| City: | Lakeshore, Florida |
| City Alias: | Lake Wales |
| County: | Polk County |
| Timezone: | Eastern (GMT -05:00) |
| Local Time: | 8:39:08 PM |
| Population: | 520 [See All] |
| Area Code: | 863 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 27.8566, -81.4126 |
| Land Area: | 0.157 sq mi |
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Lakeshore occupies a compact 0.19 square mile community in Polk County, Florida, centered on the Lakeshore Club neighborhood. This isn't just a postal designation. It's a distinct retirement enclave with 520 year-round residents and a median age of 63.6 years, one of Florida's many age-restricted or retirement-focused communities.
The Lakeshore post office operates as a Community Post Office (facility code C) and maintains 460 PO Boxes for 328 occupied households. That's an adoption rate of 1.40, meaning the post office serves more than just the immediate neighborhood. Some seasonal residents maintain boxes year-round, and nearby communities likely use this location as their mail hub. Of the 605 total housing units, 251 are vacant and designated for seasonal or occasional use. That's 41% of all housing, typical for Florida retirement communities where snowbirds spend winters here and summers elsewhere.
Mail delivery follows a rural pattern despite the compact geography. Club Circle is the only street name in the ZIP+4 database, with 41 delivery records served by two rural carrier routes. There's no city carrier delivery here. The community also accepts mail addressed to Lake Wales, a larger nearby city, though Lakeshore remains the primary mailing name since 2008.
Demographically, this is a working-class retirement community. Median household income sits at $33,523, and median home values are $80,700. Only 15% of adults hold bachelor's degrees. With 321 veterans among the 520 residents, nearly 62% of the adult population served in the military. The small household size of 1.6 people per unit indicates mostly couples and single retirees rather than families. Only 5 children under 18 live here.
Mail can be addressed to either:
PO Box services are available at the Lakeshore Community Post Office. Street delivery is handled via rural carrier routes.
Club Circle is the only street, serving all 41 rural delivery points in this compact retirement enclave.
ZIP Code 33854 has 520 residents and 328 households (average 1.59 persons per household). The median age is 63.6 years, significantly older than the state (43.0) and significantly older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 45.2% male and 54.8% female, which is lower than the national male share (49.1%), making this a female-majority area. Largest groups are Hispanic or Latino (72.9%) and White (43.5%, much lower than the state average of 57.7% and well below the national average of 61.6%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 72.9%, which is much higher than the national average (18.7%), and Other / Two or More Races share is much higher than both the state (7.3%) and national averages (8.4%).
Explore More:Population Over TimeBy Age & GenderBy RaceBy GenderNativity & Citizenship
| 2020 Population: | 520Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 781Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 3,312.1 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $29,250Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 328Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $90,000Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 1.59Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 2.91Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 145 | 155 | 108 | 88 | 109 | 77 | 193 | 236 | 294 | 366 | 530 | 446 | 481 | 781 |
| Decennial Census | 194 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 520 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 63.6
Male Median Age: 66
Female Median Age: 62
| 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 | 5 | 11 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 9 | 10 | 5 | 9 | 7 | 25 | 7 | 17 | 32 | 42 | 28 | 18 | 3 |
| Female | 4 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 6 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 12 | 27 | 39 | 31 | 36 | 64 | 16 | 11 | 4 |
| Total | 9 | 14 | 5 | 3 | 6 | 15 | 18 | 14 | 17 | 19 | 52 | 46 | 48 | 68 | 106 | 44 | 29 | 7 |
| White: | 226 | 30.92% |
| Black: | 9 | 1.23% |
| Hispanic:* | 379 | 51.85% |
| Asian: | 5 | 0.68% |
| American Indian: | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian: | 0 | 0% |
| Other: | 112 | 15.32% |
| Total: | 731 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 235 | 45.19% | 66.0 years |
| Females: | 285 | 54.81% | 62.0 years |
| Total: | 520 | 100% | 63.6 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 251 | 32.14% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 530 | 67.86% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Population: | 781 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 781 | 100.00% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 0 | 0.00% |
In 2024, the Median household income is $29,250, which is considerably lower than the national median ($80,734), is down $9,292 (24.1%) since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $4,500. Family households earn a median of $23,796 versus $30,365 for nonfamily households (a difference of $6,569). By gender, male median income is $44,083 and female is $0, which is considerably lower than the national female median ($55,274), with a current gap of $44,083 that has widened from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 26.0%, which is markedly below the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 2.0%, which is far lower than the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Service (33.3%).
