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Lakeland, Florida · ZIP 33801

Lakeland — ZIP 33801

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Lakeland (33801) scores 53/100 — Fair for Lakeland. Safety: Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier. Schools: Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage. A mid-range price profile for the state. The typical home value here is $236K.

53OUT OF 100

Overall NeighborScore

D+Fair

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Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier.

Safety index45/100
Violent crime share19%
Property crime share81%

Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage.

School index63/100
Avg math proficiency42%
Avg reading proficiency43%
Schools nearby9

A mid-range price profile for the state.

Affordability index65/100
Typical home value$236K
Median rent$1,518/mo

How this score is calculated: the NeighborScore composite weights crime 53% and schools 47%, each normalized to the local area. Home affordability is shown for context and is not factored into the overall score. Sources & methodology →

Last refreshed — Schools: Aug 2026 · Real estate: Aug 2026 · Demographics: Jun 2026

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Real Estate Snapshot

Typical Home Value

$236K

Median Rent

$1,518/mo

Days on Market

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Sale-to-List

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Typical Home Value — 23 Months

Median Rent — 14 Months

Crime Overview

Total Incidents

8,675

Violent Crime

1,899

Property Crime

6,776

Crime statistics for this area are estimated from FBI-reported county-level data for Polk County, Florida (2025). This ZIP does not yet have city-specific monthly crime data, so figures reflect the entire county rather than this ZIP alone.

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Nearby Schools

Grades
MCKEEL ACADEMY CENTRALPK–06610
85%
78%
LAWTON CHILES MIDDLE ACADEMY06–08704
68%
71%
COMBEE ACADEMY OF DESIGN AND ENGINEERINGPK–05479
47%
44%
PHILIP O'BRIEN ELEMENTARY SCHOOLPK–05625
39%
33%
LAKELAND SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL09–121,985
33%
53%
OSCAR J. POPE ELEMENTARY SCHOOLPK–05365
32%
32%
CRYSTAL LAKE MIDDLE SCHOOL06–08753
29%
29%
CRYSTAL LAKE ELEMENTARY SCHOOLPK–05437
27%
27%
TENOROC HIGH SCHOOL09–121,141
15%
24%

Directory and latest enrollment: NCES Common Core of Data (SY 2024–25 where reported). Proficiency: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts SY 2021–22; state standards are not directly comparable.

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Demographics

Population

33,460

Median Income

$53K

Homeownership

49%

Median Age

32 yrs

Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2024).

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 33801 has a reported-crime score of 45/100. A higher score represents a lower reported-crime rate under the best available data tier for this ZIP; it is not a guarantee of safety. Review the crime report and current local police data before making a decision.
ZIP 33801 has a school score of 63/100. The index combines reported SY 2021–22 math and reading proficiency with grade-band coverage. Nearby or county-level estimates may be used where ZIP-level reporting is sparse, and state assessment standards are not directly comparable.
The latest home value or sale-price figure available for ZIP 33801 is approximately $236K. The profile identifies the underlying source; Zillow ZHVI is a typical home value measure, while Redfin data is a median sale-price measure. These are different metrics and may lag current listings.
ZIP 33801 in Lakeland has an overall NeighborScore of 53/100. It combines the crime score (53%) and school score (47%); affordability is context only. Use the component data and its coverage notes rather than treating the composite as a complete measure of livability.