Highlands County GIS Maps
Highlands County, Florida, has 101,235 residents across 112,590 parcels and covers 1,017.3 square miles. The population grew 2.5% between the 2010 and 2020 census. More residents moved in than left over that decade. The FIPS code for Highlands County is 12055.
Sebring is the county's largest population center. Highlands County also includes 8 zip codes, 1 public school district and 10 municipalities. Those boundaries help explain why population, schools, and housing can look different from one part of the county to another. The map below shows how those county lines, zip codes, and school districts fit together, and the sections that follow use that same geography to show parcel data, population, demographics, school enrollment and housing patterns in more detail.
Maps, GIS layers, Parcels and sample data. Paid packages add full layers, analytics and database files.
Highlands County Trends
- Population
- 101,235▴
- Median Home Value
- $177,900▴
- K-12 Enrollment
- 12,040▾
County analytics dashboards with historical trends & projections included in package downloads.
Free starter access previews county maps, lightweight GIS, and sample data. Paid packages unlock full GIS layers, analytics, and database files.
Highlands County Maps
The maps below show a few of the county map styles included in our downloads. County packages include map exports in JPEG, PNG, SVG, PDF and GeoTIFF formats plus more than 20 GIS layers for mapping, research and analysis. Available layers include zip codes, area codes, subdivisions, school districts, political boundaries, roads, water features, points of interest and more.
County packages also include historical county demographics, business intelligence, analytical dashboards, AI-ready prompts, markdown files and related reference data. Everything is organized to save hours of manual work collecting current data, cleaning it and joining it together. That makes it easier to move faster on analytics, due diligence, business planning and location research. Paid packages are built for commercial use, but some package contents include source-specific attribution or notice guidance. Review Licensing & Data Source Notices.
Highlands County Parcels
Highlands County has 112,590 mapped parcels covering 640,228 acres. The median assessed value is $28,348. The median lot size is 0.26 acres. 3,865 parcels are 10 acres or larger. The records carry 75,469 distinct owner names. Owner names, mailing addresses, assessed values and lot sizes are on nearly every parcel. Site addresses reach 97.8%. Browse the interactive Highlands County Parcel viewer here.
Highlands County Parcel Data Coverage
| Field | Parcels | Coverage |
|---|---|---|
| Parcel ID | 112,590 | 100% |
| Owner name | 112,586 | 99.9% |
| Owner mailing address | 112,331 | 99.8% |
| Site address | 110,096 | 97.8% |
| Land use code | 112,590 | 100% |
| Land use description | 0 | 0% |
| Assessed value | 112,590 | 100% |
| Land value | 112,590 | 100% |
| Improvement value | 0 | 0% |
| Acreage | 112,590 | 100% |
| Parcel boundary | 112,590 | 100% |
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Field coverage measured across all Highlands County parcel records.
Highlands County Population
Highlands County had 101,235 residents in 2020. That was 2.5% higher than in 2010. Highlands County added 13,869 people between 2000 and 2020, which points to steady long-term growth. The county is fairly spread out, with about 100 people per square mile. Some of the county's most populated postal areas include Avon Park, Sebring and Lake Placid.
Population Trend in Highlands County FL
Highlands County Population per 2000, 2010 and 2020 census counts with a baseline 2030 projection.
Highlands County Zip Codes
Highlands County has 8 zip codes. Some of the county's most populated zip codes include Avon Park (33825), Sebring (33870) and Lake Placid (33852). Avon Park is the largest zip by population, with about 24,943 residents or 25% of the county total. Together, the three largest zips account for about 70% of all county residents based on 2020 population estimates.
Most Populated Zip Codes in Highlands County FL
| ZIP | Area | Population | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 33825 | Avon Park | 24,943 | ▴ 0% |
| 33870 | Sebring | 24,238 | ▴ 17.7% |
| 33852 | Lake Placid | 21,635 | ▾ -0.7% |
| 33872 | Sebring | 13,167 | ▾ -7% |
| 33875 | Sebring | 11,004 | ▾ -0.9% |
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Highlands County Zip Code populations and trends per most recent census data.
Highlands County Demographics
Highlands County has a median age of 54.2, which makes the county a little older than Florida overall. About 16.8% of residents are under 18, while 35.9% are 65 or older. That gives the county a fairly even mix of younger families and older adults. The largest age group is 65 and over at about 35.9% of the population, which points to an older population profile. About 19.7% of adults have a bachelor's degree or higher, above the statewide figure of 33.2%. The county is majority White by population, with Hispanic, Asian, Black and multiracial residents making up a meaningful share of the local mix.
