Clearwater, FL · standard
ZIP Code 33761
Pinellas County, Florida - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 18,167
- 1,318/sq mi High-density area
- $74,728
- Median income Near-median income area
- $289,700
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 39.3%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Clearwater pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 46%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 35%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 1,318
- people per sq mi
- 80%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 33761 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 33761 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Clearwater, Pinellas County, Florida, home to 18,167 residents across 13.8 square miles, a density of 1,318 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 33761 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $74,728 (3% below the average Florida ZIP), while per-capita income is $49,136. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 7.4% and unemployment is 1.7%. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $289,700 (23% below the average Florida ZIP), and median rent is $1,806; owner occupancy is 79.8%.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 39.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 52.9, and the average commute is 24 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Pinellas County, so 33761 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
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 33761
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Clearwater, FL
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 33761.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
173 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
166 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
109 establishments
- Finance and insurance
Finance and insurance
98 establishments
- Real estate and rental and leasing 59
Real estate and rental and leasing
59 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, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 33761, 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
18,167
Population
13.8
Area (sq mi)
1,318
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 33761?
52.9
Median Age
45.5%
Male
54.5%
Female
15.2%
Foreign-Born
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?
$74,728
Median Household Income
-3% vs state ZIP avg
$49,136
Per Capita Income
7.4%
Poverty Rate
1.7%
Unemployment Rate
23.9 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 33761 ranks among Florida ZIPs
Clearwater, FL household income vs. every Florida ZIP code
Median household income among 946 reporting Florida ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$74,728 Top 46% higher than 54% of 946 Florida ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
9,681housing units
9,681
Total Housing Units
8,457
Occupied Units
1,224
Vacant Units
2.14
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$289,700
Median Home Value
-23% vs state ZIP avg
$1,806
Median Rent
1982
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
-0.0%
YoY Change (2024)
345
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+245%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 33761 have decreased 0.0% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +245% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +5.6% | 216 |
| 2021 | +14.2% | 247 |
| 2022 | +23.8% | 305 |
| 2023 | +12.9% | 345 |
| 2024 | -0.0% | 345 |
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 881 business establishments in ZIP 33761, employing approximately 9,454 people with a combined annual payroll of $436,848,000.
881
Businesses
9,454
Employees
$436.8M
Annual Payroll
15
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 173 | 19.6% |
| Health care and social assistance | 166 | 18.8% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 109 | 12.4% |
| Finance and insurance | 98 | 11.1% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 59 | 6.7% |
| Accommodation and food services | 55 | 6.2% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 55 | 6.2% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 43 | 4.9% |
| Construction | 37 | 4.2% |
| Wholesale trade | 24 | 2.7% |
| Information | 16 | 1.8% |
| Educational services | 16 | 1.8% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 14 | 1.6% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 7 | 0.8% |
| Manufacturing | 5 | 0.6% |
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 33761 vs 33763 →
ZIP 33761 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 34698
Dunedin (34698)
37,240 residents
- 34683
Palm Harbor (34683)
31,268 residents
- 33755
Clearwater (33755)
26,146 residents
- 34684
Palm Harbor (34684)
25,847 residents
- 34677
Oldsmar (34677)
20,842 residents
- 33761
Clearwater (33761)
18,167 residents
- 33763
Clearwater (33763)
17,887 residents
- 33759
Clearwater (33759)
17,820 residents
- 34695
Safety Harbor (34695)
17,496 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 33761 ranks #6 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 33761 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 34695
Safety Harbor (34695)
$95,238 median income
- 34685
Palm Harbor (34685)
$94,688 median income
- 34677
Oldsmar (34677)
$93,474 median income
- 34683
Palm Harbor (34683)
$92,885 median income
- 33761
Clearwater (33761)
$74,728 median income
- 34698
Dunedin (34698)
$74,078 median income
- 34684
Palm Harbor (34684)
$72,145 median income
- 33765
Clearwater (33765)
$69,199 median income
- 33759
Clearwater (33759)
$67,492 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 33761 ranks #5 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 33763 | Clearwater, FL | 17,887 | 2.3 mi |
| 34695 | Safety Harbor, FL | 17,496 | 2.3 mi |
| 34684 | Palm Harbor, FL | 25,847 | 3.5 mi |
| 34698 | Dunedin, FL | 37,240 | 3.4 mi |
| 33759 | Clearwater, FL | 17,820 | 3.5 mi |
| 34677 | Oldsmar, FL | 20,842 | 3.1 mi |
| 33765 | Clearwater, FL | 13,275 | 4.1 mi |
| 34683 | Palm Harbor, FL | 31,268 | 4.4 mi |
| 34685 | Palm Harbor, FL | 17,286 | 5.1 mi |
| 33755 | Clearwater, FL | 26,146 | 4.9 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 33761, both outside FL so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (18,167 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 33761 in?
ZIP code 33761 (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 33761?
ZIP code 33761 in Clearwater, FL has a population of 18,167 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 33761?
The median household income in ZIP 33761 is $74,728, which is 2% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 33761?
The median home value in ZIP 33761 is $289,700, which is 4% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 33761?
The largest racial group in ZIP 33761 is White at 84.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 10.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 33761?
ZIP code 33761 has 881 business establishments employing approximately 9,454 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 33761?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 33761 are: Retail trade (173), Health care and social assistance (166), Professional, scientific, and technical services (109). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 33761?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 33761 decreased by 0.0% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 245%. 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 33761?
In ZIP code 33761, 66.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 39.3% 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 33761?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 33761 is 23.9 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 33761?
In ZIP code 33761, approximately 79.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 20.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 33761?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 33761 is 7.4% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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