LAKE WALES, FL 33898
Total Population: 18,426
Median Home Value
$161,500
Owner-occupied units
Median Household Income
$54,778
Across all households
Median Age
46.9 yrs
Across all residents
Bachelor's Degree+
17.1%
Adults 25 and older
Nearby ZIP Codes
Demographics
14 fieldsRacial & Ethnic Composition
Under 18 Years
21.3%
65 Years and Over
30.1%
Male
48.4%
Female
51.6%
U.S. Citizens (18+)
94.7%
No Health Insurance
13.0%
Education
3 fieldsHigh School Graduate or Higher (25+)
85.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)
17.1%
Enrolled in College (18+)
4.6%
Economics
6 fieldsMedian Household Income
$54,778
Mean Household Income
$68,713
Per Capita Income
$28,284
Unemployment Rate (16+)
4.3%
In Labor Force (19–64)
71.9%
SNAP / Food Stamps
13.4%
Housing & Households
13 fieldsMedian Home Value
$161,500
Median Rent
$1,122/mo
Total Housing Units
10,080
Owner-Occupied
82.9%
Renter-Occupied
17.1%
Vacancy Rate
27.3%
Married Couple Households
47.3%
Cohabiting Couple Households
4.7%
Male Householder, No Partner
22.1%
Female Householder, No Partner
26.0%
Average Household Size
2.51
Broadband Internet Access
84.9%
Housing Built Since 2010
5.5%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates. ZCTA5 33898.