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ZIP 33881

Pop. 40,808·Polk County·518th most expensive ZIP in Florida
Median rent (all units)
$1,761/mo
Year-over-Year
+3.0%
Month-over-Month
-3.2%
vs US Median
-$204
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ZIP 33881 · $1,761
More affordable than 54% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,120
1 BR
$1,130
2 BR
$1,370
3 BR
$1,850
4 BR+
$2,300
Research median
$1,370/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
$21,132/yr
At $1,761/mo median
Location
StateFL
CountyPolk County
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Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are softening (up only 3.0% YoY), so renters have negotiating leverage.
Based on rent-price momentum (+3.0% YoY, -3.2% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 33881 (Winter Haven, FL) is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, has a median income below the national average, 17.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
40,808
Median income
$57,024
Median age
40.6
Renters
28.2%
Age distribution
20.7%
21.8%
22.5%
23.3%
Under 1820.7%
18–3421.8%
35–5422.5%
55–6411.7%
65+23.3%
Gender
47.4%
52.6%
Male47.4%
Female52.6%
Race & ethnicity
43.6%
27.6%
26.7%
White43.6%
Black27.6%
Hispanic26.7%
Asian0.8%
Other1.2%
Education (25+)
15.5%
35.3%
31.8%
17.4%
No HS diploma15.5%
HS diploma35.3%
Some college31.8%
Bachelor's+17.4%
Housing tenure
71.8%
28.2%
Owner71.8%
Renter28.2%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 33881 in Winter Haven, FL has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,327 → $1,761
up 32.7%
Income
$45,910 → $57,024
up 24.2%
Population
35,142 → 40,808
up 16.1%
Renter share
30.3% → 28.2%
-2.1 pts
Bachelor's+
17.2% → 17.4%
+0.2 pts
Median age
43.9 → 40.6
-3.3 yrs

Since 2021, the typical rent in ZIP 33881 in Winter Haven, FL has increased from $1,327 to $1,761, a 32.7% change over five years. Household income in the area moved from $45,910 to $57,024 across the same window, up 24.2% versus 2021. That spread, with rent up faster than earnings, points to a tougher affordability environment than five years ago. The population has grown by 16.1% since 2021, moving from about 35,142 residents to roughly 40,808. Renters now make up 28.2% of households, compared with 30.3% five years ago. Reading these numbers side by side helps frame whether current listings in ZIP 33881 in Winter Haven, FL look reasonable against where the market sat half a decade ago.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 33881 covers Winter Haven, FL. The median rent here is $1,761/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,130/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,370/mo.

At 37% of local median household income ($57,024/yr), ZIP 33881 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 3.0% over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 33881?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 33881 (Winter Haven, FL) is $1,761. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 33881 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 33881's median rent of $1,761/mo is $204 (10%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 33881 compare to other ZIPs in Florida?

ZIP 33881 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Florida, ranking #518 out of 662 ZIPs at $1,761/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 33881?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $70,000/year (~$34/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,761/mo in ZIP 33881. The local median household income is $57,024/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 33881?

Rent in ZIP 33881 has increased 3.0% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 33881 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 33881 is considered moderate for renters. At $1,761/mo, rent takes approximately 37% of the local median household income ($57,024/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 33881 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 33881 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 28.2% of ZIP 33881 households are renters, while 71.8% are owner-occupied. ZIP 33881 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 33881 compare to the rest of Winter Haven?

ZIP 33881 is pricier than Winter Haven as a whole. At $1,761/mo, it's $5 above the Winter Haven citywide median of $1,756/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 33881 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 33881 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
37%
MODERATE

At $1,761/mo, rent takes ~37% of ZIP 33881's median household income ($57,024/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 33881 37%Benchmark 30%
State income taxNone
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