ZIP Code 33823 in Auburndale, FL

Data Last Updated: October 1, 2025
City:Auburndale, Florida
County:Polk County
Timezone:Eastern (GMT -05:00)
Local Time:10:03:32 PM
Population:33,733 [See All]
Area Code:863
Classification:Standard [Normal Street Delivery]
Coordinates:28.0913, -81.8295
Land Area:34.911 sq mi
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Population & Demographics


ZIP Code 33823 has 33,733 residents and 12,606 households (average 2.67 persons per household). The median age is 41.9 years, slightly younger than the state (43.0) and older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 49.0% male and 51.0% female, which is about the same as the state male share (48.6%), making this a female-majority area. Largest groups are White (71.0%, much higher than the state average of 57.7% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (19.1%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 19.1%, which is much lower than the state average (26.5%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2020 Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC) and U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates.
2020 Population:33,733Source: Census DHC
2023 ACS Population Estimate:39,146Source: Census ACS
2025 ZC Population Estimate:41,964Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Population Density:966.3 people per sq mile
Average Income:$64,248Source: Census ACS
Households:12,606Source: Census DHC
Average House Value:$234,300Source: Census ACS
Persons Per Household:2.67Source: Census DHC
Average Family Size:3.07Source: Census ACS

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)


Group20102011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Census ACS Population Estimate--28,78029,04628,42829,35130,23830,48830,72532,13933,61535,71236,09837,08239,146
Decennial Census28,874------------------33,733------
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP05. DEMOGRAPHIC AND HOUSING ESTIMATES

Population by Age & Gender (Total, Male, Female)


Median Age: 41.9

Male Median Age: 40.9

Female Median Age: 43

Group< 55-910-1415-1920-2425-2930-3435-3940-4445-4950-5455-5960-6465-6970-7475-7980-8485+
Male9321,0871,1581,1419129209471,0169231,0311,0731,1781,263971819576366233
Female9111,0941,1009918681,0041,0261,0099581,0971,0841,2941,2581,0761,016633441327
Total1,8432,1812,2582,1321,7801,9241,9732,0251,8812,1282,1572,4722,5212,0471,8351,209807560
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Population by Race


White:23,94465.59%
Black:3,1358.59%
Hispanic:*6,43017.61%
Asian:4161.14%
American Indian:2520.69%
Hawaiian:160.04%
Other:2,3146.34%
Total:36,507100%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)
* NOTE: Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity, not a race. This means individuals who identify as Hispanic will also be included in one of the race categories (such as White or Black). As a result, the totals shown here may exceed 100% when Hispanic is displayed alongside racial groups.

Gender Breakdown


GenderCount%Median Age
Males:16,54649.05%40.9 years
Females:17,18750.95%43.0 years
Total:33,733100%41.9 years
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Nativity & Citizenship


Native, born in the United States:32,81683.83%
Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad:2,4136.16%
Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen:1,2263.13%
Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen:2,69110.01%
Total Population:39,146100%
Total Native Population:35,22989.99%
Total Foreign-born Population:3,91710.01%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS
Note: Nativity and Citizenship derived from American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Total Population listed here will not match official ZIP Code population totals, which are based on the Decennial Census.

Income & Employment


In 2023, the Median household income is $64,248, which is well under the national median ($78,538), is up $22,295 (53.1%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $13,939. Family households earn a median of $79,090 versus $36,185 for nonfamily households (a difference of $42,905). By gender, male median income is $50,872 and female is $43,657, which is well under the national female median ($53,445), with a current gap of $7,215 that has stayed about the same from 2011 to 2023. The labor-force participation rate is 58.0%, which is tends to be lower than the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 4.1%, which is better than the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Management (31.1%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02, DP03, DP04 and DP05.

Median Income Over Time (Household, Family, Nonfamily, Male, Female)


Income Type2011201220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Median Household Income$41,953$39,211$39,311$39,261$39,884$41,974$45,384$50,066$50,309$53,767$57,879$61,190$64,248
Median Family Income$51,301$46,817$43,872$44,570$44,117$46,429$49,942$55,347$56,367$60,082$70,392$76,861$79,090
Median NonFamily Income$23,323$23,335$23,514$23,068$21,879$24,667$27,137$27,617$27,450$30,874$31,172$33,530$36,185
Median Male Income$37,684$36,433$38,362$40,154$40,005$39,877$41,988$44,469$46,127$45,495$48,507$50,668$50,872
Median Female Income$30,319$30,674$30,632$31,848$33,029$33,772$36,260$36,437$36,511$37,485$36,886$39,775$43,657
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Average Household Income


Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Employment Status


Employed:17,37555.58%
Unemployed:7382.36%
Not In Labor Force:13,14842.06%
Total:31,261100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Employment by Occupation (Civilian Employed Population, 16 and Over)


Management, business, science, and arts:5,40631.11%
Service:3,33419.19%
Sales and Office:4,22024.29%
Natural resources, construction, and maintenance:1,96011.28%
Production, transportation, and material moving:2,45514.13%
Total Civilian Employed Population:17,375100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Housing & Affordability


In 2023, the median home value is $234,300, which is well under the state median ($325,000), is up $117,400 (100.43%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $84,900. The median gross rent is $1,068, which is much lower than the state median ($1,564), is up $288 (36.92%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $206. Of occupied housing, owners make up 71.20% (55.18% with a mortgage, 44.82% free-and-clear) and renters 28.80% - making this ZIP Code more home ownership than the state and under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 12.20%, which is far lower than the state rate (15.19%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Table DP03, SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Median Home Value (Comparison)


Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Home Value Over Time


Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Median Home Value$116,900$108,100$99,900$103,400$102,700$108,100$120,500$133,400$149,400$155,600$173,200$207,600$234,300
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Gross Rent Paid


Less than $500:250.64%
$500 to $999:1,55239.90%
$1,000 to $1,499:1,31233.73%
$1,500 to $1,999:53213.68%
$2,000 to $2,499:972.49%
$2,500 to $2,999:751.93%
$3,000 or more:230.59%
No Rent:2747.04%
Total:3,890100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Gross Rent Over Time


Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Median Rent$780$798$802$831$828$829$846$844$862$809$885$955$1,068
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Occupancy


Owner Occupied (with mortgage):5,30739.29%
Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage):4,31031.91%
Renter Occupied:3,89028.80%
Total Occupied Housing Units:13,507100%

Occupied Housing Units:13,50787.80%
Vacant Housing Units (not graphed):1,87612.20%
Total Housing Units:15,383100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Type (Single-Family, Multi-Family, Other)


Single-Family Units:10,24166.57%
Multi-Family Units:1,4699.55%
Other Units:3,67323.88%
Total Housing Units:15,383100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Education, Health & Community


In 2023, 17.20% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is far lower than the national rate (35.00%). High school or higher is 85.60%, which is generally lower than the state rate (89.60%). The uninsured rate is 14.20%, which is far higher than the national rate (8.60%). The share of people in poverty is 11.50%, which is well above the national rate (8.70%), down 3.10 percentage points since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 2.50 percentage points. This suggests a positive shift in the local economic and social landscape - higher incomes, steadier consumer demand, and a strengthening tax base. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is elementary (47.66%). College enrollment is 15.88%, which is markedly below the state rate (27.90%), indicating the community may be more oriented toward vocational/trade or direct-to-workforce opportunities.

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02 and DP03.

Educational Attainment of Adults (25 and Older)


Less than 9th grade:1,6746.19%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma:2,2138.19%
High school graduate (includes equivalency):10,53438.98%
Some college, no degree:5,56720.60%
Associate's degree:2,3988.87%
Bachelor's degree:3,18511.78%
Graduate or professional degree:1,4555.38%
Total:27,026100%
High school or higher:23,13985.62%
Bachelor's degree or higher:4,64017.17%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Health Insurance Coverage by Type (Private, Public, Uninsured)


Private Insurance:23,15553.69%
Public Insurance:14,44633.50%
No Insurance:5,52312.81%
Total:43,124100%
Has Health Insurance:37,60187.19%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Percentage of People in Poverty Over Time (2011-2023)


Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
% of People in Poverty14.6%16.3%16.8%18.1%18.8%16.5%15.5%15.5%14.0%12.4%11.3%11.3%11.5%
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Note: Counts of Families & People in poverty are not published at the ZIP Code level due to small sample sizes. Percentages shown are survey estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS). They may differ from official poverty statistics. The U.S. Census Bureau defines poverty status by comparing a family's or individual's total income with federal poverty thresholds that vary by family size and composition.

