33852 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 33852, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

33852 is a zip code in Highlands County, Florida, which covers Lake Placid, with a total population of 20,813 people.

We are using the latest American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year survey data from the US Census Bureau, which is accurate up to 2021.

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Population

There is a lot of data that lets us see how many people live in the 33852 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 33852.

The estimated population of people living in 33852 is 20,813, with a median age of 53.3.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 33852 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
20,813
 -0.12% +0.87%
2020
20,839
 -1.23% -
2019
21,099
 -0.49% -
2018
21,202
+2.75%
-
2017
20,634
 - -

Population of 33852 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 33852 zip code changed? The US Census Bureau gives us a few defined types that the population is broken down into.

Let's look at the total numbers and also the change over the last 5 years.

Race 2021 2017 Change
White
68.9%
69%
 -0.14%
Black/African American
2.5%
3.7%
 -32.43%
Native
0.1%
0.5%
 -80.00%
Hispanic
25.5%
25.1%
 +1.59%
Asian
1.1%
0.5%
 +120.00%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
1.9%
1.1%
 +72.73%
Other
0.1%
0%
 0.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 33852 zip for a number of reasons, including social and economic research, planning and development, and marketing to a multi-cultural population.

Note that the Native group includes both Native American and Alaskan Native people.

Population of 33852 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 33852 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 33852 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 53.3 -3.96% 52.6 -2.41% 55.1 -5.65%
2020 55.5 +0.18% 53.9 +2.28% 58.4 -1.35%
2019 55.4 +2.59% 52.7 +0.76% 59.2 +6.47%
2018 54 +1.5% 52.3 +0.58% 55.6 +2.02%
2017 53.2 - 52 - 54.5 -

The median age of the 33852 zip gives you an idea of the age distribution, with half of the population being older than the median age and half being younger.

This can then be used to infer and compare against birth rates, parent ages, and more metrics to understand the population. For example, an increasing median age indicates an aging population in the 33852 area, which can be a sign of a declining population in terms of birth rates and workforce participation.

Age 2021 2017
(Years) Male Female Male Female
0 to 9 967 +15.37% 1,081 -24.76% 1,110 774
10 to 19 1,143 -2.77% 904 +13.14% 1,101 974
20 to 29 1,005 -6.21% 889 -5.72% 840 822
30 to 39 960 +25.77% 954 +7.2% 1,063 977
40 to 49 868 +20.84% 823 2.93% 1,042 806
50 to 59 1,124 +7.76% 1,103 +6.02% 1,147 1,139
60 to 69 1,632 -0.22% 1,878 0.2% 1,605 1,857
70+ 2,499 +16.19% 2,804 -1.85% 2,838 2,718

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 33852 zip code is $46,525.00.

In simple terms, the median income is the middle income of a group of people. Half of the people in the group make more than the median income, and half make less.

The median income is a good indicator of the overall income of a group of people, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more.

Median Income by Age

We can also look at the median income by age to see how the median income varies by age, and how it compares to the overall median income for 33852.

  • Under 25
    $0.00
  • 25 to 44
    $85,969.00
  • 45 to 64
    $41,789.00
  • 65 and over
    $44,825.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 33852 zip code, we are actually talking about the mean household income.

This is calculated by adding up all the incomes of all the households in 33852, and then dividing that number by the total number of households.

This is a good way to get a general idea of the average income of a group of people, but it can be skewed by a very high or very low incomes.

The average household income of 33852 is currently $64,839.00.

In terms of accurately summarizing income at a geographic level, the median income is a better metric than the average income because it isn't affected by a small number of very high or very low incomes.

If you had an area where the average income was greater than the median, it can mean that there is significant income inequality, with income being concentrated in a small number of wealthy households.

2.81% of households in 33852 are classed as high income households (making $200,000+ per year).

Household Income Tiers

The US Census Bureau divides households into income tiers based on the median income for the area. This is a good way to compare the income of 33852 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    27.94%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    26.64%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    16.59%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    11.91%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    11.28%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    2.83%
  • $200,000 or more
    2.81%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 33852 is $29,023.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 33852 by the total population of 33852.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 33852 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 33852 to see how many people have a high school degree, a bachelor's degree, or a graduate degree.

Educational attainment is a good indicator of the overall education level of a population, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more to see how education levels affect income, unemployment rates, and more.

  • Master's degree or higher
    6.05%
  • Bachelor's degree
    17.87%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    13.82%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    59.88%
  • Less than high school diploma
    2.38%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 33852 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 33852 zip over the age of 16 is 17,472.

Of those people, a total of 43.10% are working or actively looking for work. This is called the labor force participation rate.

The participation rate is a useful market measure because it shows the relative amount of labor resources available to the economy.

The employment to total population rate in 33852 is 40.90%.

Employment by Age

We can look at the employment rates by age to see how it compares to the overall employment rate. Here's how that breaks down for the 33852 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 618 21.00% 26.20%
20 to 24 years 549 74.90% 15.30%
25 to 29 years 1,113 70.60% 4.30%
30 to 34 years 787 70.60% 0.00%
35 to 44 years 2,261 83.20% 3.00%
45 to 54 years 2,263 76.00% 3.90%
55 to 59 years 863 65.20% 18.10%
60 to 64 years 1,780 36.70% 5.50%
65 to 74 years 3,641 16.60% 0.00%
75 years and over 3,597 6.30% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 33852. The table below shows the rates for each of the ethnicity groups types defined by the US Census Bureau (which we mentioned earlier in this article).

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
White 15,556 40.00% 5.30%
Black or African American 488 57.20% 0.00%
American Indian and Alaska Native 74 56.80% 0.00%
Asian 226 83.20% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 459 53.20% 25.80%
Two or more races 669 82.70% 0.00%
Hispanic or Latino 3,843 59.40% 12.70%
Not Hispanic or Latino 12,557 36.00% 2.30%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 33852 area as well as the gender breakdown and earnings of them.

