ZIP Code 33872 Demographics

Highlands County, Florida  ·  ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates

ACS 2022 Data

Population & Income Overview

Key statistics for ZIP code 33872 compared to county averages.

Total Population

12,696

↓ 87.6% vs county

Median HH Income

$67,576

↑ +25.9% vs county

Median Home Value

$165,800

↑ +6.4% vs county

Median Age

62.9 yrs

↓ +16.3% vs county

Unemployment Rate

5.6%

↑ 17.8% vs county

Income & Housing Comparison

How ZIP 33872 compares to Highlands County and Florida overall. Data from ACS 2022 5-year estimates.

Median Household Income ZIP 33872 $68k Highlands $54k Florida $68k

Source: ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates, Table B19013

Median Home Value ZIP 33872 $166k Highlands $156k Florida $292k

Source: ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates, Table B25077

Education & Employment

Bachelor's Rate

17.6%

of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher

Owner Occupancy

90.4%

of occupied housing units are owner-occupied

Median Gross Rent

$1,070

per month including utilities

Rent vs. Buy Affordability

Compare estimated monthly costs of home ownership vs renting in ZIP Code 33872 using local Census metrics.

Median Home Value$165,800
Down Payment (20%)$33,160
Interest Rate6.5%
Loan Term

Estimated Monthly Costs

Buy (Mortgage, Tax, Ins.)
$1,052P&I: $838 | Tax: $166 | Ins: $48
Rent (Local Median)
$1,070
Buying is CheaperBuying a home is estimated to save you $18/month compared to local rents.

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Location & Neighboring Areas

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Nearby ZIP Codes

ZIP codes geographically closest to 33872, sorted by distance.

33870 7.7 mi away highlands county 33825 8.6 mi away highlands county 33876 12.2 mi away highlands county 33843 14.5 mi away polk county 34987 64.9 mi away st lucie county 34986 70.0 mi away st lucie county 34981 71.3 mi away st lucie county 34953 72.6 mi away st lucie county

About Highlands County

Highlands County is located in Florida and has a total population of 102,339. The county's median household income is $53,679 and median home value is $155,900. ZIP code 33872 is one of many ZCTAs within this county.

View all ZIP codes in Highlands County

Data source: American Community Survey (ACS) 2022 5-Year Estimates, U.S. Census Bureau. ZCTAs (ZIP Code Tabulation Areas) are used as proxies for USPS ZIP codes. Some USPS ZIP codes may not have a corresponding ZCTA.