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Tampa, FL · standard

ZIP Code 33612

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

44,601
1,685/sq mi
$47,199
Median income
$282,000
Median home value
19.5%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Tampa pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with above-median home values, in a low-density, renter-heavy area.

11th pct
household income, US ZIPs
Top 36%
home value, US ZIPs
1,685
people per sq mi
37%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 33612 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 33612 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Tampa, Hillsborough County, Florida, with 44,601 residents across 26.5 square miles, a density of 1,685 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 33612 reports a modest median household income of $47,199 (39% below the Florida average), while per-capita income is $25,299. 29.4% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 5.1%. Median home value sits at $282,000 (25% below the state average), median rent at $1,352 a month, and owner-occupancy at 37.2%.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 19.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 35.3, and the average commute is 27 minutes. To put 33612 in local context, 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Hillsborough County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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 33612

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Tampa, FL

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 33612.

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 33612, 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

44,601

Population

26.5

Area (sq mi)

1,685

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 33612?

35.3

Median Age

51.2%

Male

48.8%

Female

24.4%

Foreign-Born

White 31.8%
African American 28.0%
Asian 2.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.3%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 28.6%
Hispanic or Latino 40.8%

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?

$47,199

Median Household Income

-39% vs state

$25,299

Per Capita Income

29.4%

Poverty Rate

5.1%

Unemployment Rate

27.1 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 33612 ranks nationally

Tampa, FL household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$47,199 11th percentile higher than 11% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $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 54.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 19.5%

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

What does housing look like?

21,489

Total Housing Units

19,020

Occupied Units

2,469

Vacant Units

2.52

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 37.2%
Renter 62.8%

$282,000

Median Home Value

-25% vs state

$1,352

Median Rent

1974

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

+6.3%

YoY Change (2024)

409

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+309%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 33612 have increased 6.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +309% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +6.3% 243
2021 +18.7% 289
2022 +23.8% 357
2023 +7.5% 384
2024 +6.3% 409

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 1,371 business establishments in ZIP 33612, employing approximately 31,340 people with a combined annual payroll of $2,138,717,000.

1,371

Businesses

31,340

Employees

$2.1B

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 283 20.6%
Accommodation and food services 176 12.8%
Health care and social assistance 169 12.3%
Construction 134 9.8%
Other services (except public administration) 133 9.7%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 128 9.3%
Real estate and rental and leasing 79 5.8%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 68 5.0%
Finance and insurance 57 4.2%
Wholesale trade 37 2.7%
Transportation and warehousing 32 2.3%
Manufacturing 23 1.7%
Information 20 1.5%
Educational services 19 1.4%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 7 0.5%
Management of companies and enterprises 4 0.3%

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 33612 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 33612 ranks #2 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 33612 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 33612 ranks #9 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
33613 Tampa, FL 31,990 2.3 mi
33604 Tampa, FL 35,485 2.4 mi
33620 Tampa, FL 5,158 2.5 mi
33617 Tampa, FL 41,443 3.6 mi
33618 Tampa, FL 25,570 3.4 mi
33603 Tampa, FL 19,100 4.6 mi
33637 Tampa, FL 15,351 5.4 mi
33549 Lutz, FL 16,132 6.2 mi
33614 Tampa, FL 46,449 4.6 mi
33602 Tampa, FL 11,515 6.7 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
33615 standard
Tampa, FL
Pop: 43,453
33617 standard
Tampa, FL
Pop: 41,443
33610 standard
Tampa, FL
Pop: 39,222

Related Areas

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 33612 in? ▼
ZIP code 33612 (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 33612? ▼
ZIP code 33612 in Tampa, FL has a population of 44,601 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 33612? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 33612 is $47,199, which is 38% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 33612? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 33612 is $282,000, which is 1% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 33612? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 33612 is White at 31.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 40.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 33612? ▼
ZIP code 33612 has 1,371 business establishments employing approximately 31,340 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 33612? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 33612 are: Retail trade (283), Accommodation and food services (176), Health care and social assistance (169). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 33612? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 33612 increased by 6.3% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 309%. 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 33612? ▼
In ZIP code 33612, 54.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 19.5% 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 33612? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 33612 is 27.1 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 33612? ▼
In ZIP code 33612, approximately 37.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 62.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 33612? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 33612 is 29.4% 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.