The ZIP Code 33853 is associated with the city of Lake Wales in Florida in Polk County in the U.S. An estimated 21.0% of residents in the 33853 ZIP Code are of age 62 years and older. Overall, the region has a median age of 37.1 years. In this Florida region, approximately 77.7% have a high school degree or higher, and the per capita income is an estimated $20,246. Median househould income is at $37,689, with an estimated 19% of the population living below the poverty line. The current population estimate is 11,649.
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Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 33853, 96.2% is one race, while 3.8% are two or more races. Approximately 21.2% of 33853 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 33853 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (71.1%), followed by Black or African American (29.0%) .
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 71.1% |
| Black or African American | 29.0% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.9% |
| Asian | 1.2% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0.1% |
| Some other race | 2.0% |
The median household income in ZIP Code 33853 is $37,689, while the region's mean household income is $51,961. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $20,246. The per capita income in ZIP Code 33853 of $20,246 is approximately 35.97% less than the per capita income in the U.S. overall of $31,619. An estimated 19.1% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately101.05% higher than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 17.0% of the population in 33853 earn $35,000 to $49,999 per year, while an estimated 15.3% earn $15,000 to $24,999 per year, and 1.8% of 33853 residents earn $200,000 or more per year.
| Household Income | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 per year | 7.8% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 per year | 11.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 per year | 15.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 per year | 10.0% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 per year | 17.0% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 per year | 15.3% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 per year | 10.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 per year | 6.3% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 per year | 3.8% |
| $200,000 or more per year | 1.8% |
In ZIP Code 33853, 77.7% of the population graduated high school, while 21.2% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 9.6% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 6.7% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 31.5% in this Polk County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).
| Education Level | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than 9th grade | 9.6% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma | 12.7% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency) | 31.5% |
| Some college, no degree | 16.8% |
| Associate's degree | 8.1% |
| Bachelor's degree | 14.5% |
| Graduate or professional degree | 6.7% |
Residents of ZIP Code 33853 are younger than average. The median age of 37.1 years in ZIP Code 33853 is approximately 2.62% lower than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 74.4% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 21.0% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 15.1% of the population in 33853 falls in the age group 25 to 34 years, while an estimated 12.1% are aged 45 to 54 years. On the low end of the scale, 3.7% of 33853 residents are aged 85 years and over.
| Age Range | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 5 years | 6.8% |
| 5 to 9 years | 7.6% |
| 10 to 14 years | 6.8% |
| 15 to 19 years | 7.4% |
| 20 to 24 years | 4.4% |
| 25 to 34 years | 15.1% |
| 35 to 44 years | 9.8% |
| 45 to 54 years | 12.1% |
| 55 to 59 years | 6.4% |
| 60 to 64 years | 6.1% |
| 65 to 74 years | 9.0% |
| 75 to 84 years | 4.7% |
| 85 years and over | 3.7% |
In ZIP Code 33853, 80.9% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 18.6% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 0.2% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 0.0% of homes. Lastly, 0.3% 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 | 80.9% |
| Spanish | 18.6% |
| Other Indo-European languages | 0.2% |
| Asian and Pacific Islander languages | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 0.3% |
Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 33853, an estimated 15.4% of homes were built between 1970 and 1979. Additionally, 14.3% of homes in the region were built between 1960 and 1969, while an estimated 1.6% of homes were built between 2010 and 2013 in this Polk County region.
| Year Home Built | Percent |
|---|---|
| Built in 2014 or later | 2.8% |
| Built between 2010 and 2013 | 1.6% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 11.4% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 12.4% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 10.5% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 15.4% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 14.3% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 12.6% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 7.4% |
| Built in 1939 or earlier | 11.6% |
In 33853, 60.3% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 3.3% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 24.7 minutes. Approximately 24.3% of the employed population 16 years and over in 33853 work in educational services, and health care and social assistance, while an estimated 17.2% work in arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services. On the lower end of the scale, just 0.0% of 33853 workers 16 years and over work in information.
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining | 3.4% |
| Construction | 6.6% |
| Manufacturing | 7.6% |
| Wholesale trade | 1.5% |
| Retail trade | 13.7% |
| Transportation and warehousing, and utilities | 5.0% |
| Information | 0.0% |
| Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing | 1.5% |
| Professional, scientific, management, and administrative | 6.8% |
| Educational services, and health care and social assistance | 24.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services | 17.2% |
| Other services, except public administration | 8.6% |
| Public administration | 3.9% |
Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 33853 has an average daily solar radiation level of 5.68 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 37.86% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 13.81% less than an area in the U.S. with historically high solar radiation levels (AZ).
| Region | Residential | Commercial | Industrial |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP Code 33853 | 13.17¢/kWh | 10.25¢/kWh | 9.14¢/kWh |
| Florida | 14.65¢/kWh | 11.43¢/kWh | 8.85¢/kWh |
| United States | 16.88¢/kWh | 12.66¢/kWh | 7.82¢/kWh |
| Month | ZIP Code 33853 | Low (WA) | High (AZ) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 5.65 | 1.9 | 5.84 |
| Feb | 5.91 | 3 | 6.31 |
| Mar | 6.33 | 3.65 | 7.02 |
| Apr | 6.13 | 5.13 | 7.3 |
| May | 5.85 | 5.17 | 7.13 |
| Jun | 5.13 | 5.72 | 6.95 |
| Jul | 5.11 | 6.22 | 6.51 |
| Aug | 5.17 | 6.08 | 6.65 |
| Sep | 5.53 | 5.15 | 7.02 |
| Oct | 6.14 | 3.32 | 6.92 |
| Nov | 5.97 | 2.33 | 5.99 |
| Dec | 5.28 | 1.78 | 5.46 |
Regarding consumer complaints about financial products in ZIP Code 33853, credit reporting or credit repair services have received the most complaints in 33853 in the past 12 months. Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports 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 credit repair services | 120 |
| Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports | 67 |
| Debt collection | 31 |
| Credit card or prepaid card | 5 |
| Credit card | 2 |
| Other | 4 |
| Complaint Issue | Number of Complaints* |
|---|---|
| Incorrect information on your report | 98 |
| Problem with a credit reporting company's investigation | 45 |
| Written notification about debt | 27 |
| Improper use of your report | 25 |
| Problem with a company's investigation into an existing problem | 19 |
| Other | 15 |