Daylight through the yearLongest day (Jun 21): 13 h 55 min6:31 am – 8:26 pmShortest day (Dec 21): 10 h 22 min7:13 am – 5:35 pm
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People36,395 residentsin the ZIP code areaMedian age 45.313,832 householdsMedian household income $70,516Median home value $269,400Median rent $1,523 a month76% of homes owner-occupiedMedian property tax $2,083 a yearSource: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2019-2023
Work and commuting3.2% unemployment rate55% of adults are in the labour force, 16,054 employedMain industries: education and health care 26%, retail 15%, hospitality, food and recreation 12%Average commute 27 minutes83% drive alone, 5% car-pool, 1% walk or cycle, 10% work from homeSource: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2019-2023, ZIP area
Education and languages29% of adults have a bachelor's degree or higher92% finished high school, 10% hold a graduate degreeLanguages at home: English only 84%, Spanish 12%, French or Haitian Creole 1%, other Indo-European languages 1%6% speak English less than very wellSource: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2019-2023, ZIP area
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 home93% of households have a broadband subscription85% have cable, fibre or DSL7% rely on a mobile data plan alone6% have no internet at homeSource: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2019-2023
Drinking waterWinter Haven Water Departmentserves 87,537 people from ground waterNo health-based violations since 202122 monitoring or reporting violations since 2021Source: US EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, largest system serving the town
