Clearwater, FL · standard

ZIP Code 33755

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

26,146
1,874/sq mi
$62,886
Median income
$328,700
Median home value
25.2%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Clearwater pairs a below-median household income with above-median home values, in a low-density, mixed-tenure area.

34th pct
household income, US ZIPs
Top 29%
home value, US ZIPs
1,874
people per sq mi
55%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 33755 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 33755 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 14.0 square miles in Clearwater, Pinellas County, Florida. The area is home to 26,146 residents, producing a population density of 1,874 people per square mile, and falls within the New York time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 33755 against Florida and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 33755 sits at $62,886 (18% below the Florida average), while per-capita income is $32,802. The poverty rate stands at 21.0% and the unemployment rate at 4.2%. On housing, the median home value is $328,700 (12% below the state average) with median rent at $1,462 per month, and 54.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 33755 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 25.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.8, and the average commute is 24 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Pinellas County, so you can benchmark 33755 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Top industries in ZIP 33755

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 33755.

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 33755, Clearwater, FL · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

26,146

Population

14.0

Area (sq mi)

1,874

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 33755?

40.8

Median Age

49.5%

Male

50.5%

Female

16.7%

Foreign-Born

White 57.4%
African American 21.7%
Asian 2.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 12.6%
Hispanic or Latino 17.3%

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?

$62,886

Median Household Income

-18% vs state

$32,802

Per Capita Income

21.0%

Poverty Rate

4.2%

Unemployment Rate

23.5 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 33755 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$62,886 34th percentile higher than 34% 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 61.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 25.2%

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

What does housing look like?

11,901

Total Housing Units

10,250

Occupied Units

1,651

Vacant Units

2.47

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 54.8%
Renter 45.2%

$328,700

Median Home Value

-12% vs state

$1,462

Median Rent

1967

Median Year Built

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

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

+1.7%

YoY Change (2024)

419

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+319%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 33755 have increased 1.7% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +319% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +6.0% 257
2021 +17.4% 302
2022 +27.7% 385
2023 +7.0% 412
2024 +1.7% 419

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 788 business establishments in ZIP 33755, employing approximately 5,906 people with a combined annual payroll of $528,787,000.

788

Businesses

5,906

Employees

$528.8M

Annual Payroll

15

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Professional, scientific, and technical services 171 21.7%
Retail trade 103 13.1%
Construction 70 8.9%
Real estate and rental and leasing 66 8.4%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 56 7.1%
Health care and social assistance 54 6.8%
Other services (except public administration) 54 6.8%
Accommodation and food services 50 6.3%
Finance and insurance 37 4.7%
Wholesale trade 32 4.1%
Information 26 3.3%
Manufacturing 21 2.7%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 18 2.3%
Transportation and warehousing 13 1.6%
Educational services 13 1.6%

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 33755 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 33755 ranks #4 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 33755 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 33755 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
33765 Clearwater, FL 13,275 2.2 mi
33756 Clearwater, FL 31,275 2.5 mi
33767 Clearwater Beach, FL 8,007 2.7 mi
34698 Dunedin, FL 37,240 3.8 mi
33763 Clearwater, FL 17,887 2.7 mi
33759 Clearwater, FL 17,820 4.0 mi
33764 Clearwater, FL 24,045 4.0 mi
33770 Largo, FL 25,281 4.7 mi
33771 Largo, FL 29,839 5.2 mi
33761 Clearwater, FL 18,167 4.9 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 33755 in?
ZIP code 33755 (Clearwater) 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 33755?
ZIP code 33755 in Clearwater, FL has a population of 26,146 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 33755?
The median household income in ZIP 33755 is $62,886, which is 18% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 33755?
The median home value in ZIP 33755 is $328,700, which is 18% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 33755?
The largest racial group in ZIP 33755 is White at 57.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 17.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 33755?
ZIP code 33755 has 788 business establishments employing approximately 5,906 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 33755?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 33755 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (171), Retail trade (103), Construction (70). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 33755?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 33755 increased by 1.7% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 319%. 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 33755?
In ZIP code 33755, 61.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 25.2% 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 33755?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 33755 is 23.5 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 33755?
In ZIP code 33755, approximately 54.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 45.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 33755?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 33755 is 21.0% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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