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| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $38,542 | $37,679 | $31,739 | $22,283 | $21,722 | $0 | $31,435 | $30,982 | $33,750 | $48,929 | $35,139 | $32,438 | $33,523 | $29,250 |
| Median Family Income | $29,760 | $29,700 | $0 | $30,329 | $30,147 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $75,139 | $31,500 | $0 | $40,577 | $23,796 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $0 | $37,946 | $40,787 | $0 | $21,486 | $0 | $31,620 | $30,893 | $31,683 | $37,375 | $36,250 | $0 | $0 | $30,365 |
| Median Male Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $34,375 | $47,560 | $0 | $0 | $39,327 | $44,083 |
| Median Female Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Employed: | 198 | 25.45% |
| Unemployed: | 4 | 0.51% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 576 | 74.04% |
| Total: | 778 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 23 | 11.62% |
| Service: | 66 | 33.33% |
| Sales and Office: | 6 | 3.03% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 47 | 23.74% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 56 | 28.28% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 198 | 100% |
In 2024, the median home value is $90,000, which is considerably lower than the national median ($332,700), is up $2,100 (2.39%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $49,000. The median gross rent is $727, which is far less than the national median ($1,413), and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $110. Of occupied housing, owners make up 21.52% (15.69% with a mortgage, 84.31% free-and-clear) and renters 78.48% - making this ZIP Code higher than national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 39.00%, 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 | $87,900 | $67,800 | $71,400 | $63,400 | $0 | $38,000 | $38,900 | $38,500 | $41,000 | $48,200 | $74,200 | $83,200 | $80,700 | $90,000 |
| Less than $500: | 92 | 24.73% |
| $500 to $999: | 90 | 24.19% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 48 | 12.90% |
| $1,500 to $1,999: | 94 | 25.27% |
| $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: | 48 | 12.90% |
| Total: | 372 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $620 | $614 | $617 | $616 | $645 | $672 | $595 | $727 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 16 | 3.38% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 86 | 18.14% |
| Renter Occupied: | 372 | 78.48% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 474 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 474 | 61.00% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 303 | 39.00% |
| Total Housing Units: | 777 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 194 | 24.97% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 583 | 75.03% |
| Other Units: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Housing Units: | 777 | 100% |
In 2024, 7.70% 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 75.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (89.60%). The uninsured rate is 12.20%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.40%). Private coverage is 32.50%, which is far lower than the national rate (67.10%). Public coverage is 63.50%, which is far higher than the national rate (36.70%). The share of people in poverty is 42.80%, which is far higher than the national rate (8.80%), up 14.30 percentage points since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 19.70 percentage points. This signals a sharp increase in hardship - a shrinking consumer base, heavy pressure on public services, and job-market contraction risks. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is high school (96.67%). College enrollment is 3.33%, 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: | 103 | 14.95% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 69 | 10.01% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 296 | 42.96% |
| Some college, no degree: | 104 | 15.09% |
| Associate's degree: | 64 | 9.29% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 24 | 3.48% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 29 | 4.21% |
| Total: | 689 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 517 | 75.04% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 53 | 7.69% |
| Private Insurance: | 254 | 30.06% |
| Public Insurance: | 496 | 58.70% |
| No Insurance: | 95 | 11.24% |
| Total: | 845 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 750 | 88.76% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 21.2% | 21.9% | 100.0% | 54.0% | 48.2% | 34.0% | 33.3% | 26.9% | 15.5% | 14.3% | 42.8% |
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: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 0 | 0.00% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 87 | 96.67% |
| College or graduate school: | 3 | 3.33% |
| Total: | 90 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 0 | 0.00% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 87 | 96.67% |
ZIP Code 33854 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 6 business establishments, employing about 19 people with an annual payroll of $445,000.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 1,647Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 6Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $148,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $445,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 19Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 33854 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 0.09% of whom live in ZIP Code 33854. It covers 0.157 sq mi of land and a water area of 0.03 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: | 0.157 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | 0.03 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: | --Source: Census |
| Place Name: | --Source: Census |
We could not locate which school district 33854 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.