Sun City Center, FL · standard

ZIP Code 33573

Hillsborough County, Florida — Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

19,172
420/sq mi
$72,834
Median income
$309,300
Median home value
35.9%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Sun City Center pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 49%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 32%
home value, US ZIPs
420
people per sq mi
83%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 33573 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 33573 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 45.7 square miles in Sun City Center, Hillsborough County, Florida. The area is home to 19,172 residents, producing a population density of 420 people per square mile, and falls within the New York time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 33573 against Florida and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 33573 sits at $72,834 (6% below the Florida average), while per-capita income is $48,968. The poverty rate stands at 8.6% and the unemployment rate at 1.5%. On housing, the median home value is $309,300 (18% below the state average) with median rent at $2,230 per month, and 82.7% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 33573 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 35.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 64.1, and the average commute is 34 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Hillsborough County, so you can benchmark 33573 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Top industries in ZIP 33573

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 33573.

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 · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 33573, Sun City Center, FL · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

19,172

Population

45.7

Area (sq mi)

420

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 33573?

64.1

Median Age

44.1%

Male

55.9%

Female

10.6%

Foreign-Born

White 64.9%
African American 16.4%
Asian 1.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 15.4%
Hispanic or Latino 13.2%

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?

$72,834

Median Household Income

-6% vs state

$48,968

Per Capita Income

8.6%

Poverty Rate

1.5%

Unemployment Rate

34.2 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 33573 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income — the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$72,834 Top 49% higher than 51% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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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?

High School Graduate or Higher 61.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 35.9%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

18,232

Total Housing Units

16,422

Occupied Units

1,810

Vacant Units

2.11

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 82.7%
Renter 17.3%

$309,300

Median Home Value

-18% vs state

$2,230

Median Rent

1996

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

-0.0%

YoY Change (2023)

317

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+217%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 33573 have decreased 0.0% over the past year (2023). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +217% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2019 -15.5% 160
2020 +21.9% 196
2021 +9.2% 214
2022 +48.3% 317
2023 -0.0% 317

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 2023. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 384 business establishments in ZIP 33573, employing approximately 5,659 people with a combined annual payroll of $242,693,000.

384

Businesses

5,659

Employees

$242.7M

Annual Payroll

14

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Health care and social assistance 98 25.5%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 45 11.7%
Retail trade 44 11.5%
Finance and insurance 38 9.9%
Other services (except public administration) 28 7.3%
Accommodation and food services 27 7.0%
Real estate and rental and leasing 25 6.5%
Construction 24 6.3%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 18 4.7%
Transportation and warehousing 14 3.6%
Information 6 1.6%
Educational services 6 1.6%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 6 1.6%
Manufacturing 4 1.0%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP 33573 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 33573 ranks #5 by population — useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 33573 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 33573 ranks #null of 9 neighboring ZIPs — local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
33572 Apollo Beach, FL 14,117 4.1 mi
33598 Wimauma, FL 13,665 5.4 mi
33534 Gibsonton, FL 12,839 7.0 mi
33503 Balm, FL 108 5.8 mi
33570 Ruskin, FL 20,758 6.5 mi
33579 Riverview, FL 25,723 6.7 mi
33578 Riverview, FL 36,693 9.7 mi
33569 Riverview, FL 23,074 9.5 mi
34219 Parrish, FL 17,135 10.2 mi
33621 Tampa, FL 1,643 12.0 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 33573 in?
ZIP code 33573 (Sun City Center) 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 33573?
ZIP code 33573 in Sun City Center, FL has a population of 19,172 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 33573?
The median household income in ZIP 33573 is $72,834, which is 5% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 33573?
The median home value in ZIP 33573 is $309,300, which is 11% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 33573?
The largest racial group in ZIP 33573 is White at 64.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 13.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 33573?
ZIP code 33573 has 384 business establishments employing approximately 5,659 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 33573?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 33573 are: Health care and social assistance (98), Professional, scientific, and technical services (45), Retail trade (44). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 33573?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 33573 decreased by 0.0% in 2023. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 217%. 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 33573?
In ZIP code 33573, 61.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 35.9% 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 33573?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 33573 is 34.2 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 33573?
In ZIP code 33573, approximately 82.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 17.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 33573?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 33573 is 8.6% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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