The ZIP Code 33859 is associated with the city of Lake Wales in Florida in Polk County in the U.S. An estimated 34.4% of residents in the 33859 ZIP Code are of age 62 years and older. Overall, the region has a median age of 48.2 years. In this Florida region, approximately 84.1% have a high school degree or higher, and the per capita income is an estimated $20,729. An estimated 12% of the population in this ZIP lives below the poverty line, while the median househould income is $43,688. The current population estimate is 11,025.
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Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 33859, 98.1% is one race, while 1.9% are two or more races. Approximately 20.5% of 33859 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 33859 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (81.6%), followed by Black or African American (18.3%) .
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 81.6% |
| Black or African American | 18.3% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.9% |
| Asian | 0.5% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0.0% |
| Some other race | 1.3% |
The median household income in ZIP Code 33859 is $43,688, while the region's mean household income is $49,212. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $20,729. The per capita income in ZIP Code 33859 of $20,729 is approximately 34.44% less than the per capita income in the U.S. overall of $31,619. An estimated 11.9% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately25.26% higher than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 21.2% of the population in 33859 earn $50,000 to $74,999 per year, while an estimated 20.2% earn $35,000 to $49,999 per year, and 0.4% of 33859 residents earn $200,000 or more per year.
| Household Income | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 per year | 5.7% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 per year | 6.9% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 per year | 13.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 per year | 13.8% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 per year | 20.2% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 per year | 21.2% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 per year | 13.3% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 per year | 4.6% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 per year | 0.8% |
| $200,000 or more per year | 0.4% |
In ZIP Code 33859, 84.1% of the population graduated high school, while 14.3% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 6.1% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 4.9% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 36.3% in this Polk County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).
| Education Level | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than 9th grade | 6.1% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma | 9.8% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency) | 36.3% |
| Some college, no degree | 24.3% |
| Associate's degree | 9.2% |
| Bachelor's degree | 9.5% |
| Graduate or professional degree | 4.9% |
Residents of ZIP Code 33859 are older than average. The median age of 48.2 years in ZIP Code 33859 is approximately 26.51% higher than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 80.8% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 34.4% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 18.8% of the population in 33859 falls in the age group 65 to 74 years, while an estimated 10.6% are aged 25 to 34 years. On the low end of the scale, 2.7% of 33859 residents are aged 85 years and over.
| Age Range | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 5 years | 6.5% |
| 5 to 9 years | 6.3% |
| 10 to 14 years | 4.1% |
| 15 to 19 years | 4.8% |
| 20 to 24 years | 9.0% |
| 25 to 34 years | 10.6% |
| 35 to 44 years | 6.3% |
| 45 to 54 years | 9.0% |
| 55 to 59 years | 6.7% |
| 60 to 64 years | 7.2% |
| 65 to 74 years | 18.8% |
| 75 to 84 years | 8.0% |
| 85 years and over | 2.7% |
In ZIP Code 33859, 83.8% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 14.1% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 1.4% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 0.3% of homes. Lastly, 0.5% of homes list "other languages" as spoken in the home. All percentages referenced are for the population 5 years and older in this Polk County region.
| Language Spoken | Percent |
|---|---|
| English only | 83.8% |
| Spanish | 14.1% |
| Other Indo-European languages | 1.4% |
| Asian and Pacific Islander languages | 0.3% |
| Other languages | 0.5% |
Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 33859, an estimated 40.7% of homes were built between 2000 and 2009. Additionally, 15.8% of homes in the region were built between 1990 and 1999, while an estimated 0.3% of homes were built in 1939 or earlier in this Polk County region.
| Year Home Built | Percent |
|---|---|
| Built in 2014 or later | 0.9% |
| Built between 2010 and 2013 | 3.3% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 40.7% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 15.8% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 14.7% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 8.1% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 4.1% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 8.9% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 3.1% |
| Built in 1939 or earlier | 0.3% |
In 33859, 48.4% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 2.3% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 30.5 minutes. Approximately 18.7% of the employed population 16 years and over in 33859 work in retail trade, while an estimated 14.1% work in construction. On the lower end of the scale, just 0.3% of 33859 workers 16 years and over work in information.
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining | 2.8% |
| Construction | 14.1% |
| Manufacturing | 6.7% |
| Wholesale trade | 1.8% |
| Retail trade | 18.7% |
| Transportation and warehousing, and utilities | 4.0% |
| Information | 0.3% |
| Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing | 10.5% |
| Professional, scientific, management, and administrative | 11.0% |
| Educational services, and health care and social assistance | 13.7% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services | 6.8% |
| Other services, except public administration | 5.6% |
| Public administration | 4.0% |
Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 33859 has an average daily solar radiation level of 5.65 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 37.14% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 14.26% less than an area in the U.S. with historically high solar radiation levels (AZ).
| Region | Residential | Commercial | Industrial |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP Code 33859 | 13.17¢/kWh | 10.25¢/kWh | 9.14¢/kWh |
| Florida | 14.79¢/kWh | 11.83¢/kWh | 9.16¢/kWh |
| United States | 15.45¢/kWh | 12.68¢/kWh | 8.1¢/kWh |
| Month | ZIP Code 33859 | Low (WA) | High (AZ) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 5.61 | 1.9 | 5.84 |
| Feb | 5.91 | 3 | 6.31 |
| Mar | 6.11 | 3.65 | 7.02 |
| Apr | 6.16 | 5.13 | 7.3 |
| May | 5.8 | 5.17 | 7.13 |
| Jun | 5.11 | 5.72 | 6.95 |
| Jul | 5.13 | 6.22 | 6.51 |
| Aug | 5.35 | 6.08 | 6.65 |
| Sep | 5.54 | 5.15 | 7.02 |
| Oct | 5.99 | 3.32 | 6.92 |
| Nov | 5.92 | 2.33 | 5.99 |
| Dec | 5.15 | 1.78 | 5.46 |
Regarding consumer complaints about financial products in ZIP Code 33859, credit reporting or credit repair services have received the most complaints in 33859 in the past 12 months. Debt collection received the second most complaints. The most frequent complaint overall in this Polk County region was written notification about debt.
| Complaint Product | Number of Complaints* |
|---|---|
| Credit reporting or credit repair services | 10 |
| Debt collection | 8 |
| Checking or savings account | 1 |
| Credit card or prepaid card | 1 |
| Mortgage | 1 |
| Complaint Issue | Number of Complaints* |
|---|---|
| Written notification about debt | 7 |
| Incorrect information on your report | 6 |
| Problem with a credit reporting company's investigation | 5 |
| Attempts to collect debt not owed | 1 |
| Problem getting a card or closing an account | 1 |
| Other | 1 |