PlainZIP

Sebring, FL · standard

ZIP Code 33870

Highlands County, Florida - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

20,601
144/sq mi
$49,942
Median income
$165,100
Median home value
19.2%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Sebring pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

14th pct
household income, US ZIPs
32th pct
home value, US ZIPs
144
people per sq mi
69%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 33870 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 33870 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Sebring, Highlands County, Florida, with 20,601 residents across 143.5 square miles, a density of 144 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 33870 reports a modest median household income of $49,942 (35% below the Florida average), while per-capita income is $29,032. Poverty here runs at 18.5%, with unemployment measured at 6.7%. On housing, the median home value is $165,100 (56% below the state average) with median rent at $1,030 per month, and 68.7% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 19.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 49.4, and the average commute is 22 minutes. A geography-based comparison follows: 4 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 33870, plus 6 more within Highlands County, give a clearer read than the national average alone.

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 33870

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Sebring, FL

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 33870.

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 · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

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 33870, Sebring, 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

20,601

Population

143.5

Area (sq mi)

144

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 33870?

49.4

Median Age

47.5%

Male

52.5%

Female

11.9%

Foreign-Born

White 60.2%
African American 14.1%
Asian 0.9%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.6%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.2%
Two or More Ethnicities 14.5%
Hispanic or Latino 25.7%

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?

$49,942

Median Household Income

-35% vs state

$29,032

Per Capita Income

18.5%

Poverty Rate

6.7%

Unemployment Rate

21.5 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 33870 ranks nationally

Sebring, FL household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$49,942 14th percentile higher than 14% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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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?

High School Graduate or Higher 52.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 19.2%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

13,880

Total Housing Units

11,165

Occupied Units

2,715

Vacant Units

2.19

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 68.7%
Renter 31.3%

$165,100

Median Home Value

-56% vs state

$1,030

Median Rent

1981

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

-0.1%

YoY Change (2024)

356

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+256%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 33870 have decreased 0.1% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +256% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +6.2% 210
2021 +17.7% 247
2022 +19.7% 296
2023 +20.4% 356
2024 -0.1% 356

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 855 business establishments in ZIP 33870, employing approximately 11,570 people with a combined annual payroll of $466,151,000.

855

Businesses

11,570

Employees

$466.2M

Annual Payroll

17

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 158 18.5%
Health care and social assistance 157 18.4%
Accommodation and food services 88 10.3%
Other services (except public administration) 84 9.8%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 66 7.7%
Construction 65 7.6%
Finance and insurance 52 6.1%
Real estate and rental and leasing 38 4.4%
Manufacturing 30 3.5%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 29 3.4%
Wholesale trade 25 2.9%
Transportation and warehousing 18 2.1%
Information 15 1.8%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 12 1.4%
Educational services 8 0.9%
Utilities 5 0.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting 4 0.5%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP 33870 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 33870 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 33870 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 33870 ranks #4 of 5 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
33876 Sebring, FL 4,968 6.1 mi
33872 Sebring, FL 14,158 7.6 mi
33825 Avon Park, FL 24,942 9.1 mi
33875 Sebring, FL 11,108 9.1 mi

More ZIP Codes in Highlands County

33825 standard
Avon Park, FL
Pop: 24,942
33852 standard
Lake Placid, FL
Pop: 21,790
33872 standard
Sebring, FL
Pop: 14,158
33875 standard
Sebring, FL
Pop: 11,108
33876 standard
Sebring, FL
Pop: 4,968
33857 standard
Lorida, FL
Pop: 1,728

Related Areas

Highlands County Sebring, FL Florida

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 33870 in? ▼
ZIP code 33870 (Sebring) 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 33870? ▼
ZIP code 33870 in Sebring, FL has a population of 20,601 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 33870? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 33870 is $49,942, which is 35% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 33870? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 33870 is $165,100, which is 41% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 33870? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 33870 is White at 60.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 25.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 33870? ▼
ZIP code 33870 has 855 business establishments employing approximately 11,570 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 33870? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 33870 are: Retail trade (158), Health care and social assistance (157), Accommodation and food services (88). There are 17 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 33870? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 33870 decreased by 0.1% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 256%. 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 33870? ▼
In ZIP code 33870, 52.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 19.2% 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 33870? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 33870 is 21.5 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 33870? ▼
In ZIP code 33870, approximately 68.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 31.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 33870? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 33870 is 18.5% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.