33853 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 33853, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

33853 is a zip code in Polk County, Florida, which covers Lake Wales, with a total population of 11,530 people.

We are using the latest American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year survey data from the US Census Bureau, which is accurate up to 2021.

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Population

There is a lot of data that lets us see how many people live in the 33853 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 33853.

The estimated population of people living in 33853 is 11,530, with a median age of 39.8.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 33853 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
11,530
 -1.23% -4.05%
2020
11,674
+0.21%
-
2019
11,649
 -4.94% -
2018
12,254
+1.97%
-
2017
12,017
 - -

Population of 33853 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 33853 zip code changed? The US Census Bureau gives us a few defined types that the population is broken down into.

Let's look at the total numbers and also the change over the last 5 years.

Race 2021 2017 Change
White
45.2%
45.7%
 -1.09%
Black/African American
20.8%
29.6%
 -29.73%
Native
0.3%
0%
 0.00%
Hispanic
31.3%
22.3%
 +40.36%
Asian
0.1%
0%
 0.00%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0.1%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
1.8%
2.3%
 -21.74%
Other
0.4%
0.1%
 +300.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 33853 zip for a number of reasons, including social and economic research, planning and development, and marketing to a multi-cultural population.

Note that the Native group includes both Native American and Alaskan Native people.

Population of 33853 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 33853 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 33853 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 39.8 +10.25% 35.7 +2.88% 45.5 +2.48%
2020 36.1 -2.7% 34.7 +4.83% 44.4 +6.47%
2019 37.1 +8.16% 33.1 +2.16% 41.7 +12.1%
2018 34.3 +2.08% 32.4 +1.25% 37.2 +2.2%
2017 33.6 - 32 - 36.4 -

The median age of the 33853 zip gives you an idea of the age distribution, with half of the population being older than the median age and half being younger.

This can then be used to infer and compare against birth rates, parent ages, and more metrics to understand the population. For example, an increasing median age indicates an aging population in the 33853 area, which can be a sign of a declining population in terms of birth rates and workforce participation.

Age 2021 2017
(Years) Male Female Male Female
0 to 9 1,100 -59.28% 935 -11.23% 539 828
10 to 19 727 +35.81% 925 -18.46% 1,021 754
20 to 29 846 -51.02% 808 -17.21% 478 648
30 to 39 787 +34.15% 746 -9.69% 950 562
40 to 49 573 -9.48% 500 +57.75% 439 836
50 to 59 645 -7.58% 784 +30.62% 575 1,035
60 to 69 637 -19.87% 669 +9.52% 510 726
70+ 417 +55.48% 918 +1.83% 697 932

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 33853 zip code is $40,423.00.

In simple terms, the median income is the middle income of a group of people. Half of the people in the group make more than the median income, and half make less.

The median income is a good indicator of the overall income of a group of people, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more.

Median Income by Age

We can also look at the median income by age to see how the median income varies by age, and how it compares to the overall median income for 33853.

  • Under 25
    $57,538.00
  • 25 to 44
    $48,750.00
  • 45 to 64
    $47,188.00
  • 65 and over
    $31,643.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 33853 zip code, we are actually talking about the mean household income.

This is calculated by adding up all the incomes of all the households in 33853, and then dividing that number by the total number of households.

This is a good way to get a general idea of the average income of a group of people, but it can be skewed by a very high or very low incomes.

The average household income of 33853 is currently $54,206.00.

In terms of accurately summarizing income at a geographic level, the median income is a better metric than the average income because it isn't affected by a small number of very high or very low incomes.

If you had an area where the average income was greater than the median, it can mean that there is significant income inequality, with income being concentrated in a small number of wealthy households.

1.66% of households in 33853 are classed as high income households (making $200,000+ per year).

Household Income Tiers

The US Census Bureau divides households into income tiers based on the median income for the area. This is a good way to compare the income of 33853 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    36.21%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    22.12%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    15.14%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    14.80%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    7.05%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    3.01%
  • $200,000 or more
    1.66%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 33853 is $22,311.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 33853 by the total population of 33853.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 33853 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 33853 to see how many people have a high school degree, a bachelor's degree, or a graduate degree.

Educational attainment is a good indicator of the overall education level of a population, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more to see how education levels affect income, unemployment rates, and more.

  • Master's degree or higher
    10.47%
  • Bachelor's degree
    21.27%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    10.81%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    53.51%
  • Less than high school diploma
    3.94%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 33853 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 33853 zip over the age of 16 is 8,960.

Of those people, a total of 52.30% are working or actively looking for work. This is called the labor force participation rate.

The participation rate is a useful market measure because it shows the relative amount of labor resources available to the economy.

The employment to total population rate in 33853 is 49.40%.

Employment by Age

We can look at the employment rates by age to see how it compares to the overall employment rate. Here's how that breaks down for the 33853 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 572 47.20% 0.00%
20 to 24 years 381 37.30% 1.40%
25 to 29 years 745 79.60% 8.30%
30 to 34 years 599 75.50% 10.80%
35 to 44 years 1,471 84.00% 2.10%
45 to 54 years 1,419 66.90% 6.30%
55 to 59 years 908 58.30% 10.20%
60 to 64 years 544 55.90% 2.00%
65 to 74 years 1,204 15.60% 10.60%
75 years and over 1,117 2.40% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 33853. The table below shows the rates for each of the ethnicity groups types defined by the US Census Bureau (which we mentioned earlier in this article).

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
White 5,169 50.60% 4.10%
Black or African American 2,053 52.30% 9.90%
American Indian and Alaska Native 23 69.60% 0.00%
Asian 14 42.90% 100.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 10 100.00% 0.00%
Other 919 52.70% 7.20%
Two or more races 772 62.80% 2.30%
Hispanic or Latino 2,377 56.60% 3.40%
Not Hispanic or Latino 4,391 51.00% 4.80%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 33853 area as well as the gender breakdown and earnings of them.

