33857 ZIP Code — Lorida, FL

Highlands County, Florida

ZIP code 33857 is located in Lorida, Florida, within Highlands County. It covers approximately 148.92 square miles and serves a population of 1,160 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 863.

About ZIP code 33857

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 $138,200. Owner-occupancy is high at 85%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($39,659) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. Poverty affects 24% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 20% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 53% 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. An above-average commute of 37 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area. Remote work is prevalent — 40% of workers work from home.

College attainment at 16% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (16%), smoking (22%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 13% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 33857 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, a strong veteran community, high homeownership, a high rate of remote workers, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

1,160

population

148.92

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

33857 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 33857

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 33857. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Lorida	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

33876 Sebring (12.6 mi) 33852 Lake Placid (13.2 mi) 34972 Okeechobee (15.6 mi) 33870 Sebring (16.8 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,160
Population density	8 / sq mi
State FIPS	12
County FIPS	055

Geography
Land area	148.92 sq mi
Water area	27.24 sq mi
Latitude	27.3785
Longitude	-81.1447
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	70.1%	55.7%	43.4%
$50k – $100k	26.4%	30.5%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	2.4%	11.1%	19.3%
Over $200k	1.0%	2.7%	6.4%

Demographics & statistics

1,160

Population

People per sq mi

57.8

Median age

$39,659

Median household income

$38,868

Per capita income

$138,200

Median home value

Median monthly rent

84.7%

Home ownership

24.4%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

1,085

Housing units

16.4%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

25–34

35–44

45–54

102

55–59

103

60–64

117

65–74

119

110

75–84

112

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	117	10.1%
18 and over	1,043	89.9%
65 and over	458	39.5%
Median age	57.8 years

Race & ethnicity

White 96%

Two or more races 2.9%

Hispanic or Latino 1.1%

Group	Count	%
White	1,126	96%
Two or more races	34	2.9%
Hispanic or Latino	13	1.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	70.1%	55.7%	43.4%
$50k – $100k	26.4%	30.5%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	2.4%	11.1%	19.3%
Over $200k	1.0%	2.7%	6.4%

Under $10k 15.1%

$15k–$25k 14.1%

$25k–$35k 19.2%

$35k–$50k 7.9%

$50k–$75k 2.5%

$75k–$100k 15.6%

$100k–$150k 20.7%

$150k–$200k 1.7%

$200k+ 3.2%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	15.1%
$15k–$25k	14.1%
$25k–$35k	19.2%
$35k–$50k	7.9%
$50k–$75k	2.5%
$75k–$100k	15.6%
$100k–$150k	20.7%
$150k–$200k	1.7%
$200k+	3.2%
Median income	$39,659

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 23.6%

$50k–$100k 20.6%

$100k–$150k 9.1%

$150k–$200k 15.3%

$200k–$300k 7.1%

$300k–$500k 17.7%

$500k–$1M 6.5%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$138,200
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	84.7%
Renter occupied	15.3%
Vacant	49.4%
Single-family detached	56.1%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	42.9%
Median rooms	4.5
Avg household size (owned)	1.85

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	3.1%
2000–2009	6.6%
1990–1999	13.1%
1980–1989	37.8%
1970–1979	31.9%
1960–1969	7.6%
1950–1959	0.0%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	0.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	23.7%
2 bedrooms	29.7%
3 bedrooms	44.0%
4 bedrooms	2.6%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	35.8%
2 vehicles	61.0%
3 or more	3.2%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	95.0%
Propane / LP gas	5.0%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	310	52.1%
Cohabiting couple	40	6.7%
Male householder, no spouse	145	24.4%
Female householder, no spouse	100	16.8%
Households with children under 18	70	11.8%
Households with seniors (65+)	297	49.9%
Average household size	1.95

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	4.1%	11.8%
Married	68.2%	56.5%
Separated	4.5%	0.0%
Widowed	12.8%	11.1%
Divorced	10.5%	20.5%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 11.2%

HS graduate 43.8%

Some college, no degree 20.6%

Associate's degree 8.0%

Bachelor's degree 15.1%

Graduate / professional 1.3%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	88.8%
Bachelor's or higher	16.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	87	69.6%
High school	6	4.8%
College / grad school	32	25.6%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 26.6%

Arts, food & hospitality 16.9%

Other services 12.8%

Retail trade 11.7%

Finance & real estate 9.9%

Agriculture & mining 7.6%

Manufacturing 5.5%

Construction 3.4%

Professional & management 3.1%

Public administration 2.6%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	60.4%
Service	0.0%
Sales & office	28.6%
Natural resources & construction	10.9%
Production & transportation	0.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	85.7%
Government	14.3%
Self-employed	0.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	48.1%
Carpool	11.6%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	40.3%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	36.7

Poverty

All people 24.4%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 27.1%

Married-couple families 38.4%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	52.6%
Retirement income	20.7%
Supplemental Security	10.4%
Cash public assistance	0.8%
Food stamps / SNAP	19.7%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	37.6%
High blood pressure	43.6%
High cholesterol	40.2%
Diabetes	15.8%
Heart disease	11.5%
Stroke	5.2%
Asthma	8.8%
Arthritis	34.5%
Kidney disease	4.4%
Pulmonary disease	13.1%
Cancer	9.6%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	21.6%
Binge drinking	12.7%
No physical activity	31.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	34.9%
Depression	20.2%
Fair or poor health	22.4%
Poor mental health	14.9%
Poor physical health	15.9%
No health insurance	23.5%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.6%
Visited dentist	52.8%
Cholesterol screening	92.0%
Teeth loss	17.9%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	134	12.8%

Disability	%
Any disability	15.3%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	14.4%
65 and over	20.3%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	64.7%
Public insurance	48.4%
No insurance	5.3%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,130	97.4%
Spanish	0	0.0%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,015	87.5%
Born in same state	1,015	87.5%
Born in different state	440	37.9%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	145	12.5%
Not a US citizen	92	63.4%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	305	26.3%
French	298	25.7%
Italian	103	8.9%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	16	1.4%
Polish	7	0.6%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	51.3%
Internet access	92.9%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 33857

What city is ZIP code 33857 in?

ZIP code 33857 is primarily assigned to Lorida, Florida.

What county is ZIP code 33857 in?

ZIP code 33857 falls within Highlands County, Florida.

Does ZIP code 33857 have an older population?

40% of residents in ZIP code 33857 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 33857 have a large retiree population?

53% of households in ZIP code 33857 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 33857?

24% of residents in ZIP code 33857 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Is ZIP code 33857 mostly owner-occupied?

85% of occupied units in ZIP code 33857 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What timezone is ZIP code 33857 in?

ZIP code 33857 observes the EST timezone.