33876 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 33876, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

33876 is a zip code in Highlands County, Florida, which covers Sebring, with a total population of 6,098 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 33876 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 33876.

The estimated population of people living in 33876 is 6,098, with a median age of 57.6.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 33876 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
6,098
+4.99%
+33.35%
2020
5,808
+18.82%
-
2019
4,888
+4.24%
-
2018
4,689
+2.54%
-
2017
4,573
 - -

Population of 33876 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 33876 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
86.1%
86.5%
 -0.46%
Black/African American
4.4%
3.7%
 +18.92%
Native
0%
0%
 0.00%
Hispanic
6.6%
8.7%
 -24.14%
Asian
0%
0.1%
 -100.00%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
2.9%
1.1%
 +163.64%
Other
0%
0%
 0.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 33876 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 33876 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 33876 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 33876 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 57.6 -4.95% 54.7 -0.36% 59.5 -3.41%
2020 60.6 -0.33% 54.9 -10.29% 61.6 +1.48%
2019 60.8 0% 61.2 +9.29% 60.7 -2.1%
2018 60.8 +0.5% 56 -5.56% 62 +1.64%
2017 60.5 - 59.3 - 61 -

The median age of the 33876 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 33876 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 72 +53.13% 102 +133.92% 98 213
10 to 19 214 +155.81% 195 +82.4% 305 347
20 to 29 331 67.14% 115 -24.31% 315 48
30 to 39 177 +57.29% 142 +22.01% 228 154
40 to 49 171 +64.79% 130 +111.14% 297 338
50 to 59 262 +63.95% 285 +85.39% 434 532
60 to 69 403 -15.32% 666 +7.47% 335 673
70+ 771 +14.89% 537 +61.63% 881 900

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 33876 zip code is $49,026.00.

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 33876.

  • Under 25
    $0.00
  • 25 to 44
    $62,380.00
  • 45 to 64
    $0.00
  • 65 and over
    $48,545.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 33876 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 33876, 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 33876 is currently $60,041.00.

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.

3.40% of households in 33876 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 33876 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    28.83%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    22.51%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    24.39%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    4.64%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    11.60%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    4.64%
  • $200,000 or more
    3.40%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 33876 is $26,242.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 33876 by the total population of 33876.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 33876 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 33876 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
    5.50%
  • Bachelor's degree
    17.42%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    9.88%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    66.31%
  • Less than high school diploma
    0.90%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 33876 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 33876 zip over the age of 16 is 5,307.

Of those people, a total of 36.90% 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 33876 is 35.70%.

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 33876 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 172 20.90% 0.00%
20 to 24 years 117 100.00% 0.00%
25 to 29 years 246 35.00% 45.30%
30 to 34 years 61 100.00% 0.00%
35 to 44 years 663 97.70% 1.10%
45 to 54 years 756 62.70% 0.00%
55 to 59 years 503 26.00% 9.90%
60 to 64 years 503 41.60% 0.00%
65 to 74 years 1,023 14.00% 0.00%
75 years and over 1,263 4.00% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 33876. 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 4,901 35.90% 0.70%
Black or African American 239 73.60% 26.10%
American Indian and Alaska Native 0 0.00% 0.00%
Asian 0 0.00% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 50 0.00% 0.00%
Two or more races 117 18.80% 0.00%
Hispanic or Latino 319 52.00% 0.00%
Not Hispanic or Latino 4,683 34.30% 0.80%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 33876 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 33876 is 1,897, with median earnings of $32,577.00.

Women in 33876 are earning approximately 114.70% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 1,897 $32,577.00
Male 971 $29,214.00
Female 926 $33,500.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 33876 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 191 $62,887.00
Business and Financial 0 $0.00
Computer and Mathematical 17 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 32 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 11 $0.00
Community and Social Service 40 $0.00
Legal 19 $0.00
Educational and Library 86 $0.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 0 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 180 $33,000.00
Healthcare Support 44 $13,750.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 0 $0.00
Law Enforcement 70 $60,313.00
Food Preparation and Serving 114 $9,412.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 92 $23,365.00
Personal Care and Service 53 $83,160.00
Sales 232 $27,360.00
Office and Administrative Support 258 $28,500.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 82 $47,778.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 182 $85,398.00
Production 57 $100,341.00
Transportation and Material Moving 59 $28,472.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 33876 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 33876.

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 46 $170,200.00 145 $48,906.00
Business and Financial 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Computer and Mathematical 0 $0.00 17 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 32 $0.00 0 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 11 $0.00 0 $0.00
Community and Social Service 0 $0.00 40 $0.00
Legal 19 $0.00 0 $0.00
Educational and Library 0 $0.00 86 $0.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 28 $0.00 152 $60,114.00
Healthcare Support 11 $0.00 33 $0.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Law Enforcement 70 $60,313.00 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 62 $9,244.00 52 $15,250.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 71 $23,870.00 21 $0.00
Personal Care and Service 6 $0.00 47 $0.00
Sales 135 $26,362.00 97 $39,564.00
Office and Administrative Support 36 $10,556.00 222 $33,045.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 82 $47,778.00 0 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 182 $85,398.00 0 $0.00
Production 43 $0.00 14 $0.00
Transportation and Material Moving 59 $28,472.00 0 $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 2,501 households in 33876, with an average household size of 2.44 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 1,771 families living in the 33876 zip code with an average family size of 2.84 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 33876:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 1,464 60 247 730
Average Household Size 2.88 2.97 2.75 1.41
Total Families 1,464 60 247 0
Average Household Size 2.88 2.97 2.59 0

Poverty

Of the 1,771 families living in 33876, 21.70% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 33876:

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 3,173 housing units in 33876.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 2,501 78.82%
Vacant 672 21.18%

11.72% of the total 3,173 housing units in 33876 are rental units. This is approximately 372 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 2,129 are occupied by the owner - or 67.10% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 33876 is $933.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 33876 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
    0
  • Less than $500
    0
  • $500 to $999
    212
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    156
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    4
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    0
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    0
  • $3,000 or more
    0

Property Value

The median value of a property in 33876 is $126,300.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 33876 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    474
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    433
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    349
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    480
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    318
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    75
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    0
  • $1,000,000 or more
    0

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 33876. The chart below shows the number of properties in 33876 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    0
  • 1940 to 1949
    0
  • 1950 to 1959
    96
  • 1960 to 1969
    110
  • 1970 to 1979
    791
  • 1980 to 1989
    695
  • 1990 to 1999
    1,006
  • 2000 to 2009
    327
  • 2010 to 2013
    148
  • 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 33876 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    111
  • 1 vehicle available
    864
  • 2 vehicles available
    1,122
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    404

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 33876 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 33876 that commute to work in a particular way.

19.5 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 33876.

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
    216
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    168
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    412
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    503
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    229
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    124
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    22
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    59
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    0
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    55
  • 90 or more minutes
    9

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for 33876 in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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