The ZIP Code 33844 is associated with the city of Haines City in Florida in Polk County in the U.S. An estimated 22.9% of residents in the 33844 ZIP Code are of age 62 years and older. Overall, the region has a median age of 40.3 years. In this Florida region, approximately 80.4% have a high school degree or higher, and the per capita income is an estimated $20,157. Median househould income is approximately $41,883, and an estimated 17% of the population is living below the poverty line. The current population estimate is 36,701.
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Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 33844, 97.0% is one race, while 3.0% are two or more races. Approximately 41.3% of 33844 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 33844 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (74.1%), followed by Black or African American (23.2%) .
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 74.1% |
| Black or African American | 23.2% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.8% |
| Asian | 0.9% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0.0% |
| Some other race | 4.0% |
The median household income in ZIP Code 33844 is $41,883, while the region's mean household income is $53,412. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $20,157. The per capita income in ZIP Code 33844 of $20,157 is approximately 36.25% less than the per capita income in the U.S. overall of $31,619. An estimated 16.7% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately75.79% higher than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 18.9% of the population in 33844 earn $50,000 to $74,999 per year, while an estimated 17.7% earn $35,000 to $49,999 per year, and 0.8% of 33844 residents earn $200,000 or more per year.
| Household Income | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 per year | 8.1% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 per year | 5.7% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 per year | 13.5% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 per year | 13.2% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 per year | 17.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 per year | 18.9% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 per year | 11.2% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 per year | 8.4% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 per year | 2.5% |
| $200,000 or more per year | 0.8% |
In ZIP Code 33844, 80.4% of the population graduated high school, while 14.3% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 11.5% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 5.0% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 37.6% in this Polk County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).
| Education Level | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than 9th grade | 11.5% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma | 8.0% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency) | 37.6% |
| Some college, no degree | 21.2% |
| Associate's degree | 7.3% |
| Bachelor's degree | 9.3% |
| Graduate or professional degree | 5.0% |
Residents of ZIP Code 33844 are older than average. The median age of 40.3 years in ZIP Code 33844 is approximately 5.77% higher than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 76.6% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 22.9% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 14.1% of the population in 33844 falls in the age group 45 to 54 years, while an estimated 12.6% are aged 35 to 44 years. On the low end of the scale, 2.1% of 33844 residents are aged 85 years and over.
| Age Range | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 5 years | 5.2% |
| 5 to 9 years | 7.5% |
| 10 to 14 years | 7.3% |
| 15 to 19 years | 6.0% |
| 20 to 24 years | 5.7% |
| 25 to 34 years | 11.8% |
| 35 to 44 years | 12.6% |
| 45 to 54 years | 14.1% |
| 55 to 59 years | 5.5% |
| 60 to 64 years | 4.2% |
| 65 to 74 years | 9.9% |
| 75 to 84 years | 8.1% |
| 85 years and over | 2.1% |
In ZIP Code 33844, 56.6% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 37.1% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 5.3% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 0.4% of homes. Lastly, 0.5% of homes list "other languages" as spoken in the home. All percentages referenced are for the population 5 years and older in this Polk County region.
| Language Spoken | Percent |
|---|---|
| English only | 56.6% |
| Spanish | 37.1% |
| Other Indo-European languages | 5.3% |
| Asian and Pacific Islander languages | 0.4% |
| Other languages | 0.5% |
The median home value in ZIP Code 33844 in January 2025 comes in at $311,402. The January 2025 value is approximately -1% lower than the $315,600 median value in August 2024, and -2% lower than the $317,887 median value in February 2024. Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 33844, an estimated 22.0% of homes were built between 1990 and 1999. Additionally, 20.8% of homes in the region were built between 2000 and 2009, while an estimated 1.8% of homes were built in 1939 or earlier in this Polk County region.
