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Tampa, FL · standard

ZIP Code 33617

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

41,443
1,861/sq mi
$50,948
Median income
$296,900
Median home value
31.0%
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, mixed-tenure area.

15th pct
household income, US ZIPs
Top 34%
home value, US ZIPs
1,861
people per sq mi
43%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 33617 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 33617 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Tampa, Hillsborough County, Florida, with 41,443 residents across 22.3 square miles, a density of 1,861 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 33617 reports a modest median household income of $50,948 (34% below the Florida average), while per-capita income is $29,979. Local economic indicators show a 20.7% poverty rate alongside 8.0% unemployment. The typical home here is valued at $296,900 (21% below the state average); renters pay a median of $1,431 monthly, and 43.2% of units are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 31.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 33.6, and the average commute is 26 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Hillsborough County, so you can benchmark 33617 against its immediate geography rather than a national average 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 33617

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Tampa, FL

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 33617.

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 33617, 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

41,443

Population

22.3

Area (sq mi)

1,861

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 33617?

33.6

Median Age

50.2%

Male

49.8%

Female

17.5%

Foreign-Born

White 35.5%
African American 37.0%
Asian 4.5%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 17.4%
Hispanic or Latino 22.1%

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?

$50,948

Median Household Income

-34% vs state

$29,979

Per Capita Income

20.7%

Poverty Rate

8.0%

Unemployment Rate

25.9 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 33617 ranks nationally

Tampa, FL household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$50,948 15th percentile higher than 15% 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 58.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 31.0%

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

What does housing look like?

21,951

Total Housing Units

20,162

Occupied Units

1,789

Vacant Units

2.30

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 43.2%
Renter 56.8%

$296,900

Median Home Value

-21% vs state

$1,431

Median Rent

1979

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

+4.2%

YoY Change (2024)

340

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+240%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 33617 have increased 4.2% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +240% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +5.5% 205
2021 +18.9% 244
2022 +26.9% 310
2023 +5.4% 326
2024 +4.2% 340

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 975 business establishments in ZIP 33617, employing approximately 10,575 people with a combined annual payroll of $505,773,000.

975

Businesses

10,575

Employees

$505.8M

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Health care and social assistance 153 15.7%
Retail trade 133 13.6%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 126 12.9%
Accommodation and food services 114 11.7%
Other services (except public administration) 99 10.2%
Construction 69 7.1%
Real estate and rental and leasing 60 6.2%
Finance and insurance 58 6.0%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 43 4.4%
Wholesale trade 31 3.2%
Educational services 25 2.6%
Transportation and warehousing 17 1.7%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 16 1.6%
Manufacturing 13 1.3%
Information 13 1.3%
Management of companies and enterprises 3 0.3%

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 33617 vs 33637 →

ZIP 33617 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 33617 ranks #3 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 33617 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 33617 ranks #7 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
33637 Tampa, FL 15,351 2.0 mi
33620 Tampa, FL 5,158 2.0 mi
33610 Tampa, FL 39,222 2.9 mi
33612 Tampa, FL 44,601 3.6 mi
33604 Tampa, FL 35,485 4.1 mi
33613 Tampa, FL 31,990 4.7 mi
33619 Tampa, FL 34,581 7.1 mi
33605 Tampa, FL 17,073 6.4 mi
33603 Tampa, FL 19,100 5.7 mi
33647 Tampa, FL 55,034 6.9 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
33610 standard
Tampa, FL
Pop: 39,222

Related Areas

Hillsborough County Tampa, FL Florida

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 33617 in? ▼
ZIP code 33617 (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 33617? ▼
ZIP code 33617 in Tampa, FL has a population of 41,443 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 33617? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 33617 is $50,948, which is 33% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 33617? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 33617 is $296,900, which is 7% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 33617? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 33617 is African American at 37.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 22.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 33617? ▼
ZIP code 33617 has 975 business establishments employing approximately 10,575 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 33617? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 33617 are: Health care and social assistance (153), Retail trade (133), Professional, scientific, and technical services (126). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 33617? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 33617 increased by 4.2% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 240%. 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 33617? ▼
In ZIP code 33617, 58.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 31.0% 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 33617? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 33617 is 25.9 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 33617? ▼
In ZIP code 33617, approximately 43.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 56.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 33617? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 33617 is 20.7% 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.