Avon Park, FL · standard
ZIP Code 33825
Highlands County, Florida - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 24,942
- 76/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $46,949
- Median income Below-median income area
- $161,400
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 14.1%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Avon Park pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 11th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 30th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 76
- people per sq mi
- 74%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 33825 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 33825 (Avon Park, FL) rose +3.8% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 329.5 in 2023 to 341.9 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 33825 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Avon Park, Highlands County, Florida, with 24,942 residents across 326.9 square miles, a density of 76 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 33825 reports a modest median household income of $46,949 (39% below the average Florida ZIP), while per-capita income is $27,671. The poverty rate is 17.0%, with unemployment at 6.6%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $161,400 (57% below the average Florida ZIP), and median rent is $927; owner occupancy is 74.1%.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 14.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 50.3, and the average commute is 23 minutes. The page also surfaces 3 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Highlands County, so 33825 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →
Top industries in ZIP 33825
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Avon Park, FL
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 33825.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
65 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
50 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
46 establishments
- Construction
Construction
33 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
28 establishments
What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 33825, Avon Park, FL · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
24,942
Population
326.9
Area (sq mi)
76
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 33825?
50.3
Median Age
52.8%
Male
47.2%
Female
10.4%
Foreign-Born
Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How much do residents earn?
$46,949
Median Household Income
-39% vs state ZIP avg
$27,671
Per Capita Income
17.0%
Poverty Rate
6.6%
Unemployment Rate
23.0 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 33825 ranks among Florida ZIPs
Avon Park, FL household income vs. every Florida ZIP code
Median household income among 946 reporting Florida ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$46,949 9th percentile higher than 9% of 946 Florida ZIPs
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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What is the education profile here?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
12,978housing units
12,978
Total Housing Units
10,863
Occupied Units
2,115
Vacant Units
2.18
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$161,400
Median Home Value
-57% vs state ZIP avg
$927
Median Rent
1985
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How have home values changed over time?
FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals
+3.8%
YoY Change (2024)
342
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+242%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 33825 have increased 3.8% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +242% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +8.8% | 204 |
| 2021 | +22.1% | 249 |
| 2022 | +22.7% | 305 |
| 2023 | +8.1% | 330 |
| 2024 | +3.8% | 342 |
Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 361 business establishments in ZIP 33825, employing approximately 3,605 people with a combined annual payroll of $140,682,000.
361
Businesses
3,605
Employees
$140.7M
Annual Payroll
15
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 65 | 18.0% |
| Health care and social assistance | 50 | 13.8% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 46 | 12.7% |
| Construction | 33 | 9.1% |
| Accommodation and food services | 28 | 7.8% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 24 | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 23 | 6.4% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 18 | 5.0% |
| Wholesale trade | 14 | 3.9% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 14 | 3.9% |
| Finance and insurance | 14 | 3.9% |
| Manufacturing | 11 | 3.0% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 8 | 2.2% |
| Information | 6 | 1.7% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting | 4 | 1.1% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
Want a side-by-side? Compare 33825 vs 33843 →
ZIP 33825 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 33825
Avon Park (33825)
24,942 residents
- 33870
Sebring (33870)
20,601 residents
- 33872
Sebring (33872)
14,158 residents
- 33843
Frostproof (33843)
11,093 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 33825 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 33825 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 33872
Sebring (33872)
$69,578 median income
- 33843
Frostproof (33843)
$50,503 median income
- 33870
Sebring (33870)
$49,942 median income
- 33825
Avon Park (33825)
$46,949 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 33825 ranks #4 of 4 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 33825, both outside FL so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (24,942 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 33825 in?
ZIP code 33825 (Avon Park) is located in Highlands County, Florida. Highlands County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/highlands-fl.
What is the population of ZIP code 33825?
ZIP code 33825 in Avon Park, FL has a population of 24,942 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 33825?
The median household income in ZIP 33825 is $46,949, which is 38% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 33825?
The median home value in ZIP 33825 is $161,400, which is 42% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 33825?
The largest racial group in ZIP 33825 is White at 55.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 28.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 33825?
ZIP code 33825 has 361 business establishments employing approximately 3,605 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 33825?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 33825 are: Retail trade (65), Health care and social assistance (50), Other services (except public administration) (46). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 33825?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 33825 increased by 3.8% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 242%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 33825?
In ZIP code 33825, 51.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 14.1% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 33825?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 33825 is 23.0 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 33825?
In ZIP code 33825, approximately 74.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 25.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 33825?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 33825 is 17.0% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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