ZIP code 33853

The page on USZIP.com for the ZIP code 33853 provides a comprehensive overview of this area in Lake Wales, FL. It features a detailed map pinpointing the location and outlines key demographic information such as population size, median age, and household income. The page also includes insights into the local economy, highlighting business environments and employment statistics. Additionally, it offers data on housing, including average home prices and rent costs. Users can find information on nearby schools, public services, and amenities, making it a useful resource for those looking to move to or learn more about the 33853 ZIP code area.

33853 is the zip code for

Lake Wales, FL

Total population
11,161▼
Housing units
5,115▼
Land area
(sq. miles)
8.16
Density
(people per sq. mile)
1,367.77▼
Water area
(sq. miles)
1.03

Demographic data for zip code 33853

Gender:

Male
5,353▼
Female
5,808▼
Median age
Male
34.70
Female
40.20
Gender

Households:

Total households
4,326▼
Family households
2,729▼
Nonfamily households
1,597▼
Average household size
2.53▲
Average family size
3.17▲
Households

Housing units:

Total housing units
5,115▼
Occupied housing units
4,326▼
Owner-occupied
2,379▼
Renter-occupied
1,947▼
Vacant housing units
789▼
Housing units

Age:

Under 5 years
839▼
5 to 9 years
834▼
10 to 14 years
760▼
15 to 19 years
813▼
20 to 24 years
716▼
25 to 34 years
1,307▼
35 to 44 years
1,222▼
45 to 54 years
1,469▼
55 to 59 years
629▼
60 to 64 years
634▼
65 to 74 years
819▼
75 to 84 years
723▼
85 years and over
396▼
Median age
37.40▼
Age

Race:

White
5,396
Hispanic or Latino
2,052
Black or African American
3,428
Asian
70
American Indian & Alaska Native
36
Native Hawaiian & Other Pacific Islander
2
Other (One Race)
16
Two or More Races
161
Race
* Based on 2010, 2000 U.S. Census data

Economic data for zip code 33853

Employment status:

Population
(16 years and over)
8,150
Civilian labor force
4,505
Employed
3,743
Unemployed
762
Armed Forces
0
Not in labor force
3,645
Percent Unemployed
16.9%
Employment status

Commuting to work:

Workers
(16 years and over)
3,633
Car, truck, or van
Drove alone
3,013
Carpooled
444
Public transportation
(excluding taxicab)
6
Walked
98
Other means
38
Worked at home
34
Mean travel time
20.3 min.
Commuting to work

Occupation:

Civilian employed population
(16 years and over)
3,743
Management / business / science / arts
1,009
Service
884
Sales / office
757
Natural resources / construction / maintenance
492
Production / transportation / material moving
601
Occupation

Industry:

Civilian employed population
(16 years and over)
3,743
Agriculture / forestry / fishing / hunting / mining
188
Construction
284
Manufacturing
397
Wholesale trade
111
Retail trade
476
Transportation / warehousing / utilities
262
Information
67
Finance / insurance / real estate / rental / leasing
206
Professional / scientific / management / administrative / waste management services
162
Educational services / health care / social assistance
872
Arts / entertainment / recreation / accommodation / food services
482
Public administration
136
Other services
100
Industry

Class of worker:

Civilian employed population
(16 years and over)
3,743
Private wage & salary workers
3,097
Government workers
498
Self-employed
(in own not incorporated business)
148
Unpaid family workers
0
Class of worker

Income:

Total households
4,158
Less than $10,000
782
$10,000 to $14,999
339
$15,000 to $24,999
639
$25,000 to $34,999
603
$35,000 to $49,999
698
$50,000 to $74,999
581
$75,000 to $99,999
272
$100,000 to $149,999
202
$150,000 to $199,999
31
$200,000 or more
11
Median household income
$29,253
Mean household income
$37,787
Percentage of people whose income in the past 12 months is below the poverty level
29.8%
Income
* Based on 2007-2011 American Community Survey 5-year estimates

