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ZIP 33811

Part of Lakeland, FL
Pop. 29,472·Polk County·368th most expensive ZIP in Florida
Median rent (all units)
$2,019/mo
Year-over-Year
-5.1%
Month-over-Month
-0.4%
vs US Median
+$54
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ZIP 33811 · $2,019
More expensive than 61% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,220
1 BR
$1,220
2 BR
$1,490
3 BR
$2,010
4 BR+
$2,500
Research median
$1,490/mo

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$24,228/yr
At $2,019/mo median
Location
StateFL
CountyPolk County
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Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are softening (down 5.1% YoY), so renters have negotiating leverage.
Based on rent-price momentum (-5.1% YoY, -0.4% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 33811 (Lakeland, FL) is majority owner-occupied, has a median income above the national average, 33.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
29,472
Median income
$90,263
Median age
36.1
Renters
23%
Age distribution
24.7%
24.1%
25.5%
14.7%
Under 1824.7%
18–3424.1%
35–5425.5%
55–6410.9%
65+14.7%
Gender
51.2%
48.8%
Male51.2%
Female48.8%
Race & ethnicity
66.1%
24%
White66.1%
Black9.1%
Hispanic24%
Asian1.5%
Education (25+)
28.1%
30.1%
33.6%
No HS diploma8.2%
HS diploma28.1%
Some college30.1%
Bachelor's+33.6%
Housing tenure
77%
23%
Owner77%
Renter23%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 33811 in Lakeland, FL has changed in 5 years

Income
$75,483 → $90,263
up 19.6%
Population
24,186 → 29,472
up 21.9%
Renter share
22.7% → 23%
+0.3 pts
Bachelor's+
31% → 33.6%
+2.6 pts
Median age
38.1 → 36.1
-2.0 yrs

Median household income climbed from $75,483 to $90,263 between 2021 and 2024, a 19.6% shift. Census counts show ZIP 33811 in Lakeland, FL adding about 5,286 residents over the five-year window, up 21.9% on net. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 31% to 33.6% across the same window.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 33811 covers Lakeland, FL. The median rent here is $2,019/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,220/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,490/mo.

At 27% of local median household income ($90,263/yr), ZIP 33811 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 5.1% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 33811?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 33811 (Lakeland, FL) is $2,019. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 33811 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 33811's median rent of $2,019/mo is $54 (3%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 33811 compare to other ZIPs in Florida?

ZIP 33811 falls in the middle range for Florida, ranking #368 out of 662 ZIPs at $2,019/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 33811?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $81,000/year (~$39/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,019/mo in ZIP 33811. The local median household income is $90,263/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 33811?

Rent in ZIP 33811 has decreased 5.1% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, offering some relief compared to 12 months ago.

Is ZIP 33811 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 33811 is considered affordable for renters. At $2,019/mo, rent takes approximately 27% of the local median household income ($90,263/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 33811 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 33811 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 23% of ZIP 33811 households are renters, while 77% are owner-occupied. ZIP 33811 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 33811 compare to the rest of Lakeland?

ZIP 33811 is pricier than Lakeland as a whole. At $2,019/mo, it's $330 above the Lakeland citywide median of $1,689/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 33811 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 33811 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
27%
AFFORDABLE

At $2,019/mo, rent takes ~27% of ZIP 33811's median household income ($90,263/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 33811 27%Benchmark 30%
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