The total population of civilian employees that are 16 years old or older in 33852 is 7,138, with median earnings of $35,064.00.

Women in 33852 are earning approximately 99.20% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 7,138 $35,064.00
Male 4,051 $35,135.00
Female 3,087 $34,871.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 33852 even further by occupation. The list of occupation categories below will show you how many people are employed in each category and the median earnings of each profession.

Occupation Employed Earnings
Management 551 $62,019.00
Business and Financial 230 $48,814.00
Computer and Mathematical 43 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 73 $100,685.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 202 $36,134.00
Community and Social Service 108 $61,250.00
Legal 105 $51,975.00
Educational and Library 419 $50,522.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 119 $10,527.00
Healthcare Practitioners 401 $29,595.00
Healthcare Support 513 $42,762.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 4 $0.00
Law Enforcement 103 $42,113.00
Food Preparation and Serving 317 $25,180.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 395 $32,694.00
Personal Care and Service 82 $18,462.00
Sales 632 $36,543.00
Office and Administrative Support 529 $27,099.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 465 $19,688.00
Construction and Extraction 696 $21,186.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 352 $34,828.00
Production 391 $23,614.00
Transportation and Material Moving 275 $34,375.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 33852 when it is broken down by male and female.

This lets us see how many male and females work in each occupation, the median earnings, and the male to female ratio of earnings for 33852.

That last metric is important because it can be used to look at the gender pay gap between men and women.

Occupation Male Female
Population Earnings Population Earnings
Management 295 $57,434.00 256 $62,038.00
Business and Financial 147 $49,008.00 83 $23,828.00
Computer and Mathematical 43 $0.00 0 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 64 $101,048.00 9 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 177 $0.00 25 $0.00
Community and Social Service 27 $0.00 81 $34,432.00
Legal 98 $52,000.00 7 $0.00
Educational and Library 104 $48,720.00 315 $51,032.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 12 $0.00 107 $10,361.00
Healthcare Practitioners 72 $35,673.00 329 $28,327.00
Healthcare Support 59 $0.00 454 $43,122.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 4 $0.00 0 $0.00
Law Enforcement 91 $41,756.00 12 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 71 $4,899.00 246 $25,960.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 292 $34,914.00 103 $6,893.00
Personal Care and Service 0 $0.00 82 $18,462.00
Sales 155 $34,904.00 477 $36,550.00
Office and Administrative Support 214 $23,750.00 315 $27,708.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 432 $19,485.00 33 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 596 $18,523.00 100 $28,214.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 352 $34,828.00 0 $0.00
Production 347 $24,614.00 44 $0.00
Transportation and Material Moving 274 $34,393.00 1 $0.00

Households and Family Size

A household is defined by the US Census Bureau as a group of people who occupy a housing unit. A housing unit is a house, apartment, mobile home, group of rooms, or single room occupied as separate living quarters.

There are currently 8,995 households in 33852, with an average household size of 2.27 people.

A family is defined as a group of two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption who live together in the same household.

There are 5,522 families living in the 33852 zip code with an average family size of 2.82 people.

Households by Marital Status

The four categories of household by marital status are:

  • Married-couple family
  • Male householder with no spouse present
  • Female household with no spouse present
  • Nonfamily household

The table below shows the total number of households and families, with the average sizes of each, that live in 33852:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 4,136 393 993 3,473
Average Household Size 2.7 3.77 3.99 1.09
Total Families 4,136 393 993 0
Average Household Size 2.68 3 3.32 0

Poverty

Of the 5,522 families living in 33852, 9.80% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 33852:

Household Size Poverty Threshold
1 Person $14,580.00
2 People $19,720.00
3 People $24,860.00
4 People $30,000.00
5 People $35,140.00
6 People $40,280.00
7 People $45,420.00
8 People $50,560.00

Housing

There are 13,031 housing units in 33852.

The table below shows the split between occupied and vacant units:

Total Percentage
Occupied 8,995 69.03%
Vacant 4,036 30.97%

11.63% of the total 13,031 housing units in 33852 are rental units. This is approximately 1,515 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 7,208 are occupied by the owner - or 55.31% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 33852 is $913.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 33852 that fall into a particular rent range. These can then be used to compare with other areas, or to see how they have changed over time.

  • No rent paid
    272
  • Less than $500
    97
  • $500 to $999
    812
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    481
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    98
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    27
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    0
  • $3,000 or more
    0

Property Value

The median value of a property in 33852 is $148,000.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 33852 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    1,229
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    840
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    1,613
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    1,307
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    1,508
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    561
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    124
  • $1,000,000 or more
    26

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 33852. The chart below shows the number of properties in 33852 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    58
  • 1940 to 1949
    27
  • 1950 to 1959
    253
  • 1960 to 1969
    1,056
  • 1970 to 1979
    2,330
  • 1980 to 1989
    3,912
  • 1990 to 1999
    2,722
  • 2000 to 2009
    2,082
  • 2010 to 2013
    582
  • 2014 or later
    9

Vehicles per Household

The number of vehicles available per household can be a good indicator of the level of affluence in an area. The chart below shows the number of households in 33852 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    400
  • 1 vehicle available
    3,966
  • 2 vehicles available
    3,427
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    1,202

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 33852 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 33852 that commute to work in a particular way.

26.5 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 33852.

These commute times can be compared to other date like income and educational levels to see how they relate to each other and if there are any trends in the data that might suggest a correlation.

  • Less than 5 minutes
    312
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    535
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    1,177
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    799
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    1,274
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    453
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    575
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    193
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    50
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    684
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    108
  • 90 or more minutes
    322

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for 33852 in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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