Lakeland Highlands
Census-designated place in Polk County, Florida
Lakeland Highlands is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Polk County, Florida, with 12,187 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 223 ft (68 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Medulla, 1.8 miles W.
- 12,187residents (2020 Census)
- 223 ftelevation · 68 m
- 4.9 sq miland area · 12.6 km²
- 2,506 / sq mipopulation density
- 33813ZIP code
About Lakeland Highlands
Lakeland Highlands is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in Polk County, Florida, United States. As of the 2020 census, Lakeland Highlands had a population of 12,187. It is part of the Lakeland–Winter Haven Metropolitan Statistical Area. It is an affluent residential community located south of the Lakeland city limits, and north of the Mulberry city limits. Lakeland Highlands neighbors Medulla, and together the two communities make up much of what is known as South Lakeland (unincorporated).
The area is addressed to Lakeland, with zip codes 33807, 33812, and 33813. Its schools include, George W. Jenkins Senior High School (named after the founder of Publix Super Markets, based in Lakeland), Scott Lake Elementary, Lakeland Highlands Middle School and Valleyview Elementary. This area has been experiencing high growth for over two decades with new subdivisions being developed every year.
Lakeland Highlands is included in broader definitions of the Tampa Bay area and is in the Tampa media market. The community is about 25 miles as the crow flies from the Tampa Bay.
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Living in Lakeland Highlands
- Median household income
- $108,263
- Median home value
- $385,000
- Median rent
- $1,704/mo
- Median age
- 45.3
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Lakeland Highlands had 12,187 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 12,187 |
|---|---|
| Density | 2,506 per sq mi (968 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Lakeland Highlands at a glance
| State | Florida (FL) |
|---|---|
| County | Polk County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 12,187 (2020) |
| Land area | 4.86 sq mi (12.6 km²) |
| Water area | 0.78 sq mi (2.01 km²) |
| Elevation | 223 ft (68 m) |
| Coordinates | 27.9621° N, 81.9527° W |
| ZIP code | 33813 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 1238262 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Lakeland Highlands
- Medulla1.8 mi W
- Fuller Heights3.7 mi SW
- Mulberry4.5 mi SW
- Highland City4.5 mi E
- Willow Oak5.2 mi SW
- Crystal Lake6.0 mi NE
- Lakeland6.5 mi N
- Combee Settlement7.4 mi N
- Fussels Corner8.7 mi NE
- Bartow9.5 mi SE
- Jan Phyl Village10.4 mi E
- Plant City10.7 mi W
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Lakeland Highlands
What county is Lakeland Highlands in?
Lakeland Highlands is in Polk County, Florida.
What is the population of Lakeland Highlands, FL?
12,187 people lived in Lakeland Highlands at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Lakeland Highlands, FL?
The ZIP code of Lakeland Highlands is 33813.
What is the elevation of Lakeland Highlands?
223 feet (68 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Lakeland Highlands?
Medulla (1.8 mi), Fuller Heights (3.7 mi), Mulberry (4.5 mi), Highland City (4.5 mi), Willow Oak (5.2 mi).
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