Lutz, FL · standard
ZIP Code 33559
Hillsborough County, Florida - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 15,427
- 471/sq mi High-density area
- $80,185
- Median income Near-median income area
- $377,300
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 38.6%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Lutz pairs an above-median household income with upper-quartile home values, in a low-density, mixed-tenure area.
- Top 38%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 23%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 471
- people per sq mi
- 58%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 33559 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 33559 (Lutz, FL) rose +3.1% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 346.8 in 2023 to 357.6 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 33559 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Lutz, Hillsborough County, Florida, home to 15,427 residents across 32.7 square miles, a density of 471 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 33559 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $80,185 (4% above the average Florida ZIP), while per-capita income is $36,438. The poverty rate is 12.1%, with unemployment at 5.1%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $377,300 (1% above the average Florida ZIP) and median rent is $1,561; 58.2% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 38.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 32, and the average commute is 28 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Hillsborough County, so 33559 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →
Top industries in ZIP 33559
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Lutz, FL
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 33559.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
139 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services 53
Professional, scientific, and technical services
53 establishments
- Accommodation and food services 53
Accommodation and food services
53 establishments
- Other services (except public administration) 43
Other services (except public administration)
43 establishments
- Health care and social assistance 42
Health care and social assistance
42 establishments
What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 33559, Lutz, FL · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
15,427
Population
32.7
Area (sq mi)
471
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 33559?
32.0
Median Age
48.1%
Male
51.9%
Female
11.5%
Foreign-Born
Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How much do residents earn?
$80,185
Median Household Income
+4% vs state ZIP avg
$36,438
Per Capita Income
12.1%
Poverty Rate
5.1%
Unemployment Rate
27.7 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 33559 ranks among Florida ZIPs
Lutz, FL household income vs. every Florida ZIP code
Median household income among 946 reporting Florida ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$80,185 Top 37% higher than 63% of 946 Florida ZIPs
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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What is the education profile here?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
7,510housing units
7,510
Total Housing Units
7,110
Occupied Units
400
Vacant Units
2.55
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$377,300
Median Home Value
+1% vs state ZIP avg
$1,561
Median Rent
1995
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How have home values changed over time?
FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals
+3.1%
YoY Change (2024)
358
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+258%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 33559 have increased 3.1% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +258% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +6.5% | 217 |
| 2021 | +17.4% | 254 |
| 2022 | +24.9% | 317 |
| 2023 | +9.2% | 347 |
| 2024 | +3.1% | 358 |
Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 503 business establishments in ZIP 33559, employing approximately 6,456 people with a combined annual payroll of $275,098,000.
503
Businesses
6,456
Employees
$275.1M
Annual Payroll
15
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 139 | 27.6% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 53 | 10.5% |
| Accommodation and food services | 53 | 10.5% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 43 | 8.6% |
| Health care and social assistance | 42 | 8.3% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 37 | 7.4% |
| Construction | 36 | 7.2% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 24 | 4.8% |
| Finance and insurance | 17 | 3.4% |
| Wholesale trade | 13 | 2.6% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 12 | 2.4% |
| Information | 11 | 2.2% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 11 | 2.2% |
| Manufacturing | 6 | 1.2% |
| Educational services | 3 | 0.6% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
Want a side-by-side? Compare 33559 vs 33549 →
ZIP 33559 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 33647
Tampa (33647)
55,034 residents
- 33612
Tampa (33612)
44,601 residents
- 33617
Tampa (33617)
41,443 residents
- 33613
Tampa (33613)
31,990 residents
- 34639
Land O Lakes (34639)
24,092 residents
- 33544
Wesley Chapel (33544)
22,800 residents
- 33558 20,064
Lutz (33558)
20,064 residents
- 33549 16,132
Lutz (33549)
16,132 residents
- 33559 15,427
Lutz (33559)
15,427 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 33559 ranks #9 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 33559 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 33548
Lutz (33548)
$129,857 median income
- 33558
Lutz (33558)
$116,090 median income
- 33647
Tampa (33647)
$109,285 median income
- 33544
Wesley Chapel (33544)
$104,573 median income
- 34639
Land O Lakes (34639)
$101,486 median income
- 33549
Lutz (33549)
$89,343 median income
- 33559
Lutz (33559)
$80,185 median income
- 33617 $50,948
Tampa (33617)
$50,948 median income
- 33612 $47,199
Tampa (33612)
$47,199 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 33559 ranks #7 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 33549 | Lutz, FL | 16,132 | 2.4 mi |
| 33647 | Tampa, FL | 55,034 | 3.6 mi |
| 33548 | Lutz, FL | 5,807 | 4.5 mi |
| 33620 | Tampa, FL | 5,158 | 6.5 mi |
| 34639 | Land O Lakes, FL | 24,092 | 6.3 mi |
| 33558 | Lutz, FL | 20,064 | 6.4 mi |
| 33613 | Tampa, FL | 31,990 | 5.5 mi |
| 33544 | Wesley Chapel, FL | 22,800 | 6.7 mi |
| 33617 | Tampa, FL | 41,443 | 8.2 mi |
| 33612 | Tampa, FL | 44,601 | 7.6 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 33559, both outside FL so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (15,427 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 33559 in?
ZIP code 33559 (Lutz) is located in Hillsborough County, Florida. Hillsborough County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/hillsborough-fl.
What is the population of ZIP code 33559?
ZIP code 33559 in Lutz, FL has a population of 15,427 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 33559?
The median household income in ZIP 33559 is $80,185, which is 5% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 33559?
The median home value in ZIP 33559 is $377,300, which is 36% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 33559?
The largest racial group in ZIP 33559 is White at 66.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 20.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 33559?
ZIP code 33559 has 503 business establishments employing approximately 6,456 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 33559?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 33559 are: Retail trade (139), Professional, scientific, and technical services (53), Accommodation and food services (53). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 33559?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 33559 increased by 3.1% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 258%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 33559?
In ZIP code 33559, 65.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 38.6% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 33559?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 33559 is 27.7 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 33559?
In ZIP code 33559, approximately 58.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 41.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 33559?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 33559 is 12.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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