Lake Placid, FL · standard
ZIP Code 33852
Highlands County, Florida - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 21,790
- 25/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $54,284
- Median income Below-median income area
- $213,500
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 20.9%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Lake Placid pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 20th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 47th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 25
- people per sq mi
- 81%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 33852 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 33852 (Lake Placid, FL) rose +4.9% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 346.5 in 2023 to 363.5 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 33852 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Lake Placid, Highlands County, Florida, with 21,790 residents across 864.7 square miles, a density of 25 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 33852 reports a modest median household income of $54,284 (30% below the average Florida ZIP), while per-capita income is $34,423. The poverty rate is 13.2%, with unemployment at 7.3%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $213,500 (43% below the average Florida ZIP), and median rent is $1,158; owner occupancy is 81.4%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 20.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 54.2, and the average commute is 27 minutes. No nearby ZIP peer set is available for this delivery area, so the Florida and national benchmarks above are the appropriate context for 33852.
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 33852
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Lake Placid, FL
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 33852.
- Construction
Construction
76 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
67 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
43 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
43 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
37 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 33852, Lake Placid, 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
21,790
Population
864.7
Area (sq mi)
25
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 33852?
54.2
Median Age
52.5%
Male
47.5%
Female
14.2%
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?
$54,284
Median Household Income
-30% vs state ZIP avg
$34,423
Per Capita Income
13.2%
Poverty Rate
7.3%
Unemployment Rate
26.5 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 33852 ranks among Florida ZIPs
Lake Placid, 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)
$54,284 17th percentile higher than 17% 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
12,815housing units
12,815
Total Housing Units
9,972
Occupied Units
2,843
Vacant Units
2.22
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$213,500
Median Home Value
-43% vs state ZIP avg
$1,158
Median Rent
1987
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
+4.9%
YoY Change (2024)
363
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+263%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 33852 have increased 4.9% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +263% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +7.5% | 213 |
| 2021 | +18.7% | 253 |
| 2022 | +23.0% | 311 |
| 2023 | +11.3% | 347 |
| 2024 | +4.9% | 363 |
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 449 business establishments in ZIP 33852, employing approximately 3,371 people with a combined annual payroll of $128,844,000.
449
Businesses
3,371
Employees
$128.8M
Annual Payroll
17
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 76 | 16.9% |
| Retail trade | 67 | 14.9% |
| Health care and social assistance | 43 | 9.6% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 43 | 9.6% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 37 | 8.2% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 33 | 7.3% |
| Accommodation and food services | 31 | 6.9% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 29 | 6.5% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 24 | 5.3% |
| Finance and insurance | 20 | 4.5% |
| Wholesale trade | 10 | 2.2% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting | 9 | 2.0% |
| Manufacturing | 8 | 1.8% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 6 | 1.3% |
| Educational services | 5 | 1.1% |
| Utilities | 4 | 0.9% |
| Information | 4 | 0.9% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 33852, 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 (21,790 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 33852 in?
ZIP code 33852 (Lake Placid) 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 33852?
ZIP code 33852 in Lake Placid, FL has a population of 21,790 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 33852?
The median household income in ZIP 33852 is $54,284, which is 29% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 33852?
The median home value in ZIP 33852 is $213,500, which is 23% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 33852?
The largest racial group in ZIP 33852 is White at 72.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 21.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 33852?
ZIP code 33852 has 449 business establishments employing approximately 3,371 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 33852?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 33852 are: Construction (76), Retail trade (67), Health care and social assistance (43). There are 17 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 33852?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 33852 increased by 4.9% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 263%. 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 33852?
In ZIP code 33852, 57.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 20.9% 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 33852?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 33852 is 26.5 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 33852?
In ZIP code 33852, approximately 81.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 18.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 33852?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 33852 is 13.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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