33852 ZIP Code — Lake Placid, FL

Highlands County, Florida

ZIP code 33852 is located in Lake Placid, Florida, within Highlands County. It covers approximately 293.43 square miles and serves a population of 21,394 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 863.

About ZIP code 33852

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $172,700. Owner-occupancy is high at 80%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $54,055. 55% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 28 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 18% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (17%) compared to national benchmarks. 16% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Overall, ZIP code 33852 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

21,394

population

293.43

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

33852 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 33852

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 33852. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Lake Placid	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

33876 Sebring (10.8 mi) 33960 Venus (12.9 mi) 33857 Lorida (13.2 mi) 33875 Sebring (14.1 mi) 33870 Sebring (16.3 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	21,394
Population density	73 / sq mi
State FIPS	12
County FIPS	055

Geography
Land area	293.43 sq mi
Water area	30.39 sq mi
Latitude	27.2708
Longitude	-81.3229
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	863

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	58.7%	55.7%	43.4%
$50k – $100k	26.5%	30.5%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	9.7%	11.1%	19.3%
Over $200k	5.1%	2.7%	6.4%

Demographics & statistics

21,394

Population

People per sq mi

54.2

Median age

$54,055

Median household income

$31,830

Per capita income

$172,700

Median home value

$1,033

Median monthly rent

80.3%

Home ownership

13.6%

Poverty rate

5.0%

Unemployment

11,253

Housing units

18.4%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

369

Under 5

333

667

5–9

602

714

10–14

643

375

15–19

338

351

20–24

316

967

25–34

872

1,164

35–44

1,049

1,142

45–54

1,030

584

55–59

526

955

60–64

861

1,977

65–74

1,782

1,504

75–84

1,357

482

85+

434

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	3,861	18.0%
18 and over	17,533	82.0%
65 and over	7,536	35.2%
Median age	54.2 years

Race & ethnicity

White 75.4%

Hispanic or Latino 7.9%

Two or more races 6.9%

Black or African American 4.9%

Other race 3.4%

Asian 1.1%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%

Group	Count	%
White	17,514	75.4%
Hispanic or Latino	1,844	7.9%
Two or more races	1,601	6.9%
Black or African American	1,142	4.9%
Other race	781	3.4%
Asian	247	1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native	109	0.5%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	58.7%	55.7%	43.4%
$50k – $100k	26.5%	30.5%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	9.7%	11.1%	19.3%
Over $200k	5.1%	2.7%	6.4%

Under $10k 5.9%

$10k–$15k 2.5%

$15k–$25k 14.4%

$25k–$35k 10.0%

$35k–$50k 14.1%

$50k–$75k 18.6%

$75k–$100k 13.4%

$100k–$150k 13.2%

$150k–$200k 4.3%

$200k+ 3.5%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	5.9%
$10k–$15k	2.5%
$15k–$25k	14.4%
$25k–$35k	10.0%
$35k–$50k	14.1%
$50k–$75k	18.6%
$75k–$100k	13.4%
$100k–$150k	13.2%
$150k–$200k	4.3%
$200k+	3.5%
Median income	$54,055

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 14.9%

$50k–$100k 9.4%

$100k–$150k 15.0%

$150k–$200k 18.1%

$200k–$300k 21.9%

$300k–$500k 15.0%

$500k–$1M 5.1%

$1M+ 0.6%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$172,700
Median rent / month	$1,033
Owner occupied	80.3%
Renter occupied	19.7%
Vacant	28.5%
Single-family detached	69.5%
Large apartment buildings	1.4%
Mobile homes	17.1%
Median rooms	5.0
Avg household size (owned)	2.17

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.1%
2010–2019	5.0%
2000–2009	16.0%
1990–1999	19.0%
1980–1989	30.3%
1970–1979	18.5%
1960–1969	7.3%
1950–1959	2.7%
1940–1949	0.4%
1939 or earlier	0.7%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	2.5%
1 bedroom	9.0%
2 bedrooms	40.8%
3 bedrooms	37.6%
4 bedrooms	8.6%
5+ bedrooms	1.5%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	5.4%
1 vehicle	43.2%
2 vehicles	38.0%
3 or more	13.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	1.6%
Electricity	95.7%
Propane / LP gas	0.6%
Fuel oil	0.1%
Solar	0.3%
No fuel used	1.7%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	4,301	45.9%
Cohabiting couple	545	5.8%
Male householder, no spouse	2,297	24.5%
Female householder, no spouse	2,218	23.7%
Households with children under 18	2,033	21.7%
Households with seniors (65+)	5,212	55.7%
Average household size	2.23