School Enrollment by Education Level (Ages 3 and Older)


Nursery School, Preschool:3333.77%
Kindergarten:4525.11%
Elementary school (grades 1-8):4,21547.66%
High school (grades 9-12):2,43927.58%
College or graduate school:1,40415.88%
Total:8,843100%
Early Childhood:7858.88%
K-12 (Primary & Secondary School):7,10680.36%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Business & Employment Statistics


ZIP Code 33823 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2023), there are 647 business establishments, employing about 10,115 people with an annual payroll of $464,298,000. USPS data shows 15,717 residential mailboxes and 610 business mailboxes, reflecting local delivery coverage.

# Residential Mailboxes:15,717Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:610Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:17,286Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:11,382Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:264Source: USPS
# of Businesses:647Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:$115,432,000Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:$464,298,000Source: CBP
# of Employees:10,115Source: CBP

Geography, Land Area, & Statistical Classifications


ZIP Code 33823 is located in Polk County, Florida, within the Lakeland-Winter Haven, FL Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 29460) and Florida's 18th Congressional District. This Metro area has a population of 760,961 people, about 4.43% of whom live in ZIP Code 33823. It covers 34.911 sq mi of land and a water area of 8.482 sq mi.

CBSA Name:Lakeland-Winter Haven, FLSource: Census
CBSA Number:29460Source: Census
CBSA Type:MetroSource: Census
CBSA Division:--Source: Census
CBSA Population:760,961Source: Census
MSA:Lakeland-Winter Haven, FL MSASource: Census
Land Area:34.911 sq miSource: Census
Water Area:8.482 sq miSource: Census
Congressional District:18Source: USPS
Congressional Land Area:1512.55 sq miSource: Census
PMSA:--Source: Census
Intro Date:< 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Place FIPS Code:1202550Source: Census
Place Name:Auburndale city; FloridaSource: Census

Adjacent & Nearby ZIP Codes


33825 | | 33820

Schools in ZIP Code 33823


ZIP Code 33823 is in the Polk County School District, which serves grades Pre-Kindergarten thru 12th. There are 9 public school(s) in this ZIP Code, and we have located 3 private school(s). It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.

Auburndale Senior High School 1 Bloodhound Trl
Auburndale, FL 33823
District: Polk County School District
Lena Vista Elementary School 925 Berkley Rd
Auburndale, FL 33823
District: Polk County School District
Auburndale Central Elementary School 320 Lemon St
Auburndale, FL 33823
District: Polk County School District
Walter Caldwell Elementary School 141 Dairy Rd
Auburndale, FL 33823
District: Polk County School District
Clarence Boswell Elementary School 2820 K Ville Ave
Auburndale, FL 33823
District: Polk County School District
Jere L. Stambaugh Middle 226 Main St N
Auburndale, FL 33823
District: Polk County School District
Berkley Accelerated Middle School 5316 Berkley Rd
Auburndale, FL 33823
District: Polk County School District
Berkley Elementary School 5240 Berkley Rd
Auburndale, FL 33823
District: Polk County School District
Polk Pre-Collegiate Academy 5316 Berkley Rd
Auburndale, FL 33823
District: Polk County School District
Santa Fe Catholic High School 3110 US Highway 92 E
Lakeland, FL 33801
District: Private SchoolNearby
Treasures Of Life Academy 1202 Havendale Blvd Nw
Winter Haven, FL 33881
District: Private SchoolNearby
Our Career Centered Academy Inc. 515 E Haines Blvd
Lake Alfred, FL 33850
District: Private SchoolNearby

Colleges & Post Secondary Schools near ZIP Code 33823


Florida Polytechnic University 4700 Research Way
Lakeland, FL 33805-8531
Type: Post Secondary
Southeastern University 1000 Longfellow Blvd
Lakeland, FL 33801-6034
Type: Post Secondary
Traviss Technical College 3225 Winter Lake Rd
Lakeland, FL 33803
Type: Post Secondary
Artistic Nails And Beauty Academy-Lakeland 985 E Memorial Blvd
Lakeland, FL 33801
Type: Post Secondary
Polk State College 999 Avenue H Ne
Winter Haven, FL 33881-4299
Type: Post Secondary
Florida Southern College 111 Lake Hollingsworth Dr
Lakeland, FL 33801-5698
Type: Post Secondary

Sources & References


Our sources include trusted federal and licensed data from the United States Postal Service, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Geological Survey, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and the National Center for Education Statistics, along with proprietary datasets created by ZIP-Codes.com. Data last updated on October 1, 2025.

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    • U.S. Census Business Patterns (CBD) [Annually] [Updated: Annually, As Released]
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