Tampa, FL · standard
ZIP Code 33605
Hillsborough County, Florida - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 17,073
- 843/sq mi High-density area
- $36,975
- Median income Below-median income area
- $264,400
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 21.5%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Tampa pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with above-median home values, in a low-density, mixed-tenure area.
- 4th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 40%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 843
- people per sq mi
- 40%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 33605 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 33605 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Tampa, Hillsborough County, Florida, home to 17,073 residents across 20.2 square miles, a density of 843 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 33605 sits on the lower end of the income spectrum: median household income is $36,975 (52% below the average Florida ZIP), while per-capita income is $29,767. Economic pressure is pronounced: 26.7% of residents are below the poverty line and unemployment is 10.2%. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $264,400 (30% below the average Florida ZIP), and median rent is $1,135; owner occupancy is 40.2%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 21.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.3, and the average commute is 29 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Hillsborough County, so 33605 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 33605
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Tampa, FL
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 33605.
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
148 establishments
- Wholesale trade
Wholesale trade
128 establishments
- Construction
Construction
88 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
88 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
76 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 33605, 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
17,073
Population
20.2
Area (sq mi)
843
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 33605?
40.3
Median Age
53.5%
Male
46.5%
Female
16.5%
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?
$36,975
Median Household Income
-52% vs state ZIP avg
$29,767
Per Capita Income
26.7%
Poverty Rate
10.2%
Unemployment Rate
28.6 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 33605 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)
$36,975 2nd percentile higher than 2% 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
8,943housing units
8,943
Total Housing Units
7,407
Occupied Units
1,536
Vacant Units
2.11
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$264,400
Median Home Value
-30% vs state ZIP avg
$1,135
Median Rent
1966
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 954 business establishments in ZIP 33605, employing approximately 19,797 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,120,594,000.
954
Businesses
19,797
Employees
$1.1B
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 148 | 15.5% |
| Wholesale trade | 128 | 13.4% |
| Construction | 88 | 9.2% |
| Accommodation and food services | 88 | 9.2% |
| Retail trade | 76 | 8.0% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 72 | 7.5% |
| Manufacturing | 63 | 6.6% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 60 | 6.3% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 59 | 6.2% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 53 | 5.6% |
| Health care and social assistance | 45 | 4.7% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 19 | 2.0% |
| Finance and insurance | 18 | 1.9% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 15 | 1.6% |
| Information | 11 | 1.1% |
| Educational services | 9 | 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 33605 vs 33602 →
ZIP 33605 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 33612
Tampa (33612)
44,601 residents
- 33610
Tampa (33610)
39,222 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 33605 ranks #9 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 33605 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
- 33610 $54,209
Tampa (33610)
$54,209 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 33605 ranks #null of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 33602 | Tampa, FL | 11,515 | 1.7 mi |
| 33606 | Tampa, FL | 17,746 | 2.5 mi |
| 33619 | Tampa, FL | 34,581 | 3.3 mi |
| 33603 | Tampa, FL | 19,100 | 3.2 mi |
| 33609 | Tampa, FL | 15,999 | 5.2 mi |
| 33604 | Tampa, FL | 35,485 | 4.8 mi |
| 33610 | Tampa, FL | 39,222 | 4.4 mi |
| 33607 | Tampa, FL | 23,541 | 5.3 mi |
| 33629 | Tampa, FL | 23,638 | 5.3 mi |
| 33612 | Tampa, FL | 44,601 | 7.0 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 33605, 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 (17,073 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 33605 in?
ZIP code 33605 (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 33605?
ZIP code 33605 in Tampa, FL has a population of 17,073 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 33605?
The median household income in ZIP 33605 is $36,975, which is 52% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 33605?
The median home value in ZIP 33605 is $264,400, which is 5% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 33605?
The largest racial group in ZIP 33605 is African American at 47.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 28.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 33605?
ZIP code 33605 has 954 business establishments employing approximately 19,797 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 33605?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 33605 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (148), Wholesale trade (128), Construction (88). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 33605?
In ZIP code 33605, 57.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 21.5% 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 33605?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 33605 is 28.6 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 33605?
In ZIP code 33605, approximately 40.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 59.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 33605?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 33605 is 26.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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