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	25.9%	13.7%
Married	54.4%	53.1%
Separated	1.0%	2.4%
Widowed	4.2%	15.9%
Divorced	14.6%	15.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 5.5%

Some HS, no diploma 9.3%

HS graduate 37.3%

Some college, no degree 19.9%

Associate's degree 9.5%

Bachelor's degree 10.9%

Graduate / professional 7.5%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	85.2%
Bachelor's or higher	18.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	77	2.0%
Kindergarten	229	5.8%
Elementary school	2,387	60.9%
High school	598	15.3%
College / grad school	630	16.1%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 24.6%

Construction 11.7%

Public administration 8.9%

Professional & management 8.5%

Retail trade 8.2%

Agriculture & mining 7.5%

Arts, food & hospitality 6.8%

Transportation & utilities 6.1%

Other services 5.5%

Finance & real estate 4.9%

Manufacturing 4.1%

Wholesale trade 2.3%

Information 0.9%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	32.0%
Service	23.1%
Sales & office	16.0%
Natural resources & construction	19.2%
Production & transportation	9.8%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	72.2%
Government	18.4%
Self-employed	9.3%
Unpaid family workers	0.1%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	77.0%
Carpool	10.9%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	2.8%
Work from home	8.2%
Other means	1.2%
Avg commute (minutes)	27.7

Poverty

All people 13.6%

Under 18 years 18.2%

18 and over 12.7%

Married-couple families 6.6%

Female-led households 27.9%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	55.3%
Retirement income	38.6%
Supplemental Security	6.7%
Cash public assistance	1.8%
Food stamps / SNAP	12.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	37.9%
High blood pressure	44.2%
High cholesterol	38.9%
Diabetes	16.5%
Heart disease	11.8%
Stroke	5.6%
Asthma	8.8%
Arthritis	34.7%
Kidney disease	4.8%
Pulmonary disease	12.9%
Cancer	9.8%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	20.0%
Binge drinking	11.8%
No physical activity	33.7%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	35.0%
Depression	19.0%
Fair or poor health	23.9%
Poor mental health	14.6%
Poor physical health	16.2%
No health insurance	27.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)	78.5%
Visited dentist	51.1%
Cholesterol screening	91.6%
Teeth loss	19.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	1,855	10.6%

Disability	%
Any disability	15.8%
Under 18	2.9%
18–64 years	11.1%
65 and over	28.9%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	52.6%
Public insurance	52.9%
No insurance	15.8%
Uninsured under 19	9.1%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	20,692	96.7%
Spanish	1,533	7.4%
Other Indo-European	1,490	7.2%
Asian & Pacific Islander	29	0.1%
Other languages	14	0.1%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	18,292	85.5%
Born in same state	17,748	83.0%
Born in different state	8,871	41.5%
Foreign born	544	2.5%
Naturalized citizen	3,102	14.5%
Not a US citizen	1,410	45.5%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	2,255	10.5%
Italian	2,225	10.4%
Arab	1,864	8.7%
English	305	1.4%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	232	1.1%
German	139	0.6%
Irish	79	0.4%
Norwegian	15	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	43.8%
Internet access	88.1%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 33852

What city is ZIP code 33852 in?

ZIP code 33852 is primarily assigned to Lake Placid, Florida.

What county is ZIP code 33852 in?

ZIP code 33852 falls within Highlands County, Florida.

Does ZIP code 33852 have an older population?

35% of residents in ZIP code 33852 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 33852 have a large retiree population?

55% of households in ZIP code 33852 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Is ZIP code 33852 mostly owner-occupied?

80% of occupied units in ZIP code 33852 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 33852 have a large veteran population?

11% of civilians in ZIP code 33852 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 33852 in?

ZIP code 33852 observes the EST timezone.