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ZIP 33809

Part of Lakeland, FL
Pop. 30,797·Polk County·577th most expensive ZIP in Florida
Median rent (all units)
$1,644/mo
Year-over-Year
-0.7%
Month-over-Month
+0.9%
vs US Median
-$286
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ZIP 33809 · $1,644
More affordable than 62% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,930/mo
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Studio
$1,390
1 BR
$1,400
2 BR
$1,700
3 BR
$2,300
4 BR+
$2,850
Research median
$1,700/mo

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Last updated: May 18, 2026

Annual cost
$19,728/yr
At $1,644/mo median
Location
StateFL
CountyPolk County
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 33809 (Lakeland, FL) is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, 27.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
30,797
Median income
$70,066
Median age
42.3
Renters
35.8%
Age distribution
20.7%
21.6%
24.4%
12.1%
21.2%
Under 1820.7%
18–3421.6%
35–5424.4%
55–6412.1%
65+21.2%
Gender
48%
52%
Male48%
Female52%
Race & ethnicity
62.7%
22%
White62.7%
Black11.8%
Hispanic22%
Asian2.4%
Other1.1%
Education (25+)
31.8%
33%
27.3%
No HS diploma7.9%
HS diploma31.8%
Some college33%
Bachelor's+27.3%
Housing tenure
64.2%
35.8%
Owner64.2%
Renter35.8%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 33809 in Lakeland, FL has changed in 5 years

Income
$58,037 → $70,066
up 20.7%
Population
30,368 → 30,797
up 1.4%
Renter share
35.1% → 35.8%
+0.7 pts
Bachelor's+
24.7% → 27.3%
+2.6 pts

Census figures show median household income at $70,066 today, compared with $58,037 five years earlier. The population has grown by 1.4% since 2021, moving from about 30,368 residents to roughly 30,797. College-educated residents now make up 27.3% of adults here, versus 24.7% in 2021.

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Last updated: May 18, 2026

ZIP code 33809 covers Lakeland, FL. The median rent here is $1,644/mo as of May 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,400/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,700/mo.

At 28% of local median household income ($70,066/yr), ZIP 33809 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 0.7% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 33809?

As of May 18, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 33809 (Lakeland, FL) is $1,644. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 33809 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 33809's median rent of $1,644/mo is $286 (15%) below the US national median of $1,930/mo.

How does ZIP 33809 compare to other ZIPs in Florida?

ZIP 33809 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Florida, ranking #577 out of 667 ZIPs at $1,644/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 33809?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $66,000/year (~$32/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,644/mo in ZIP 33809. The local median household income is $70,066/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 33809?

Rent in ZIP 33809 has decreased 0.7% over the past year as of May 18, 2026, offering some relief compared to 12 months ago.

Is ZIP 33809 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 33809 is considered affordable for renters. At $1,644/mo, rent takes approximately 28% of the local median household income ($70,066/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 33809 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 33809 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 35.8% of ZIP 33809 households are renters, while 64.2% are owner-occupied. ZIP 33809 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 33809 compare to the rest of Lakeland?

ZIP 33809 is more affordable than Lakeland overall. At $1,644/mo, it's $10 below the Lakeland citywide median of $1,654/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 33809 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 33809 reflects May 18, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Affordability
28%
AFFORDABLE

At $1,644/mo, rent takes ~28% of ZIP 33809's median household income ($70,066/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 33809 28%Benchmark 30%
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