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ZIP 33830

Part of Bartow, FL
Pop. 33,740·Polk County·494th most expensive ZIP in Florida
Median rent (all units)
$1,818/mo
Year-over-Year
-2.9%
Month-over-Month
Stable
vs US Median
-$147
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ZIP 33830 · $1,818
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

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
$21,816/yr
At $1,818/mo median
Location
CityBartow
StateFL
CountyPolk County
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Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are softening (down 2.9% YoY), so renters have negotiating leverage.
Based on rent-price momentum (-2.9% YoY, -0.1% 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

2021 vs 2026

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

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

Census figures show median household income at $63,918 today, compared with $50,298 five years earlier. 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.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 33830 covers Bartow, FL. The median rent here is $1,818/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 34% of local median household income ($63,918/yr), ZIP 33830 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 2.9% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 33830?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 33830 (Bartow, FL) is $1,818. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 33830 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 33830's median rent of $1,818/mo is $147 (7%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 33830 compare to other ZIPs in Florida?

ZIP 33830 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Florida, ranking #494 out of 662 ZIPs at $1,818/mo.

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 (~$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, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 33830?

Rent in ZIP 33830 has decreased 2.9% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, offering some relief compared to 12 months ago.

Is ZIP 33830 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 33830 is considered moderate for renters. At $1,818/mo, rent takes approximately 34% of the local median household income ($63,918/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 33830 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 33830 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 31.1% of ZIP 33830 households are renters, while 68.9% are owner-occupied. ZIP 33830 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 33830 compare to the rest of Bartow?

ZIP 33830 is pricier than Bartow as a whole. At $1,818/mo, it's $105 above the Bartow citywide median of $1,713/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 33830 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 33830 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
34%
MODERATE

At $1,818/mo, rent takes ~34% of ZIP 33830's median household income ($63,918/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 33830 34%Benchmark 30%
State income taxNone
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