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ZIP 33801

Part of Lakeland, FL
Pop. 35,394·Polk County·626th most expensive ZIP in Florida
Median rent (all units)
$1,518/mo
Year-over-Year
+2.5%
Month-over-Month
+0.7%
vs US Median
-$447
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ZIP 33801 · $1,518
More affordable than 72% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,180
1 BR
$1,180
2 BR
$1,440
3 BR
$1,950
4 BR+
$2,420
Research median
$1,440/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$18,216/yr
At $1,518/mo median
Location
StateFL
CountyPolk County
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Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
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Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 33801 (Lakeland, FL) is roughly split between renters and owners, skews toward younger working-age adults, has a median income below the national average, 18.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
35,394
Median income
$53,061
Median age
32
Renters
51.3%
Age distribution
19.8%
33.7%
19.5%
15.4%
Under 1819.8%
18–3433.7%
35–5419.5%
55–6411.6%
65+15.4%
Gender
47.6%
52.4%
Male47.6%
Female52.4%
Race & ethnicity
59.3%
16.4%
22.5%
White59.3%
Black16.4%
Hispanic22.5%
Asian1.1%
Other0.7%
Education (25+)
14.6%
37.8%
29.4%
18.2%
No HS diploma14.6%
HS diploma37.8%
Some college29.4%
Bachelor's+18.2%
Housing tenure
48.7%
51.3%
Owner48.7%
Renter51.3%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 33801 in Lakeland, FL has changed in 5 years

Income
$41,008 → $53,061
up 29.4%
Population
32,411 → 35,394
up 9.2%
Renter share
50.2% → 51.3%
+1.1 pts
Bachelor's+
13.7% → 18.2%
+4.5 pts
Median age
35.4 → 32
-3.4 yrs

Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $41,008 in 2021 to $53,061 more recently. Headcount in the area went from 32,411 to 35,394 between 2021 and 2024, a 9.2% change. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher climbed from 13.7% to 18.2%.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 33801 covers Lakeland, FL. The median rent here is $1,518/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,180/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,440/mo.

At 34% of local median household income ($53,061/yr), ZIP 33801 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 2.5% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 33801?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 33801 (Lakeland, FL) is $1,518. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 33801 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 33801's median rent of $1,518/mo is $447 (23%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 33801 compare to other ZIPs in Florida?

ZIP 33801 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Florida, ranking #626 out of 662 ZIPs at $1,518/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 33801?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $61,000/year (~$29/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,518/mo in ZIP 33801. The local median household income is $53,061/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 33801?

Rent in ZIP 33801 has increased 2.5% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 33801 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 33801 is considered moderate for renters. At $1,518/mo, rent takes approximately 34% of the local median household income ($53,061/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 33801 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 33801 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 51.3% of ZIP 33801 households are renters, while 48.7% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, ZIP 33801 has a strong rental market.

How does ZIP 33801 compare to the rest of Lakeland?

ZIP 33801 is more affordable than Lakeland overall. At $1,518/mo, it's $171 below the Lakeland citywide median of $1,689/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 33801 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 33801 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
34%
MODERATE

At $1,518/mo, rent takes ~34% of ZIP 33801's median household income ($53,061/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 33801 34%Benchmark 30%
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