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ZIP 33852

Pop. 22,600·Highlands County·568th most expensive ZIP in Florida
Median rent (all units)
$1,659/mo
Year-over-Year
+12.1%
Month-over-Month
+5.5%
vs US Median
-$306
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ZIP 33852 · $1,659
More affordable than 62% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$970
1 BR
$1,120
2 BR
$1,410
3 BR
$1,710
4 BR+
$2,240
Research median
$1,410/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$19,908/yr
At $1,659/mo median
Location
StateFL
CountyHighlands County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 12.1% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+12.1% YoY, +5.5% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 33852 (Lake Placid, FL) is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, has a median income below the national average, 20.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
22,600
Median income
$54,284
Median age
54.2
Renters
18.6%
Age distribution
18%
13.8%
19.6%
37.2%
Under 1818%
18–3413.8%
35–5419.6%
55–6411.5%
65+37.2%
Gender
52.5%
47.5%
Male52.5%
Female47.5%
Race & ethnicity
72.7%
21.9%
White72.7%
Black5.5%
Hispanic21.9%
Asian0.9%
Education (25+)
14.7%
36.9%
27.5%
20.9%
No HS diploma14.7%
HS diploma36.9%
Some college27.5%
Bachelor's+20.9%
Housing tenure
81.4%
18.6%
Owner81.4%
Renter18.6%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 33852 in Lake Placid, FL has changed in 5 years

Income
$46,525 → $54,284
up 16.7%
Population
20,813 → 22,600
up 8.6%
Renter share
19.9% → 18.6%
-1.3 pts
Bachelor's+
17.5% → 20.9%
+3.4 pts
Median age
53.3 → 54.2
+0.9 yrs

Median household income climbed from $46,525 to $54,284 between 2021 and 2024, a 16.7% shift. Census counts show ZIP 33852 in Lake Placid, FL adding about 1,787 residents over the five-year window, up 8.6% on net. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 17.5% to 20.9% across the same window.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 33852 covers Lake Placid, FL. The median rent here is $1,659/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,120/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,410/mo.

At 37% of local median household income ($54,284/yr), ZIP 33852 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 12.1% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 33852?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 33852 (Lake Placid, FL) is $1,659. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 33852 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 33852's median rent of $1,659/mo is $306 (16%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 33852 compare to other ZIPs in Florida?

ZIP 33852 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Florida, ranking #568 out of 662 ZIPs at $1,659/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 33852?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $66,000/year (~$32/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,659/mo in ZIP 33852. The local median household income is $54,284/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 33852?

Rent in ZIP 33852 has increased 12.1% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 33852 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 33852 is considered moderate for renters. At $1,659/mo, rent takes approximately 37% of the local median household income ($54,284/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 33852 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 33852 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 18.6% of ZIP 33852 households are renters, while 81.4% are owner-occupied. ZIP 33852 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 33852 compare to the rest of Lake Placid?

ZIP 33852 sits right at the Lake Placid citywide median of $1,659/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 33852 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 33852 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
37%
MODERATE

At $1,659/mo, rent takes ~37% of ZIP 33852's median household income ($54,284/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 33852 37%Benchmark 30%
State income taxNone
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