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ZIP 33812

Part of Lakeland, FL
Pop. 16,169·Polk County·478th most expensive ZIP in Florida
Median rent (all units)
$1,846/mo
Year-over-Year
-6.8%
Month-over-Month
-4.9%
vs US Median
-$119
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ZIP 33812 · $1,846
More expensive than 51% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,510
1 BR
$1,510
2 BR
$1,840
3 BR
$2,490
4 BR+
$3,090
Research median
$1,840/mo

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$22,152/yr
At $1,846/mo median
Location
StateFL
CountyPolk County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are down 6.8% year-over-year. Push hard on price, concessions, and lease terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (-6.8% YoY, -4.9% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 33812 (Lakeland, FL) is majority owner-occupied, has a median income above the national average, 34.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
16,169
Median income
$103,052
Median age
40.2
Renters
20.9%
Age distribution
24.9%
19%
28.2%
13.1%
14.8%
Under 1824.9%
18–3419%
35–5428.2%
55–6413.1%
65+14.8%
Gender
51.8%
48.2%
Male51.8%
Female48.2%
Race & ethnicity
67%
12.7%
14.3%
White67%
Black12.7%
Hispanic14.3%
Asian4.6%
Other1.4%
Education (25+)
24.9%
32.4%
34.8%
No HS diploma7.9%
HS diploma24.9%
Some college32.4%
Bachelor's+34.8%
Housing tenure
79.1%
20.9%
Owner79.1%
Renter20.9%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 33812 in Lakeland, FL has changed in 5 years

Income
$87,885 → $103,052
up 17.3%
Population
14,241 → 16,169
up 13.5%
Renter share
22.6% → 20.9%
-1.7 pts
Bachelor's+
32.5% → 34.8%
+2.3 pts

Median household income climbed from $87,885 to $103,052 between 2021 and 2024, a 17.3% shift. Census counts show ZIP 33812 in Lakeland, FL adding about 1,928 residents over the five-year window, up 13.5% on net. The renter share has eased from 22.6% to 20.9%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 32.5% to 34.8% across the same window.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 33812 covers Lakeland, FL. The median rent here is $1,846/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,510/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,840/mo.

At 21% of local median household income ($103,052/yr), ZIP 33812 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 6.8% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 33812?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 33812 (Lakeland, FL) is $1,846. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 33812 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 33812's median rent of $1,846/mo is $119 (6%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 33812 compare to other ZIPs in Florida?

ZIP 33812 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Florida, ranking #478 out of 662 ZIPs at $1,846/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 33812?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $74,000/year (~$36/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,846/mo in ZIP 33812. The local median household income is $103,052/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 33812?

Rent in ZIP 33812 has decreased 6.8% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, offering some relief compared to 12 months ago.

Is ZIP 33812 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 33812 is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,846/mo, rent takes approximately 21% of the local median household income ($103,052/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 33812 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 33812 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 20.9% of ZIP 33812 households are renters, while 79.1% are owner-occupied. ZIP 33812 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 33812 compare to the rest of Lakeland?

ZIP 33812 is pricier than Lakeland as a whole. At $1,846/mo, it's $157 above the Lakeland citywide median of $1,689/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 33812 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 33812 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
21%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,846/mo, rent takes ~21% of ZIP 33812's median household income ($103,052/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 33812 21%Benchmark 30%
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