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Population and households in ZIP 33896
Household size in ZIP 33896
| Period | ZIP 33896 | Lakeland area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.52 | 2.64 | 2.63 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.82 | 2.79 | 2.73 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 3.15 | 2.93 | 2.75 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.74 | 2.80 | 2.63 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.22 | +0.16 | +0.00 | −0.03 |
The typical household in ZIP 33896 holds 2.74 people, slightly more than the U.S. average of 2.65. Since 2006–10, household size has climbed from 2.52, even as the national average fell. Households are largest in the east and smallest in the north.
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 33896
| Period | ZIP 33896 | Lakeland area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 35.8 | 40.6 | 40.8 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 34.1 | 41.4 | 42.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 34.1 | 41.7 | 43.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 33.7 | 40.5 | 43.5 | 40.1 |
| Change | −2.1 | −0.1 | +2.7 | +2.3 |
ZIP 33896 is young: half of its residents are under 33.7, compared with a national median of 40.1. The population tilts toward young families with children. The median age has dropped from 35.8 in 2006–10, even as the national median rose. Of the 807 Florida ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 32 are younger.
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 33896
| Period | ZIP 33896 | Lakeland area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.4% | 12.7% | 12.4% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 15.5% | 13.2% | 12.2% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 12.7% | 12.7% | 11.5% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 13.2% | 13.1% | 11.4% | 11.6% |
| Change | +4.8 pts | +0.5 pts | −1.0 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are a bit more common in ZIP 33896 than nationally: 13.2%, against 11.6%. That is in line with the rest of the Lakeland area. The single-parent share is up 4.8 points from 2006–10, even as the national share fell.
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 33896
Renters in ZIP 33896
| Period | ZIP 33896 | Lakeland area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 38.4% | 27.9% | 30.3% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 44.0% | 30.4% | 33.9% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 46.3% | 31.1% | 34.6% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 52.3% | 29.5% | 32.4% | 34.8% |
| Change | +13.9 pts | +1.6 pts | +2.1 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renters far outnumber owners in ZIP 33896: 52.3% of households rent their homes, against 34.8% nationally. Nearly a third of owners (31.9%) have paid off their mortgages, below the national share of 39.8%. Renting is most common in the south and least common in the east. The renter share is up 13.9 points from 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
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 33896
| Period | ZIP 33896 | Lakeland area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 53.3% | 19.0% | 17.2% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 55.0% | 20.9% | 17.6% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 43.2% | 19.3% | 15.4% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 29.0% | 14.4% | 12.5% | 9.6% |
| Change | −24.3 pts | −4.6 pts | −4.8 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is high in ZIP 33896: 29.0% 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 24.3 points, a much bigger shift than nationally.
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 33896
| Period | ZIP 33896 | Lakeland area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2001 | 1985 | 1984 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 2002 | 1986 | 1985 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 2003 | 1987 | 1986 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 2011 | 1992 | 1989 | 1980 |
| Change | +10 | +7 | +5 | +6 |
Much of the housing in ZIP 33896 is relatively new: half of its homes were built after 2011, compared with 1980 for the U.S. as a whole. The median year built has moved up from 2001 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Of the 807 Florida ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 15 have newer 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 33896
| Period | ZIP 33896 | Lakeland area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,172 | $916 | $1,092 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,091 | $958 | $1,123 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,507 | $1,094 | $1,323 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,918 | $1,499 | $1,816 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$746 | +$583 | +$724 | +$606 |
Rent in ZIP 33896 runs $1,918 a month at the median, utilities included, well above the U.S. median of $1,571. Rents are up $746 a month from 2006–10, a 64% jump, roughly in step with the nation. Rent takes 37.6% of the typical renter's income, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched. The priciest rents are in the south; the most affordable are in the east.
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 33896
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 33896
| Period | ZIP 33896 | Lakeland area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 23.3% | 18.2% | 26.4% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 23.9% | 18.8% | 27.0% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 27.7% | 20.2% | 30.0% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 38.4% | 23.4% | 34.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | +15.2 pts | +5.2 pts | +8.2 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are about as common in ZIP 33896 as nationally: 38.4% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's or higher, against 35.6%. The share is higher than in the Lakeland area overall (23.4%). The share with a degree is up 15.2 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally.
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 33896
| Period | ZIP 33896 | Lakeland area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 89.3% | 82.1% | 85.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 89.6% | 83.3% | 86.5% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 90.3% | 85.0% | 88.2% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 94.1% | 87.7% | 90.0% | 89.3% |
| Change | +4.8 pts | +5.7 pts | +4.4 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in ZIP 33896 is above the national rate: 94.1% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 4.8 points, in line with the national trend.
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 33896
| Period | ZIP 33896 | Lakeland area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.5% | 9.4% | 8.9% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 5.4% | 11.9% | 11.0% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.4% | 5.9% | 5.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.2% | 4.9% | 4.8% | 5.4% |
| Change | −0.3 pts | −4.5 pts | −4.1 pts | −2.7 pts |
At 5.2%, unemployment in ZIP 33896 is close to the national rate of 5.4%. 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 33896 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 33896 | 2.74 | 33.7 | 13.2% | 52.3% | 29.0% | 2011 | $1,918 | 38.4% | 94.1% | 5.2% |
| ZIP 33837 | 3.02 | 37.6 | 15.7% | 21.8% | 17.4% | 2009 | $1,717 | 26.7% | 90.9% | 4.1% |
| ZIP 34747 | 2.49 | 39.2 | 8.6% | 50.7% | 38.9% | 2004 | $1,886 | 47.2% | 94.8% | 3.1% |
| ZIP 33897 | 2.85 | 39.3 | 12.7% | 23.9% | 23.2% | 2004 | $1,820 | 31.2% | 93.9% | 6.2% |
| ZIP 33848 | 3.91 | 44.3 | 19.7% | 15.7% | 29.9% | 2002 | $1,968 | 19.2% | 88.9% | 2.7% |
| ZIP 34758 | 3.44 | 36.1 | 18.4% | 24.1% | 13.6% | 2004 | $1,954 | 18.7% | 88.6% | 5.8% |
| ZIP 34746 | 3.06 | 37.6 | 14.7% | 28.0% | 21.3% | 2004 | $1,869 | 31.3% | 90.3% | 4.0% |
| ZIP 34714 | 2.73 | 36.8 | 16.7% | 50.4% | 21.2% | 2014 | $1,905 | 37.4% | 96.7% | 1.8% |
| ZIP 33844 | 3.00 | 39.9 | 13.9% | 28.2% | 15.9% | 1998 | $1,313 | 18.4% | 84.1% | 4.7% |
| ZIP 34741 | 2.99 | 35.1 | 15.4% | 66.8% | 10.9% | 1993 | $1,662 | 30.0% | 87.6% | 8.0% |
| ZIP 32821 | 2.31 | 31.1 | 9.2% | 68.0% | 24.3% | 2000 | $1,918 | 48.1% | 88.2% | 8.2% |
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 33896. 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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