Tampa, FL · standard
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 High-density area
- $97,320
- Median income Above-median income area
- $653,100
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 62.2%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 33602 (Tampa, FL) rose +1.1% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 569.4 in 2023 to 575.5 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 33602 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Tampa, Hillsborough County, Florida, home to 11,515 residents across 6.6 square miles, a density of 1,744 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 33602 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $97,320 (26% above the average Florida ZIP), while per-capita income is $75,866. The poverty rate is 18.6%, with unemployment at 2.5%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing costs run above the statewide ZIP benchmark while renting is common: median home value is $653,100 (74% above the average Florida ZIP), with only 27.1% owner-occupied homes and median rent of $2,270.
This is a highly-educated ZIP: 62.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 33.8, and the average commute is 22 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Hillsborough County, so 33602 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 33602
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Tampa, FL
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 33602.
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
694 establishments
- Finance and insurance 197
Finance and insurance
197 establishments
- Real estate and rental and leasing 178
Real estate and rental and leasing
178 establishments
- Accommodation and food services 139
Accommodation and food services
139 establishments
- Other services (except public administration) 137
Other services (except public administration)
137 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 33602, Tampa, 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
11,515
Population
6.6
Area (sq mi)
1,744
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 33602?
33.8
Median Age
53.0%
Male
47.0%
Female
17.2%
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?
$97,320
Median Household Income
+26% vs state ZIP avg
$75,866
Per Capita Income
18.6%
Poverty Rate
2.5%
Unemployment Rate
21.6 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 33602 ranks among Florida ZIPs
Tampa, 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)
$97,320 Top 19% higher than 81% 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
13,017housing units
13,017
Total Housing Units
11,907
Occupied Units
1,110
Vacant Units
1.75
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$653,100
Median Home Value
+74% vs state ZIP avg
$2,270
Median Rent
2007
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
+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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 33602 vs 33606 →
ZIP 33602 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 33614
Tampa (33614)
46,449 residents
- 33612
Tampa (33612)
44,601 residents
- 33604
Tampa (33604)
35,485 residents
- 33619
Tampa (33619)
34,581 residents
- 33629
Tampa (33629)
23,638 residents
- 33607
Tampa (33607)
23,541 residents
- 33603
Tampa (33603)
19,100 residents
- 33606 17,746
Tampa (33606)
17,746 residents
- 33605 17,073
Tampa (33605)
17,073 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 33602 ranks #0 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 33602 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 33629
Tampa (33629)
$164,355 median income
- 33606
Tampa (33606)
$120,729 median income
- 33609
Tampa (33609)
$115,844 median income
- 33602
Tampa (33602)
$97,320 median income
- 33603
Tampa (33603)
$74,081 median income
- 33607
Tampa (33607)
$69,694 median income
- 33619
Tampa (33619)
$66,134 median income
- 33604 $58,766
Tampa (33604)
$58,766 median income
- 33614 $50,232
Tampa (33614)
$50,232 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.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 33602, 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 (11,515 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 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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