33852 ZIP Code
Lake Placid, Florida
December 15, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 33852 |
| City/Town: | Lake Placid |
| County: | Highlands |
| State: | Florida |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 21,394 |
| Median Household Income: | $54,055 |
| Per Capita Income: | $36,729 |
| Total Housing Units: | 13,099 |
| Median Home Value: | $172,700 |
| Land Area: | 293.4 sq miles
760.0 sq km |
| Water Area: | 30.4 sq miles
78.7 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 27.2587, -81.3781 |
Population Information (33852 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 21,394 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 11,248 | 52.6% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 10,146 | 47.4% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 54.2 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 702 | 3.3% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 1,269 | 5.9% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 1,357 | 6.3% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 713 | 3.3% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 667 | 3.1% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 1,839 | 8.6% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 2,213 | 10.3% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 2,172 | 10.2% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,110 | 5.2% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,816 | 8.5% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 3,759 | 17.6% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 2,861 | 13.4% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 916 | 4.3% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (33852 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $172,700 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.0 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,033 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 13,099 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 9,361 | 71.5% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 3,738 | 28.5% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 7,515 | 80.3% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 1,846 | 19.7% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (33852 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 16,686 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 918 | 5.5% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 1,558 | 9.3% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 6,229 | 37.3% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 3,318 | 19.9% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 1,593 | 9.5% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 1,820 | 10.9% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 1,250 | 7.5% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 85.2% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 18.4% | 34.3% |
Income Information (33852 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $54,055 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $70,448 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $62,449 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $36,729 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (33852 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 8,100 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 7,693 | 95.0% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 407 | 5.0% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 9,888 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 5,555 | 72.2% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 1,412 | 18.4% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 719 | 9.3% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 7 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (33852 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 17,514 | 81.9% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 1,142 | 5.3% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 109 | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 247 | 1.2% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 781 | 3.7% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 1,601 | 7.5% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 1,844 | 8.6% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 4,572 | 21.4% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 2,013 | 9.4% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 1,009 | 4.7% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 542 | 2.5% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 1,008 | 4.7% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (33852 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 551 | 5.9% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 238 | 2.5% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 1,351 | 14.4% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 935 | 10.0% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 1,321 | 14.1% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 1,738 | 18.6% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 1,258 | 13.4% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,237 | 13.2% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 406 | 4.3% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 326 | 3.5% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (33852 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 5,866 | 76.3% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 829 | 10.8% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 211 | 2.7% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 90 | 1.2% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 621 | 8.1% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 27.7 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (33852 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 574 | 7.5% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 898 | 11.7% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 314 | 4.1% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 180 | 2.3% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 630 | 8.2% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 471 | 6.1% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 71 | 0.9% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 376 | 4.9% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 651 | 8.5% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 1,894 | 24.6% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 521 | 6.8% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 426 | 5.5% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 687 | 8.9% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (33852 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 13.6% | 8.8% |
| All people below poverty level: | -- | -- | -- |
| Under 18 years: | -- | -- | 16.3% |
| 18 to 64 years: | -- | -- | 11.0% |
| 65 years and over: | -- | -- | 10.3% |
Health Insurance (33852 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 17,852 | 83.4% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 11,156 | 52.1% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 11,221 | 52.4% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 3,345 | 15.6% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (33852 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 4,708 | 50.3% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 5,174 | 55.3% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 3,612 | 38.6% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 630 | 6.7% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 168 | 1.8% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 1,127 | 12.0% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (33852 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 9,103 | 69.5% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 666 | 5.1% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 327 | 2.5% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 203 | 1.5% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 113 | 0.9% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 114 | 0.9% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 178 | 1.4% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 2,241 | 17.1% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 154 | 1.2% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (33852 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 10 | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 652 | 5.0% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 2,090 | 16.0% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 2,488 | 19.0% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 3,970 | 30.3% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 2,417 | 18.5% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 960 | 7.3% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 360 | 2.7% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 58 | 0.4% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 94 | 0.7% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (33852 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 330 | 2.5% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 1,183 | 9.0% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 5,347 | 40.8% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 4,924 | 37.6% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 1,121 | 8.6% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 194 | 1.5% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (33852 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 150 | 1.6% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 52 | 0.6% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 8,958 | 95.7% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 14 | 0.1% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 29 | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 158 | 1.7% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (33852 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 506 | 5.4% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 4,044 | 43.2% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 3,561 | 38.0% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 1,250 | 13.4% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (33852 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 1,120 | 14.9% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 704 | 9.4% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,130 | 15.0% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,363 | 18.1% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 1,645 | 21.9% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 1,131 | 15.0% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 380 | 5.1% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 42 | 0.6% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (33852 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,179 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $419 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,033 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.17 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.50 | 2.38 |
Households (33852 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 9,361 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 4,301 | 45.9% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 930 | 9.9% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 2,297 | 24.5% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 2,218 | 23.7% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 2,033 | 21.7% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 5,212 | 55.7% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.23 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 2.77 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (33852 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 9,348 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 2,424 | 25.9% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 5,081 | 54.4% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 389 | 4.2% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 1,362 | 14.6% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 1,192 | 12.8% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (33852 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 3,921 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 77 | 2.0% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 229 | 5.8% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 2,387 | 60.9% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 598 | 15.3% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 630 | 16.1% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (33852 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 17,533 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 1,855 | 10.6% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 21,197 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 3,350 | 15.8% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 113 | 3.4% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 1,110 | 33.1% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 2,127 | 63.5% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (33852 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 19,191 | 89.7% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 2,148 | 10.0% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 740 | 34.5% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 1,255 | 58.4% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 544 | 25.3% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 153 | 7.1% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (33852 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 18,292 | 85.5% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 544 | 2.5% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 3,102 | 570.2% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 3,102 | 570.2% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 3,102 | 570.2% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 386 | 71.0% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 58 | 10.7% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 2,179 | 400.6% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 220 | 40.4% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (33852 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 20,692 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 16,640 | 80.4% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 4,052 | 19.6% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 3,598 | 17.4% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 133 | 0.6% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 254 | 1.2% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 67 | 0.3% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (33852 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 9,361 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 8,248 | 88.1% | 89.4% |
Lake Placid, FL33852