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U.S. ZIP Code · FL33855

Polk County · Lakeland-Winter Haven, FL

Typical home value

$292,276[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
-0.8%
5-year / yr
+6.9%
10-year / yr
+9.0%

Relative price

vs U.S.
+2.9%
vs metro
+1.6%
vs state
-15.7%
ZIP 33855 location in FL
Location of ZIP 33855 in FL

Price history

Zillow Home Value Index — monthly, smoothed and seasonally adjusted.

The typical home in 33855 is worth $292,276 — 1.6% above the Lakeland-Winter Haven, FL median. Over the past year, values have fallen 0.8%.

#Rent & investment

Typical asking rent, and the returns it implies at the current home value.

Monthly rent
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Gross yield
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Cap rate
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#Property tax

Effective rate — total real estate taxes paid relative to total home value.

Effective tax rate
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Typical annual tax
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#Climate risk

FEMA National Risk Index ratings for Polk County. "Not Applicable" means the hazard does not threaten the county.

Overall risk
Relatively High[4]
Riverine flood
Relatively High
Coastal flood
Not Applicable
Wildfire
Relatively Moderate
Drought
Relatively Moderate
Heat wave
Relatively Moderate
Hurricane
Very High
Tornado
Relatively High
Earthquake
Very Low
Winter weather
No Rating

#Who lives here

Population
15[3]
Median household income
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#Migration

Household moves in and out of Polk County over a year, from IRS tax-return data.

Net migration
+9,194[5]
Moved in
31,294
Moved out
22,100

Run the numbers

Interactive calculators pre-filled with this ZIP's typical home value, rent, and property-tax rate. Edit any field to recompute.

Gross yield
Net yield (after ~40% expenses)
Annual rent

Gross and net yield are estimates based on the inputs and the selected expense ratio. Actual income and expenses will vary by property and market. Not investment advice.

Monthly payment$1,478
Loan principal$233,821
Down payment$58,455
Total interest paid$298,226

Estimated monthly payments include principal and interest only. Actual costs will include property tax, insurance, possibly PMI, and HOA fees not modeled here. Loan terms shown are estimates; consult a licensed lender for current rates and qualification.

Own : rent ratio
Monthly cost to own$2,014
Monthly rent

This calculator projects multi-year scenarios based on assumptions about appreciation, rent growth, and investment returns — none of which are guaranteed. Actual outcomes depend on variables this tool cannot know. Not financial or real estate advice.

#Metro ranking

Where this ZIP sits among others in its metro area.

Appreciation
100th percentile[1]
Rental yield
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Property tax
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Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 33855?
The typical home in 33855 is worth $292,276, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 33855?
Home values in 33855 are down 0.8% over the past year, and up 6.9% a year over five years.

#Comparable ZIPs

Same metro, nearest typical home value. Each card shows the comparable ZIP's headline numbers so you can scan at a glance.

  • Lakeland, FL

    Typical home
    $289,989
    Gross yield
    6.4%
  • Frostproof, FL

    Typical home
    $295,429
    Gross yield
  • Eagle Lake, FL

    Typical home
    $288,547
    Gross yield
    8.5%
  • Haines City, FL

    Typical home
    $296,554
    Gross yield
    8.2%
  • Mulberry, FL

    Typical home
    $286,839
    Gross yield
    7.4%
  • Winter Haven, FL

    Typical home
    $299,091
    Gross yield
    7.6%

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