33759 ZIP Code — Clearwater, FL
Pinellas County, Florida
ZIP code 33759 is located in Clearwater, Florida, within Pinellas County. It covers approximately 5.28 square miles and serves a population of 17,607 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 727.
About ZIP code 33759
The housing stock consists of a significant share of large multi-unit buildings. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $272,300. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 52%.
Median household income is $60,781. 39% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 21 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 36% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
17,607
population
5.28
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
33759 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 33759
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 33759. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Clearwater | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
34695 Safety Harbor (2.1 mi)
33765 Clearwater (3.5 mi)
33761 Clearwater (3.8 mi)
33763 Clearwater (4 mi)
34677 Oldsmar (4.2 mi)
33764 Clearwater (5.3 mi)
33635 Tampa (5.3 mi)
33755 Clearwater (5.7 mi)
33760 Clearwater (5.9 mi)
33762 Clearwater (6 mi)
33615 Tampa (6.2 mi)
33771 Largo (6.6 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 17,607 |
| Population density | 3,335 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 12 |
| County FIPS | 103 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 5.28 sq mi |
| Water area | 2.15 sq mi |
| Latitude | 27.9833 |
| Longitude | -82.6899 |
| Timezone | Eastern (ET) |
| Area code | 727 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 45.9% | 44.3% | 43.4% |
| $50k – $100k | 30.6% | 30.2% | 30.8% |
| $100k – $200k | 19.0% | 19.3% | 19.3% |
| Over $200k | 4.5% | 6.2% | 6.4% |
Demographics & statistics
17,607
Population
3,335
People per sq mi
45.3
Median age
$60,781
Median household income
$37,703
Per capita income
$272,300
Median home value
$1,699
Median monthly rent
52.4%
Home ownership
13.7%
Poverty rate
7.2%
Unemployment
5,178
Housing units
36.0%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
415
Under 5
494
528
5–9
627
428
10–14
510
369
15–19
439
434
20–24
516
931
25–34
1,106
887
35–44
1,054
1,032
45–54
1,227
589
55–59
700
563
60–64
670
977
65–74
1,162
483
75–84
574
407
85+
485
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 3,438 | 19.5% |
| 18 and over | 14,169 | 80.5% |
| 65 and over | 4,088 | 23.2% |
| Median age | 45.3 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
66.9%
Two or more races
10.7%
Hispanic or Latino
9.4%
Black or African American
7.2%
Other race
2.9%
Asian
2.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0.1%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 13,002 | 66.9% |
| Two or more races | 2,087 | 10.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1,827 | 9.4% |
| Black or African American | 1,398 | 7.2% |
| Other race | 558 | 2.9% |
| Asian | 541 | 2.8% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 15 | 0.1% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 45.9% | 44.3% | 43.4% |
| $50k – $100k | 30.6% | 30.2% | 30.8% |
| $100k – $200k | 19.0% | 19.3% | 19.3% |
| Over $200k | 4.5% | 6.2% | 6.4% |
Under $10k
8.8%
$10k–$15k
3.1%
$15k–$25k
8.5%
$25k–$35k
6.5%
$35k–$50k
14.5%
$50k–$75k
17.8%
$75k–$100k
12.8%
$100k–$150k
14.9%
$150k–$200k
7.4%
$200k+
5.7%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 8.8% |
| $10k–$15k | 3.1% |
| $15k–$25k | 8.5% |
| $25k–$35k | 6.5% |
| $35k–$50k | 14.5% |
| $50k–$75k | 17.8% |
| $75k–$100k | 12.8% |
| $100k–$150k | 14.9% |
| $150k–$200k | 7.4% |
| $200k+ | 5.7% |
| Median income | $60,781 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
10.6%
$50k–$100k
7.0%
$100k–$150k
8.5%
$150k–$200k
10.8%
$200k–$300k
18.0%
$300k–$500k
24.4%
$500k–$1M
18.8%
$1M+
1.9%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $272,300 |
| Median rent / month | $1,699 |
| Owner occupied | 52.4% |
| Renter occupied | 47.6% |