Public schools in 33853

Name & AddressPhone# of studentsFree lunchPupils per teacher
Hillcrest Elementary School
1051 State Rd 60 E		(863) 678-421662838914.6
Janie Howard Wilson School
306 Florida Ave		(863) 678-421157240913.3
Lake Wales B.e.s.t.
250 E Grove Ave		(863) 679-4386000.0
Lake Wales Senior High School
#1 Highlander Way		(863) 678-42221,41156717.0
Mclaughlin Middle School
800 S 4th St		(863) 678-423391845913.3
Our Children's Academy
555 Burns Ave		(863) 294-142928814.0
Polk Avenue Elementary School
110 E Polk Ave		(863) 678-424457140416.3
Roosevelt Academy
115 East St		(863) 678-42522721489.7
Spook Hill Elementary School
321 Drja Wiltshire Avee		(863) 678-426246025112.1
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Hospitals and Medical Centers around 33853

NameAddressPhone# of beds
Bartow Memorial Hospital
2200 Osprey Boulevard
Bartow, FL 33830		(863) 533-811156
Florida Hospital Heartland
4200 Sun'n Lake Boulevard
Sebring, FL 33872		(863) 314-4466186
Heart Of Florida Reg Med Ctr
1615 Us Highway 27n
Davenport, FL 33837		(863) 422-497151
Highlands Regional Med Center3600 South Highlands Avenue
Sebring, FL 33870		(863) 471-5800126
Lakeland Regional Med Center
1324 Lakeland Hills Blvd
Lakeland, FL 33805		(863) 687-1100623
Winter Haven Hospital
200 Avenue F Ne
Winter Haven, FL 33881		(863) 293-1121684
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Hotels, Motels and other accommodations around 33853

Hotel nameAddress# of RoomsLow rateHigh rate
Super 8 Lake Wales Fl541 W Central Ave
Lake Wales, FL 33853		624664
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Restaurants, dining rooms and coffee shops in 33853

Restaurant nameAddressCuisinePhone
Crazy Fish Bar & Grille, The802 Henry St
Lake Wales, FL 33853		American, Seafood863-676-6361
Captain D's Seafood
883 Hwy 60 W
Lake Wales, FL 33853		American, Seafood863-676-7910
Domino's Pizza
222 S 1st St
Lake Wales, FL 33853		Pizza863-676-7654
KFC
885 State Road 60 W
Lake Wales, FL 33853		Fast Food863-676-8085
McDonald's
808 Eagle Ridge Dr
Lake Wales, FL 33853		Fast Food, Hamburgers, Sandwiches863-676-1485
McDonald's416 W Central Ave
Lake Wales, FL 33853		Fast Food, Hamburgers, Sandwiches863-676-3234
McDonald's
1110 State Road 60 E
Lake Wales, FL 33853		Fast Food, Hamburgers, Sandwiches863-676-7110
Oriental House Chinese Restaurant120 N 1st St
Lake Wales, FL 33853		Chinese863-676-2926
Pizza Hut190 State Rd 60 E
Lake Wales, FL 33853		Italian, Pizza, Salads863-676-1406
Subway Sandwiches & Salads1382 Orange Grove Plz
Lake Wales, FL 33853		Fast Food, Salads, Sandwiches863-678-0452
Taco Bell813 Eagle Ridge Dr
Lake Wales, FL 33853		Fast Food, Mexican863-676-3101
Taco Bell1942 State Road 60 E
Lake Wales, FL 33853		Fast Food, Mexican863-678-1099
Tres Jolie207 E Park Ave
Lake Wales, FL 33853		French Bistro863-676-4142
Wendy's301 Us Highway 27 S
Lake Wales, FL 33853		American, Fast Food, Hamburgers, Salads863-676-1727
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Crime Rates in Lake Wales, FL

Crime rates in Lake Wales, FL:

Total
734
Violent Crime
59
Murder & Manslaughter
4
Forcible Rape
0
Robbery
26
Aggravated Assault
29
Property Crime
675
Burglary
147
Larceny & Theft
504
Motor Vehicle Theft
24
Arson
1
Lake Wales, FL

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