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 High-density area
- $72,834
- Median income Near-median income area
- $309,300
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 35.9%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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 a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Sun City Center, Hillsborough County, Florida, home to 19,172 residents across 45.7 square miles, a density of 420 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 33573 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $72,834 (6% below the average Florida ZIP), while per-capita income is $48,968. The poverty rate is 8.6%, with unemployment at 1.5%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $309,300 (18% below the average Florida ZIP), and median rent is $2,230; owner occupancy is 82.7%.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 35.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 64.1, and the average commute is 34 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Hillsborough County, so 33573 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 33573
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Sun City Center, FL
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 33573.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
98 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
45 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
44 establishments
- Finance and insurance 38
Finance and insurance
38 establishments
- Other services (except public administration) 28
Other services (except public administration)
28 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 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; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
19,172
Population
45.7
Area (sq mi)
420
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 33573?
64.1
Median Age
44.1%
Male
55.9%
Female
10.6%
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?
$72,834
Median Household Income
-6% vs state ZIP avg
$48,968
Per Capita Income
8.6%
Poverty Rate
1.5%
Unemployment Rate
34.2 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 33573 ranks among Florida ZIPs
Sun City Center, 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)
$72,834 Top 50% higher than 50% 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
18,232housing units
18,232
Total Housing Units
16,422
Occupied Units
1,810
Vacant Units
2.11
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$309,300
Median Home Value
-18% vs state ZIP avg
$2,230
Median Rent
1996
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
-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.
- 33578
Riverview (33578)
36,693 residents
- 33579
Riverview (33579)
25,723 residents
- 33569
Riverview (33569)
23,074 residents
- 33570
Ruskin (33570)
20,758 residents
- 33573
Sun City Center (33573)
19,172 residents
- 34219
Parrish (34219)
17,135 residents
- 33572 14,117
Apollo Beach (33572)
14,117 residents
- 33598 13,665
Wimauma (33598)
13,665 residents
- 33534 12,839
Gibsonton (33534)
12,839 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 33573 ranks #5 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 33573 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 33503
Balm (33503)
$138,553 median income
- 33572
Apollo Beach (33572)
$122,130 median income
- 33579
Riverview (33579)
$116,134 median income
- 34219
Parrish (34219)
$113,773 median income
- 33621
Tampa (33621)
$107,188 median income
- 33569
Riverview (33569)
$105,275 median income
- 33598
Wimauma (33598)
$97,520 median income
- 33578
Riverview (33578)
$85,921 median income
- 33534
Gibsonton (33534)
$80,484 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.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 33573, 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 (19,172 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 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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