33872 ZIP Code — Sebring, FL

Highlands County, Florida

ZIP code 33872 is located in Sebring, Florida, within Highlands County. It covers approximately 22.72 square miles and serves a population of 12,696 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 863.

About ZIP code 33872

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 $165,800. Owner-occupancy is high at 90%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $67,576. The poverty rate of 6% is below the national average. 64% 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 18 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 26% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (15%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 12% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 33872 reflects a community defined by a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

12,696

population

22.72

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

33872 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 33872

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 33872. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Sebring	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

33875 Sebring (6.7 mi) 33870 Sebring (8.1 mi) 33825 Avon Park (9.4 mi) 33890 Zolfo Springs (12 mi) 33876 Sebring (12.1 mi) 33873 Wauchula (16.3 mi) 33843 Frostproof (16.5 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	12,696
Population density	559 / sq mi
State FIPS	12
County FIPS	055

Geography
Land area	22.72 sq mi
Water area	0.29 sq mi
Latitude	27.5120
Longitude	-81.5146
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	48.1%	55.7%	43.4%
$50k – $100k	36.7%	30.5%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	12.5%	11.1%	19.3%
Over $200k	2.7%	2.7%	6.4%

Demographics & statistics

12,696

Population

559

People per sq mi

62.9

Median age

$67,576

Median household income

$39,717

Per capita income

$165,800

Median home value

$1,070

Median monthly rent

90.4%

Home ownership

5.7%

Poverty rate

5.6%

Unemployment

7,260

Housing units

25.9%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

154

Under 5

170

234

5–9

260

194

10–14

215

245

15–19

272

189

20–24

209

429

25–34

475

343

35–44

379

319

45–54

353

490

55–59

543

550

60–64

609

1,224

65–74

1,355

1,244

75–84

1,378

410

85+

453

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	1,518	12.0%
18 and over	11,178	88.0%
65 and over	6,064	47.8%
Median age	62.9 years

Race & ethnicity

White 70%

Two or more races 10%

Hispanic or Latino 8.8%

Black or African American 3.6%

Asian 3.4%

Other race 2.8%

American Indian / Alaska Native 1.5%

Group	Count	%
White	9,745	70%
Two or more races	1,386	10%
Hispanic or Latino	1,232	8.8%
Black or African American	503	3.6%
Asian	470	3.4%
Other race	386	2.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native	206	1.5%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	48.1%	55.7%	43.4%
$50k – $100k	36.7%	30.5%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	12.5%	11.1%	19.3%
Over $200k	2.7%	2.7%	6.4%

Under $10k 2.6%

$10k–$15k 3.0%

$15k–$25k 5.1%

$25k–$35k 11.3%

$35k–$50k 14.6%

$50k–$75k 23.0%

$75k–$100k 13.6%

$100k–$150k 11.3%

$150k–$200k 9.2%

$200k+ 6.2%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.6%
$10k–$15k	3.0%
$15k–$25k	5.1%
$25k–$35k	11.3%
$35k–$50k	14.6%
$50k–$75k	23.0%
$75k–$100k	13.6%
$100k–$150k	11.3%
$150k–$200k	9.2%
$200k+	6.2%
Median income	$67,576

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 15.4%

$50k–$100k 13.0%

$100k–$150k 14.8%

$150k–$200k 15.0%

$200k–$300k 20.6%

$300k–$500k 20.0%

$500k–$1M 0.8%

$1M+ 0.4%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$165,800
Median rent / month	$1,070
Owner occupied	90.4%
Renter occupied	9.6%
Vacant	23.7%
Single-family detached	56.7%
Large apartment buildings	1.6%
Mobile homes	27.0%
Median rooms	5.2
Avg household size (owned)	2.05

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	1.3%
2010–2019	3.5%
2000–2009	29.6%
1990–1999	20.4%
1980–1989	36.4%
1970–1979	6.2%
1960–1969	2.0%
1950–1959	0.5%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	0.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.4%
1 bedroom	4.3%
2 bedrooms	50.7%
3 bedrooms	40.0%
4 bedrooms	4.0%
5+ bedrooms	0.5%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	3.9%
1 vehicle	47.7%
2 vehicles	39.1%
3 or more	9.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	1.0%
Electricity	96.7%
Solar	0.5%
No fuel used	1.8%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	3,528	59.0%
Cohabiting couple	304	5.1%
Male householder, no spouse	820	13.7%
Female householder, no spouse	1,329	22.2%
Households with children under 18	997	16.7%
Households with seniors (65+)	3,968	66.3%
Average household size	2.09

