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 High-density area
- $116,134
- Median income Above-median income area
- $415,500
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 37.4%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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 a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Riverview, Hillsborough County, Florida, with 25,723 residents across 55.3 square miles, a density of 465 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 33579 skews affluent, with a median household income of $116,134 (51% above the average Florida ZIP), while per-capita income is $41,261. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 5.2% and unemployment is 3.6%. Median home value is $415,500 (11% above the average Florida ZIP) and median rent is $2,165; 83.5% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 37.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 34.5, and the average commute is 38 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Hillsborough County, so 33579 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 33579
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Riverview, FL
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 33579.
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
74 establishments
- Construction
Construction
63 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
62 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
42 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
39 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 33579, Riverview, 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
25,723
Population
55.3
Area (sq mi)
465
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 33579?
34.5
Median Age
49.1%
Male
50.9%
Female
14.4%
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?
$116,134
Median Household Income
+51% vs state ZIP avg
$41,261
Per Capita Income
5.2%
Poverty Rate
3.6%
Unemployment Rate
37.5 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 33579 ranks among Florida ZIPs
Riverview, 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)
$116,134 Top 8% higher than 92% 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
16,192housing units
16,192
Total Housing Units
15,548
Occupied Units
644
Vacant Units
3.18
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$415,500
Median Home Value
+11% vs state ZIP avg
$2,165
Median Rent
2012
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
+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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 33579 vs 33503 →
ZIP 33579 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 33511
Brandon (33511)
52,003 residents
- 33578
Riverview (33578)
36,693 residents
- 33594
Valrico (33594)
32,677 residents
- 33596
Valrico (33596)
29,283 residents
- 33579
Riverview (33579)
25,723 residents
- 33569
Riverview (33569)
23,074 residents
- 33573 19,172
Sun City Center (33573)
19,172 residents
- 33572 14,117
Apollo Beach (33572)
14,117 residents
- 33598 13,665
Wimauma (33598)
13,665 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 33579 ranks #5 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 33579 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
- 33596
Valrico (33596)
$116,465 median income
- 33579
Riverview (33579)
$116,134 median income
- 33569
Riverview (33569)
$105,275 median income
- 33598
Wimauma (33598)
$97,520 median income
- 33594
Valrico (33594)
$96,628 median income
- 33578
Riverview (33578)
$85,921 median income
- 33511
Brandon (33511)
$81,301 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.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 33579, 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 (25,723 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 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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