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 1.8% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $48,185 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $842,790 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 4.4% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 7% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 79.12% |
33898 Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 13,562 | 79.12% |
| Black | 1,053 | 6.14% |
| Hispanic | 2,417 | 14.1% |
| Asian | 72 | 0.42% |
| Native American | 37 | 0.22% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
33898 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 724 | 7.53% |
| Bachelor Degree | 1,008 | 10.48% |
| High School Diploma | 4,206 | 43.72% |
| No High School Diploma | 263 | 2.73% |
| GED or Alternate | 909 | 9.45% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 1,281 | 13.32% |
| Associates Degree | 655 | 6.81% |
| Masters Degree | 378 | 3.93% |
| Professional Degree | 112 | 1.16% |
| Doctorate Degree | 84 | 0.87% |
33898 Geography
| Coordinates | 27.89047813, -81.42544556 |
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| Region | Metro Orlando |
| Metropolitan/Micropolitan Stat Areas | Lakeland-Winter Haven, FL Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL |
| Time Zone | Eastern Daylight Time |
| IANA Timezone | America/New_York |
| Area | 232 Square Miles |
33898 Schools
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33898 Weather and Climate Data
| 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 | 75d - Eastern Florida Flatwoods | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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