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ZIP Code 33602

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

11,515
1,744/sq mi
$97,320
Median income
$653,100
Median home value
62.2%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Tampa pairs an upper-quartile household income with top-decile home values, in a low-density, renter-heavy area.

Top 21%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 7%
home value, US ZIPs
1,744
people per sq mi
27%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 33602 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 33602 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 6.6 square miles in Tampa, Hillsborough County, Florida. The area is home to 11,515 residents, producing a population density of 1,744 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 33602 against Florida and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 33602 sits at $97,320 (26% above the Florida average), while per-capita income is $75,866. The poverty rate stands at 18.6% and the unemployment rate at 2.5%. On housing, the median home value is $653,100 (74% above the state average) with median rent at $2,270 per month, and 27.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 33602 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 62.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 33.8, and the average commute is 22 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Hillsborough County, so you can benchmark 33602 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 33602

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 33602.

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 33602, Tampa, 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

11,515

Population

6.6

Area (sq mi)

1,744

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 33602?

33.8

Median Age

53.0%

Male

47.0%

Female

17.2%

Foreign-Born

White 59.2%
African American 12.8%
Asian 5.5%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.2%
Two or More Ethnicities 15.9%
Hispanic or Latino 21.9%

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?

$97,320

Median Household Income

+26% vs state

$75,866

Per Capita Income

18.6%

Poverty Rate

2.5%

Unemployment Rate

21.6 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 33602 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$97,320 Top 21% higher than 79% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 73.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 62.2%

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

What does housing look like?

13,017

Total Housing Units

11,907

Occupied Units

1,110

Vacant Units

1.75

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 27.1%
Renter 72.9%

$653,100

Median Home Value

+74% vs state

$2,270

Median Rent

2007

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

+1.1%

YoY Change (2024)

576

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+476%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 33602 have increased 1.1% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +476% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +8.8% 337
2021 +18.7% 400
2022 +20.7% 482
2023 +18.1% 569
2024 +1.1% 576

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 1,985 business establishments in ZIP 33602, employing approximately 41,650 people with a combined annual payroll of $4,568,408,000.

1,985

Businesses

41,650

Employees

$4.6B

Annual Payroll

17

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Professional, scientific, and technical services 694 35.0%
Finance and insurance 197 9.9%
Real estate and rental and leasing 178 9.0%
Accommodation and food services 139 7.0%
Other services (except public administration) 137 6.9%
Health care and social assistance 116 5.8%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 103 5.2%
Retail trade 82 4.1%
Construction 68 3.4%
Information 66 3.3%
Wholesale trade 53 2.7%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 49 2.5%
Transportation and warehousing 33 1.7%
Educational services 26 1.3%
Management of companies and enterprises 21 1.1%
Manufacturing 16 0.8%
Utilities 4 0.2%

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 33602 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 33602 ranks #0 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 33602 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 33602 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
33606 Tampa, FL 17,746 1.6 mi
33605 Tampa, FL 17,073 1.7 mi
33603 Tampa, FL 19,100 2.3 mi
33604 Tampa, FL 35,485 4.4 mi
33609 Tampa, FL 15,999 3.5 mi
33607 Tampa, FL 23,541 3.6 mi
33629 Tampa, FL 23,638 3.9 mi
33619 Tampa, FL 34,581 4.9 mi
33614 Tampa, FL 46,449 4.7 mi
33612 Tampa, FL 44,601 6.7 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 33602 in?
ZIP code 33602 (Tampa) 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 33602?
ZIP code 33602 in Tampa, FL has a population of 11,515 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 33602?
The median household income in ZIP 33602 is $97,320, which is 28% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 33602?
The median home value in ZIP 33602 is $653,100, which is 135% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 33602?
The largest racial group in ZIP 33602 is White at 59.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 21.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 33602?
ZIP code 33602 has 1,985 business establishments employing approximately 41,650 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 33602?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 33602 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (694), Finance and insurance (197), Real estate and rental and leasing (178). There are 17 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 33602?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 33602 increased by 1.1% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 476%. 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 33602?
In ZIP code 33602, 73.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 62.2% 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 33602?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 33602 is 21.6 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 33602?
In ZIP code 33602, approximately 27.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 72.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 33602?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 33602 is 18.6% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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