ZIP Code 33602 in Tampa, FL

Data Last Updated: February 1, 2026
City:Tampa, Florida
County:Hillsborough County
Timezone:Eastern (GMT -05:00)
Local Time:8:37:11 PM
Population:19,936 [See All]
Area Codes:656 / 813
Classification:Standard [Normal Street Delivery]
Coordinates:27.9495, -82.4612
Land Area:2.592 sq mi
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Population & Demographics


ZIP Code 33602 has 19,936 residents and 11,050 households (average 1.74 persons per household). The median age is 35.7 years, significantly younger than the state (43.0) and younger than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 50.4% male and 49.6% female, which is slightly higher than the state male share (48.6%). Largest groups are White (61.0%, higher than the state average of 57.7%) and Hispanic or Latino (19.2%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 19.2%, which is much lower than the state average (26.5%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2020 Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC) and U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates.
2020 Population:19,936Source: Census DHC
2024 ACS Population Estimate:21,452Source: Census ACS
2026 ZC Population Estimate:26,418Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Population Density:7,691.4 people per sq mile
Average Income:$97,320Source: Census ACS
Households:11,050Source: Census DHC
Average House Value:$653,100Source: Census ACS
Persons Per Household:1.74Source: Census DHC
Average Family Size:4.42Source: Census ACS

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)


Group201020112102201320142015201620172018201920202021202220232024
Census ACS Population Estimate--11,04611,48411,52412,45613,26914,15113,92914,40915,58615,86016,04417,63119,69421,452
Decennial Census11,515------------------19,936--------
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP05. DEMOGRAPHIC AND HOUSING ESTIMATES

Population by Age & Gender (Total, Male, Female)


Median Age: 35.7

Male Median Age: 36.1

Female Median Age: 35.4

Group< 55-910-1415-1920-2425-2930-3435-3940-4445-4950-5455-5960-6465-6970-7475-7980-8485+
Male3373263293138991,3911,2039447955876556615203793482276175
Female3273352583831,0131,4091,141850593599572548427469435248154125
Total6646615876961,9122,8002,3441,7941,3881,1861,2271,209947848783475215200
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Population by Race


White:12,16657.65%
Black:3,19615.14%
Hispanic:*3,83018.15%
Asian:9374.44%
American Indian:650.31%
Hawaiian:110.05%
Other:8984.26%
Total:21,103100%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)
* NOTE: Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity, not a race. This means individuals who identify as Hispanic will also be included in one of the race categories (such as White or Black). As a result, the totals shown here may exceed 100% when Hispanic is displayed alongside racial groups.

Gender Breakdown


GenderCount%Median Age
Males:10,05050.41%36.1 years
Females:9,88649.59%35.4 years
Total:19,936100%35.7 years
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Nativity & Citizenship


Native, born in the United States:16,92478.89%
Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad:8373.90%
Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen:2,1159.86%
Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen:1,57617.21%
Total Population:21,452100%
Total Native Population:17,76182.79%
Total Foreign-born Population:3,69117.21%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS
Note: Nativity and Citizenship derived from American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Total Population listed here will not match official ZIP Code population totals, which are based on the Decennial Census.

Income & Employment


In 2024, the Median household income is $97,320, which is much higher than the national median ($80,734), is up $36,810 (60.8%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $24,496. Family households earn a median of $153,375 versus $86,900 for nonfamily households (a difference of $66,475). By gender, male median income is $97,910 and female is $76,395, which is much higher than the national female median ($55,274), with a current gap of $21,515 that has narrowed from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 75.3%, which is considerably higher than the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 2.5%, which is much lower than the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Management (61.4%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02, DP03, DP04 and DP05.

Median Income Over Time (Household, Family, Nonfamily, Male, Female)


Income Type20112012201320142015201620172018201920202021202220232024
Median Household Income$60,510$65,148$63,292$64,486$69,398$68,742$67,945$71,043$72,824$71,894$82,755$88,878$88,569$97,320
Median Family Income$65,795$74,784$83,409$82,857$100,128$109,143$102,857$106,760$118,676$115,484$116,429$130,664$119,389$153,375
Median NonFamily Income$56,439$60,619$54,246$55,032$55,482$52,523$51,103$53,158$56,500$57,874$67,500$72,019$75,362$86,900
Median Male Income$73,162$73,466$71,713$67,386$67,879$69,645$70,672$77,867$80,661$85,158$90,013$92,778$95,607$97,910
Median Female Income$48,494$46,136$49,831$50,729$51,354$51,937$54,339$59,213$62,151$61,477$65,386$72,353$68,651$76,395
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Average Household Income


Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Employment Status


Employed:14,03273.17%
Unemployed:3651.90%
Not In Labor Force:4,77924.92%
Total:19,176100%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Employment by Occupation (Civilian Employed Population, 16 and Over)


Management, business, science, and arts:8,61561.40%
Service:1,54811.03%
Sales and Office:2,86420.41%
Natural resources, construction, and maintenance:2952.10%
Production, transportation, and material moving:7105.06%
Total Civilian Employed Population:14,032100%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Housing & Affordability


In 2024, the median home value is $653,100, which is considerably higher than the national median ($332,700), is up $380,700 (139.76%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $304,600. The median gross rent is $2,270, which is markedly greater than the national median ($1,413), is up $1,081 (90.92%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $673. Of occupied housing, owners make up 27.07% (63.26% with a mortgage, 36.74% free-and-clear) and renters 72.93% - making this ZIP Code higher than national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 8.53%, which is much lower than the national rate (10.12%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Table DP03, SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Median Home Value (Comparison)


Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Home Value Over Time


Group20112102201320142015201620172018201920202021202220232024
Median Home Value$272,400$244,100$217,800$209,200$232,200$254,900$272,000$305,300$348,500$368,100$407,100$464,000$560,400$653,100
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Gross Rent Paid


Less than $500:8239.48%
$500 to $999:5756.62%
$1,000 to $1,499:5806.68%
$1,500 to $1,999:1,06112.22%
$2,000 to $2,499:2,33926.93%
$2,500 to $2,999:1,42616.42%
$3,000 or more:1,79820.70%
No Rent:820.94%
Total:8,684100%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Gross Rent Over Time


Group20112102201320142015201620172018201920202021202220232024
Median Rent$1,189$1,312$1,484$1,493$1,514$1,582$1,570$1,551$1,597$1,656$1,778$2,010$2,119$2,270
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Occupancy


Owner Occupied (with mortgage):2,03917.12%
Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage):1,1849.94%
Renter Occupied:8,68472.93%
Total Occupied Housing Units:11,907100%

Occupied Housing Units:11,90791.47%
Vacant Housing Units (not graphed):1,1108.53%
Total Housing Units:13,017100%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Type (Single-Family, Multi-Family, Other)


Single-Family Units:1,92314.77%
Multi-Family Units:11,08185.13%
Other Units:130.10%
Total Housing Units:13,017100%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Education, Health & Community


In 2024, 62.20% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is far higher than the national rate (35.70%). High school or higher is 92.80%, which is well above the national rate (89.60%). The uninsured rate is 7.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.40%). Public coverage is 23.70%, which is falls below the national rate (36.70%). The share of people in poverty is 10.90%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.80%), down 7.10 percentage points since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 0.40 percentage points. This points to a pronounced improvement in local conditions - rising incomes, firmer consumer demand, and a stronger tax base. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is college (61.27%). College enrollment is 61.27%, which is far higher than the national rate (26.70%), indicating the community is likely a college hub with student-driven housing and services.

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02 and DP03.

Educational Attainment of Adults (25 and Older)


Less than 9th grade:3912.34%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma:8114.85%
High school graduate (includes equivalency):1,95611.70%
Some college, no degree:2,14612.84%
Associate's degree:1,0226.11%
Bachelor's degree:6,38938.22%
Graduate or professional degree:4,00223.94%
Total:16,717100%
High school or higher:15,51592.81%
Bachelor's degree or higher:10,39162.16%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Health Insurance Coverage by Type (Private, Public, Uninsured)


Private Insurance:16,41971.45%
Public Insurance:5,06522.04%
No Insurance:1,4956.51%
Total:22,979100%
Has Health Insurance:21,48493.49%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Percentage of People in Poverty Over Time (2011-2024)


Group20112102201320142015201620172018201920202021202220232024
% of People in Poverty17.3%13.8%13.0%12.8%11.8%9.0%8.4%10.2%9.8%10.0%11.9%9.5%10.2%10.9%
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Note: Counts of Families & People in poverty are not published at the ZIP Code level due to small sample sizes. Percentages shown are survey estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS). They may differ from official poverty statistics. The U.S. Census Bureau defines poverty status by comparing a family's or individual's total income with federal poverty thresholds that vary by family size and composition.

