33872 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 33872, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

33872 is a zip code in Highlands County, Florida, which covers Avon Park CCD and Sebring, with a total population of 12,916 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 33872 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 33872.

The estimated population of people living in 33872 is 12,916, with a median age of 61.2.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 33872 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
12,916
 -17.94% -19.18%
2020
15,740
 -1.15% -
2019
15,923
+0.92%
-
2018
15,778
 -1.28% -
2017
15,982
 - -

Population of 33872 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 33872 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
68.1%
76.4%
 -10.86%
Black/African American
5.8%
6.5%
 -10.77%
Native
0%
0%
 0.00%
Hispanic
17.4%
10%
 +74.00%
Asian
4.2%
4%
 +5.00%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
3.9%
2.9%
 +34.48%
Other
0.5%
0.1%
 +400.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 33872 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 33872 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 33872 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 33872 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 61.2 -0.81% 61.7 +0.65% 60.5 -2.58%
2020 61.7 -1.28% 61.3 -3.16% 62.1 -0.16%
2019 62.5 +1.63% 63.3 +6.39% 62.2 -0.16%
2018 61.5 -0.16% 59.5 -2.94% 62.3 +0.81%
2017 61.6 - 61.3 - 61.8 -

The median age of the 33872 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 33872 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 9 568 -14.75% 555 -19.52% 478 435
10 to 19 801 -49.31% 540 +39.09% 451 743
20 to 29 545 5.42% 535 -28.37% 540 394
30 to 39 472 -42.77% 448 -14.75% 299 348
40 to 49 518 -7.86% 883 -74.86% 445 377
50 to 59 883 -28.4% 1,029 -4.79% 590 943
60 to 69 1,247 -5.45% 1,434 -14.11% 1,160 1,202
70+ 2,618 -16.88% 2,906 -19.09% 2,166 2,345

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 33872 zip code is $63,706.00.

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 33872.

  • Under 25
    $0.00
  • 25 to 44
    $75,383.00
  • 45 to 64
    $68,596.00
  • 65 and over
    $55,357.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 33872 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 33872, 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 33872 is currently $80,155.00.

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.

3.96% of households in 33872 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 33872 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    13.40%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    22.71%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    26.23%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    14.43%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    9.70%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    9.56%
  • $200,000 or more
    3.96%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 33872 is $35,991.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 33872 by the total population of 33872.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 33872 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 33872 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
    11.54%
  • Bachelor's degree
    28.40%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    15.54%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    39.88%
  • Less than high school diploma
    4.63%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 33872 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 33872 zip over the age of 16 is 11,384.

Of those people, a total of 36.50% 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 33872 is 34.60%.

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 33872 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 575 25.60% 35.40%
20 to 24 years 368 63.00% 0.00%
25 to 29 years 566 92.00% 12.70%
30 to 34 years 209 67.90% 0.00%
35 to 44 years 965 83.10% 5.60%
45 to 54 years 703 68.80% 4.50%
55 to 59 years 1,125 74.90% 0.00%
60 to 64 years 1,217 41.30% 4.00%
65 to 74 years 2,568 16.70% 1.90%
75 years and over 3,088 1.70% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 33872. 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 9,149 32.00% 4.40%
Black or African American 565 41.80% 19.50%
American Indian and Alaska Native 126 20.60% 0.00%
Asian 408 57.40% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 396 69.20% 0.00%
Two or more races 740 62.40% 8.00%
Hispanic or Latino 1,788 57.90% 3.60%
Not Hispanic or Latino 8,180 27.90% 5.70%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 33872 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 33872 is 3,943, with median earnings of $40,452.00.

Women in 33872 are earning approximately 100.00% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 3,943 $40,452.00
Male 1,851 $40,456.00
Female 2,092 100.00%

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 33872 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 335 $72,679.00
Business and Financial 149 $82,773.00
Computer and Mathematical 8 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 0 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 0 $0.00
Community and Social Service 289 $54,539.00
Legal 0 $0.00
Educational and Library 274 $46,719.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 44 $23,750.00
Healthcare Practitioners 683 $67,203.00
Healthcare Support 167 $22,004.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 100 $0.00
Law Enforcement 29 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 230 $7,300.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 101 $13,531.00
Personal Care and Service 94 $10,455.00
Sales 216 $20,938.00
Office and Administrative Support 742 $29,194.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 249 $36,169.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 39 $72,563.00
Production 24 $0.00
Transportation and Material Moving 61 $60,189.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 33872 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 33872.

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 160 $145,435.00 175 $44,450.00
Business and Financial 70 $250,001.00 79 $51,142.00
Computer and Mathematical 8 $0.00 0 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Community and Social Service 161 $73,307.00 128 $0.00
Legal 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Educational and Library 115 $45,234.00 159 $48,348.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 12 $0.00 32 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 108 $250,001.00 575 $66,766.00
Healthcare Support 127 $22,151.00 40 $16,500.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 100 $0.00 0 $0.00
Law Enforcement 0 $0.00 29 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 102 $6,892.00 128 $12,596.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 60 $14,375.00 41 $4,550.00
Personal Care and Service 11 $0.00 83 $4,764.00
Sales 153 $22,448.00 63 $5,568.00
Office and Administrative Support 222 $103,004.00 520 $28,167.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 249 $36,169.00 0 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 39 $72,563.00 0 $0.00
Production 8 $0.00 16 $0.00
Transportation and Material Moving 48 $0.00 13 $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 5,834 households in 33872, with an average household size of 2.2 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 4,195 families living in the 33872 zip code with an average family size of 2.54 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 33872:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 3,733 112 350 1,639
Average Household Size 2.54 3.73 2.81 1.17
Total Families 3,733 112 350 0
Average Household Size 2.5 3.44 2.69 0

Poverty

Of the 4,195 families living in 33872, 4.70% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 33872:

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 7,638 housing units in 33872.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 5,834 76.38%
Vacant 1,804 23.62%

8.93% of the total 7,638 housing units in 33872 are rental units. This is approximately 682 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 5,081 are occupied by the owner - or 66.52% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 33872 is $974.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 33872 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
    71
  • Less than $500
    41
  • $500 to $999
    331
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    234
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    60
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    16
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    0
  • $3,000 or more
    0

Property Value

The median value of a property in 33872 is $137,800.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 33872 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    917
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    795
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    1,153
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    800
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    857
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    523
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    0
  • $1,000,000 or more
    36

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 33872. The chart below shows the number of properties in 33872 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    0
  • 1940 to 1949
    0
  • 1950 to 1959
    41
  • 1960 to 1969
    216
  • 1970 to 1979
    533
  • 1980 to 1989
    2,748
  • 1990 to 1999
    1,567
  • 2000 to 2009
    2,357
  • 2010 to 2013
    176
  • 2014 or later
    0

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 33872 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    225
  • 1 vehicle available
    2,659
  • 2 vehicles available
    2,358
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    592

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 33872 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 33872 that commute to work in a particular way.

16 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 33872.

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
    52
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    1,098
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    563
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    959
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    295
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    114
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    152
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    46
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    31
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    114
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    85
  • 90 or more minutes
    20

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for 33872 in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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