Highlands County, FL ZIP Codes
Florida (FL) · 11 ZIP codes · 5 cities
11
ZIP codes
103,296
population (2021)
+4.6%
pop change since 2010
12055
FIPS code
Highlands County ZIP code map
About Highlands County
Highlands County is located in Florida and contains 11 ZIP codes across 5 cities and communities.
The county's population was 103,296 as of 2021,
an increase of
4.6% from 98,786 in 2010.
The timezone is Central Time (observes DST).
The Federal Information Processing System (FIPS) code for Highlands County is 12055.
| Population | |
|---|---|
| 2021 population | 103,296 |
| 2010 population | 98,786 |
| Change | +4.6% |
| County details | |
|---|---|
| State | Florida |
| FIPS code | 12055 |
| Timezone | Central |
| Daylight saving | Yes |
Cities in Highlands County
ZIP codes for Highlands County, FL (11)
| ZIP code | City | County | Map |
|---|---|---|---|
| 33825 | Avon Park | Highlands | View map |
| 33826 | Avon Park | Highlands | View map |
| 33852 | Lake Placid | Highlands | View map |
| 33857 | Lorida | Highlands | View map |
| 33862 | Lake Placid | Highlands | View map |
| 33870 | Sebring | Highlands | View map |
| 33871 | Sebring | Highlands | View map |
| 33872 | Sebring | Highlands | View map |
| 33875 | Sebring | Highlands | View map |
| 33876 | Sebring | Highlands | View map |
| 33960 | Venus | Highlands | View map |
Demographics & statistics
103,855
Population
52.4
Median age
$53,034
Median household income
$31,370
Per capita income
$161,275
Median home value
$843
Median monthly rent
82.0%
Home ownership
16.7%
Poverty rate
4.6%
Unemployment
47,538
Housing units
18.5%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
2,132
Under 5
2,162
2,462
5–9
2,497
2,493
10–14
2,530
2,446
15–19
2,482
2,152
20–24
2,184
4,841
25–34
4,910
5,147
35–44
5,221
5,054
45–54
5,128
3,096
55–59
3,140
3,683
60–64
3,737
8,596
65–74
8,721
6,936
75–84
7,037
2,516
85+
2,552
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 17,262 | 15.4% |
| 18 and over | 86,593 | 84.6% |
| 65 and over | 36,358 | 35.1% |
| Median age | 52.4 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
66.6%
Hispanic or Latino
10.3%
Black or African American
8.7%
Two or more races
6.9%
Other race
5.8%
Asian
1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.4%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 77,141 | 66.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11,974 | 10.3% |
| Black or African American | 10,103 | 8.7% |
| Two or more races | 7,938 | 6.9% |
| Other race | 6,712 | 5.8% |
| Asian | 1,440 | 1.2% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 503 | 0.4% |
Household income
Under $10k
7.4%
$10k–$15k
5.1%
$15k–$25k
10.9%
$25k–$35k
11.3%
$35k–$50k
13.2%
$50k–$75k
17.6%
$75k–$100k
13.7%
$100k–$150k
13.0%
$150k–$200k
3.8%
$200k+
4.0%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 7.4% |
| $10k–$15k | 5.1% |
| $15k–$25k | 10.9% |
| $25k–$35k | 11.3% |
| $35k–$50k | 13.2% |
| $50k–$75k | 17.6% |
| $75k–$100k | 13.7% |
| $100k–$150k | 13.0% |
| $150k–$200k | 3.8% |
| $200k+ | 4.0% |
| Median income | $53,034 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
15.2%
$50k–$100k
17.0%
$100k–$150k
13.4%
$150k–$200k
17.2%
$200k–$300k
18.4%
$300k–$500k
12.7%
$500k–$1M
5.4%
$1M+
0.8%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $161,275 |
| Median rent / month | $843 |
| Owner occupied | 82.0% |
| Renter occupied | 18.0% |
| Vacant | 25.6% |
| Single-family detached | 62.7% |
| Large apartment buildings | 1.3% |
| Mobile homes | 26.4% |
| Median rooms | 5.1 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.14 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 1.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 5.6% |
| 2000–2009 | 14.9% |
| 1990–1999 | 21.7% |
| 1980–1989 | 27.7% |
| 1970–1979 | 18.0% |
| 1960–1969 | 6.4% |
| 1950–1959 | 2.8% |
| 1940–1949 | 0.8% |
| 1939 or earlier | 1.1% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 1.2% |
| 1 bedroom | 10.3% |
| 2 bedrooms | 40.1% |
| 3 bedrooms | 40.1% |
| 4 bedrooms | 7.6% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 0.8% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 4.3% |
| 1 vehicle | 43.7% |
| 2 vehicles | 40.9% |
| 3 or more | 11.1% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 0.9% |
| Electricity | 94.7% |
| Propane / LP gas | 1.8% |
| Solar | 0.3% |
