ZIP Code · FL

ZIP 33830

Part of Bartow, FL

Pop. 33,740·Polk County·481st most expensive ZIP in Florida

Median rent (all units)

$1,818/mo

Year-over-Year

+7.0%

Month-over-Month

+0.7%

vs US Median

-$114

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ZIP 33830 · $1,818

More expensive than 50% 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

Compared with the peak

Rent in ZIP 33830 is at its highest level since Zillow's records here began in May 2022.

Past year vs. the rest of Florida

Rent in ZIP 33830 changed +7.0% over the year to September 2026. Across the 623 Florida ZIP codes Zillow tracks, the typical change was +1.8%.

Recent direction

Rent has risen 3 months in a row, and rose in 10 of the last 12 months.

What a typical income covers

30% of the median household income ($63,918) is $1,598 a month. That covers HUD's Fair Market Rent for up to a 2-bedroom ($1,250); a 3-bedroom is $1,690.

Cheaper nearby

ZIP 33880, 8 miles away, rents for 19% less ($1,477/mo), about $4,100 a year in savings.

From Zillow's monthly rent index (ZORI) for ZIP 33830. Income is the Census median household income (5-year estimates). Fair Market Rents are HUD’s, which include utilities.

Annual cost

$21,816/yr

At $1,818/mo median

Location

CityBartow

StateFL

CountyPolk County

Rent Market Meter

Strong Landlord's Market

Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market

Rents are up 7.0% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.

Based on rent-price momentum (+7.0% YoY, +0.7% MoM), not inventory.

Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 33830 (Bartow, FL) is majority owner-occupied, has a median income below the national average, 19.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population

33,740

Median income

$63,918

Median age

37.1

Renters

31.1%

Age distribution

22.3%

24.9%

25%

12.1%

15.7%

Under 1822.3%

18–3424.9%

35–5425%

55–6412.1%

65+15.7%

Gender

49.8%

50.2%

Male49.8%

Female50.2%

Race & ethnicity

57.5%

18.4%

22.5%

White57.5%

Black18.4%

Hispanic22.5%

Asian1.6%

Education (25+)

14.6%

36.7%

29.1%

19.5%

No HS diploma14.6%

HS diploma36.7%

Some college29.1%

Bachelor's+19.5%

Housing tenure

68.9%

31.1%

Owner68.9%

Renter31.1%

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

2023 vs 2026

How ZIP 33830 in Bartow, FL has changed in 5 years

Rent

$1,584 → $1,818

up 14.8%

Income

$50,298 → $63,918

up 27.1%

Population

29,151 → 33,740

up 15.7%

Renter share

34.1% → 31.1%

-3.0 pts

Bachelor's+

20.2% → 19.5%

-0.7 pts

Median age

38 → 37.1

-0.9 yrs

Compared with 2023, rent in ZIP 33830 in Bartow, FL has increased by $234 per month, settling near $1,818 after starting the period at $1,584. Census figures show median household income at $63,918 today, compared with $50,298 five years earlier. Income growth outran rent by about 12.3 percentage points, easing the affordability math somewhat compared with 2021. Headcount in the area went from 29,151 to 33,740 between 2021 and 2024, a 15.7% change. About 31.1% of households rent today, against 34.1% in 2021. The combined trend lines point to a market that has changed measurably from where it stood in early 2023.

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

ZIP code 33830 covers Bartow, FL. The median rent here is $1,818/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 34% of local median household income ($63,918/yr), ZIP 33830 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 7.0% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 33830?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $73,000/year (about $35/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,818/mo in ZIP 33830. The local median household income is $63,918/yr, so the typical household falls short of that bar.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 33830?

Rent in ZIP 33830 has risen 7.0% over the past year as of September 2026. That is the highest level since Zillow's records here began in May 2022.

How does ZIP 33830 compare to other ZIPs in Florida?

ZIP 33830 is one of the more affordable among Florida ZIP codes for rent, ranking #481 of 656 at $1,818/mo. Over the year to September 2026, rent in ZIP 33830 changed +7.0%, against a typical +1.8% across the 623 Florida ZIP codes Zillow tracks.