Key Demographics for Highlands County FL
Median Age
54.2
Under 18
16.8%
Age 65+
35.9%
Bachelor's+
19.7%
Highlands County School Districts
Highlands County is served by 1 public school district with 12,040 students enrolled in 2024. Several larger districts account for a substantial share of students across the county map area. Those three districts account for about 100% of public school enrollment in the map area. Total enrollment has stayed fairly steady in recent years, but it is slightly lower than it was in 2017.
Largest School Districts by Enrollment in Highlands County FL
| District | Enrollment | Share | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| Highlands County School District | 12,040 | 100% | ▾ -1.1% |
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Highlands County school district enrollment and trends per most recent NCES reporting data.
Highlands County Housing & Real Estate
Highlands County has a median home value of $177,900 and a median gross rent of $980. About 79% of occupied homes in the county are owner-occupied, so the local housing market leans heavily toward ownership. Home values run below the Florida median, while rents come in below the state average. In March 2026, the median listing price was $299,900 and homes spent about 67 days on the market.
Highlands County Housing Mix
Highlands County housing mix: owner, renter and vacant units.
Highlands County Housing Trends
Highlands County median home value and rent trend (last 5 years).
Businesses in Highlands County, FL
Highlands County has 4,357 business listings across 635 categories. The largest categories in Highlands County business listings are Churches & Religious Organizations (160, 3.7%), Lake (93, 2.1%), and Medical Offices (88, 2.0%). The full Highlands County business listings dataset includes names, categories, addresses and contact details where available. Highlands County packages also include U.S. Census County Business Patterns data with establishment counts, employment and payroll by industry sector.
Top Business Categories in Highlands County, FL
| Category | Businesses | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Churches & Religious Organizations | 160 | 3.7% |
| Lake | 93 | 2.1% |
| Medical Offices | 88 | 2.0% |
| Community & Nonprofits | 73 | 1.7% |
| Gas Stations | 60 | 1.4% |
| Real Estate Agents | 58 | 1.3% |
| Auto Repair | 58 | 1.3% |
| Contractors | 58 | 1.3% |
| Beauty Salons | 56 | 1.3% |
| Hair Salons | 42 | 1.0% |
Highlands County Business Listings
| Business | Category | City |
|---|---|---|
| Tri County Human Services | Abuse And Addiction Treatment | Avon Park |
| South Florida Community College Bookstore | Academic Bookstore | Avon Park |
| Santa Rosa | Accommodation | Sebring |
| Carlson Accounting | Accountant | Sebring |
| Lake Placid Boat Ramp | Active Life | Lake Placid |
| Clancy Acupuncture & Wellness Clinic | Acupuncture | Lake Placid |
| Local SEO Star | Advertising Agency | Lake Placid |
| Glade & Grove Supply Co, Avon Park | Agricultural Service | Avon Park |
| Lake Placid Caretakers Inc | Agriculture | Lake Placid |
| Deersky | Aircraft Dealer | Sebring |
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Highlands County business listings sourced from Overture Maps. Includes locations with a high level of confidence.
Highlands County Basemaps
Highlands County map and data packages include a set of useful basemaps to help you get started quickly. These include a custom light grey canvas, USGS topo, imagery and other reference layers that make it easier to build clear, meaningful county maps using the included GIS layers, your own data or both. Pre-rendered map tiles for the light grey basemap are included so you can use them offline or host them on your own CDN.
Get the Full Highlands County Data Package
This page shows a preview of what's included in the Highlands County data package. The full package gives you a ready-to-use county data system with GIS layers, historical data, maps, database files and planning tools that save hours of manual data gathering, cleanup and joins. Everything is organized to help you skip data wrangling and start analysis faster.
- 20+ GIS layers for parcels, zip codes, school districts, roads, water, boundaries and more
- Historical county demographics, housing, income and trend data
- ZIP code population files and school district enrollment history
- Database files, markdowns, AI-ready prompts and documentation
- Map exports in PNG, JPEG, PDF, SVG and GeoTIFF formats
- Offline-ready data explorer, map and analytics tools
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Nearby Counties
Browse county data pages for the counties that border Highlands County. These nearby pages include the same mix of county maps, demographic summaries, school district context, housing trends and package links.