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Clearwater, FL · standard

ZIP Code 33759

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

17,820
1,270/sq mi
$67,492
Median income
$338,900
Median home value
36.0%
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.

43th pct
household income, US ZIPs
Top 28%
home value, US ZIPs
1,270
people per sq mi
51%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 33759 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 33759 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Clearwater, Pinellas County, Florida, home to 17,820 residents across 14.0 square miles, a density of 1,270 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 33759 reports a modest median household income of $67,492 (12% below the Florida average), while per-capita income is $43,468. Poverty here runs at 12.7%, with unemployment measured at 5.9%. On housing, the median home value is $338,900 (10% below the state average) with median rent at $1,890 per month, and 50.9% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 36.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 46.5, and the average commute is 23 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 33759 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 33759

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Clearwater, FL

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 33759.

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 33759, Clearwater, 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

17,820

Population

14.0

Area (sq mi)

1,270

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 33759?

46.5

Median Age

48.0%

Male

52.0%

Female

16.0%

Foreign-Born

White 70.2%
African American 5.5%
Asian 3.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.1%
Two or More Ethnicities 13.7%
Hispanic or Latino 17.8%

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?

$67,492

Median Household Income

-12% vs state

$43,468

Per Capita Income

12.7%

Poverty Rate

5.9%

Unemployment Rate

23.4 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 33759 ranks nationally

Clearwater, FL household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$67,492 43rd percentile higher than 43% 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 65.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 36.0%

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

What does housing look like?

8,731

Total Housing Units

7,625

Occupied Units

1,106

Vacant Units

2.24

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 50.9%
Renter 49.1%

$338,900

Median Home Value

-10% vs state

$1,890

Median Rent

1983

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

-0.6%

YoY Change (2024)

387

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+287%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 33759 have decreased 0.6% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +287% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +6.1% 243
2021 +17.6% 285
2022 +25.8% 359
2023 +8.4% 389
2024 -0.6% 387

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 629 business establishments in ZIP 33759, employing approximately 12,588 people with a combined annual payroll of $876,927,000.

629

Businesses

12,588

Employees

$876.9M

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Professional, scientific, and technical services 103 16.4%
Health care and social assistance 87 13.8%
Retail trade 73 11.6%
Finance and insurance 68 10.8%
Accommodation and food services 59 9.4%
Other services (except public administration) 55 8.7%
Construction 47 7.5%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 45 7.2%
Real estate and rental and leasing 33 5.3%
Wholesale trade 13 2.1%
Information 12 1.9%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 10 1.6%
Management of companies and enterprises 8 1.3%
Transportation and warehousing 7 1.1%
Educational services 5 0.8%
Manufacturing 3 0.5%

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 33759 vs 33765 →

ZIP 33759 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 33759 ranks #8 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 33759 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 33759 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 1.9 mi
34695 Safety Harbor, FL 17,496 2.2 mi
33763 Clearwater, FL 17,887 2.4 mi
33761 Clearwater, FL 18,167 3.5 mi
33755 Clearwater, FL 26,146 4.0 mi
33764 Clearwater, FL 24,045 3.6 mi
33760 Clearwater, FL 15,133 5.0 mi
34677 Oldsmar, FL 20,842 5.2 mi
34684 Palm Harbor, FL 25,847 7.0 mi
33756 Clearwater, FL 31,275 5.4 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 Clearwater, FL Florida

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 33759 in? ▼
ZIP code 33759 (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 33759? ▼
ZIP code 33759 in Clearwater, FL has a population of 17,820 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 33759? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 33759 is $67,492, which is 12% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 33759? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 33759 is $338,900, which is 22% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 33759? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 33759 is White at 70.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 17.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 33759? ▼
ZIP code 33759 has 629 business establishments employing approximately 12,588 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 33759? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 33759 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (103), Health care and social assistance (87), Retail trade (73). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 33759? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 33759 decreased by 0.6% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 287%. 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 33759? ▼
In ZIP code 33759, 65.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 36.0% 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 33759? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 33759 is 23.4 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 33759? ▼
In ZIP code 33759, approximately 50.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 49.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 33759? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 33759 is 12.7% 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.