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ZIP 33884

Pop. 37,561·Polk County·494th most expensive ZIP in Florida
Median rent (all units)
$1,818/mo
Year-over-Year
+3.0%
Month-over-Month
-3.2%
vs US Median
-$147
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ZIP 33884 · $1,818
More expensive than 50% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,430
1 BR
$1,440
2 BR
$1,750
3 BR
$2,360
4 BR+
$2,940
Research median
$1,750/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
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 33884 (Winter Haven, FL) is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, 30.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
37,561
Median income
$70,443
Median age
44.9
Renters
25.7%
Age distribution
19.7%
19.4%
22.9%
13.4%
24.5%
Under 1819.7%
18–3419.4%
35–5422.9%
55–6413.4%
65+24.5%
Gender
46.5%
53.5%
Male46.5%
Female53.5%
Race & ethnicity
61.9%
16.9%
20.7%
White61.9%
Black16.9%
Hispanic20.7%
Asian1.9%
Education (25+)
29.8%
31.7%
30.5%
No HS diploma8%
HS diploma29.8%
Some college31.7%
Bachelor's+30.5%
Housing tenure
74.3%
25.7%
Owner74.3%
Renter25.7%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 33884 in Winter Haven, FL has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,421 → $1,818
up 27.9%
Income
$62,203 → $70,443
up 13.2%
Population
36,300 → 37,561
up 3.5%
Renter share
23.9% → 25.7%
+1.8 pts
Bachelor's+
27.7% → 30.5%
+2.8 pts
Median age
46.2 → 44.9
-1.3 yrs

Rent in ZIP 33884 in Winter Haven, FL has climbed 27.9% since 2021, going from about $1,421 per month to roughly $1,818 today. On the earnings side, the typical household in ZIP 33884 in Winter Haven, FL now reports about $70,443, up from $62,203 in 2021. Rent outpaced income growth by roughly 14.7 percentage points, which means renters are spending a larger slice of each paycheck on housing than they did in 2021. Headcount in the area went from 36,300 to 37,561 between 2021 and 2024, a 3.5% change. About 25.7% of households rent today, against 23.9% in 2021. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher climbed from 27.7% to 30.5%. For context, the 2021 to 2026 window covers an unusually volatile run for US rents nationally, and ZIP 33884 in Winter Haven, FL reflects that arc in its own way.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 33884 covers Winter Haven, FL. The median rent here is $1,818/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,440/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,750/mo.

At 31% of local median household income ($70,443/yr), ZIP 33884 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 3.0% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 33884?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 33884 (Winter Haven, FL) is $1,818. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 33884 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 33884's median rent of $1,818/mo is $147 (7%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 33884 compare to other ZIPs in Florida?

ZIP 33884 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 33884?

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 33884. The local median household income is $70,443/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 33884?

Rent in ZIP 33884 has increased 3.0% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 33884 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 33884 is considered moderate for renters. At $1,818/mo, rent takes approximately 31% of the local median household income ($70,443/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 33884 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 33884 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 25.7% of ZIP 33884 households are renters, while 74.3% are owner-occupied. ZIP 33884 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 33884 compare to the rest of Winter Haven?

ZIP 33884 is pricier than Winter Haven as a whole. At $1,818/mo, it's $62 above the Winter Haven citywide median of $1,756/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 33884 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 33884 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
31%
MODERATE

At $1,818/mo, rent takes ~31% of ZIP 33884's median household income ($70,443/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 33884 31%Benchmark 30%
State income taxNone
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