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ZIP 33859

Population: 11,824 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in ZIP 33859 is $271,843 — down 3.8% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $275,995 after a median 86 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,433/month. 1 schools serve the area (NCES). Cost of living is 3.4% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$271,843

Typical home value

-3.8%

1-year change

86

Median days on market

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$271,843
1-year appreciation
-3.8%
3-year appreciation
-8.1%
5-year appreciation
+15.9%
10-year appreciation
+79.2%
Peak value since 2000 (Sep 2022)
$297,083

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

Market activity

Median sale price
$275,995
Median list price
$287,000
Median price per sqft
$167
1-year sale-price change
-7.2%
Median days on market
86 days
Homes sold (recent period)
59
For-sale inventory
68
Sale-to-list ratio
97.6%
Active listings
108
1-year forecast
-0.4%
New listings (monthly)
11

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

Rents

Typical rent
$1,433/mo
Studio fair-market rent
$1,258/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,338/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,608/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$2,212/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$2,688/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)
103.4 (100 = US avg)
30-year mortgage rate (national)
7.40%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.73%

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

Schools

Total schools
1
Elementary schools
0
Middle schools
1
High schools
0
Charter schools
1
Avg student-teacher ratio
20.6 : 1
Schools include
BOK ACADEMY

Source: NCES school directory, 2024-25 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Most common flood zone among NFIP claims
Zone AE
NFIP flood claims on record
18
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Landia Chemical Company (24.3 mi)
Flood zones vary by property. Look up a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.

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

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
74.0°F
Average high
85.0°F
Average low
63.0°F
Annual precipitation
52.8 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
10a (extreme annual low 30 to 35°F)

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
7.5 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
11,000
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
12,174

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
27
Nearest airport
Lake Wales Municipal Airport (0 mi)
Nearest major airport
Lakeland Linder International Airport (LAL) (26 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
22
Hospitals include
Adventhealth Zephyrhills, HCA FLORIDA HIGHLANDS HOSPITAL, WINTER HAVEN HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.9 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Good (5.0 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data (same ZIP, else within ~40 mi) · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1999
Housing built before 1970
8.8%
Housing built 2000 or later
47.4%
Median annual property tax
$1,975
Mean commute to work
25 min
Households with broadband internet
71.4%

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

How it compares

ZIP 33859State medianUS median
Typical home value$271,843—$288,527
Median sale price$275,995—$325,000
Median days on market86 days—51 days
Typical rent$1,433/mo—$1,809/mo
Median annual property tax$1,975—$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 typical home value in ZIP 33859?
$271,843.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 33859?
$275,995.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 33859?
Median days on market: 86 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 33859?
Typical rent: $1,433/month.
Is ZIP 33859 in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property within ZIP 33859. 18 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claims are on record; the most common zone among them is AE. Check a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 33859?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 33859?
1 schools (1 middle) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is ZIP 33859 walkable?
Walkability index: 7.5/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 33859?
Regional Price Parity: 103.4 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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