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 High-density area
- $87,461
- Median income Above-median income area
- $344,700
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 50.6%
- 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 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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 33762 (Clearwater, FL) rose +3.5% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 298.4 in 2023 to 308.7 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 33762 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Clearwater, Pinellas County, Florida, home to 8,499 residents across 19.0 square miles, a density of 448 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 33762 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $87,461 (13% above the average Florida ZIP), while per-capita income is $56,404. The poverty rate is 11.7%, with unemployment at 3.0%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $344,700 (8% below the average Florida ZIP) and median rent is $1,792; 74.9% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
This is a highly-educated ZIP: 50.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 50.9, and the average commute is 23 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Pinellas County, so 33762 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 33762
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Clearwater, FL
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 33762.
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
107 establishments
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
101 establishments
- Wholesale trade
Wholesale trade
96 establishments
- Construction
Construction
84 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
80 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 33762, 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
8,499
Population
19.0
Area (sq mi)
448
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 33762?
50.9
Median Age
50.9%
Male
49.1%
Female
9.4%
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?
$87,461
Median Household Income
+13% vs state ZIP avg
$56,404
Per Capita Income
11.7%
Poverty Rate
3.0%
Unemployment Rate
23.4 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 33762 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)
$87,461 Top 27% higher than 73% 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
3,014housing units
3,014
Total Housing Units
2,589
Occupied Units
425
Vacant Units
1.96
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$344,700
Median Home Value
-8% vs state ZIP avg
$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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 33762 vs 33760 →
ZIP 33762 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 33771
Largo (33771)
29,839 residents
- 33713
Saint Petersburg (33713)
29,812 residents
- 33702
Saint Petersburg (33702)
29,664 residents
- 33781
Pinellas Park (33781)
25,922 residents
- 33764
Clearwater (33764)
24,045 residents
- 33782
Pinellas Park (33782)
20,850 residents
- 33714
Saint Petersburg (33714)
18,531 residents
- 33773
Largo (33773)
16,826 residents
- 33716
Saint Petersburg (33716)
15,424 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 33762 ranks #0 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 33762 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 33762
Clearwater (33762)
$87,461 median income
- 33773
Largo (33773)
$76,867 median income
- 33716
Saint Petersburg (33716)
$75,226 median income
- 33713
Saint Petersburg (33713)
$74,707 median income
- 33760
Clearwater (33760)
$69,596 median income
- 33702
Saint Petersburg (33702)
$67,463 median income
- 33764
Clearwater (33764)
$67,256 median income
- 33782
Pinellas Park (33782)
$66,461 median income
- 33771
Largo (33771)
$59,993 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.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 33762, 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 (8,499 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 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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