ZIP Code 33847 in Homeland, FL

Data Last Updated: February 1, 2026
City:Homeland, Florida
County:Polk County
Timezone:Eastern (GMT -05:00)
Local Time:8:39:02 PM
Population:299 [See All]
Area Code:863
Classification:PO Box
Coordinates:27.8053, -81.8411
Land Area:0.895 sq mi
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33847 - Homeland, FL

ZIP Code 33847, Homeland

Small Town
LocationPolk County, FL
Area0.1 sq mi
Population299
Households113
PO Boxes127 (112% adoption)
Median Age40.5 years
ZIP CreatedBefore Oct 2004
Key Facts
  • This PO Box-only ZIP maintains 127 boxes for 113 local households in Homeland
  • The adoption rate of 1.12 boxes per household suggests the post office serves surrounding areas without carrier delivery
  • Only one street (4th Street) has ZIP+4 records, with three delivery points recorded
  • Highway Contract Route service handles all mail delivery rather than city or rural carrier routes
  • The community's 299 residents live in one of Florida's smallest ZIP codes at 0.06 square miles
  • Median household income of $61,500 sits close to Florida's state median

Delivery Infrastructure

The ZIP spans just 0.06 square miles with delivery handled entirely through Highway Contract Route service. Street delivery exists only along 4th Street, which has three ZIP+4 records and represents the community's single named street route. The median age of 40.5 years and median household income of $61,500 reflect a working-age population in a stable rural setting. The post office also serves the named Postmaster building, which accounts for two of the ZIP+4 records in the system.

Street Name Patterns

Single Street

The ZIP contains only one named street with delivery records. 4th Street has three ZIP+4 entries, representing the entirety of street-based mail sorting in this compact community.

Nearby Areas

Homeland Homeland Heights Rolling Oaks Estates Timbers North Rusty Acres
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Population & Demographics


ZIP Code 33847 has 299 residents and 113 households (average 2.65 persons per household). The median age is 40.5 years, slightly younger than the state (43.0) and slightly older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 48.8% male and 51.2% female, which is about the same as the national male share (49.1%), making this a female-majority area. Largest groups are White (80.9%, much higher than the state average of 57.7% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (20.1%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 20.1%, which is lower than the state average (26.5%).

Explore More:Population Over TimeBy Age & GenderBy RaceBy GenderNativity & Citizenship

Source: U.S. Census 2020 Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC) and U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates.
2020 Population:299Source: Census DHC
2024 ACS Population Estimate:442Source: Census ACS
2026 ZC Population Estimate:0Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Population Density:334.1 people per sq mile
Average Income:$67,955Source: Census ACS
Households:113Source: Census DHC
Average House Value:$666,666,666Source: Census ACS
Persons Per Household:2.65Source: Census DHC
Average Family Size:2.52Source: Census ACS

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)


Group201020112102201320142015201620172018201920202021202220232024
Census ACS Population Estimate--241199212236184156169171176154288374434442
Decennial Census227------------------299--------
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP05. DEMOGRAPHIC AND HOUSING ESTIMATES

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


Median Age: 40.5

Male Median Age: 38.5

Female Median Age: 46.3

Group< 55-910-1415-1920-2425-2930-3435-3940-4445-4950-5455-5960-6465-6970-7475-7980-8485+
Male137131297889413713103307
Female61095621813411104211311514
Total191722171592621131523113423148111
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Population by Race


White:24273.78%
Black:61.83%
Hispanic:*6018.29%
Asian:10.30%
American Indian:10.30%
Hawaiian:00%
Other:185.49%
Total:328100%
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:14648.83%38.5 years
Females:15351.17%46.3 years
Total:299100%40.5 years
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Nativity & Citizenship


