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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People37,561 residentsin the ZIP code areaMedian age 44.914,547 householdsMedian household income $70,443Median home value $286,500Median rent $1,578 a month74% of homes owner-occupiedMedian property tax $2,040 a yearSource: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Work and commuting3.5% unemployment rate53% of adults are in the labour force, 15,907 employedMain industries: education and health care 26%, retail 14%, hospitality, food and recreation 12%Average commute 30 minutes80% drive alone, 6% car-pool, 11% work from homeSource: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024, ZIP area
Education and languages31% of adults have a bachelor's degree or higher92% finished high school, 10% hold a graduate degreeLanguages at home: English only 83%, Spanish 13%, French or Haitian Creole 2%, other Indo-European languages 1%7% speak English less than very wellSource: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024, 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 home94% of households have a broadband subscription86% have cable, fibre or DSL7% rely on a mobile data plan alone5% have no internet at homeSource: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024
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
