Winter Haven, Florida

Winter Haven: The most populous city in Polk County, Florida. It is located on Lake Winter Haven in the central part of the state. Winter Haven is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the Bok Tower Gardens and the Cypress Gardens.

About

Winter Haven is a city located in the county of Polk in the U.S. state of Florida. Its population at the 2010 census was 33,874 and a population density of 328 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 46,578 inhabitants.

The city was created 140 years ago in 1883.

Winter Haven locator map
Location of Winter Haven on Florida map.

Quick Facts about Winter Haven

Population : 46,578 (2020)
Country : United States of America
State : Florida (United States)
County : Polk County
Phone Area Codes : 863
Area : 103.42 km2
Altitude : 253 feet / 77 meters
Establishment : January 01, 1884 (140 years ago)
Time Zone : America/New_York
Local time : 20:03:26 (21st December 2024)
Postal code : 33880
Density : 450 Pop. per km² as of 2020
Population growth : 27.27% (2010-2020)
Downtown Winter Haven  Florida image
Downtown Winter Haven Florida
Downtown Winter Haven  Florida image

Geography

Winter Haven is located at 28°1'20"N 81°43'58"W (28.0222400, -81.7328600).

Winter Haven map

Demographics

The population of Winter Haven increased by 27.27% in 10 years.

Year Population % Change Method
2010 33,874 - census
2011 35,278 3.98% estimation process
2012 35,650 1.04% estimation process
2013 36,034 1.07% estimation process
2014 36,917 2.39% estimation process
2015 38,136 3.2% estimation process
2016 39,429 3.28% estimation process
2017 40,859 3.5% estimation process
2018 42,974 4.92% estimation process
2019 44,955 4.41% estimation process
2020 46,578 3.48% estimation process

Winter Haven zip code is 33880. County name: Polk, County fips: 12105

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Best Things to Do in Winter Haven

1 LEGOLAND® Florida Resort

Rating: 4.4 (22309)

1 Legoland Way, Winter Haven, FL 33884, United States ➦ Show Map

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LEGOLAND® Florida Resort

2 LEGOLAND Florida Water Park

Rating: 4.5 (4366)

1 Legoland Way, Winter Haven, FL 33884, United States ➦ Show Map

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LEGOLAND Florida Water Park

3 Trailhead Park Playground

Rating: 4.6 (780)

301 Avenue G NW, Winter Haven, FL 33881, United States ➦ Show Map

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Trailhead Park Playground

4 South Lake Howard Nature Park

Rating: 4.6 (677)

1570 Lake Howard Dr SW, Winter Haven, FL 33880, United States ➦ Show Map

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South Lake Howard Nature Park

5 Veterinary Healthcare Associates

Rating: 3.8 (513)

3025 Dundee Rd, Winter Haven, FL 33884, United States ➦ Show Map

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Veterinary Healthcare Associates

Where ot Eat in Winter Haven

1 Golden Corral Buffet & Grill

Rating: 4 (3386)

5722 Cypress Gardens Blvd Se, Winter Haven, FL 33884, United States ➦ Show Map

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Golden Corral Buffet & Grill

2 Olive Garden Italian Restaurant

Rating: 4.4 (3272)

405 Cypress Gardens Blvd, Winter Haven, FL 33880, United States ➦ Show Map

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Olive Garden Italian Restaurant

3 LongHorn Steakhouse

Rating: 4.4 (2381)

875 1st St S, Winter Haven, FL 33880, United States ➦ Show Map

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LongHorn Steakhouse

4 Applebee's Grill + Bar

Rating: 3.7 (2188)

201 Cypress Gardens Blvd, Winter Haven, FL 33880, United States ➦ Show Map

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Applebee's Grill + Bar

5 Outback Steakhouse

Rating: 4.1 (1994)

170 Cypress Gardens Blvd, Winter Haven, FL 33880, United States ➦ Show Map

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Outback Steakhouse

Where to Stay in Winter Haven

1 LEGOLAND Beach Retreat

Rating: 4.5 (1848)

1 Legoland Way, Winter Haven, FL 33884, United States ➦ Show Map

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LEGOLAND Beach Retreat

2 LEGOLAND Hotel

Rating: 4.1 (78)

1 Legoland Way, Winter Haven, FL 33884, United States ➦ Show Map

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LEGOLAND Hotel

Other Places in Winter Haven

1 City of Winter Haven- City Hall

Rating: 3 (4)

