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Lakeland ZIP codes: home values and what each area covers

Lakeland mail is delivered through nine standard ZIP codes: 33801, 33803, 33805, 33809, 33810, 33811, 33812, 33813 and 33815, plus four PO box ZIPs. In August 2026, Zillow's typical home value ranged from $183,135 in 33815 to $373,323 in 33812, and $395,150 in the small Kathleen ZIP, 33849, just outside the Lakeland list.

Researched September 25, 2026 · Bright Florida Homes
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Lakeland ZIP codes by typical home value

ZIP codeTypical home value12-month change
33849$395,200+2.2%
33812$373,300−0.2%
33813$369,700−0.3%
33811$333,400−2.1%
33810$316,200−1.2%
33809$311,200−1.0%
33803$287,300−1.9%
33801$233,300−1.1%
33805$231,800−3.5%
33815$183,100−3.9%

Zillow Home Value Index, August 2026, for ZIP codes Zillow assigns to Lakeland. Some extend past city limits.

How Lakeland ZIP codes are laid out

Zip-Codes.com lists 13 ZIP codes with Lakeland as the city name. Nine are standard delivery ZIPs and four (33802, 33804, 33806 and 33807) are PO box only, so you will never see them on a home listing. The nine delivery ZIPs held 266,785 people at the 2020 Census, more than twice the city's own 2020 count of 112,641. That gap tells you something useful: a Lakeland mailing address does not mean a home is inside the City of Lakeland.

The northern ZIPs are large and partly rural. 33809 covers about 65.9 square miles and 33810 about 64.6. The ZIPs closest to downtown are compact: 33815 covers about 7.4 square miles and 33812 about 9.7. Large ZIPs mix older subdivisions, newer tracts and acreage, so a ZIP-wide typical value hides a wide spread of homes.

Before you compare prices, look up the parcel on the Polk County Property Appraiser site. The record shows whether the home pays City of Lakeland taxes or sits in unincorporated Polk County, which affects your millage, and it lists any non-ad valorem assessments. Our Polk County property tax guide explains how to read the bill.

Lakeland ZIP-by-ZIP guide

Values below are Zillow's typical home value for August 2026 with the one-year change. Land area, 2020 population and housing mix come from Zip-Codes.com profiles; direction is based on each ZIP's center point relative to downtown.

33801: east of downtown and Florida Southern College

Typical value $233,302 (down 1.1%). This ZIP's center sits just east of downtown, and Florida Southern College on Lake Hollingsworth Drive uses a 33801 address. About 48.7% of homes are owner-occupied and 42.6% are single-family, so expect a mix of older houses, duplexes and apartments.

33803: south of downtown

Typical value $287,345 (down 1.9%). Centered south of downtown, this ZIP includes addresses on South Florida Avenue and the gated Grasslands golf community. Owner-occupancy is about 63.5%, and 57.4% of units are single-family.

33805: north-central Lakeland

Typical value $231,781 (down 3.5%). Lakeland Regional Health Medical Center (1324 Lakeland Hills Blvd) and Florida Polytechnic University (4700 Research Way) both carry 33805 addresses. About half of homes are owner-occupied, and just over half are single-family.

33809: far north, toward US 98

Typical value $311,241 (down 1.0%). At about 65.9 square miles this is the largest Lakeland ZIP. It includes the Cypress Lakes 55+ community at 10000 US Highway 98 N. With about 30,600 residents spread over that area, it is far less dense than the ZIPs near downtown.

33810: northwest, toward Kathleen

Typical value $316,171 (down 1.2%). The most populous Lakeland ZIP, with 52,037 people in 2020. Kathleen is an accepted place name here, and about 76.7% of homes are owner-occupied.

33811: southwest

Typical value $333,434 (down 2.1%). About 26.9 square miles southwest of downtown, with 77.1% owner-occupied housing. Zip-Codes.com counts 617 business establishments in the ZIP, so commercial and employment land sits alongside subdivisions.

33812: southeast

Typical value $373,323 (down 0.2%). A compact ZIP where about 83.3% of housing units are single-family, the highest share in Lakeland. It held up best among the city ZIPs over the year.

33813: south Lakeland

Typical value $369,661 (down 0.3%). About 86% single-family and 79% owner-occupied. The gated Eaglebrooke golf community and the Christina area off County Road 540A use 33813 addresses. See our South Lakeland guide.

33815: west of downtown

Typical value $183,135 (down 3.9%). The smallest and lowest-priced Lakeland ZIP. Only about 31.4% of units are single-family, so condos, apartments and manufactured homes make up much of the stock.

33849: Kathleen (rural northwest)

Typical value $395,150 (up 2.2%). This Kathleen ZIP had only 711 residents in 2020 across about 22.4 square miles, and it reaches into Pasco County. With so few sales, one or two larger acreage homes can move the typical value, so treat the figure with caution.

What the price spread between ZIPs shows

Lakeland's citywide typical value was $309,954 in August 2026, down 1.3% on the year. Nine of the ten ZIPs fell, but not evenly. The south and southeast ZIPs (33812 and 33813) barely moved, while 33815 and 33805, where more homes are older and smaller, fell 3.9% and 3.5%.

The gap between the lowest and highest city ZIP is about $190,000. Much of it reflects housing type. ZIPs with a high share of single-family, owner-occupied homes sit near the top; ZIPs with more apartments, condos and older stock sit near the bottom. So a lower typical value in 33815 or 33801 does not mean a like-for-like house is cheaper there. Compare price per square foot for similar homes instead.

For the city-level trend since 2016, see the Lakeland housing market page. To estimate a specific home, use the Lakeland home value page.

What to check beyond the ZIP code

  • City or county. Confirm on the property appraiser record whether the parcel is inside Lakeland city limits. It changes the millage on your tax bill and can change who provides water and trash service.
  • School zone. ZIPs do not follow school boundaries. Use the Polk County Public Schools School Zone Search for the exact address.
  • Assessments. Newer subdivisions in the outer ZIPs may carry CDD or HOA charges. Read the non-ad valorem section of the current tax bill. Our Lakeland new construction guide covers what to ask.
  • Age restrictions. Several northern ZIPs include 55+ communities. See 55+ communities in Lakeland.

Common questions

How many ZIP codes does Lakeland, FL have?+

Lakeland has nine standard delivery ZIP codes: 33801, 33803, 33805, 33809, 33810, 33811, 33812, 33813 and 33815. Four more (33802, 33804, 33806 and 33807) are PO box only. Kathleen, just northwest, has its own small ZIP, 33849, but much of the Kathleen area uses 33810 addresses.

Which Lakeland ZIP code has the highest home values?+

Among Lakeland's delivery ZIPs, 33812 had the highest Zillow typical home value in August 2026 at $373,323, followed closely by 33813 at $369,661. The Kathleen ZIP 33849 was higher at $395,150, but it had only 711 residents in 2020, so its figure rests on very few sales.

What is the cheapest ZIP code in Lakeland?+

33815, west of downtown, had the lowest Zillow typical home value in August 2026 at $183,135, down 3.9% on the year. Only about 31% of its housing units are single-family, so the figure reflects a mix that includes condos, apartments and manufactured homes rather than just houses.

Does a Lakeland mailing address mean the home is in the City of Lakeland?+

No. Lakeland's nine delivery ZIPs held 266,785 people at the 2020 Census, while the city itself counted 112,641. Many homes with a Lakeland address are in unincorporated Polk County. Check the parcel on the Polk County Property Appraiser site to see which taxing authority applies.

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