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Population and households in ZIP 33803
Household size in ZIP 33803
| Period | ZIP 33803 | Lakeland area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.21 | 2.64 | 2.63 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.36 | 2.79 | 2.73 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.55 | 2.93 | 2.75 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.26 | 2.80 | 2.63 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.05 | +0.16 | +0.00 | −0.03 |
Households in ZIP 33803 are small: just 2.26 people on average, compared with 2.65 nationally. That is typical of places where many people live alone or as couples, and fewer have children at home. Since 2006–10, household size has crept up from 2.21, even as the national average fell.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in ZIP 33803
| Period | ZIP 33803 | Lakeland area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 43.8 | 40.6 | 40.8 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 42.8 | 41.4 | 42.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 42.4 | 41.7 | 43.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 43.1 | 40.5 | 43.5 | 40.1 |
| Change | −0.7 | −0.1 | +2.7 | +2.3 |
The median resident of ZIP 33803 is 43.1 years old, older than the national median of 40.1. The median age has edged down from 43.8 in 2006–10, even as the national median rose.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in ZIP 33803
| Period | ZIP 33803 | Lakeland area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.4% | 12.7% | 12.4% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 9.8% | 13.2% | 12.2% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 11.2% | 12.7% | 11.5% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 8.6% | 13.1% | 11.4% | 11.6% |
| Change | −0.8 pts | +0.5 pts | −1.0 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in ZIP 33803: 8.6% of households, against 11.6% nationally. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has edged down 0.8 points, as it has nationally.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in ZIP 33803
Renters in ZIP 33803
| Period | ZIP 33803 | Lakeland area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 35.9% | 27.9% | 30.3% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 42.3% | 30.4% | 33.9% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 40.5% | 31.1% | 34.6% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 37.6% | 29.5% | 32.4% | 34.8% |
| Change | +1.7 pts | +1.6 pts | +2.1 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renting in ZIP 33803 is about as common as it is nationally: 37.6% of households rent, against 34.8%. Renters make up a bigger share here than in the wider Lakeland area (29.5%). Among homeowners, 50.3% have no mortgage at all, well above the national share of 39.8%. The renter share is up 1.7 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in ZIP 33803
| Period | ZIP 33803 | Lakeland area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 15.9% | 19.0% | 17.2% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 18.6% | 20.9% | 17.6% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 18.1% | 19.3% | 15.4% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 13.9% | 14.4% | 12.5% | 9.6% |
| Change | −2.0 pts | −4.6 pts | −4.8 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is high in ZIP 33803: 13.9% of homes are empty, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand. Since 2006–10, vacancy has fallen 2.0 points, in line with the national trend.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in ZIP 33803
| Period | ZIP 33803 | Lakeland area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1970 | 1985 | 1984 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1970 | 1986 | 1985 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1971 | 1987 | 1986 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1970 | 1992 | 1989 | 1980 |
| Change | −0 | +7 | +5 | +6 |
ZIP 33803 is a place of older homes: half were built before 1970, while the national median is 1980. That means established neighborhoods, and more houses that may need updating. Newer construction is concentrated in the southwest, while the north has the oldest housing. Of the 807 Florida ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 60 have older homes.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in ZIP 33803
| Period | ZIP 33803 | Lakeland area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $925 | $916 | $1,092 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $925 | $958 | $1,123 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,036 | $1,094 | $1,323 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,483 | $1,499 | $1,816 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$557 | +$583 | +$724 | +$606 |
The median renter in ZIP 33803 pays $1,483 a month for rent and utilities, below the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $557 a month from 2006–10, a 60% jump, roughly in step with the nation. The typical renter here spends 32.0% of household income on rent, just over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in ZIP 33803
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 33803
| Period | ZIP 33803 | Lakeland area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 30.9% | 18.2% | 26.4% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 31.9% | 18.8% | 27.0% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 32.0% | 20.2% | 30.0% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 33.5% | 23.4% | 34.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | +2.6 pts | +5.2 pts | +8.2 pts | +7.2 pts |
About a third of adults 25 and older in ZIP 33803 (33.5%) hold at least a bachelor's degree, close to the national share of 35.6%. The share is higher than in the Lakeland area overall (23.4%). The share with a degree is up 2.6 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in ZIP 33803
| Period | ZIP 33803 | Lakeland area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 89.6% | 82.1% | 85.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 90.8% | 83.3% | 86.5% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 90.0% | 85.0% | 88.2% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 93.1% | 87.7% | 90.0% | 89.3% |
| Change | +3.5 pts | +5.7 pts | +4.4 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in ZIP 33803 is above the national rate: 93.1% of adults have a diploma, against 89.3%. The share with a diploma has risen 3.5 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in ZIP 33803
| Period | ZIP 33803 | Lakeland area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.9% | 9.4% | 8.9% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 10.4% | 11.9% | 11.0% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 5.0% | 5.9% | 5.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.3% | 4.9% | 4.8% | 5.4% |
| Change | −4.6 pts | −4.5 pts | −4.1 pts | −2.7 pts |
The job market in ZIP 33803 has been strong: just 3.3% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 4.6 points, in line with the national trend. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
ZIP 33803 compared with nearby ZIP codes
| ZIP code | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP 33803 | 2.26 | 43.1 | 8.6% | 37.6% | 13.9% | 1970 | $1,483 | 33.5% | 93.1% | 3.3% |
| ZIP 33815 | 2.44 | 43.6 | 13.0% | 38.2% | 16.5% | 1984 | $1,143 | 15.1% | 81.4% | 3.1% |
| ZIP 33801 | 2.46 | 33.0 | 13.5% | 50.5% | 17.3% | 1968 | $1,164 | 23.3% | 87.7% | 4.2% |
| ZIP 33813 | 2.78 | 41.5 | 9.4% | 19.8% | 6.7% | 1991 | $1,747 | 40.6% | 95.2% | 3.7% |
| ZIP 33811 | 2.81 | 36.3 | 10.0% | 24.1% | 7.4% | 1997 | $1,714 | 32.9% | 90.5% | 3.9% |
| ZIP 33812 | 2.92 | 39.8 | 8.6% | 23.6% | 9.5% | 2000 | $1,925 | 35.7% | 91.8% | 2.6% |
| ZIP 33805 | 2.71 | 39.0 | 17.0% | 50.5% | 14.4% | 1987 | $1,516 | 19.0% | 84.4% | 8.1% |
| ZIP 33860 | 2.93 | 38.3 | 14.4% | 30.6% | 10.0% | 1991 | $1,322 | 13.3% | 79.9% | 3.5% |
| ZIP 33810 | 2.79 | 41.0 | 11.2% | 23.5% | 8.6% | 1997 | $1,636 | 21.2% | 88.1% | 5.9% |
| ZIP 33809 | 2.68 | 44.7 | 13.3% | 35.1% | 9.8% | 1991 | $1,518 | 26.3% | 92.0% | 4.0% |
| ZIP 33823 | 2.92 | 40.3 | 11.8% | 24.3% | 12.7% | 1991 | $1,491 | 19.5% | 86.7% | 5.2% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up ZIP 33803. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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