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ZIP 33803

Part of Lakeland, FL
Pop. 29,321·Polk County·611th most expensive ZIP in Florida
Median rent (all units)
$1,564/mo
Year-over-Year
-4.5%
Month-over-Month
-0.4%
vs US Median
-$401
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ZIP 33803 · $1,564
More affordable than 69% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,410
1 BR
$1,410
2 BR
$1,720
3 BR
$2,320
4 BR+
$2,890
Research median
$1,720/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
$18,768/yr
At $1,564/mo median
Location
StateFL
CountyPolk County
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Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are softening (down 4.5% YoY), so renters have negotiating leverage.
Based on rent-price momentum (-4.5% YoY, -0.4% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 33803 (Lakeland, FL) is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, has a median income below the national average, 34.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
29,321
Median income
$65,807
Median age
41.8
Renters
36.5%
Age distribution
16.4%
24.4%
23.5%
24.5%
Under 1816.4%
18–3424.4%
35–5423.5%
55–6411.1%
65+24.5%
Gender
48.1%
51.9%
Male48.1%
Female51.9%
Race & ethnicity
72.6%
19.3%
White72.6%
Black5.9%
Hispanic19.3%
Asian3.4%
Education (25+)
27.5%
31.8%
34.1%
No HS diploma6.7%
HS diploma27.5%
Some college31.8%
Bachelor's+34.1%
Housing tenure
63.5%
36.5%
Owner63.5%
Renter36.5%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 33803 in Lakeland, FL has changed in 5 years

Income
$58,437 → $65,807
up 12.6%
Population
29,942 → 29,321
down 2.1%
Renter share
38.3% → 36.5%
-1.8 pts
Bachelor's+
34.4% → 34.1%
-0.3 pts
Median age
41.2 → 41.8
+0.6 yrs

Census figures show median household income at $65,807 today, compared with $58,437 five years earlier. Headcount in the area went from 29,942 to 29,321 between 2021 and 2024, a 2.1% change. About 36.5% of households rent today, against 38.3% in 2021.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 33803 covers Lakeland, FL. The median rent here is $1,564/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,410/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,720/mo.

At 29% of local median household income ($65,807/yr), ZIP 33803 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 4.5% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 33803?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 33803 (Lakeland, FL) is $1,564. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 33803 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 33803's median rent of $1,564/mo is $401 (20%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 33803 compare to other ZIPs in Florida?

ZIP 33803 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Florida, ranking #611 out of 662 ZIPs at $1,564/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 33803?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $63,000/year (~$30/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,564/mo in ZIP 33803. The local median household income is $65,807/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 33803?

Rent in ZIP 33803 has decreased 4.5% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, offering some relief compared to 12 months ago.

Is ZIP 33803 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 33803 is considered affordable for renters. At $1,564/mo, rent takes approximately 29% of the local median household income ($65,807/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 33803 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 33803 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 36.5% of ZIP 33803 households are renters, while 63.5% are owner-occupied. ZIP 33803 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 33803 compare to the rest of Lakeland?

ZIP 33803 is more affordable than Lakeland overall. At $1,564/mo, it's $125 below the Lakeland citywide median of $1,689/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 33803 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 33803 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
29%
AFFORDABLE

At $1,564/mo, rent takes ~29% of ZIP 33803's median household income ($65,807/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 33803 29%Benchmark 30%
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