Winter Haven
City in Polk County, Florida
Winter Haven is a city in Polk County, Florida, with 49,219 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 253 ft (77 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Inwood, 2.2 miles W.
- 49,219residents (2020 Census)
- 253 ftelevation · 77 m
- 33.6 sq miland area · 87.0 km²
- 1,465 / sq mipopulation density
- 33881ZIP code
About Winter Haven
Winter Haven is a city in Polk County, Florida, United States. It is located about 51 miles (82 km) east of Tampa and about 47 miles (76 km) southwest of Orlando, with neighboring Lakeland located to its west. The city's population was 49,219 at the 2020 census, making it the second most populous city in Polk County after Lakeland. It is a principal city of the Lakeland-Winter Haven, Florida Metropolitan Statistical Area.
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Living in Winter Haven
- Median household income
- $59,648
- Median home value
- $269,800
- Median rent
- $1,246/mo
- Median age
- 40.1
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Winter Haven had 49,219 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 49,219 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,465 per sq mi (566 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Winter Haven at a glance
| State | Florida (FL) |
|---|---|
| County | Polk County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 49,219 (2020) |
| Land area | 33.59 sq mi (87.0 km²) |
| Water area | 8.73 sq mi (22.60 km²) |
| Elevation | 253 ft (77 m) |
| Coordinates | 28.0458° N, 81.7327° W |
| ZIP code | 33881 |
| Official website | mywinterhaven.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 1278275 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Winter Haven
- Inwood2.2 mi W
- Cypress Gardens3.9 mi SE
- Jan Phyl Village4.3 mi SW
- Eagle Lake5.1 mi S
- Auburndale5.9 mi NW
- Wahneta6.0 mi S
- Lake Alfred6.4 mi N
- Lake Hamilton6.8 mi E
- Fussels Corner7.8 mi W
- Waverly7.9 mi SE
- Haines City8.5 mi NE
- Dundee8.5 mi E
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Winter Haven
What county is Winter Haven in?
Winter Haven is in Polk County, Florida.
What is the population of Winter Haven, FL?
49,219 people lived in Winter Haven at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Winter Haven, FL?
The ZIP code of Winter Haven is 33881.
What is the elevation of Winter Haven?
253 feet (77 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Winter Haven?
Inwood (2.2 mi), Cypress Gardens (3.9 mi), Jan Phyl Village (4.3 mi), Eagle Lake (5.1 mi), Auburndale (5.9 mi).
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