School Enrollment by Education Level (Ages 3 and Older)


Nursery School, Preschool:731.84%
Kindergarten:872.20%
Elementary school (grades 1-8):89622.61%
High school (grades 9-12):47912.09%
College or graduate school:2,42861.27%
Total:3,963100%
Early Childhood:1604.04%
K-12 (Primary & Secondary School):1,46236.89%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Business & Employment Statistics


ZIP Code 33602 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 1,985 business establishments, employing about 41,650 people with an annual payroll of $4,568,408,000. USPS data shows 15,183 residential mailboxes and 1,490 business mailboxes, reflecting local delivery coverage.

# Residential Mailboxes:15,183Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:1,490Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:16,636Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:1,806Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:12,198Source: USPS
# of Businesses:1,985Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:$1,239,308,000Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:$4,568,408,000Source: CBP
# of Employees:41,650Source: CBP

Geography, Land Area, & Statistical Classifications


ZIP Code 33602 is located in Hillsborough County, Florida, within the Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 45300) and Florida's 14th Congressional District. This Metro area has a population of 2,783,243 people, about 0.72% of whom live in ZIP Code 33602, and is subdivided into the Tampa, FL division. It covers 2.592 sq mi of land and a water area of 0.361 sq mi.

CBSA Name:Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FLSource: Census
CBSA Number:45300Source: Census
CBSA Type:MetroSource: Census
CBSA Division:Tampa, FL (CBSA Div 45294)Source: Census
CBSA Population:2,783,243Source: Census
MSA:Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL MSASource: Census
Land Area:2.592 sq miSource: Census
Water Area:0.361 sq miSource: Census
Congressional District:14Source: USPS
Congressional Land Area:265.4 sq miSource: Census
PMSA:--Source: Census
Intro Date:< 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Place FIPS Code:1271000Source: Census
Place Name:Tampa city; FloridaSource: Census

Adjacent & Nearby ZIP Codes


33603 | | 33601

Schools in ZIP Code 33602


ZIP Code 33602 is in the Hillsborough County School District, which serves grades Pre-Kindergarten thru 12th. There are 11 public schools and 2 private school(s) in this ZIP Code. It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.

Tampa Heights Elementary Magnet 305 E. Columbus Drive
Tampa, FL 33602
District: Hillsborough County School District
Rampello K-8 Magnet School 802 E Washington St
Tampa, FL 33602
District: Hillsborough County School District
Medical Academy At D.w. Waters 2704 N Highland Ave
Tampa, FL 33602
District: Hillsborough County School District
Graham Elementary School 2915 N Massachusetts Ave
Tampa, FL 33602
District: Hillsborough County School District
Hillsborough Virtual Franchise High School 2704 N Highland Ave
Tampa, FL 33602
District: Hillsborough County School District
Hillsborough Virt Instr Prgs 2704 N Highland Ave
Tampa, FL 33602
District: Hillsborough County School District
Patricia Sullivan Metropolitan Ministries Partnership Schoo 102 E Palm Ave
Tampa, FL 33602
District: Hillsborough County School District
Channelside Academy Of Math And Science 1029 E Twiggs St
Tampa, FL 33602
District: Hillsborough County School District
Hillsborough Virtual School 2704 N Highland Ave
Tampa, FL 33602
District: Hillsborough County School District
Pre-K Ese Community Peeps 901 E Kennedy Blvd
Tampa, FL 33602
District: Hillsborough County School District
Encore 1101 Ray Charles Blvd
Tampa, FL 33602
District: Hillsborough County School District
St Peter Claver Catholic School 1401 N Governor St
Tampa, FL 33602
District: Private School
Villa Madonna School 315 W Columbus Dr
Tampa, FL 33602
District: Private School

Colleges & Post Secondary Schools near ZIP Code 33602


Schiller International University 400 N Tampa St. Suite 1700
Tampa, FL 33602
Type: Post Secondary
The University Of Tampa 401 W Kennedy Blvd
Tampa, FL 33606-1490
Type: Post Secondary
H W Brewster Technical College 2222 N. Tampa Street
Tampa, FL 33602
Type: Post Secondary
Hillsborough Community College 39 Columbia Drive
Tampa, FL 33606-3584
Type: Post Secondary
South University-Tampa 4401 N Himes Ave, Suite 175
Tampa, FL 33614-7095
Type: Post Secondary
Concorde Career Institute-Tampa 4202 W Spruce
Tampa, FL 33607-4127
Type: Post Secondary

Sources & References


Our sources include trusted federal and licensed data from the United States Postal Service, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Geological Survey, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and the National Center for Education Statistics, along with proprietary datasets created by ZIP-Codes.com. Data last updated on February 1, 2026.

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    • U.S. Census Business Patterns (CBD) [Annually] [Updated: Annually, As Released]
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