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Saint Petersburg, FL · standard

ZIP Code 33709

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

26,023
1,956/sq mi
$53,501
Median income
$200,100
Median home value
20.4%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Saint Petersburg pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with below-median home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

19th pct
household income, US ZIPs
43th pct
home value, US ZIPs
1,956
people per sq mi
76%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 33709 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 33709 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Saint Petersburg, Pinellas County, Florida, with 26,023 residents across 13.3 square miles, a density of 1,956 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 33709 reports a modest median household income of $53,501 (31% below the Florida average), while per-capita income is $33,489. Poverty here runs at 14.1%, with unemployment measured at 4.5%. The typical home here is valued at $200,100 (47% below the state average); renters pay a median of $1,479 monthly, and 76.1% of units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 20.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 52.7, and the average commute is 27 minutes. Beyond these figures, 10 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Pinellas County, letting you compare 33709 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 33709

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Saint Petersburg, FL

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 33709.

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 33709, Saint Petersburg, 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

26,023

Population

13.3

Area (sq mi)

1,956

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 33709?

52.7

Median Age

50.0%

Male

50.0%

Female

14.4%

Foreign-Born

White 74.5%
African American 4.5%
Asian 4.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 12.0%
Hispanic or Latino 13.1%

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?

$53,501

Median Household Income

-31% vs state

$33,489

Per Capita Income

14.1%

Poverty Rate

4.5%

Unemployment Rate

26.5 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 33709 ranks nationally

Saint Petersburg, FL household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$53,501 19th percentile higher than 19% 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 56.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 20.4%

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

What does housing look like?

13,377

Total Housing Units

11,027

Occupied Units

2,350

Vacant Units

2.20

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 76.1%
Renter 23.9%

$200,100

Median Home Value

-47% vs state

$1,479

Median Rent

1971

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

+6.4%

YoY Change (2024)

449

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+349%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 33709 have increased 6.4% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +349% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +10.7% 262
2021 +16.7% 305
2022 +23.9% 379
2023 +11.5% 422
2024 +6.4% 449

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 584 business establishments in ZIP 33709, employing approximately 5,758 people with a combined annual payroll of $279,817,000.

584

Businesses

5,758

Employees

$279.8M

Annual Payroll

13

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Health care and social assistance 110 18.8%
Retail trade 90 15.4%
Construction 64 11.0%
Other services (except public administration) 61 10.4%
Accommodation and food services 52 8.9%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 49 8.4%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 44 7.5%
Real estate and rental and leasing 31 5.3%
Finance and insurance 23 3.9%
Manufacturing 14 2.4%
Wholesale trade 14 2.4%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 13 2.2%
Transportation and warehousing 12 2.0%

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 33709 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 33709 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 33709 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 33709 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
33710 Saint Petersburg, FL 32,780 1.9 mi
33781 Pinellas Park, FL 25,922 1.8 mi
33744 Bay Pines, FL 148 2.7 mi
33714 Saint Petersburg, FL 18,531 3.2 mi
33782 Pinellas Park, FL 20,850 3.2 mi
33777 Seminole, FL 17,140 3.1 mi
33707 Saint Petersburg, FL 24,599 4.3 mi
33708 Saint Petersburg, FL 15,447 3.8 mi
33713 Saint Petersburg, FL 29,812 3.8 mi
33772 Seminole, FL 22,981 4.4 mi

More ZIP Codes in Pinellas County

34698 standard
Dunedin, FL
Pop: 37,240
33710 standard
Saint Petersburg, FL
Pop: 32,780
33756 standard
Clearwater, FL
Pop: 31,275
34683 standard
Palm Harbor, FL
Pop: 31,268
33771 standard
Largo, FL
Pop: 29,839
33713 standard
Saint Petersburg, FL
Pop: 29,812

Related Areas

Pinellas County Saint Petersburg, FL Florida

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 33709 in? ▼
ZIP code 33709 (Saint Petersburg) is located in Pinellas County, Florida. Pinellas County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/pinellas-fl.
What is the population of ZIP code 33709? ▼
ZIP code 33709 in Saint Petersburg, FL has a population of 26,023 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 33709? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 33709 is $53,501, which is 30% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 33709? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 33709 is $200,100, which is 28% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 33709? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 33709 is White at 74.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 13.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 33709? ▼
ZIP code 33709 has 584 business establishments employing approximately 5,758 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 33709? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 33709 are: Health care and social assistance (110), Retail trade (90), Construction (64). There are 13 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 33709? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 33709 increased by 6.4% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 349%. 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 33709? ▼
In ZIP code 33709, 56.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 20.4% 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 33709? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 33709 is 26.5 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 33709? ▼
In ZIP code 33709, approximately 76.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 23.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 33709? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 33709 is 14.1% 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.