Riverview, FL · standard

ZIP Code 33579

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

25,723
465/sq mi
$116,134
Median income
$415,500
Median home value
37.4%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Riverview pairs an upper-quartile household income with upper-quartile home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 11%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 19%
home value, US ZIPs
465
people per sq mi
84%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 33579 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 33579 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 55.3 square miles in Riverview, Hillsborough County, Florida. The area is home to 25,723 residents, producing a population density of 465 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 33579 against Florida and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 33579 sits at $116,134 (51% above the Florida average), while per-capita income is $41,261. The poverty rate stands at 5.2% and the unemployment rate at 3.6%. On housing, the median home value is $415,500 (11% above the state average) with median rent at $2,165 per month, and 83.5% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 33579 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 37.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 34.5, and the average commute is 38 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Hillsborough County, so you can benchmark 33579 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 33579

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 33579.

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 33579, Riverview, 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

25,723

Population

55.3

Area (sq mi)

465

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 33579?

34.5

Median Age

49.1%

Male

50.9%

Female

14.4%

Foreign-Born

White 44.3%
African American 26.4%
Asian 5.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 19.7%
Hispanic or Latino 24.7%

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?

$116,134

Median Household Income

+51% vs state

$41,261

Per Capita Income

5.2%

Poverty Rate

3.6%

Unemployment Rate

37.5 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 33579 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$116,134 Top 11% higher than 89% 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%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Below this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). This entry sits in this band. $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 58.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 37.4%

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

What does housing look like?

16,192

Total Housing Units

15,548

Occupied Units

644

Vacant Units

3.18

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 83.5%
Renter 16.5%

$415,500

Median Home Value

+11% vs state

$2,165

Median Rent

2012

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

+45.7%

YoY Change (2024)

309

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+209%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 33579 have increased 45.7% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +209% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2019 +6.3% 170
2020 +9.6% 186
2021 +14.0% 212
2022 +45.7% 309
2024 309

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 451 business establishments in ZIP 33579, employing approximately 2,769 people with a combined annual payroll of $95,367,000.

451

Businesses

2,769

Employees

$95.4M

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Professional, scientific, and technical services 74 16.4%
Construction 63 14.0%
Health care and social assistance 62 13.8%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 42 9.3%
Transportation and warehousing 39 8.7%
Other services (except public administration) 37 8.2%
Retail trade 33 7.3%
Real estate and rental and leasing 25 5.5%
Accommodation and food services 24 5.3%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 14 3.1%
Wholesale trade 10 2.2%
Finance and insurance 10 2.2%
Educational services 7 1.6%
Information 4 0.9%
Manufacturing 3 0.7%
Industries not classified 3 0.7%

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 33579 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 33579 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 33579 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 33579 ranks #4 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
33503 Balm, FL 108 2.3 mi
33569 Riverview, FL 23,074 3.4 mi
33598 Wimauma, FL 13,665 7.6 mi
33534 Gibsonton, FL 12,839 5.8 mi
33511 Brandon, FL 52,003 7.8 mi
33578 Riverview, FL 36,693 6.0 mi
33596 Valrico, FL 29,283 7.1 mi
33573 Sun City Center, FL 19,172 6.7 mi
33572 Apollo Beach, FL 14,117 7.9 mi
33594 Valrico, FL 32,677 10.3 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 33579 in?
ZIP code 33579 (Riverview) 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 33579?
ZIP code 33579 in Riverview, FL has a population of 25,723 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 33579?
The median household income in ZIP 33579 is $116,134, which is 52% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 33579?
The median home value in ZIP 33579 is $415,500, which is 49% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 33579?
The largest racial group in ZIP 33579 is White at 44.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 24.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 33579?
ZIP code 33579 has 451 business establishments employing approximately 2,769 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 33579?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 33579 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (74), Construction (63), Health care and social assistance (62). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 33579?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 33579 increased by 45.7% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 209%. 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 33579?
In ZIP code 33579, 58.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 37.4% 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 33579?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 33579 is 37.5 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 33579?
In ZIP code 33579, approximately 83.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 16.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 33579?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 33579 is 5.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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