33859 — Lake Wales, FL Home Values
Typical home value $274,351 as of June 2026 · 22nd of 35 in Lakeland-Winter Haven, FL
Blue: typical home value (Zillow ZHVI) in ZIP code 33859, June 2021 to June 2026. This page shows observed data only; no forecast.
How 33859 compares in the Lakeland-Winter Haven, FL area
ZIP code 33859 (Lake Wales, FL) has a typical home value of $274,351 as of June 2026, ranking 22nd of 35 ZIP codes tracked in the Lakeland-Winter Haven, FL area, more expensive than about 40% of ZIP codes in the metro. Prices here have moved -4.2% over the trailing 12 months. Over the past five years, the typical value in this ZIP code has changed +22.1%, from $224,754 in June 2021 to $274,351 in June 2026. Against observed rent, the typical home here sells for 11.4× the annual rent ($2,000/mo), a common way to gauge whether buying looks cheap relative to renting in this ZIP code.
Every figure above is observed Zillow data. Sialim's forecasting engine works at the metro level; see the Lakeland-Winter Haven, FL forecast for a modeled outlook, or browse the full ranked list of ZIP codes in Lakeland.
Population and demographics
ZIP code 33859 has a population of 10,827, per the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimate. By race and ethnicity: 63.3% White, 25.2% Hispanic or Latino, 10% Black or African American, 1.5% two or more races, and 0.1% another race.
Nearby public schools
| School | Address | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| POLK AVENUE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | 110 POLK AVE E, LAKE WALES, FL | 2.6 mi |
| MCLAUGHLIN ACADEMY OF EXCELLENCE | 800 4TH ST S, LAKE WALES, FL | 2.7 mi |
| ROOSEVELT ACADEMY | 115 E ST, LAKE WALES, FL | 2.7 mi |
Distance is straight-line from the ZIP code's center; driving distance will be longer. School attendance is set by district boundaries, not proximity. Confirm which school a specific address is zoned for with the local school district. Source: National Center for Education Statistics.
Frequently asked questions
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 33859?
$274,351 as of June 2026, the latest month Zillow has published observed data for.
Is 33859 an expensive ZIP code in the Lakeland-Winter Haven, FL area?
33859 ranks 22nd of 35 ZIP codes in the Lakeland-Winter Haven, FL area by typical home value, more expensive than about 40% of ZIP codes in the metro.
How much have home values in 33859 changed over the past year?
-4.2% over the trailing 12 months, from observed Zillow data.
Is it cheaper to buy or rent in ZIP code 33859?
The typical home price is 11.4× the observed annual rent in this ZIP code ($2,000/mo). Lower multiples favor buying over renting, all else equal.
What is the population of ZIP code 33859?
10,827, per the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimate.
What are the closest public schools to ZIP code 33859?
POLK AVENUE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (2.6 mi), MCLAUGHLIN ACADEMY OF EXCELLENCE (2.7 mi), ROOSEVELT ACADEMY (2.7 mi), by straight-line distance from the ZIP code's center. School attendance is set by district boundaries, not proximity. Confirm assignment with the local school district.
Is this page showing a forecast for 33859?
No. Every number on this page is observed Zillow data as of June 2026, not a forecast. Sialim's forecasting engine runs at the metro level; see the Lakeland-Winter Haven, FL forecast for a modeled outlook.
ZIP-level values shown here are observed Zillow data, not forecasts. Sialim's forecasting engine works at the metro level today; ZIP-level forecasts are planned for Sialim Pro. Data © Zillow, via Zillow Research.