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ZIP Code 33603

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

19,100
1,783/sq mi
$74,081
Median income
$391,000
Median home value
41.2%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Tampa pairs an above-median household income with upper-quartile home values, in a low-density, mixed-tenure area.

Top 47%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 22%
home value, US ZIPs
1,783
people per sq mi
58%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 33603 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 33603 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Tampa, Hillsborough County, Florida, home to 19,100 residents across 10.7 square miles, a density of 1,783 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 33603 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $74,081 (4% below the Florida average), while per-capita income is $51,739. The poverty rate stands at 13.8% and the unemployment rate at 4.7%. The typical home here is valued at $391,000 (4% above the state average); renters pay a median of $1,518 monthly, and 58.3% of units are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 41.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.9, and the average commute is 22 minutes. Beyond these figures, 10 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Hillsborough County, letting you compare 33603 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline alone.

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 33603

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Tampa, FL

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 33603.

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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 33603, 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

19,100

Population

10.7

Area (sq mi)

1,783

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 33603?

38.9

Median Age

52.9%

Male

47.1%

Female

17.2%

Foreign-Born

White 52.8%
African American 15.1%
Asian 1.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 26.7%
Hispanic or Latino 33.0%

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?

$74,081

Median Household Income

-4% vs state

$51,739

Per Capita Income

13.8%

Poverty Rate

4.7%

Unemployment Rate

22.3 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 33603 ranks nationally

Tampa, FL household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$74,081 Top 47% higher than 53% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $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 66.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 41.2%

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

What does housing look like?

9,581

Total Housing Units

8,721

Occupied Units

860

Vacant Units

2.27

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 58.3%
Renter 41.7%

$391,000

Median Home Value

+4% vs state

$1,518

Median Rent

1956

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

+3.9%

YoY Change (2024)

518

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+418%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 33603 have increased 3.9% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +418% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +7.9% 330
2021 +18.1% 389
2022 +20.3% 468
2023 +6.4% 498
2024 +3.9% 518

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 636 business establishments in ZIP 33603, employing approximately 5,368 people with a combined annual payroll of $306,470,000.

636

Businesses

5,368

Employees

$306.5M

Annual Payroll

15

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Health care and social assistance 97 15.3%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 92 14.5%
Retail trade 83 13.1%
Construction 74 11.6%
Real estate and rental and leasing 57 9.0%
Other services (except public administration) 56 8.8%
Accommodation and food services 42 6.6%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 36 5.7%
Finance and insurance 30 4.7%
Wholesale trade 19 3.0%
Transportation and warehousing 13 2.0%
Information 12 1.9%
Manufacturing 11 1.7%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 7 1.1%
Educational services 6 0.9%

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 33603 vs 33602 →

ZIP 33603 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 33603 ranks #7 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 33603 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 33603 ranks #5 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
33602 Tampa, FL 11,515 2.3 mi
33604 Tampa, FL 35,485 2.3 mi
33606 Tampa, FL 17,746 3.7 mi
33614 Tampa, FL 46,449 2.9 mi
33607 Tampa, FL 23,541 3.2 mi
33605 Tampa, FL 17,073 3.2 mi
33612 Tampa, FL 44,601 4.6 mi
33609 Tampa, FL 15,999 4.1 mi
33610 Tampa, FL 39,222 5.2 mi
33634 Tampa, FL 20,225 5.2 mi

More ZIP Codes in Hillsborough County

33647 standard
Tampa, FL
Pop: 55,034
33511 standard
Brandon, FL
Pop: 52,003
33614 standard
Tampa, FL
Pop: 46,449
33612 standard
Tampa, FL
Pop: 44,601
33615 standard
Tampa, FL
Pop: 43,453
33617 standard
Tampa, FL
Pop: 41,443

Related Areas

Hillsborough County Tampa, FL Florida

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 33603 in? ▼
ZIP code 33603 (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 33603? ▼
ZIP code 33603 in Tampa, FL has a population of 19,100 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 33603? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 33603 is $74,081, which is 3% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 33603? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 33603 is $391,000, which is 41% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 33603? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 33603 is White at 52.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 33.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 33603? ▼
ZIP code 33603 has 636 business establishments employing approximately 5,368 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 33603? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 33603 are: Health care and social assistance (97), Professional, scientific, and technical services (92), Retail trade (83). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 33603? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 33603 increased by 3.9% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 418%. 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 33603? ▼
In ZIP code 33603, 66.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 41.2% 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 33603? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 33603 is 22.3 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 33603? ▼
In ZIP code 33603, approximately 58.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 41.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 33603? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 33603 is 13.8% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.