| Month | Home value |
|---|---|
| Jan 2025 | $311,402 |
| Dec 2024 | $311,968 |
| Nov 2024 | $312,822 |
| Oct 2024 | $313,739 |
| Sep 2024 | $314,657 |
| Aug 2024 | $315,600 |
| Jul 2024 | $316,604 |
| Jun 2024 | $317,731 |
| May 2024 | $318,767 |
| Apr 2024 | $319,223 |
| Mar 2024 | $318,929 |
| Feb 2024 | $317,887 |
| Year Home Built | Percent |
|---|---|
| Built in 2014 or later | 4.8% |
| Built between 2010 and 2013 | 3.8% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 20.8% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 22.0% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 18.8% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 13.0% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 6.9% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 6.1% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 2.1% |
| Built in 1939 or earlier | 1.8% |
In 33844, 55.4% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 2.8% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 33.9 minutes. Approximately 24.9% of the employed population 16 years and over in 33844 work in arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services, while an estimated 16.1% work in educational services, and health care and social assistance. On the lower end of the scale, just 0.9% of 33844 workers 16 years and over work in wholesale trade.
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining | 0.9% |
| Construction | 12.1% |
| Manufacturing | 3.4% |
| Wholesale trade | 0.9% |
| Retail trade | 11.4% |
| Transportation and warehousing, and utilities | 6.3% |
| Information | 1.4% |
| Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing | 3.2% |
| Professional, scientific, management, and administrative | 11.1% |
| Educational services, and health care and social assistance | 16.1% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services | 24.9% |
| Other services, except public administration | 5.3% |
| Public administration | 3.1% |
| Health Issue | Percent of adults* |
|---|
One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 33844 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 75.2% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, % of those 18 and above in 33844 list , as a preventive measure.
| Preventive Measure | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Current access to health insurance | 75.2% |
| Risk Behavior | Percent of adults* |
|---|
Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 33844 has an average daily solar radiation level of 5.71 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 38.59% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 13.35% less than an area in the U.S. with historically high solar radiation levels (AZ).
| Region | Residential | Commercial | Industrial |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP Code 33844 | 13.17¢/kWh | 10.25¢/kWh | 9.14¢/kWh |
| Florida | 14.2¢/kWh | 11.2¢/kWh | 8.37¢/kWh |
| United States | 16.26¢/kWh | 12.76¢/kWh | 8.01¢/kWh |
| Month | ZIP Code 33844 | Low (WA) | High (AZ) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 5.54 | 1.9 | 5.84 |
| Feb | 5.97 | 3 | 6.31 |
| Mar | 6.37 | 3.65 | 7.02 |
| Apr | 6.22 | 5.13 | 7.3 |
| May | 5.97 | 5.17 | 7.13 |
| Jun | 5.1 | 5.72 | 6.95 |
| Jul | 5.27 | 6.22 | 6.51 |
| Aug | 5.3 | 6.08 | 6.65 |
| Sep | 5.6 | 5.15 | 7.02 |
| Oct | 5.99 | 3.32 | 6.92 |
| Nov | 5.83 | 2.33 | 5.99 |
| Dec | 5.36 | 1.78 | 5.46 |
Regarding consumer complaints about financial products in ZIP Code 33844, credit reporting or other personal consumer reports have received the most complaints in 33844 in the past 12 months. Credit reporting or credit repair services received the second most complaints. The most frequent complaint overall in this Polk County region was incorrect information on a report.
| Complaint Product | Number of Complaints* |
|---|---|
| Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports | 1070 |
| Credit reporting or credit repair services | 541 |
| Debt collection | 71 |
| Credit card or prepaid card | 23 |
| Mortgage | 21 |
| Other | 57 |
| Complaint Issue | Number of Complaints* |
|---|---|
| Incorrect information on your report | 809 |
| Improper use of your report | 397 |
| Problem with a credit reporting company's investigation | 215 |
| Problem with a company's investigation into an existing problem | 182 |
| Attempts to collect debt not owed | 43 |
| Other | 137 |