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ZIP 33813

Part of Lakeland, FL
Pop. 38,674·Polk County·396th most expensive ZIP in Florida
Median rent (all units)
$1,988/mo
Year-over-Year
-2.5%
Month-over-Month
+3.3%
vs US Median
+$23
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ZIP 33813 · $1,988
More expensive than 60% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,600
1 BR
$1,600
2 BR
$1,950
3 BR
$2,630
4 BR+
$3,270
Research median
$1,950/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
$23,856/yr
At $1,988/mo median
Location
StateFL
CountyPolk County
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Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are climbing (2.5% YoY), so leverage tilts toward landlords. Act sooner rather than later.
Based on rent-price momentum (-2.5% YoY, +3.3% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 33813 (Lakeland, FL) is majority owner-occupied, has a large share of families with children, has a median income above the national average, 41.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
38,674
Median income
$99,497
Median age
39.8
Renters
21%
Age distribution
26.6%
16%
26.5%
12.6%
18.4%
Under 1826.6%
18–3416%
35–5426.5%
55–6412.6%
65+18.4%
Gender
48.2%
51.8%
Male48.2%
Female51.8%
Race & ethnicity
70.9%
18%
White70.9%
Black6.9%
Hispanic18%
Asian3%
Other1.2%
Education (25+)
20.9%
32.5%
41.3%
No HS diploma5.3%
HS diploma20.9%
Some college32.5%
Bachelor's+41.3%
Housing tenure
79%
21%
Owner79%
Renter21%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 33813 in Lakeland, FL has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,437 → $1,988
up 38.3%
Income
$89,774 → $99,497
up 10.8%
Population
38,103 → 38,674
up 1.5%
Renter share
22.3% → 21%
-1.3 pts
Bachelor's+
38% → 41.3%
+3.3 pts
Median age
40.5 → 39.8
-0.7 yrs

Compared with 2021, rent in ZIP 33813 in Lakeland, FL has climbed by $551 per month, settling near $1,988 after starting the period at $1,437. On the earnings side, the typical household in ZIP 33813 in Lakeland, FL now reports about $99,497, up from $89,774 in 2021. Rent outpaced income growth by roughly 27.5 percentage points, which means renters are spending a larger slice of each paycheck on housing than they did in 2021. Headcount in the area went from 38,103 to 38,674 between 2021 and 2024, a 1.5% change. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher climbed from 38% to 41.3%. For context, the 2021 to 2026 window covers an unusually volatile run for US rents nationally, and ZIP 33813 in Lakeland, FL reflects that arc in its own way.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 33813 covers Lakeland, FL. The median rent here is $1,988/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,600/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,950/mo.

At 24% of local median household income ($99,497/yr), ZIP 33813 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 2.5% over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 33813?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 33813 (Lakeland, FL) is $1,988. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 33813 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 33813's median rent of $1,988/mo is $23 (1%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 33813 compare to other ZIPs in Florida?

ZIP 33813 falls in the middle range for Florida, ranking #396 out of 662 ZIPs at $1,988/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 33813?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $80,000/year (~$38/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,988/mo in ZIP 33813. The local median household income is $99,497/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 33813?

Rent in ZIP 33813 has decreased 2.5% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, offering some relief compared to 12 months ago.

Is ZIP 33813 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 33813 is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,988/mo, rent takes approximately 24% of the local median household income ($99,497/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 33813 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 33813 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 21% of ZIP 33813 households are renters, while 79% are owner-occupied. ZIP 33813 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 33813 compare to the rest of Lakeland?

ZIP 33813 is pricier than Lakeland as a whole. At $1,988/mo, it's $299 above the Lakeland citywide median of $1,689/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 33813 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 33813 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
24%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,988/mo, rent takes ~24% of ZIP 33813's median household income ($99,497/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 33813 24%Benchmark 30%
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