ZIP Code 33853

In ZIP code 33853, near Lakeland, homes carry a median value of $209,300, and the county's 0.72% effective property tax rate works out to roughly $1,507 a year on such a home. With median household income at $44,474, that tax bill equals about 3.4% of annual earnings — a noticeable slice for homeowners here. Per-capita income sits at $25,161, so buying power is tighter than the home values alone imply. A 7.00% combined sales tax adds further cost to everyday purchases, trimming what households can set aside for housing.