Question 1

Is 33803 a safe area?

Accepted Answer

ZIP code 33803 in Lakeland has a crime score of 50/100, which is roughly average for the region. Reported incidents per 1,000 residents track close to the Lakeland city median. Both violent and property crime fall within the expected range for an urban ZIP code. Reviewing the Full Crime Report for 33803 and checking the local police department's crime mapping tool for current incident patterns before making decisions is recommended.

Question 2

What are the best schools near 33803?

Accepted Answer

ZIP code 33803 has a school score of 100/100, based on NCES EdFacts math and reading proficiency data for public schools in and near ZIP 33803. Schools in this area perform significantly above state averages — proficiency rates consistently outpace both the city and national benchmarks. For families prioritizing public school quality, 33803 ranks among the stronger ZIP codes in Lakeland. Scores reflect SY 2020-21 EdFacts assessment data; individual school performance may vary, and reviewing each school's most recent state report card is recommended.

Question 3

What is the average home price in 33803?

Accepted Answer

The median home sale price in 33803 is approximately $290K, based on recent Zillow Research ZHVI data. This places 33803 near the metro median for comparable neighborhoods. Median rent in 33803 is available in the Full Market Report. Prices fluctuate with market conditions; Zillow data reflects trailing sale prices, not current listing prices.

Question 4

Is 33803 a good place to live?

Accepted Answer

ZIP code 33803 has an overall NeighborScore of 69/100, placing it in the moderate range for Lakeland. The score combines crime rate (40% weight), school quality (35%), and relative property value (25%), each normalized to the metro area. At 69/100, 33803 scores similarly to the middle tier of Lakeland neighborhoods — neither among the strongest nor the weakest performers. Individual priorities (commute, school age, budget) should guide how much weight you give this composite vs. the component scores.

Lakeland — ZIP 33803

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School	Grades	Students	Math ↓	Reading
SOUTHWEST MIDDLE SCHOOL	06–08	—	—	—
CARLTON PALMORE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	PK–05	—	—	—
CLEVELAND COURT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	KG–05	—	—	—
DIXIELAND ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	PK–05	—	—	—
SOUTHWEST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	PK–05	—	—	—
POLK STATE COLLEGE COLLEGIATE HIGH SCHOOL	10–12	—	—	—
SOUTH MCKEEL ACADEMY	PK–06	—	—	—
POLK STATE LAKELAND GATEWAY TO COLLEGE COLLEGIATE HIGH SCHO	11–12	—	—	—