| No fuel used | 2.2% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 22,093 | 51.4% |
| Cohabiting couple | 2,994 | 6.3% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 8,067 | 19.9% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 11,414 | 22.4% |
| Households with children under 18 | 9,502 | 18.2% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 23,966 | 51.9% |
| Average household size | 2.19 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 20.7% | 15.0% |
| Married | 58.5% | 56.3% |
| Separated | 1.6% | 2.2% |
| Widowed | 7.0% | 12.4% |
| Divorced | 12.3% | 14.2% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
4.2%
Some HS, no diploma
8.4%
HS graduate
36.1%
Some college, no degree
23.8%
Associate's degree
9.1%
Bachelor's degree
12.7%
Graduate / professional
5.8%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 87.4% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 18.5% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 1,156 | 7.3% |
| Kindergarten | 620 | 2.7% |
| Elementary school | 8,240 | 53.1% |
| High school | 3,909 | 17.5% |
| College / grad school | 3,214 | 19.5% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
25.3%
Retail trade
11.0%
Professional & management
10.4%
Arts, food & hospitality
9.6%
Construction
9.0%
Other services
7.0%
Agriculture & mining
6.4%
Finance & real estate
6.1%
Public administration
5.6%
Manufacturing
4.9%
Transportation & utilities
3.1%
Wholesale trade
1.4%
Information
0.5%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 35.0% |
| Service | 17.8% |
| Sales & office | 23.5% |
| Natural resources & construction | 14.2% |
| Production & transportation | 9.4% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 78.0% |
| Government | 16.1% |
| Self-employed | 5.8% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.2% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 77.6% |
| Carpool | 9.5% |
| Public transit | 0.1% |
| Walk | 1.7% |
| Other means | 1.5% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 25.2 |
Poverty
All people
16.7%
Under 18 years
17.4%
18 and over
16.1%
Married-couple families
12.2%
Female-led households
22.6%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 53.8% |
| Retirement income | 34.3% |
| Supplemental Security | 5.5% |
| Cash public assistance | 1.3% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 14.0% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| High blood pressure | 42.9% |
| High cholesterol | 39.3% |
| Heart disease | 11.1% |
| Stroke | 5.2% |
| Asthma | 8.8% |
| Arthritis | 33.8% |
| Kidney disease | 4.5% |
| Pulmonary disease | 12.4% |
| Cancer | 9.6% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 12.3% |
| No physical activity | 31.7% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 34.9% |
| Fair or poor health | 22.4% |
| Poor mental health | 14.8% |
| Poor physical health | 15.6% |
| No health insurance | 24.2% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 78.1% |
| Visited dentist | 53.4% |
| Cholesterol screening | 91.9% |
| Teeth loss | 17.8% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 9,423 | 11.1% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 20.0% |
| Under 18 | 3.6% |
| 18–64 years | 14.9% |
| 65 and over | 36.0% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 56.6% |
| Public insurance | 51.5% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 9.0% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 99,561 | 96.2% |
| Spanish | 6,726 | 5.8% |
| Other Indo-European | 6,065 | 5.3% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 276 | 0.2% |
| Other languages | 366 | 0.3% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 92,477 | 87.0% |
| Born in same state | 87,951 | 83.8% |
| Born in different state | 39,519 | 38.1% |
| Foreign born | 4,526 | 3.3% |
| Naturalized citizen | 11,378 | 13.0% |
| Not a US citizen | 5,992 | 63.0% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 13,536 | 13% |
| Italian | 10,004 | 9.6% |
| Arab | 9,803 | 9.4% |
| English | 1,332 | 1.3% |
| German | 642 | 0.6% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Polish | 572 | 0.6% |
| Irish | 306 | 0.3% |
| Dutch | 244 | 0.2% |
| Norwegian | 68 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 45.2% |
| Internet access | 92.8% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
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