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Lakeland, FL — ZIP 33809

Population: 30,797 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 33809 (Lakeland, FL) is $313,384 — down 1.3% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $194,438 after a median 69.5 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,694/month. 4 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively High, with hurricane, lightning, strongwind the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 1.0% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$313,384

Median home value

-1.3%

1-year change

69.5

Median days on market

Relatively High

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$313,384
1-year appreciation
-1.3%
3-year appreciation
-2.7%
5-year appreciation
+23.1%
10-year appreciation
+98.1%
All-time peak (2024-05)
$330,826
House Price Index (state)
542.2 (-2.6% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$194,438
Median list price
$194,500
Median price per sqft
$172
1-year sale-price change
-8.1%
Median days on market
69.5 days
Homes sold (recent period)
6
For-sale inventory
115
Sale-to-list ratio
94.0%
Active listings
7
1-year forecast
-0.1%
Days to pending
39 days
New listings (monthly)
34

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$1,694/mo
1-year rent change
+2.7%
Studio fair-market rent
$1,390/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,400/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,700/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$2,300/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$2,850/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Above Average)
101.0 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
15.2¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$25.50/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
4
Elementary schools
2
Middle schools
1
High schools
1
Schools include
EDGAR L. PADGETT ELEMENTARY, LAKE GIBSON MIDDLE SCHOOL, LAKE GIBSON SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL, WENDELL WATSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively High
Top hazards (county)
hurricane, lightning, strongWind, inlandFlooding, tornado
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Moderate · drought: Relatively Moderate · hail: Relatively Moderate · heatWave: Relatively Moderate · hurricane: Very High · inlandFlooding: Relatively High
FEMA flood zone
X
Flood risk level
Minimal
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 95% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
39.6%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Landia Chemical Company (12.6 mi)
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Annual precipitation
52.8 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
9b (extreme annual low 25 to 30°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
42
Days with Good air quality
275
Days with Moderate air quality
89
Highest AQI recorded (year)
101

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
5.2 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
18,241
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
20,578

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
33
Nearest airport
Green Swamp Aerodrome (2 mi)
Nearest major airport
Lakeland Linder International Airport (LAL) (16 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
7
Hospitals include
Adventhealth Zephyrhills, WINTER HAVEN HOSPITAL, BARTOW REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.9 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
24
Solar radiation rating
Good (4.9 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+12,108 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,989
Housing built before 1970
7.5%
Housing built 2000 or later
27.4%
Median annual property tax
$1,765
Mean commute to work
24 min
Households with broadband internet
78.7%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
230,379
Average weekly wage
$1,024
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Administrative Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
7,628

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

ZIP 33809State medianUS median
Median home value$313,384$346,549$289,727
Median sale price$194,438$359,990$325,000
Median days on market70 days72 days51 days
Typical rent$1,694/mo$2,095/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$1,765$2,388$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in ZIP 33809?
$313,384.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 33809?
$194,438.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 33809?
Median days on market: 69.5 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 33809?
Typical rent: $1,694/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 33809?
Overall risk: Relatively High (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: hurricane, lightning, strongWind, inlandFlooding, tornado.
Is ZIP 33809 in a flood zone?
Minimal (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone X.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 33809?
Risk to homes is higher than 95% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 33809?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 33809?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 33809?
4 schools (2 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is ZIP 33809 walkable?
Walkability index: 5.2/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in ZIP 33809?
Good. Median AQI: 42. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 33809?
Regional Price Parity: 101.0 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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