Sebring, FL · standard
ZIP Code 33872
Highlands County, Florida - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 14,158
- 282/sq mi High-density area
- $69,578
- Median income Near-median income area
- $210,000
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 29.2%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Sebring pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.
- 46th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 46th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 282
- people per sq mi
- 89%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 33872 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 33872 (Sebring, FL) rose +1.6% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 317.4 in 2023 to 322.4 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 33872 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Sebring, Highlands County, Florida, home to 14,158 residents across 50.3 square miles, a density of 282 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 33872 reports a modest median household income of $69,578 (10% below the average Florida ZIP), while per-capita income is $40,166. The poverty rate is 8.6%, with unemployment at 6.9%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $210,000 (44% below the average Florida ZIP), and median rent is $1,197; owner occupancy is 89.4%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 29.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 61.8, and the average commute is 21 minutes. The page also surfaces 3 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Highlands County, so 33872 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 33872
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Sebring, FL
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 33872.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
52 establishments
- Other services (except public administration) 19
Other services (except public administration)
19 establishments
- Construction 14
Construction
14 establishments
- Real estate and rental and leasing 10
Real estate and rental and leasing
10 establishments
- Retail trade 9
Retail trade
9 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 33872, 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
14,158
Population
50.3
Area (sq mi)
282
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 33872?
61.8
Median Age
47.6%
Male
52.4%
Female
10.2%
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?
$69,578
Median Household Income
-10% vs state ZIP avg
$40,166
Per Capita Income
8.6%
Poverty Rate
6.9%
Unemployment Rate
21.2 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 33872 ranks among Florida ZIPs
Sebring, 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)
$69,578 44th percentile higher than 44% 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
7,985housing units
7,985
Total Housing Units
6,339
Occupied Units
1,646
Vacant Units
2.14
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$210,000
Median Home Value
-44% vs state ZIP avg
$1,197
Median Rent
1994
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
+1.6%
YoY Change (2024)
322
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+222%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 33872 have increased 1.6% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +222% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +5.7% | 204 |
| 2021 | +16.1% | 237 |
| 2022 | +22.1% | 289 |
| 2023 | +9.7% | 317 |
| 2024 | +1.6% | 322 |
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 135 business establishments in ZIP 33872, employing approximately 2,206 people with a combined annual payroll of $142,563,000.
135
Businesses
2,206
Employees
$142.6M
Annual Payroll
9
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Health care and social assistance | 52 | 38.5% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 19 | 14.1% |
| Construction | 14 | 10.4% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 10 | 7.4% |
| Retail trade | 9 | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 8 | 5.9% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 7 | 5.2% |
| Wholesale trade | 3 | 2.2% |
| Finance and insurance | 3 | 2.2% |
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 33872 vs 33875 →
ZIP 33872 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
- 33875
Sebring (33875)
11,108 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 33872 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 33872 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 33875
Sebring (33875)
$77,482 median income
- 33872
Sebring (33872)
$69,578 median income
- 33870
Sebring (33870)
$49,942 median income
- 33825
Avon Park (33825)
$46,949 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 33872 ranks #2 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 33872, 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 (14,158 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 33872 in?
ZIP code 33872 (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 33872?
ZIP code 33872 in Sebring, FL has a population of 14,158 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 33872?
The median household income in ZIP 33872 is $69,578, which is 9% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 33872?
The median home value in ZIP 33872 is $210,000, which is 25% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 33872?
The largest racial group in ZIP 33872 is White at 75.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 22.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 33872?
ZIP code 33872 has 135 business establishments employing approximately 2,206 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 33872?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 33872 are: Health care and social assistance (52), Other services (except public administration) (19), Construction (14). There are 9 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 33872?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 33872 increased by 1.6% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 222%. 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 33872?
In ZIP code 33872, 59.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 29.2% 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 33872?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 33872 is 21.2 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 33872?
In ZIP code 33872, approximately 89.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 10.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 33872?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 33872 is 8.6% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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