Clearwater, FL · standard

ZIP Code 33756

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

31,275
1,670/sq mi
$61,872
Median income
$362,800
Median home value
29.8%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Clearwater pairs a below-median household income with upper-quartile home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

33th pct
household income, US ZIPs
Top 25%
home value, US ZIPs
1,670
people per sq mi
61%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 33756 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 33756 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 18.7 square miles in Clearwater, Pinellas County, Florida. The area is home to 31,275 residents, producing a population density of 1,670 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 33756 against Florida and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 33756 sits at $61,872 (20% below the Florida average), while per-capita income is $43,772. The poverty rate stands at 13.6% and the unemployment rate at 3.8%. On housing, the median home value is $362,800 (3% below the state average) with median rent at $1,557 per month, and 61.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 33756 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 29.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 44.9, and the average commute is 23 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Pinellas County, so you can benchmark 33756 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 33756

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 33756.

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 33756, 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

31,275

Population

18.7

Area (sq mi)

1,670

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 33756?

44.9

Median Age

49.6%

Male

50.4%

Female

18.1%

Foreign-Born

White 64.4%
African American 12.7%
Asian 4.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.8%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 11.5%
Hispanic or Latino 18.4%

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?

$61,872

Median Household Income

-20% vs state

$43,772

Per Capita Income

13.6%

Poverty Rate

3.8%

Unemployment Rate

23.1 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 33756 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$61,872 33rd percentile higher than 33% 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 62.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 29.8%

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

What does housing look like?

15,269

Total Housing Units

12,960

Occupied Units

2,309

Vacant Units

2.41

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 61.1%
Renter 38.9%

$362,800

Median Home Value

-3% vs state

$1,557

Median Rent

1972

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

+0.0%

YoY Change (2024)

399

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+299%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 33756 have increased 0.0% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +299% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +7.3% 246
2021 +17.7% 289
2022 +25.7% 363
2023 +9.9% 399
2024 +0.0% 399

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 1,185 business establishments in ZIP 33756, employing approximately 16,836 people with a combined annual payroll of $929,870,000.

1,185

Businesses

16,836

Employees

$929.9M

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Health care and social assistance 237 20.0%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 223 18.8%
Retail trade 114 9.6%
Construction 112 9.4%
Other services (except public administration) 93 7.8%
Real estate and rental and leasing 87 7.3%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 77 6.5%
Finance and insurance 73 6.2%
Accommodation and food services 43 3.6%
Wholesale trade 39 3.3%
Manufacturing 21 1.8%
Transportation and warehousing 18 1.5%
Educational services 16 1.4%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 13 1.1%
Information 11 0.9%
Management of companies and enterprises 6 0.5%

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 33756 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 33756 ranks the most populous — useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 33756 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 33756 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
33770 Largo, FL 25,281 2.2 mi
33755 Clearwater, FL 26,146 2.5 mi
33767 Clearwater Beach, FL 8,007 2.6 mi
33764 Clearwater, FL 24,045 3.2 mi
33786 Belleair Beach, FL 1,669 3.0 mi
33778 Largo, FL 14,263 4.3 mi
33771 Largo, FL 29,839 3.4 mi
33765 Clearwater, FL 13,275 3.6 mi
33774 Largo, FL 17,712 4.8 mi
33773 Largo, FL 16,826 4.8 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 33756 in?
ZIP code 33756 (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 33756?
ZIP code 33756 in Clearwater, FL has a population of 31,275 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 33756?
The median household income in ZIP 33756 is $61,872, which is 19% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 33756?
The median home value in ZIP 33756 is $362,800, which is 30% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 33756?
The largest racial group in ZIP 33756 is White at 64.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 18.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 33756?
ZIP code 33756 has 1,185 business establishments employing approximately 16,836 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 33756?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 33756 are: Health care and social assistance (237), Professional, scientific, and technical services (223), Retail trade (114). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 33756?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 33756 increased by 0.0% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 299%. 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 33756?
In ZIP code 33756, 62.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 29.8% 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 33756?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 33756 is 23.1 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 33756?
In ZIP code 33756, approximately 61.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 38.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 33756?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 33756 is 13.6% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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