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Clearwater, FL · standard

ZIP Code 33762

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

8,499
448/sq mi
$87,461
Median income
$344,700
Median home value
50.6%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Clearwater pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 29%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 27%
home value, US ZIPs
448
people per sq mi
75%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 33762 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 33762 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 19.0 square miles in Clearwater, Pinellas County, Florida. The area is home to 8,499 residents, producing a population density of 448 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 33762 against Florida and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 33762 sits at $87,461 (13% above the Florida average), while per-capita income is $56,404. The poverty rate stands at 11.7% and the unemployment rate at 3.0%. On housing, the median home value is $344,700 (8% below the state average) with median rent at $1,792 per month, and 74.9% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 33762 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 50.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 50.9, 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 33762 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 33762

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 33762.

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 33762, 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

8,499

Population

19.0

Area (sq mi)

448

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 33762?

50.9

Median Age

50.9%

Male

49.1%

Female

9.4%

Foreign-Born

White 76.9%
African American 4.7%
Asian 4.6%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 13.2%
Hispanic or Latino 7.5%

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?

$87,461

Median Household Income

+13% vs state

$56,404

Per Capita Income

11.7%

Poverty Rate

3.0%

Unemployment Rate

23.4 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 33762 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$87,461 Top 29% higher than 71% 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%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). This entry sits in this band. $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 66.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 50.6%

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

What does housing look like?

3,014

Total Housing Units

2,589

Occupied Units

425

Vacant Units

1.96

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 74.9%
Renter 25.1%

$344,700

Median Home Value

-8% vs state

$1,792

Median Rent

1985

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

+3.5%

YoY Change (2024)

309

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+209%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 33762 have increased 3.5% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +209% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +6.6% 191
2021 +13.5% 217
2022 +26.3% 274
2023 +9.0% 298
2024 +3.5% 309

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 837 business establishments in ZIP 33762, employing approximately 16,447 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,086,618,000.

837

Businesses

16,447

Employees

$1.1B

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Professional, scientific, and technical services 107 12.8%
Manufacturing 101 12.1%
Wholesale trade 96 11.5%
Construction 84 10.0%
Retail trade 80 9.6%
Other services (except public administration) 78 9.3%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 55 6.6%
Accommodation and food services 51 6.1%
Health care and social assistance 45 5.4%
Real estate and rental and leasing 42 5.0%
Finance and insurance 38 4.5%
Transportation and warehousing 23 2.8%
Information 14 1.7%
Educational services 8 1.0%
Management of companies and enterprises 7 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 7 0.8%

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 33762 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 33762 ranks #0 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 33762 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 33762 ranks the highest 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
33760 Clearwater, FL 15,133 2.3 mi
33716 Saint Petersburg, FL 15,424 2.2 mi
33782 Pinellas Park, FL 20,850 3.1 mi
33714 Saint Petersburg, FL 18,531 5.5 mi
33771 Largo, FL 29,839 4.8 mi
33773 Largo, FL 16,826 4.8 mi
33781 Pinellas Park, FL 25,922 4.6 mi
33764 Clearwater, FL 24,045 4.5 mi
33702 Saint Petersburg, FL 29,664 4.6 mi
33713 Saint Petersburg, FL 29,812 7.5 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 33762 in? ▼
ZIP code 33762 (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 33762? ▼
ZIP code 33762 in Clearwater, FL has a population of 8,499 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 33762? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 33762 is $87,461, which is 15% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 33762? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 33762 is $344,700, which is 24% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 33762? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 33762 is White at 76.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 7.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 33762? ▼
ZIP code 33762 has 837 business establishments employing approximately 16,447 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 33762? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 33762 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (107), Manufacturing (101), Wholesale trade (96). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 33762? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 33762 increased by 3.5% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 209%. 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 33762? ▼
In ZIP code 33762, 66.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 50.6% 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 33762? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 33762 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 33762? ▼
In ZIP code 33762, approximately 74.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 25.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 33762? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 33762 is 11.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Clearwater, FL

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U.S. Census Bureau
Official demographic, economic, and housing data from the American Community Survey.
HUD Fair Market Rents
Department of Housing and Urban Development rental cost estimates by metropolitan area.
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Official crime statistics compiled from law enforcement agencies nationwide.
FHFA House Price Index
Federal Housing Finance Agency home value trends based on repeat sales and appraisals.

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