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ZIP Code 33838

Polk, Florida

FIPS 33838

Juniper

ZIP Code 33838 is in the top 9% nationally for HPI growth 5yr %, but in the bottom 14% nationally for price-to-income ratio. It also sits in the 86th percentile nationally for median rent. And it sits in the top 16% nationally for FEMA risk score.

Median Home Value

$255,700

Higher than 62% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

65%

Higher than 91% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

31.4

Lower than 84% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

5,688

Median Age

32.9

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$255,700

Higher than 62%

Median Property Tax

$1,745

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

5.04

Higher than 86%

Median Rent

$1,628

Higher than 86%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

65%

Higher than 91%

Pandemic Gain %

62%

Recession Drop %

-60%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

92.9

Winter Avg Low (°F)

52

Avg Temperature (°F)

73.9

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

128.6

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

3.6

Annual Precipitation (in)

52.8

Annual Snowfall (in)

0

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

31.4

Lower than 84%

The full report

Six pillars — each with percentile benchmarks, 16-year trends, and per-metric detail.

  • People

  • Work & Money

  • Housing

  • Amenities

  • Environment & Risk

ZIP Code 33838: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 33838?
The median home value in ZIP Code 33838 is $255,700, higher than 62% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 33838?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 33838 is $1,745, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 33838 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 33838 cost about 5.04× the median household income, higher than 86% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 33838?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 33838 is $1,628 a month, higher than 86% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 33838?
Home prices in ZIP Code 33838 have moved 65% over the past five years, per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 33838?
ZIP Code 33838 averages 73.9°F year-round, summer highs near 92.9°F, winter lows around 52°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals).
Is ZIP Code 33838 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 33838's FEMA National Risk Index score is 31.4 (lower than 84% of U.S. ZIP codes). Its greatest modeled natural hazard is hurricane.

Sources: U.S. Census ACS, FEMA National Risk Index, FHFA House Price Index, OpenStreetMap, EPA. Explore the map →