33870 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 33870, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

33870 is a zip code in Highlands County, Florida, which covers Avon Park CCD and Sebring, with a total population of 25,301 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 33870 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 33870.

The estimated population of people living in 33870 is 25,301, with a median age of 49.9.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 33870 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
25,301
+11.64%
+15.26%
2020
22,664
+1.71%
-
2019
22,284
+2.41%
-
2018
21,760
 -0.87% -
2017
21,952
 - -

Population of 33870 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 33870 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
62.8%
62.4%
 +0.64%
Black/African American
13.3%
15.2%
 -12.50%
Native
0.3%
0.8%
 -62.50%
Hispanic
18.7%
18.6%
 +0.54%
Asian
1.2%
1.1%
 +9.09%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0.1%
0.1%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
3.5%
1.7%
 +105.88%
Other
0.1%
0.1%
 0.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 33870 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 33870 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 33870 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 33870 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 49.9 +3.31% 47.5 +4.17% 53.2 +5.14%
2020 48.3 -2.23% 45.6 +1.33% 50.6 -5.07%
2019 49.4 -4.45% 45 -3.64% 53.3 -2.74%
2018 51.7 +4.02% 46.7 +4.24% 54.8 +1.86%
2017 49.7 - 44.8 - 53.8 -

The median age of the 33870 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 33870 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 1,361 +6.16% 1,047 +6.12% 1,371 1,095
10 to 19 1,087 +24.98% 660 +74.26% 1,298 1,282
20 to 29 1,355 +9.39% 1,179 -4.2% 1,464 1,108
30 to 39 1,262 -8.39% 919 +32.78% 1,152 1,224
40 to 49 1,106 +21.83% 1,073 +28.55% 1,293 1,400
50 to 59 1,173 -3.21% 1,547 -4.91% 1,100 1,466
60 to 69 1,449 +20.98% 1,661 +30.87% 1,766 2,228
70+ 2,228 +28.78% 2,845 +13% 2,896 3,158

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 33870 zip code is $38,610.00.

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 33870.

  • Under 25
    $35,100.00
  • 25 to 44
    $38,875.00
  • 45 to 64
    $39,342.00
  • 65 and over
    $40,205.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 33870 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 33870, 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 33870 is currently $54,334.00.

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.

2.20% of households in 33870 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 33870 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    32.11%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    28.35%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    19.98%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    7.63%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    8.16%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    1.58%
  • $200,000 or more
    2.20%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 33870 is $24,987.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 33870 by the total population of 33870.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 33870 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 33870 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
    7.16%
  • Bachelor's degree
    19.71%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    15.02%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    54.53%
  • Less than high school diploma
    3.58%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 33870 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 33870 zip over the age of 16 is 21,237.

Of those people, a total of 43.20% 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 33870 is 38.70%.

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 33870 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 982 40.50% 44.70%
20 to 24 years 1,425 68.70% 10.60%
25 to 29 years 1,147 58.20% 18.40%
30 to 34 years 1,331 76.00% 14.60%
35 to 44 years 2,201 80.60% 11.00%
45 to 54 years 2,632 69.90% 5.80%
55 to 59 years 1,471 68.10% 1.60%
60 to 64 years 1,446 32.90% 0.00%
65 to 74 years 4,597 16.10% 5.10%
75 years and over 4,005 6.90% 16.60%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 33870. 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 16,640 40.40% 10.90%
Black or African American 2,460 56.50% 13.30%
American Indian and Alaska Native 85 82.40% 0.00%
Asian 200 61.50% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 24 0.00% 0.00%
Other 799 48.40% 4.10%
Two or more races 1,029 45.80% 5.10%
Hispanic or Latino 3,533 54.90% 8.50%
Not Hispanic or Latino 14,427 37.70% 10.40%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 33870 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 33870 is 8,212, with median earnings of $26,771.00.