451 3rd St NW, Winter Haven, FL 33881 ➦ Show Map

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City of Winter Haven- City Hall

2 Merlin Entertainments Group Fl

Rating: 5 (3)

1 Legoland Way, Winter Haven, FL 33884, United States ➦ Show Map

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Merlin Entertainments Group Fl

3 US Agricultural Department

600 Ave S NW, Winter Haven, FL 33881, United States ➦ Show Map

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4 US Agricultural Department

98 3rd St SW, Winter Haven, FL 33880, United States ➦ Show Map

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5 U.S. Department of Agriculture

1124 1st St S, Winter Haven, FL 33880, United States ➦ Show Map

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U.S. Department of Agriculture

6 Us Animal Plant Health Inspctn

3029 Lake Alfred Rd, Winter Haven, FL 33881, United States ➦ Show Map

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7 Agriculture Law Enforcement

3027 Lake Alfred Rd, Winter Haven, FL 33881, United States ➦ Show Map

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8 Agriculture & Consumer Services

500 3rd St NW, Winter Haven, FL 33881, United States ➦ Show Map

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Agriculture & Consumer Services

People born in Winter Haven (57)

People born in Winter Haven, including screenwriter Laeta Kalogridis, singer-songwriter Gram Parsons, swimmer, Olympic gold medalist, world champion, former world record-holder, television sports commentator Rowdy Gaines, .

List

  • Gloria Hendry (American actress) she was born in 03/03/1949
  • Otis Birdsong (American basketball player) he was born in 09/12/1955
  • Andrew Romine (American baseball player) he was born in 24/12/1985
  • Tommy Ho (US tennis player) he was born in 17/06/1973
  • Jim Stafford (American singer-songwriter) he was born in 16/01/1944
  • Tree Rollins (American basketball player-coach) he was born in 16/06/1955
  • Kenny Brokenburr (American sprinter) he was born in 29/10/1968
  • Larry Parrish (American baseball player and coach) he was born in 10/11/1953
  • Jameson Taillon (Canadian-American baseball player) he was born in 18/11/1991
  • Nick Sorensen (American football player) he was born in 31/07/1978
  • Sally Wheeler (American actress) she was born in 19/05/1970
  • Connie Rea (American professional basketball player) he was born in 27/01/1931
  • Angela Elwell Hunt (American writer) she was born in 20/12/1957
  • Baxter Troutman (American politician) he was born in 25/11/1966
  • C. D. Atkins (American food scientist) he was born in 07/09/1913
  • Charles Owens (professional golfer (1930-2017)) he was born in 22/02/1930
  • Charlie Manning (American baseball player) he was born in 31/03/1979
  • Chris Cameron (American gymnast) he was born in 16/01/1989

Schools in Winter Haven

College & universities near Winter Haven, FL

Code Name City ZIP
136516 Polk State College Winter Haven (FL) 33881-4299

Stations (17)

Amtrak & bus stations near Winter Haven, FL

Code Name Address Type
WTH Winter Haven 1800 7th St SW RAIL
LAK Lakeland 600 East Main Street RAIL
LKL Lakeland 600 East Main Street RAIL
KIS Kissimmee 111 East Dakin Ave. RAIL
DDE Dade City, Florida 14218 US Highway 98 OTHER

Post offices near Winter Haven

Post Office Name City ZIP
Winter Haven Post Office Winter Haven (FL) 33880

Other cities in Polk County

Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Polk County , FL. (more)

City Name Population Title
Lakeland 115,283 The most populous city in Polk County, Florida.
Haines City 26,009 City in Polk County, Florida, United States of America
Bartow 20,201 County seat of Polk County, Florida
Lake Wales 17,693 City in Polk County, Florida, United States
Auburndale 17,204 City in Polk County, Florida, United States
Citrus Ridge 13,285 Census designated place in Florida
Lakeland Highlands 11,056 Census-designated place in Polk County, Florida
Highland City 10,834 Census-designated place in Polk County, Florida
Cypress Gardens 8,917 Census-designated place in Polk County, Florida
Medulla 8,892 Census-designated place in Polk County, Florida
Davenport 7,301 City in Florida
Willow Oak 6,732 Census-designated place in Polk County, Florida
Kathleen 6,332 Census designated place
Lake Alfred 6,331 City in Polk County, Florida, United States of America
Fort Meade 6,260 City in Polk County, Florida, United States
Combee Settlement 5,577 Census-designated place in Polk County, Florida

Distance to Other Cities

Winter Haven distances to largest Florida cities