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ZIP 33815

Part of Lakeland, FL
Pop. 13,975·Polk County·488th most expensive ZIP in Florida
Median rent (all units)
$1,829/mo
Year-over-Year
+17.0%
Month-over-Month
+9.0%
vs US Median
-$136
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ZIP 33815 · $1,829
More expensive than 50% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,020
1 BR
$1,030
2 BR
$1,250
3 BR
$1,690
4 BR+
$2,100
Research median
$1,250/mo

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$21,948/yr
At $1,829/mo median
Location
StateFL
CountyPolk County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 17.0% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+17.0% YoY, +9.0% 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: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 33815 covers Lakeland, FL. The median rent here is $1,829/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,030/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,250/mo.

At 59% of local median household income ($37,487/yr), ZIP 33815 ranks as expensive compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 17.0% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 33815?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 33815 (Lakeland, FL) is $1,829. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 33815 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 33815's median rent of $1,829/mo is $136 (7%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 33815 compare to other ZIPs in Florida?

ZIP 33815 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Florida, ranking #488 out of 662 ZIPs at $1,829/mo.

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 $73,000/year (~$35/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,829/mo in ZIP 33815. The local median household income is $37,487/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 33815?

Rent in ZIP 33815 has increased 17.0% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 33815 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 33815 is considered expensive for renters. At $1,829/mo, rent takes approximately 59% of the local median household income ($37,487/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 33815 significantly exceeds that threshold, making it challenging for many renters.

What percentage of ZIP 33815 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 40.4% of ZIP 33815 households are renters, while 59.6% are owner-occupied. ZIP 33815 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 33815 compare to the rest of Lakeland?

ZIP 33815 is pricier than Lakeland as a whole. At $1,829/mo, it's $140 above the Lakeland citywide median of $1,689/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 33815 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 33815 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
59%
EXPENSIVE

At $1,829/mo, rent takes ~59% of ZIP 33815's median household income ($37,487/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 33815 59%Benchmark 30%
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