Lake Wales
City in Polk County, Florida
Lake Wales is a city in Polk County, Florida, with 16,361 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 148 ft (45 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Highland Park, 4.3 miles SE.
- 16,361residents (2020 Census)
- 148 ftelevation · 45 m
- 23.6 sq miland area · 61.0 km²
- 694 / sq mipopulation density
- 33853main ZIP code (2 in total)
About Lake Wales
Lake Wales is a city in Polk County, Florida, United States. It is part of the Lakeland-Winter Haven, Florida Metropolitan Statistical Area. The population was 16,361 at the 2020 census.
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Living in Lake Wales
- Median household income
- $56,347
- Median home value
- $239,300
- Median rent
- $1,110/mo
- Median age
- 42.7
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Lake Wales had 16,361 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 16,361 |
|---|---|
| Density | 694 per sq mi (268 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Lake Wales at a glance
| State | Florida (FL) |
|---|---|
| County | Polk County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 16,361 (2020) |
| Land area | 23.57 sq mi (61.0 km²) |
| Water area | 1.74 sq mi (4.52 km²) |
| Elevation | 148 ft (45 m) |
| Coordinates | 27.9203° N, 81.5996° W |
| ZIP codes | 33853, 33859 |
| Official website | cityoflakewales.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 1238950 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Lake Wales
- Highland Park4.3 mi SE
- Waverly4.7 mi N
- Crooked Lake Park6.2 mi S
- Dundee6.6 mi N
- Alturas7.4 mi SW
- Babson Park7.4 mi SE
- Hillcrest Heights7.6 mi SE
- Cypress Gardens8.0 mi NW
- Wahneta8.3 mi W
- Lake Hamilton9.0 mi N
- Grenelefe9.5 mi N
- Eagle Lake10.2 mi W
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Lake Wales
What county is Lake Wales in?
Lake Wales is in Polk County, Florida.
What is the population of Lake Wales, FL?
16,361 people lived in Lake Wales at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Lake Wales, FL?
The main ZIP code is 33853. Other ZIP codes: 33859.
What is the elevation of Lake Wales?
148 feet (45 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Lake Wales?
Highland Park (4.3 mi), Waverly (4.7 mi), Crooked Lake Park (6.2 mi), Dundee (6.6 mi), Alturas (7.4 mi).
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