| City: | Lake Hamilton, Florida |
| County: | Polk County |
| Timezone: | Eastern (GMT -05:00) |
| Local Time: | 8:39:05 PM |
| Population: | 991 [See All] |
| Area Code: | 863 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 28.0442, -81.6262 |
| Land Area: | 1.3 sq mi |
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Lake Hamilton is a small lakeside town in Polk County, Florida, about 45 miles southwest of Orlando. The ZIP 33851 exists as a point location with no defined territory. It's entirely contained within the larger ZIP 33844. This PO Box Only Zone means there's no street delivery available. Everyone here picks up mail at the post office on W Main Street.
The town has 991 residents in 335 households, with 455 PO Boxes available. That's a 1.36 box-to-household ratio, meaning the post office serves people beyond just Lake Hamilton proper. Nearby subdivisions like Lake Gordon Heights, Crystal Lake Estates, Cobbs Lake, and Hidden Lakes all rely on this small post office. If you live in the area but can't get carrier delivery, this is your mailbox.
Lake Hamilton sits squarely in Florida's logistics corridor. A striking 49% of workers are employed in transportation, warehousing, and utilities. That's far above typical rates and likely connects to the region's distribution centers along I-4 between Tampa and Orlando. Median household income runs $77,557 with home values around $175,400.
Ownership rates run high here at 84%. The median age is 39.1 years, and households average about 3 people. Only 4% of housing units sit vacant for seasonal use, so this isn't a vacation community. It's a working town. About 28.5% of workers telecommute, an unusually high rate that suggests many residents balance logistics-sector jobs with remote work opportunities.
All street records point to W Main Street, where the post office is located. This reflects the ZIP's minimal geographic footprint.
ZIP Code 33851 has 991 residents and 335 households (average 2.96 persons per household). The median age is 39.1 years, younger than the state (43.0) and about the same as 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 (59.6%, slightly lower than the national average of 61.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (31.4%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 31.4%, which is much higher than the national average (18.7%).
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| 2020 Population: | 991Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 1,212Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 762.3 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $62,284Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 335Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $236,400Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 2.96Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 2.86Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 856 | 745 | 863 | 898 | 888 | 974 | 1,116 | 1,105 | 1,153 | 1,245 | 805 | 988 | 1,109 | 1,212 |
| Decennial Census | 907 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 991 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 39.1
Male Median Age: 39.9
Female Median Age: 37.9
| Group | < 5 | 5-9 | 10-14 | 15-19 | 20-24 | 25-29 | 30-34 | 35-39 | 40-44 | 45-49 | 50-54 | 55-59 | 60-64 | 65-69 | 70-74 | 75-79 | 80-84 | 85+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Male | 30 | 27 | 41 | 24 | 22 | 29 | 37 | 34 | 35 | 31 | 32 | 31 | 31 | 28 | 25 | 12 | 7 | 10 |
| Female | 34 | 26 | 38 | 37 | 30 | 35 | 30 | 37 | 27 | 27 | 35 | 38 | 24 | 33 | 18 | 18 | 13 | 5 |
| Total | 64 | 53 | 79 | 61 | 52 | 64 | 67 | 71 | 62 | 58 | 67 | 69 | 55 | 61 | 43 | 30 | 20 | 15 |
| White: | 591 | 51.44% |
| Black: | 106 | 9.23% |
| Hispanic:* | 311 | 27.07% |
| Asian: | 19 | 1.65% |
| American Indian: | 4 | 0.35% |
| Hawaiian: | 0 | 0% |
| Other: | 118 | 10.27% |
| Total: | 1,149 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 486 | 49.04% | 39.9 years |
| Females: | 505 | 50.96% | 37.9 years |
| Total: | 991 | 100% | 39.1 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 818 | 67.49% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 120 | 9.90% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 73 | 6.02% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 201 | 22.61% |
| Total Population: | 1,212 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 938 | 77.39% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 274 | 22.61% |
In 2024, the Median household income is $62,284, which is considerably lower than the national median ($80,734), is up $9,263 (17.5%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $13,765. Family households earn a median of $66,023 versus $61,042 for nonfamily households (a difference of $4,981). By gender, male median income is $51,875 and female is $38,229, which is considerably lower than the national female median ($55,274), with a current gap of $13,646 that has narrowed from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 56.6%, which is below the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 0.6%, which is much lower than the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Sales (25.2%).
