ZIP Code · FL

ZIP 33815

Part of Lakeland, FL

Pop. 13,975·Polk County·536th most expensive ZIP in Florida

Median rent (all units)

$1,701/mo

Year-over-Year

+3.1%

Month-over-Month

+0.3%

vs US Median

-$231

Reported rents

Stable (Monthly)

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ZIP 33815 · $1,701

More affordable than 58% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,932/mo

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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio

$1,020

1 BR

$1,030

2 BR

$1,250

3 BR

$1,690

4 BR+

$2,100

Research median

$1,250/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

Rent trends

12-month history

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

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What the numbers show

Past year vs. the rest of Florida

Rent in ZIP 33815 changed +3.2% over the year to September 2026. Across the 623 Florida ZIP codes Zillow tracks, the typical change was +1.8%.

Recent direction

Rent rose in 7 of the last 12 months.

What a typical income covers

30% of the median household income ($37,487) is $937 a month. That is less than HUD's Fair Market Rent for a studio ($1,020).

Rank in Lakeland

5th cheapest of 9 ZIP codes in Lakeland.

Cheaper nearby

ZIP 33801, 6 miles away, rents for 14% less ($1,459/mo), about $2,900 a year in savings.

From Zillow's monthly rent index (ZORI) for ZIP 33815. Income is the Census median household income (5-year estimates). Fair Market Rents are HUD’s, which include utilities.

Annual cost

$20,412/yr

At $1,701/mo median

Location

CityLakeland

StateFL

CountyPolk County

Rent Market Meter

Landlord's Market

Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market

Rents are climbing (3.1% YoY), so leverage tilts toward landlords. Act sooner rather than later.

Based on rent-price momentum (+3.1% YoY, +0.3% MoM), not inventory.

Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 33815 (Lakeland, FL) is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, has a median income below the national average, 13% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population

13,975

Median income

$37,487

Median age

44.8

Renters

40.4%

Age distribution

20.3%

17.1%

24.2%

15.6%

22.7%

Under 1820.3%

18–3417.1%

35–5424.2%

55–6415.6%

65+22.7%

Gender

52.6%

47.4%

Male52.6%

Female47.4%

Race & ethnicity

44.3%

27.6%

26.8%

White44.3%

Black27.6%

Hispanic26.8%

Asian0.7%

Other0.6%

Education (25+)

20%

36.7%

30.3%

13%

No HS diploma20%

HS diploma36.7%

Some college30.3%

Bachelor's+13%

Housing tenure

59.6%

40.4%

Owner59.6%

Renter40.4%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 33815 in Lakeland, FL has changed in 5 years

Income

$33,422 → $37,487

up 12.2%

Population

14,965 → 13,975

down 6.6%

Renter share

43.6% → 40.4%

-3.2 pts

Bachelor's+

9.9% → 13%

+3.1 pts

Median age

41.1 → 44.8

+3.7 yrs

Median household income grew from $33,422 to $37,487 between 2021 and 2024, a 12.2% shift. Headcount in the area went from 14,965 to 13,975 between 2021 and 2024, a 6.6% change. About 40.4% of households rent today, against 43.6% in 2021. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher climbed from 9.9% to 13%.

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

ZIP code 33815 covers Lakeland, FL. The median rent here is $1,701/mo as of October 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,030/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,250/mo.

At 54% of local median household income ($37,487/yr), ZIP 33815 ranks as expensive compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 3.1% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 33815?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $68,000/year (about $33/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,701/mo in ZIP 33815. The local median household income is $37,487/yr, so the typical household falls short of that bar.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 33815?

Rent in ZIP 33815 has risen 3.1% over the past year.

How does ZIP 33815 compare to other ZIPs in Florida?

ZIP 33815 is one of the more affordable among Florida ZIP codes for rent, ranking #536 of 656 at $1,701/mo. Over the year to September 2026, rent in ZIP 33815 changed +3.2%, against a typical +1.8% across the 623 Florida ZIP codes Zillow tracks.