The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 33803 sells for about $304,000, or $199 per square foot.
Prices are roughly flat from a year ago (+0.5%), a market in balance. Homes take about 20 days to sell, which is fast. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,450 a month.
ZIP 33803 — Lakeland
The 33803 housing market is currently balanced, with a median home price of $304,000 and a market index score of 47/100. Demand remains steady, though the market is not currently favoring either buyers or sellers exclusively.
This area is well-suited for family buyers and those seeking a balanced market environment, offering a mix of established residential character and proximity to Lakeland's employment hubs.
Median prices moved up 0.5% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 20 days on market with 0.0 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
0% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 0% of asking — demand is holding steady.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 2.6% · poverty 12.4% — a stable, low-distress profile.
versus the prior ACS vintage
in-migration and out-migration balanced
ZCTA 33803, Polk County FL
Composed from the ARED governance burden registry — tier-native tax structure (state + county + city + special districts), never averaged. State (Florida) — Statewide Uniform Property Tax Lien Priority & Tax Deed Sale Enforcement: Unpaid real ad valorem and non-ad valorem taxes become a first-priority sovereign lien on January 1 of the tax year, superior to all mortgages and private liens. If unpaid by April 1 following the tax year, tax certificates are sold via competitive bidding under § 197.432. State (Florida) — Community Development District (CDD) Special Assessment & Financing Lien Mandate: Binds the parcel to non-ad valorem assessments levied directly by the CDD board to fund infrastructure bonds (capital assessments) and operations/maintenance (O&M assessments). State (Florida) — Florida Constitutional Homestead Exemption & Save Our Homes (SOH) Assessment Cap: Reduces taxable value by up to $50,000: base $25,000 exemption applies to all taxing authorities (including school districts); second $25,000 exemption applies to assessed value between $50,000 and $75,000 for non-school millage. State (Florida) — Florida Ad Valorem Real Property Assessment & Tax Mechanics: Parcels are assessed annually at 100% just value (market value) as of January 1 by county property appraisers. Tax formula: Tax Bill = (Taxable Value / 1,000) * Total Levied Millage Rate. Assessed Value = Just Value - Assessment Limitations.
The mean commute time for residents in this ZIP code is approximately 21.8 minutes.
The area features access to local parks and lakes, with proximity to shopping and dining districts within the Lakeland city limits.
The rental market shows a gross rent yield of approximately 6.62%, with median rents around $1,601 per month.
The local economy is anchored by the broader Lakeland-Winter Haven metropolitan area, which features a diverse mix of industries.
Data retrieved from Census Reporter profile for ZCTA 33803.
- LEGOLAND® Florida Resort4.414.4 mi
- PEPPA PIG Theme Park Florida4.114.6 mi
- Dinosaur World4.516.3 mi
- LEGOLAND® Florida Water Park4.514.3 mi
- Family Fun Center4.53 mi
- Bonnet Springs Park4.93.5 mi
- RP FUNDING CENTER4.33.2 mi
- Keel Farms4.716.2 mi
- Publix Field at Joker Marchant Stadium4.74.7 mi
- Lake Myrtle Sports Park4.68.9 mi
- Silver Moon Drive-In Theatre4.75.7 mi
- Circle B Bar Reserve4.83.8 mi
- Cinemark Lakeland Square Mall and XD4.66.3 mi
- CMX Lakeside Village 18 & IMAX4.33.4 mi
- Florida Air Museum4.46.5 mi
- Florida Children's Museum4.63.7 mi
- Florida Air Museum4.46.5 mi
- The Ashley Gibson Barnett Museum of Art (The AGB) at Florida Southern College4.62.4 mi
- Fantasy of Flight4.313.2 mi
- Wonder House4.810.9 mi
- Bonnet Springs Park4.93.5 mi
- Lake Myrtle Sports Park4.68.9 mi
- Circle B Bar Reserve4.83.8 mi
- Common Ground Playground4.81.2 mi
- Hollis Garden4.82.7 mi
- Lakeland Country Club4.41.4 mi
- Marine Supply, the Boating Center4.711.7 mi
- Freedom Boat Club - Winter Haven - Lake Eloise4.813.2 mi
- Scooters Boat Rental Florida511.5 mi
- Cleveland Heights Golf Course4.21.2 mi
- The Club At Eaglebrooke4.55.1 mi
- Schalamar Creek Golf & Country Club Community4.34.9 mi
- Bartow Golf Course4.110.2 mi
- Links of Sandpiper3.97.7 mi
- Lakeland Square Mall4.26.6 mi
- International Market World Flea and Farmers Market4.36.8 mi
- Plant City Farm & Flea Market4.412.8 mi
- Lakeside Village4.53.3 mi
- Mi Pueblo Flea Market4.25.5 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
The ZIP code benefits from the broader Lakeland park and lake system.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.