Fort Meade
City in Polk County, Florida
Fort Meade is a city in Polk County, Florida, with 5,100 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 138 ft (42 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Homeland, 3.9 miles N.
- 5,100residents (2020 Census)
- 138 ftelevation · 42 m
- 8.2 sq miland area · 21.2 km²
- 623 / sq mipopulation density
- 33847ZIP code
About Fort Meade
Fort Meade is a city in Polk County, Florida, United States. As of the 2020 census, Fort Meade had a population of 5,100. It is part of the Lakeland–Winter Haven Metropolitan Statistical Area.
The city was named for George Meade, at the time an Army lieutenant serving in Florida following the Second Seminole War. Fort Meade is home to Fort Meade Middle-Senior High School, several historic buildings, and Streamsong resort. The area is popular with kayakers and canoers.
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Living in Fort Meade
- Median household income
- $36,657
- Median home value
- $175,900
- Median rent
- $922/mo
- Median age
- 44.7
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Fort Meade had 5,100 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 5,100 |
|---|---|
| Density | 623 per sq mi (241 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Fort Meade at a glance
| State | Florida (FL) |
|---|---|
| County | Polk County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 5,100 (2020) |
| Land area | 8.18 sq mi (21.2 km²) |
| Water area | 0.37 sq mi (0.95 km²) |
| Elevation | 138 ft (42 m) |
| Coordinates | 27.7648° N, 81.8042° W |
| ZIP code | 33847 |
| Official website | cityoffortmeade.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 1224100 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Fort Meade
- Homeland3.9 mi N
- Bartow8.5 mi N
- Bowling Green8.9 mi S
- Alturas9.2 mi NE
- Bradley Junction10.8 mi W
- Fort Green12.7 mi SW
- Crooked Lake Park13.8 mi E
- Wahneta14.2 mi N
- Highland City14.5 mi N
- Eagle Lake14.8 mi N
- Fort Green Springs14.8 mi SW
- Mulberry14.9 mi NW
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Frequently asked questions about Fort Meade
What county is Fort Meade in?
Fort Meade is in Polk County, Florida.
What is the population of Fort Meade, FL?
5,100 people lived in Fort Meade at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Fort Meade, FL?
The ZIP code of Fort Meade is 33847.
What is the elevation of Fort Meade?
138 feet (42 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Fort Meade?
Homeland (3.9 mi), Bartow (8.5 mi), Bowling Green (8.9 mi), Alturas (9.2 mi), Bradley Junction (10.8 mi).
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