Native, born in the United States:42295.48%
Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad:00.00%
Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen:204.52%
Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen:04.52%
Total Population:442100%
Total Native Population:42295.48%
Total Foreign-born Population:204.52%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 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 2024, the Median household income is $67,955, which is far less than the national median ($80,734), is up $25,455 (59.9%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $2,205. Family households earn a median of $70,046 versus $67,841 for nonfamily households (a difference of $2,205). By gender, male median income is $70,089 and female is $0, which is considerably lower than the national female median ($55,274), with a current gap of $70,089 that has widened from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 37.5%, which is much lower than the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 0.0%, which is considerably lower than the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Natural resources (32.3%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 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 Type20112012201320142015201620172018201920202021202220232024
Median Household Income$42,500$45,272$33,365$33,409$43,068$45,313$45,469$0$65,750$73,125$60,000$65,391$61,500$67,955
Median Family Income$37,727$43,000$34,327$34,659$44,318$45,313$36,964$0$70,208$74,375$62,292$66,719$64,659$70,046
Median NonFamily Income$45,806$45,707$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$36,538$39,205$43,194$67,841
Median Male Income$30,887$31,087$28,250$27,727$0$0$30,750$30,795$31,250$30,288$41,563$46,509$49,514$70,089
Median Female Income$0$16,458$0$0$0$0$0$0$36,250$40,625$42,813$0$0$0
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Average Household Income


Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Employment Status


Employed:13037.46%
Unemployed:00.00%
Not In Labor Force:21762.54%
Total:347100%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 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:3023.08%
Service:107.69%
Sales and Office:3224.62%
Natural resources, construction, and maintenance:4232.31%
Production, transportation, and material moving:1612.31%
Total Civilian Employed Population:130100%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Housing & Affordability


In 2024, the median home value is $0, which is much lower than the national median ($332,700), is down $107,500 (100.00%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $0. The median gross rent is $699, which is considerably lower than the national median ($1,413), and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $699. Of occupied housing, owners make up 50.57% (47.19% with a mortgage, 52.81% free-and-clear) and renters 49.43% - making this ZIP Code higher than national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 0.00%, which is considerably lower than the national rate (10.12%).

Explore More:Compare Home ValueHome Value Over TimeRent & Over TimeHousing Occupancy

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Table DP03, SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Median Home Value (Comparison)


Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Home Value Over Time


Group20112102201320142015201620172018201920202021202220232024
Median Home Value$107,500$127,700$49,100$49,400$71,500$0$0$0$0$0$112,500$153,900$0$0
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Gross Rent Paid


Less than $500:00.00%
$500 to $999:5360.92%
$1,000 to $1,499:66.90%
$1,500 to $1,999:00.00%
$2,000 to $2,499:44.60%
$2,500 to $2,999:00.00%
$3,000 or more:00.00%
No Rent:2427.59%
Total:87100%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Gross Rent Over Time


Group20112102201320142015201620172018201920202021202220232024
Median Rent$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$675$753$691$699
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Occupancy


Owner Occupied (with mortgage):4223.86%
Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage):4726.70%
Renter Occupied:8749.43%
Total Occupied Housing Units:176100%

Occupied Housing Units:176100.00%
Vacant Housing Units (not graphed):00.00%
Total Housing Units:176100%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

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


Single-Family Units:13978.98%
Multi-Family Units:00.00%
Other Units:3721.02%
Total Housing Units:176100%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Education, Health & Community


In 2024, 4.50% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is far lower than the national rate (35.70%). High school or higher is 79.30%, which is comparable to the national rate (89.60%). The uninsured rate is 34.20%, which is far higher than the national rate (8.40%). Private coverage is 31.00%, which is far lower than the national rate (67.10%). The share of people in poverty is 0.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.80%), down 45.00 percentage points since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 7.70 percentage points. This points to a pronounced improvement in local conditions - rising incomes, firmer consumer demand, and a stronger tax base. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is elementary (37.04%). College enrollment is 0.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (26.70%), meaning the community mirrors broader higher-education participation.

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02 and DP03.

