33853 -- U.S. ZIP code Municipality (1990): LAKE WALES, Florida All ZIPs for this municipality (1990): 33853 Population (2000): 34439 Housing Units (2000): 19300 Land area (2000): 304.100992 sq. miles (787.617920 sq. km) Water area (2000): 18.611267 sq. miles (48.202959 sq. km) Total area (2000): 322.712259 sq. miles (835.820879 sq. km) Located within: Florida (FL) Location: 27.894622 N, 81.528245 W