Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 53.0 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg HH Size | 2.23 |
| Below Poverty | 15.0% ▲ 50% above avg |
| College Grads | 30.6% ▼ 21% below avg |
| Unemployment | 5.8% ▲ 19% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 1,821 (2.5%) |
| HS Graduate | 25,551 (34.8%) |
| Some College | 11,949 (16.3%) |
| Associates | 11,535 (15.7%) |
| Bachelors | 7,337 (10%) |
| Graduate Degree | 15,194 (20.7%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $55,939 ▼ 27% below avg |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $176,786 ▼ 37% below avg |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.2x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,011/mo |
| Total Housing Units | 57,778 |
| Vacant Units | 11,947 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Highlands County is located in Florida and encompasses 11 ZIP codes spanning 5 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 105,333 residents. With a median age of 52.95, it is a mature county.
Highlands County has a solidly middle-class economic profile. The median household income of $55,939 is below the national average. Unemployment stands at 5.8%, above the national average. The poverty rate of 15.0% is above the national average.
Housing in Highlands County is an affordable housing market, with a median home value of $176,786 — below the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $1,010. Homeownership rates are high at 78.8%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.
The residents of Highlands County are majority White (63.52%). Educational attainment is moderately educated — 30.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average.
Highlands County, FL is a solidly middle-class area in Florida. The 11 ZIP codes within the county each have their own character — browse the full list below to find the right community, whether you're looking for affordable housing, strong schools, or economic opportunity.
| ZIP | City | Population | Median Income | Median Home | Median Rent | Unemp. | College |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 33825 | Avon Park | 24,974 | $46,604 | $152,400 | $902 | 6.7% | 25.0% |
| 33852 | Lake Placid | 21,630 | $54,841 | $205,800 | $1,063 | 4.6% | 32.5% |
| 33857 | Lorida | 935 | $47,083 | $132,400 | — | 0.0% | 28.8% |
| 33870 | Sebring | 25,067 | $50,606 | $154,300 | $977 | 6.7% | 30.2% |
| 33872 | Sebring | 13,302 | $68,086 | $193,900 | $1,157 | 6.7% | 37.6% |
| 33875 | Sebring | 11,429 | $76,990 | $216,500 | $1,130 | 4.7% | 36.6% |
| 33876 | Sebring | 7,378 | $55,490 | $161,500 | $892 | 5.0% | 23.6% |