Educational Attainment of Adults (25 and Older)


Less than 9th grade:206.37%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma:4514.33%
High school graduate (includes equivalency):8727.71%
Some college, no degree:12640.13%
Associate's degree:227.01%
Bachelor's degree:144.46%
Graduate or professional degree:00.00%
Total:314100%
High school or higher:24979.30%
Bachelor's degree or higher:144.46%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

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


Private Insurance:13729.46%
Public Insurance:17738.06%
No Insurance:15132.47%
Total:465100%
Has Health Insurance:31467.53%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Percentage of People in Poverty Over Time (2011-2024)


Group20112102201320142015201620172018201920202021202220232024
% of People in Poverty45.0%44.4%25.6%26.8%0.0%0.0%9.1%5.4%7.7%7.1%4.2%0.0%0.0%0.0%
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 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:1113.58%
Kindergarten:1113.58%
Elementary school (grades 1-8):3037.04%
High school (grades 9-12):2935.80%
College or graduate school:00.00%
Total:81100%
Early Childhood:2227.16%
K-12 (Primary & Secondary School):7086.42%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Business & Employment Statistics


ZIP Code 33847 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 6 business establishments, employing about 31 people with an annual payroll of $1,747,000.

# Residential Mailboxes:0Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:0Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:136Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:0Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:0Source: USPS
# of Businesses:6Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:$421,000Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:$1,747,000Source: CBP
# of Employees:31Source: CBP

Geography, Land Area, & Statistical Classifications


ZIP Code 33847 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 602,095 people, about 0.05% of whom live in ZIP Code 33847. It covers 0.895 sq mi of land and a water area of 0.003 sq mi.

CBSA Name:Lakeland-Winter Haven, FLSource: Census
CBSA Number:29460Source: Census
CBSA Type:MetroSource: Census
CBSA Division:--Source: Census
CBSA Population:602,095Source: Census
MSA:Lakeland-Winter Haven, FL MSASource: Census
Land Area:0.895 sq miSource: Census
Water Area:0.003 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:1232250Source: Census
Place Name:Homeland CDP; FloridaSource: Census

Adjacent & Nearby ZIP Codes


33848 | | 33846

Schools in ZIP Code 33847


We could not locate which school district 33847 belongs to, but we will update this once new district data is released. There are no public schools nor private schools with a mailing address in this ZIP Code. Listing Nearby schools instead. It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.

Fort Meade Middle/Senior High School 700 Edgewood Dr N
Fort Meade, FL 33841
District: Polk County School DistrictNearby
Lewis Anna Woodbury Elementary School 610 Charleston Ave S
Fort Meade, FL 33841
District: Polk County School DistrictNearby
Hospital Homebound 1909 Floral Ave S
Bartow, FL 33830
District: Polk County School DistrictNearby
Bartow Middle School 550 Clower St E
Bartow, FL 33830
District: Polk County School DistrictNearby
Compass Middle Charter School 550 Clower St E
Bartow, FL 33830
District: Polk County School DistrictNearby
First Methodist School Inc. 455 S Broadway Ave
Bartow, FL 33830
District: Private SchoolNearby
Word Of Life Christian School 1555 W Main St
Bartow, FL 33830
District: Private SchoolNearby
Mulberry Christian Academy 200 Dean St
Mulberry, FL 33860
District: Private SchoolNearby

Colleges & Post Secondary Schools near ZIP Code 33847


Traviss Technical College 3225 Winter Lake Rd
Lakeland, FL 33803
Type: Post Secondary
Nuc University - Florida Technical College - Lakeland 4715 South Florida Avenue Suite 4
Lakeland, FL 33813-2101
Type: Post Secondary
Warner University 13895 Hwy 27
Lake Wales, FL 33859-8797
Type: Post Secondary
Southeastern University 1000 Longfellow Blvd
Lakeland, FL 33801-6034
Type: Post Secondary
Maynard A. Traviss Technical College - Central Florida Aerospace Academy 4590 Rocky Road
Lakeland, FL 33811-1249
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 February 1, 2026.

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