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	14.4%	12.2%
Married	67.0%	57.6%
Separated	0.2%	1.1%
Widowed	7.5%	17.0%
Divorced	10.9%	12.1%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.9%

Some HS, no diploma 5.4%

HS graduate 30.8%

Some college, no degree 25.1%

Associate's degree 9.9%

Bachelor's degree 17.6%

Graduate / professional 8.3%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	91.7%
Bachelor's or higher	25.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	46	2.7%
Kindergarten	73	4.3%
Elementary school	691	40.3%
High school	364	21.2%
College / grad school	540	31.5%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 36.2%

Other services 13.4%

Professional & management 11.6%

Retail trade 8.0%

Public administration 7.6%

Construction 6.5%

Arts, food & hospitality 6.3%

Finance & real estate 4.7%

Agriculture & mining 2.0%

Transportation & utilities 1.3%

Wholesale trade 1.1%

Manufacturing 0.7%

Information 0.6%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	43.1%
Service	18.3%
Sales & office	23.4%
Natural resources & construction	10.8%
Production & transportation	4.4%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	78.6%
Government	17.4%
Self-employed	4.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	75.9%
Carpool	10.2%
Public transit	0.2%
Walk	0.2%
Work from home	11.4%
Other means	2.1%
Avg commute (minutes)	18.1

Poverty

All people 5.7%

Under 18 years 8.4%

18 and over 5.4%

Married-couple families 2.2%

Female-led households 9.4%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	64.0%
Retirement income	50.8%
Supplemental Security	5.3%
Cash public assistance	1.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	5.4%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	33.6%
High blood pressure	44.6%
High cholesterol	40.8%
Diabetes	15.3%
Heart disease	11.8%
Stroke	5.1%
Asthma	8.1%
Arthritis	35.9%
Kidney disease	4.6%
Pulmonary disease	11.3%
Cancer	11.6%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	15.1%
Binge drinking	10.6%
No physical activity	28.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	32.1%
Depression	17.7%
Fair or poor health	19.2%
Poor mental health	12.5%
Poor physical health	13.9%
No health insurance	20.5%
Visited doctor (checkup)	80.8%
Visited dentist	60.3%
Cholesterol screening	94.3%
Teeth loss	13.5%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	1,332	11.9%

Disability	%
Any disability	20.8%
Under 18	11.0%
18–64 years	16.5%
65 and over	27.1%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	66.4%
Public insurance	57.7%
No insurance	7.4%
Uninsured under 19	8.7%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	12,372	97.4%
Spanish	792	6.4%
Other Indo-European	628	5.1%
Asian & Pacific Islander	44	0.4%
Other languages	107	0.9%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	10,953	86.3%
Born in same state	10,256	80.8%
Born in different state	2,682	21.1%
Foreign born	697	5.5%
Naturalized citizen	1,743	13.7%
Not a US citizen	879	50.4%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	2,175	17.1%
Italian	1,138	9%
Arab	1,056	8.3%
English	161	1.3%

Ancestry	Count	%
German	118	0.9%
Polish	61	0.5%
Dutch	49	0.4%
Irish	32	0.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	47.1%
Internet access	95.5%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 33872

What city is ZIP code 33872 in?

ZIP code 33872 is primarily assigned to Sebring, Florida.

What county is ZIP code 33872 in?

ZIP code 33872 falls within Highlands County, Florida.

Does ZIP code 33872 have an older population?

48% of residents in ZIP code 33872 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 33872 have a large retiree population?

64% of households in ZIP code 33872 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Is ZIP code 33872 mostly owner-occupied?

90% of occupied units in ZIP code 33872 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 33872 have a large veteran population?

12% of civilians in ZIP code 33872 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 33872 in?

ZIP code 33872 observes the EST timezone.