Lake Wales, FL ZIP Codes
3 ZIP codes serve Lake Wales, Florida: 33898, 33853 and 33859. Together they are home to 43,025 residents in 17,284 households. That is more than the 16,785 people counted inside Lake Wales city limits, because these ZIP codes reach past its boundary. Median household income ranges from $44,474 in 33853 to $57,760 in 33859.
Lake Wales city limits (Census)
| Measure | Census figure |
|---|---|
| Residents | 16,785 |
| Households | 6,924 |
| Median household income | $56,347 |
| Median home value | $239,300 |
| Median age | 42.7 |
| Median rent | $1,110 |
All 3 ZIP codes together
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents (sum of ZIP codes) | 43,025 |
| Households (sum of ZIP codes) | 17,284 |
| Median household income, range across ZIP codes | $44,474 (33853) to $57,760 (33859) |
| Household-weighted average of ZIP medians (an approximation, not a true median) | $53,743 |
| Homeowners | 73.1% |
| Households with kids under 18 | 24.5% |
| Moved in the past year | 11.2% |
| Carrier routes in EDDM2GO's route library | 32 routes, 20,981 homes (3 of 3 ZIP codes) |
Top facts
- Highest median household income in Lake Wales: 33859 ($57,760)
- Most residents: 33898 (18,527 people)
- Highest homeownership: 33898 (87.4% own their home)
- Most households with kids: 33853 (31.2% of households)
- Most new movers: 33859 (15.3% moved in last year)
- Youngest median age: 33853 (37.6 years)
- Highest median home value: 33859 ($215,300)
Every ZIP code in Lake Wales
| ZIP | Mailing city | Residents | Households | Median income | Home value | Homeowners | With kids | New movers | Carrier routes | Mailboxes | Why listed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 33898 | Lake Wales | 18,527 | 7,498 | $57,224 | $168,400 | 87.4% | 22.9% | 11.2% | 16 | 9,260 | 1% of its land; mailing city |
| 33853 | Lake Wales | 12,674 | 4,923 | $44,474 | $209,300 | 53.0% | 31.2% | 7.4% | 8 | 6,007 | 72% of its land; mailing city |
| 33859 | Lake Wales | 11,824 | 4,863 | $57,760 | $215,300 | 71.5% | 20.3% | 15.3% | 8 | 6,802 | 20% of its land; mailing city |
A ZIP code is listed for Lake Wales when at least 10% of its land lies inside Lake Wales city limits, when it holds at least 10% of the place's land, or when its USPS mailing city is Lake Wales. The table shows which applies. Totals add up whole ZIP codes, so they include any parts outside Lake Wales.
Counties
- Polk County — 43 ZIP codes
Nearby cities sharing these ZIP codes
- Dundee — 3 ZIP codes
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Frequently asked questions
- What ZIP codes are in Lake Wales, FL?
- 33898, 33853 and 33859. A ZIP code is listed for Lake Wales when at least 10% of its land lies inside Lake Wales city limits, when it holds at least 10% of the place's land, or when its USPS mailing city is Lake Wales.
- What is the population of Lake Wales, FL?
- The Census Bureau counts 16,785 residents inside Lake Wales city limits (ACS 2020–2024). The 3 ZIP codes that serve Lake Wales hold 43,025 residents in all.
- What is the median household income in Lake Wales, FL?
- $56,347 inside Lake Wales city limits, per the Census Bureau. Across its ZIP codes the medians run from $44,474 to $57,760.
- Which Lake Wales ZIP code has the highest median household income?
- 33859, at $57,760, among ZIP codes with at least 1,000 residents.
- How many carrier routes and mailboxes are in Lake Wales, FL?
- For the 3 of 3 ZIP codes in EDDM2GO's stored route library: 32 carrier routes reaching 20,981 residential and 1,087 business mailboxes.
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