The total population of civilian employees that are 16 years old or older in 33853 is 4,424, with median earnings of $28,822.00.

Women in 33853 are earning approximately 74.70% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 4,424 $28,822.00
Male 2,045 $34,632.00
Female 2,379 $25,874.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 33853 even further by occupation. The list of occupation categories below will show you how many people are employed in each category and the median earnings of each profession.

Occupation Employed Earnings
Management 166 $55,862.00
Business and Financial 55 $52,679.00
Computer and Mathematical 39 $69,083.00
Architecture and Engineering 12 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 0 $0.00
Community and Social Service 261 $20,869.00
Legal 0 $0.00
Educational and Library 243 $50,208.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 94 $25,283.00
Healthcare Practitioners 323 $36,875.00
Healthcare Support 318 $26,611.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 85 $41,875.00
Law Enforcement 83 $50,347.00
Food Preparation and Serving 296 $21,651.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 195 $13,092.00
Personal Care and Service 141 $12,348.00
Sales 278 $28,958.00
Office and Administrative Support 535 $33,750.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 42 $21,042.00
Construction and Extraction 173 $31,910.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 76 $38,875.00
Production 323 $21,463.00
Transportation and Material Moving 366 $40,911.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 33853 when it is broken down by male and female.

This lets us see how many male and females work in each occupation, the median earnings, and the male to female ratio of earnings for 33853.

That last metric is important because it can be used to look at the gender pay gap between men and women.

Occupation Male Female
Population Earnings Population Earnings
Management 97 $55,536.00 69 $56,719.00
Business and Financial 38 $0.00 17 $53,393.00
Computer and Mathematical 24 $0.00 15 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 7 $0.00 5 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Community and Social Service 159 $11,807.00 102 $22,161.00
Legal 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Educational and Library 117 $14,971.00 126 $55,238.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 0 $0.00 94 $25,283.00
Healthcare Practitioners 24 $0.00 299 $36,939.00
Healthcare Support 0 $0.00 318 $26,611.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 85 $41,875.00 0 $0.00
Law Enforcement 37 $0.00 46 $49,265.00
Food Preparation and Serving 56 $0.00 240 $20,613.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 22 $0.00 173 $12,150.00
Personal Care and Service 0 $0.00 141 $12,348.00
Sales 107 $39,375.00 171 $28,021.00
Office and Administrative Support 151 $24,426.00 384 $35,260.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 42 $21,042.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 173 $31,910.00 0 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 63 $39,688.00 13 $0.00
Production 253 $21,860.00 70 $16,196.00
Transportation and Material Moving 304 $41,159.00 62 $0.00

Households and Family Size

A household is defined by the US Census Bureau as a group of people who occupy a housing unit. A housing unit is a house, apartment, mobile home, group of rooms, or single room occupied as separate living quarters.

There are currently 4,452 households in 33853, with an average household size of 2.55 people.

A family is defined as a group of two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption who live together in the same household.

There are 2,602 families living in the 33853 zip code with an average family size of 3.35 people.

Households by Marital Status

The four categories of household by marital status are:

  • Married-couple family
  • Male householder with no spouse present
  • Female household with no spouse present
  • Nonfamily household

The table below shows the total number of households and families, with the average sizes of each, that live in 33853:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 1,564 104 934 1,850
Average Household Size 3.34 4.68 3.78 1.13
Total Families 1,564 104 934 0
Average Household Size 3.34 4 3.3 0

Poverty

Of the 2,602 families living in 33853, 14.80% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 33853:

Household Size Poverty Threshold
1 Person $14,580.00
2 People $19,720.00
3 People $24,860.00
4 People $30,000.00
5 People $35,140.00
6 People $40,280.00
7 People $45,420.00
8 People $50,560.00

Housing

There are 5,277 housing units in 33853.

The table below shows the split between occupied and vacant units:

Total Percentage
Occupied 4,452 84.37%
Vacant 825 15.63%

36.73% of the total 5,277 housing units in 33853 are rental units. This is approximately 1,938 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 2,364 are occupied by the owner - or 44.80% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 33853 is $890.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 33853 that fall into a particular rent range. These can then be used to compare with other areas, or to see how they have changed over time.

  • No rent paid
    150
  • Less than $500
    239
  • $500 to $999
    1,017
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    471
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    125
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    76
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    10
  • $3,000 or more
    0

Property Value

The median value of a property in 33853 is $167,100.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 33853 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    277
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    272
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    441
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    783
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    508
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    71
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    12
  • $1,000,000 or more
    0

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 33853. The chart below shows the number of properties in 33853 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    395
  • 1940 to 1949
    303
  • 1950 to 1959
    860
  • 1960 to 1969
    801
  • 1970 to 1979
    989
  • 1980 to 1989
    513
  • 1990 to 1999
    487
  • 2000 to 2009
    607
  • 2010 to 2013
    322
  • 2014 or later
    0

Vehicles per Household

The number of vehicles available per household can be a good indicator of the level of affluence in an area. The chart below shows the number of households in 33853 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    624
  • 1 vehicle available
    1,866
  • 2 vehicles available
    1,169
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    793

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 33853 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 33853 that commute to work in a particular way.

24 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 33853.

These commute times can be compared to other date like income and educational levels to see how they relate to each other and if there are any trends in the data that might suggest a correlation.

  • Less than 5 minutes
    194
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    433
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    717
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    776
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    485
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    144
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    628
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    83
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    40
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    344
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    198
  • 90 or more minutes
    133

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for 33853 in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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