Wimauma, FL · standard
ZIP Code 33598
Hillsborough County, Florida - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 13,665
- 49/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $97,520
- Median income Above-median income area
- $395,500
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 29.3%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Wimauma pairs an upper-quartile household income with upper-quartile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 21%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 21%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 49
- people per sq mi
- 87%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 33598 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 33598 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Wimauma, Hillsborough County, Florida, home to 13,665 residents across 280.0 square miles, a density of 49 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 33598 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $97,520 (26% above the average Florida ZIP), while per-capita income is $35,168. The poverty rate is 13.4%, with unemployment at 5.4%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $395,500 (5% above the average Florida ZIP) and median rent is $1,458; 87.2% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 29.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 34.4, and the average commute is 36 minutes. The page also surfaces 7 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Hillsborough County, so 33598 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 33598
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Wimauma, FL
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 33598.
- Construction
Construction
67 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
35 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
30 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
29 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
29 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 33598, Wimauma, 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
13,665
Population
280.0
Area (sq mi)
49
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 33598?
34.4
Median Age
49.7%
Male
50.3%
Female
22.0%
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?
$97,520
Median Household Income
+26% vs state ZIP avg
$35,168
Per Capita Income
13.4%
Poverty Rate
5.4%
Unemployment Rate
36.1 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 33598 ranks among Florida ZIPs
Wimauma, 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)
$97,520 Top 18% higher than 82% 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
10,287housing units
10,287
Total Housing Units
9,964
Occupied Units
323
Vacant Units
3.25
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$395,500
Median Home Value
+5% vs state ZIP avg
$1,458
Median Rent
2014
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
+23.3%
YoY Change (2022)
332
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+232%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 33598 have increased 23.3% over the past year (2022). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +232% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | +26.1% | 227 |
| 2019 | -4.2% | 217 |
| 2020 | +14.1% | 248 |
| 2021 | +8.8% | 270 |
| 2022 | +23.3% | 332 |
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 2022. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 293 business establishments in ZIP 33598, employing approximately 1,883 people with a combined annual payroll of $68,398,000.
293
Businesses
1,883
Employees
$68.4M
Annual Payroll
12
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 67 | 22.9% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 35 | 11.9% |
| Retail trade | 30 | 10.2% |
| Health care and social assistance | 29 | 9.9% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 29 | 9.9% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 24 | 8.2% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 18 | 6.1% |
| Accommodation and food services | 17 | 5.8% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 15 | 5.1% |
| Wholesale trade | 8 | 2.7% |
| Finance and insurance | 8 | 2.7% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 4 | 1.4% |
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 33598 vs 33503 →
ZIP 33598 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 33579
Riverview (33579)
25,723 residents
- 33547
Lithia (33547)
19,813 residents
- 33573
Sun City Center (33573)
19,172 residents
- 34219
Parrish (34219)
17,135 residents
- 33572
Apollo Beach (33572)
14,117 residents
- 33598
Wimauma (33598)
13,665 residents
- 33534
Gibsonton (33534)
12,839 residents
- 33503 108
Balm (33503)
108 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 33598 ranks #6 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 33598 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
- 33547
Lithia (33547)
$123,258 median income
- 33572
Apollo Beach (33572)
$122,130 median income
- 33579
Riverview (33579)
$116,134 median income
- 34219
Parrish (34219)
$113,773 median income
- 33598
Wimauma (33598)
$97,520 median income
- 33534
Gibsonton (33534)
$80,484 median income
- 33573
Sun City Center (33573)
$72,834 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 33598 ranks #6 of 8 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 33598, 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 (13,665 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 33598 in?
ZIP code 33598 (Wimauma) 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 33598?
ZIP code 33598 in Wimauma, FL has a population of 13,665 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 33598?
The median household income in ZIP 33598 is $97,520, which is 28% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 33598?
The median home value in ZIP 33598 is $395,500, which is 42% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 33598?
The largest racial group in ZIP 33598 is White at 46.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 38.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 33598?
ZIP code 33598 has 293 business establishments employing approximately 1,883 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 33598?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 33598 are: Construction (67), Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services (35), Retail trade (30). There are 12 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 33598?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 33598 increased by 23.3% in 2022. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 232%. 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 33598?
In ZIP code 33598, 55.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 29.3% 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 33598?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 33598 is 36.1 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 33598?
In ZIP code 33598, approximately 87.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 12.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 33598?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 33598 is 13.4% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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