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| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $53,021 | $56,875 | $59,083 | $43,611 | $42,404 | $48,854 | $53,359 | $49,500 | $48,519 | $50,000 | $52,109 | $56,938 | $77,557 | $62,284 |
| Median Family Income | $55,938 | $63,421 | $63,242 | $51,607 | $59,167 | $51,964 | $61,528 | $62,083 | $52,375 | $53,750 | $56,250 | $60,729 | $63,967 | $66,023 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $38,417 | $22,014 | $38,690 | $36,528 | $31,806 | $31,406 | $34,722 | $29,531 | $30,288 | $30,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $61,042 |
| Median Male Income | $44,750 | $40,000 | $36,897 | $39,737 | $0 | $40,536 | $40,733 | $41,098 | $43,828 | $39,167 | $41,250 | $43,984 | $50,833 | $51,875 |
| Median Female Income | $25,494 | $25,300 | $26,369 | $27,328 | $0 | $26,989 | $29,545 | $32,344 | $32,179 | $53,278 | $55,441 | $36,771 | $39,688 | $38,229 |
| Employed: | 523 | 56.30% |
| Unemployed: | 3 | 0.32% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 403 | 43.38% |
| Total: | 929 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 123 | 23.52% |
| Service: | 77 | 14.72% |
| Sales and Office: | 132 | 25.24% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 100 | 19.12% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 91 | 17.40% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 523 | 100% |
In 2024, the median home value is $236,400, which is well under the national median ($332,700), is up $85,400 (56.56%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $92,300. The median gross rent is $1,273, which is below the national median ($1,413), is up $405 (46.66%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $210. Of occupied housing, owners make up 89.23% (73.10% with a mortgage, 26.90% free-and-clear) and renters 10.77% - making this ZIP Code under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 15.80%, which is considerably higher than the national rate (10.12%).
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| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $151,000 | $137,700 | $108,200 | $89,900 | $89,300 | $87,400 | $95,900 | $119,600 | $144,100 | $161,800 | $174,400 | $174,000 | $175,400 | $236,400 |
| Less than $500: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $500 to $999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 32 | 91.43% |
| $1,500 to $1,999: | 3 | 8.57% |
| $2,000 to $2,499: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $2,500 to $2,999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $3,000 or more: | 0 | 0.00% |
| No Rent: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 35 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $868 | $950 | $889 | $940 | $923 | $881 | $1,048 | $1,096 | $1,063 | $947 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $1,273 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 212 | 65.23% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 78 | 24.00% |
| Renter Occupied: | 35 | 10.77% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 325 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 325 | 84.20% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 61 | 15.80% |
| Total Housing Units: | 386 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 374 | 96.89% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other Units: | 12 | 3.11% |
| Total Housing Units: | 386 | 100% |
In 2024, 16.20% 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 74.40%, which is far lower than the national rate (89.60%). The uninsured rate is 11.20%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.40%). Private coverage is 49.30%, which is falls below the national rate (67.10%). The share of people in poverty is 27.80%, which is far higher than the national rate (8.80%), up 3.40 percentage points since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 15.30 percentage points. This points to rising hardship - a weaker consumer base, greater strain on public services, and job-market headwinds. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is elementary (46.88%). College enrollment is 6.77%, which is far lower than the national rate (26.70%), indicating the community may be more oriented toward vocational/trade or direct-to-workforce opportunities.
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| Less than 9th grade: | 151 | 19.14% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 51 | 6.46% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 275 | 34.85% |
| Some college, no degree: | 132 | 16.73% |
| Associate's degree: | 52 | 6.59% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 67 | 8.49% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 61 | 7.73% |
| Total: | 789 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 587 | 74.40% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 128 | 16.22% |
| Private Insurance: | 598 | 45.79% |
| Public Insurance: | 572 | 43.80% |
| No Insurance: | 136 | 10.41% |
| Total: | 1,306 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 1,170 | 89.59% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 14.8% | 15.4% | 8.9% | 16.2% | 10.9% | 4.5% | 5.0% | 5.7% | 2.9% | 9.0% | 19.9% | 16.9% | 18.2% | 27.8% |
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.
| Nursery School, Preschool: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Kindergarten: | 3 | 1.56% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 90 | 46.88% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 86 | 44.79% |
| College or graduate school: | 13 | 6.77% |
| Total: | 192 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 3 | 1.56% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 179 | 93.23% |
ZIP Code 33851 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 45 business establishments, employing about 328 people with an annual payroll of $15,028,000.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 2,595Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 45Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $3,973,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $15,028,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 328Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 33851 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 0.16% of whom live in ZIP Code 33851. It covers 1.3 sq mi of land and a water area of 0.307 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: | 1.3 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | 0.307 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: | 1237975Source: Census |
| Place Name: | Lake Hamilton town; FloridaSource: Census |
We could not locate which school district 33851 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.
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.