Daylight through the yearLongest day (Jun 21): 13 h 55 min6:31 am – 8:27 pmShortest day (Dec 21): 10 h 22 min7:14 am – 5:36 pm
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People35,394 residentsin the ZIP code areaMedian age 32.012,704 householdsMedian household income $53,061Median home value $166,800Median rent $1,167 a month49% of homes owner-occupiedMedian property tax $971 a yearSource: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Work and commuting4.4% unemployment rate57% of adults are in the labour force, 15,714 employedMain industries: education and health care 21%, professional and business services 14%, retail 13%Average commute 25 minutes68% drive alone, 8% car-pool, 8% walk or cycle, 12% work from homeSource: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024, ZIP area
Education and languages18% of adults have a bachelor's degree or higher85% finished high school, 5% hold a graduate degreeLanguages at home: English only 79%, Spanish 18%, French or Haitian Creole 1%9% speak English less than very wellSource: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024, ZIP area
ClimateWarmest month August: highs 92°F, lows 74°FColdest month January: highs 74°F, lows 51°F57 in of rain a year, on about 83 dayswettest month AugustSnow is rare119 days above 90°F, 3 nights below freezing in a typical yearSource: NOAA 1991-2020 Climate Normals, Lakeland 2 station, 8 mi away
Nearby landmarksPelican Lakelake · under a mileLazy Lakelake · under a mileSoutheastern Universitycollege · 1.2 miFlorida Southern Collegecollege · 2.8 miSource: USGS Geographic Names Information System
Parks and public landsCombee Parkpark · 1.4 miTenoroc Fish Management Areastate conservation land · 2.2 mi · 7,528 acresUpper Saddle Creek/Schaller Tractpark · 1.8 miBartow Trailhead at Fort Fraserstate recreation area · 9.6 miWinter Haven to Lake Alfred Trailstate recreation area · 10.3 miPolk Lakestate recreation area · 11.5 mi · 390 acresSource: USGS Protected Areas Database (PAD-US)
EarthquakesNone of magnitude 3 or more within 50 miles since 1970Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog
Natural hazardsOverall risk Relatively HighPolk County, FL, compared with all US countiesHigher-risk hazardsStrong wind Very HighLightning Very HighHurricane Very HighRiver flooding Relatively HighSource: FEMA National Risk Index (county level)
Air quality95% of days had good air in 2025339 of 355 days measured16 moderate daysMedian index 34, worst day 100main pollutant: ozoneSource: US EPA Air Quality Index, Polk County monitors, FL
Internet at home87% of households have a broadband subscription75% have cable, fibre or DSL10% rely on a mobile data plan alone11% have no internet at homeSource: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Drinking waterCity of Lakelandserves 193,297 people from ground waterNo health-based violations since 20215 monitoring or reporting violations since 2021Source: US EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, largest system serving the town
Elevation138 ft42 m above sea levelSource: USGS 3D Elevation Program
Local servicesHospitalLakeland Regional Health Medical Center3.8 miPost officeEaton Park Post Office1.8 miTown hallLakeland City Hall3.3 miPolicePolk County Sheriff's Office Skyview COPS Stationunder a mileFire stationPolk County Fire Rescue Station 39 Saddle Creekunder a mileSource: USGS National Structures Dataset
SchoolsWithin 2 mi8 schools4 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high, 2 otherElementaryCrystal Lake Elementary Schoolunder a mileHighSanta Fe Catholic High Schoolunder a mileMiddleCrystal Lake Middle Schoolunder a mileCollegeSoutheastern University1.2 miSource: USGS National Structures Dataset
Getting aroundAirportLakeland Linder International Airport LAL8.1 miMajor airportTampa International Airport TPA39 miInterstateI-45.3 miUS highwayUS 921.9 miAmtrakTo/from points north LAK3.3 miCoachLakeland Amtrak StationAmtrak Chartered Vehicle3.3 miTransit25 stops within a mileCitrus ConnectionSources: OurAirports; US Census Bureau TIGER roads; Bureau of Transportation Statistics NTAD
Distances in these cards are measured from the centre of the 33801 ZIP area.
