Wahneta
Census-designated place in Polk County, Florida

Wahneta is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Polk County, Florida, with 4,409 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 131 ft (40 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Eagle Lake, 1.9 miles NW.
- 4,409residents (2020 Census)
- 131 ftelevation · 40 m
- 2.3 sq miland area · 5.9 km²
- 1,946 / sq mipopulation density
- 33839ZIP code
About Wahneta
Wahneta is a census-designated place (CDP) in central Polk County, Florida, United States. As of the 2020 census, Wahneta had a population of 4,409. It is part of the Lakeland–Winter Haven Metropolitan Statistical Area.
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Living in Wahneta
- Median household income
- $46,598
- Median home value
- $97,500
- Median rent
- $1,113/mo
- Median age
- 33.1
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Wahneta had 4,409 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 4,409 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,946 per sq mi (751 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Wahneta at a glance
| State | Florida (FL) |
|---|---|
| County | Polk County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 4,409 (2020) |
| Land area | 2.27 sq mi (5.9 km²) |
| Water area | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km²) |
| Elevation | 131 ft (40 m) |
| Coordinates | 27.9587° N, 81.7288° W |
| ZIP code | 33839 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 1274775 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Wahneta
- Eagle Lake1.9 mi NW
- Cypress Gardens3.9 mi NE
- Jan Phyl Village5.6 mi NW
- Inwood6.0 mi NW
- Winter Haven6.0 mi N
- Waverly6.7 mi E
- Bartow7.5 mi SW
- Lake Wales8.3 mi E
- Alturas8.6 mi S
- Dundee8.9 mi NE
- Lake Hamilton9.0 mi NE
- Highland City9.2 mi W
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Wahneta
What county is Wahneta in?
Wahneta is in Polk County, Florida.
What is the population of Wahneta, FL?
4,409 people lived in Wahneta at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Wahneta, FL?
The ZIP code of Wahneta is 33839.
What is the elevation of Wahneta?
131 feet (40 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Wahneta?
Eagle Lake (1.9 mi), Cypress Gardens (3.9 mi), Jan Phyl Village (5.6 mi), Inwood (6.0 mi), Winter Haven (6.0 mi).
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