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ZIP 33850

Pop. 9,757·Polk County·341st most expensive ZIP in Florida
Median rent (all units)
$2,074/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
-7.0%
vs US Median
+$109
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ZIP 33850 · $2,074
More expensive than 64% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,030
1 BR
$1,040
2 BR
$1,260
3 BR
$1,700
4 BR+
$2,110
Research median
$1,260/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
$24,888/yr
At $2,074/mo median
Location
StateFL
CountyPolk County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are down 0.0% year-over-year. Push hard on price, concessions, and lease terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.0% YoY, -7.0% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 33850 (Lake Alfred, FL) is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, has a median income below the national average, 25.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
9,757
Median income
$61,622
Median age
42.2
Renters
27.2%
Age distribution
20%
22.6%
17.2%
15.5%
24.6%
Under 1820%
18–3422.6%
35–5417.2%
55–6415.5%
65+24.6%
Gender
49%
51%
Male49%
Female51%
Race & ethnicity
59.3%
25.8%
White59.3%
Black10.4%
Hispanic25.8%
Asian5.1%
Education (25+)
12.2%
39.8%
22.3%
25.7%
No HS diploma12.2%
HS diploma39.8%
Some college22.3%
Bachelor's+25.7%
Housing tenure
72.8%
27.2%
Owner72.8%
Renter27.2%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 33850 in Lake Alfred, FL has changed in 5 years

Income
$43,886 → $61,622
up 40.4%
Population
8,535 → 9,757
up 14.3%
Renter share
28.7% → 27.2%
-1.5 pts
Bachelor's+
16.5% → 25.7%
+9.2 pts
Median age
41.3 → 42.2
+0.9 yrs

Median household income rose from $43,886 to $61,622 between 2021 and 2024, a 40.4% shift. The population has grown by 14.3% since 2021, moving from about 8,535 residents to roughly 9,757. Renters now make up 27.2% of households, compared with 28.7% five years ago. College-educated residents now make up 25.7% of adults here, versus 16.5% in 2021.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 33850 covers Lake Alfred, FL. The median rent here is $2,074/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,040/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,260/mo.

At 40% of local median household income ($61,622/yr), ZIP 33850 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 33850?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 33850 (Lake Alfred, FL) is $2,074. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 33850 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 33850's median rent of $2,074/mo is $109 (6%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 33850 compare to other ZIPs in Florida?

ZIP 33850 falls in the middle range for Florida, ranking #341 out of 662 ZIPs at $2,074/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 33850?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $83,000/year (~$40/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,074/mo in ZIP 33850. The local median household income is $61,622/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 33850?

Rent in ZIP 33850 has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of July 20, 2026.

Is ZIP 33850 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 33850 is considered moderate for renters. At $2,074/mo, rent takes approximately 40% of the local median household income ($61,622/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 33850 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 33850 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 27.2% of ZIP 33850 households are renters, while 72.8% are owner-occupied. ZIP 33850 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 33850 compare to the rest of Lake Alfred?

ZIP 33850 sits right at the Lake Alfred citywide median of $2,074/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 33850 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 33850 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
40%
MODERATE

At $2,074/mo, rent takes ~40% of ZIP 33850's median household income ($61,622/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 33850 40%Benchmark 30%
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