Women in 33870 are earning approximately 76.20% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 8,212 $26,771.00
Male 4,340 $31,771.00
Female 3,872 $24,211.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 33870 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 672 $39,031.00
Business and Financial 201 $43,566.00
Computer and Mathematical 46 $11,333.00
Architecture and Engineering 101 $67,721.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 68 $41,458.00
Community and Social Service 88 $37,813.00
Legal 87 $0.00
Educational and Library 352 $25,000.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 57 $15,139.00
Healthcare Practitioners 670 $46,842.00
Healthcare Support 337 $28,194.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 67 $21,140.00
Law Enforcement 146 $46,818.00
Food Preparation and Serving 638 $12,151.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 697 $21,629.00
Personal Care and Service 233 $19,901.00
Sales 879 $27,056.00
Office and Administrative Support 951 $28,386.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 55 $25,580.00
Construction and Extraction 438 $26,850.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 399 $36,339.00
Production 264 $22,361.00
Transportation and Material Moving 454 $36,094.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 33870 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 33870.

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 463 $39,464.00 209 $34,923.00
Business and Financial 122 $47,647.00 79 $31,076.00
Computer and Mathematical 39 $0.00 7 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 101 $67,721.00 0 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 40 $30,313.00 28 $0.00
Community and Social Service 40 $22,292.00 48 $38,571.00
Legal 17 $0.00 70 $0.00
Educational and Library 36 $31,406.00 316 $19,948.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 33 $0.00 24 $12,000.00
Healthcare Practitioners 192 $53,118.00 478 $42,115.00
Healthcare Support 19 $0.00 318 $27,163.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 8 $0.00 59 $20,846.00
Law Enforcement 136 $47,197.00 10 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 250 $11,438.00 388 $12,873.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 506 $22,467.00 191 $20,456.00
Personal Care and Service 0 $0.00 233 $19,901.00
Sales 516 $42,292.00 363 $25,266.00
Office and Administrative Support 232 $30,198.00 719 $26,841.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 35 $17,063.00 20 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 438 $26,850.00 0 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 388 $36,667.00 11 $0.00
Production 161 $31,392.00 103 $20,456.00
Transportation and Material Moving 384 $35,938.00 70 $85,197.00

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 10,974 households in 33870, with an average household size of 2.23 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 6,410 families living in the 33870 zip code with an average family size of 2.87 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 33870:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 4,483 703 1,224 4,564
Average Household Size 2.86 3.17 3.31 1.17
Total Families 4,483 703 1,224 0
Average Household Size 2.83 2.83 3.02 0

Poverty

Of the 6,410 families living in 33870, 15.90% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 33870:

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 13,995 housing units in 33870.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 10,974 78.41%
Vacant 3,021 21.59%

23.89% of the total 13,995 housing units in 33870 are rental units. This is approximately 3,343 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 7,398 are occupied by the owner - or 52.86% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 33870 is $844.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 33870 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
    233
  • Less than $500
    533
  • $500 to $999
    1,815
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    792
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    151
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    31
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    0
  • $3,000 or more
    21

Property Value

The median value of a property in 33870 is $108,100.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 33870 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    1,420
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    2,023
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    1,526
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    1,211
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    666
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    334
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    205
  • $1,000,000 or more
    13

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 33870. The chart below shows the number of properties in 33870 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    428
  • 1940 to 1949
    552
  • 1950 to 1959
    808
  • 1960 to 1969
    1,089
  • 1970 to 1979
    3,930
  • 1980 to 1989
    3,264
  • 1990 to 1999
    1,846
  • 2000 to 2009
    1,465
  • 2010 to 2013
    609
  • 2014 or later
    4

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 33870 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    882
  • 1 vehicle available
    5,539
  • 2 vehicles available
    3,651
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    902

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 33870 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 33870 that commute to work in a particular way.

19.1 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 33870.

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
    393
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    1,550
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    1,968
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    1,544
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    734
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    77
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    628
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    44
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    51
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    242
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    141
  • 90 or more minutes
    276

Summary

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