| Vacant | 13.6% |
| Single-family detached | 36.1% |
| Large apartment buildings | 23.4% |
| Mobile homes | 9.1% |
| Median rooms | 4.8 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.17 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.4% |
| 2010–2019 | 4.3% |
| 2000–2009 | 5.3% |
| 1990–1999 | 19.6% |
| 1980–1989 | 22.8% |
| 1970–1979 | 31.9% |
| 1960–1969 | 7.2% |
| 1950–1959 | 7.6% |
| 1940–1949 | 0.6% |
| 1939 or earlier | 0.4% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 4.0% |
| 1 bedroom | 17.7% |
| 2 bedrooms | 41.0% |
| 3 bedrooms | 24.5% |
| 4 bedrooms | 11.7% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 1.1% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 9.7% |
| 1 vehicle | 45.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 34.3% |
| 3 or more | 10.9% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 10.3% |
| Electricity | 87.5% |
| Propane / LP gas | 0.5% |
| Fuel oil | 0.1% |
| Solar | 0.2% |
| No fuel used | 1.4% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 3,001 | 39.5% |
| Cohabiting couple | 510 | 6.7% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 1,458 | 19.2% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 2,629 | 34.6% |
| Households with children under 18 | 1,618 | 21.3% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 2,942 | 38.7% |
| Average household size | 2.27 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 34.1% | 24.5% |
| Married | 49.7% | 42.9% |
| Separated | 1.5% | 3.1% |
| Widowed | 2.9% | 16.1% |
| Divorced | 11.9% | 13.3% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
2.0%
Some HS, no diploma
5.4%
HS graduate
25.5%
Some college, no degree
23.5%
Associate's degree
7.6%
Bachelor's degree
23.4%
Graduate / professional
12.5%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 92.6% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 36.0% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 352 | 9.1% |
| Kindergarten | 183 | 4.7% |
| Elementary school | 1,567 | 40.5% |
| High school | 621 | 16.1% |
| College / grad school | 1,144 | 29.6% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
22.0%
Professional & management
16.3%
Arts, food & hospitality
13.0%
Retail trade
12.1%
Finance & real estate
8.4%
Manufacturing
7.5%
Public administration
4.0%
Wholesale trade
3.7%
Construction
3.3%
Other services
3.3%
Information
2.9%
Transportation & utilities
2.6%
Agriculture & mining
0.7%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 46.7% |
| Service | 19.0% |
| Sales & office | 22.8% |
| Natural resources & construction | 4.4% |
| Production & transportation | 7.1% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 85.6% |
| Government | 9.5% |
| Self-employed | 4.9% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 75.1% |
| Carpool | 6.2% |
| Public transit | 0.9% |
| Walk | 0.3% |
| Work from home | 15.6% |
| Other means | 2.0% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 20.9 |
Poverty
All people
13.7%
Under 18 years
10.3%
18 and over
14.6%
Married-couple families
1.8%
Female-led households
15.7%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 38.6% |
| Retirement income | 24.5% |
| Supplemental Security | 5.2% |
| Cash public assistance | 2.9% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 8.5% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 26.6% |
| High blood pressure | 33.7% |
| High cholesterol | 33.0% |
| Diabetes | 10.0% |
| Heart disease | 7.2% |
| Stroke | 3.4% |
| Asthma | 8.6% |
| Arthritis | 25.2% |
| Kidney disease | 3.2% |
| Pulmonary disease | 8.0% |
| Cancer | 7.4% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 18.4% |
| Binge drinking | 16.1% |
| No physical activity | 24.8% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 32.0% |
| Depression | 18.5% |
| Fair or poor health | 15.5% |
| Poor mental health | 15.4% |
| Poor physical health | 11.2% |
| No health insurance | 21.6% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 72.8% |
| Visited dentist | 55.7% |
| Cholesterol screening | 90.1% |
| Teeth loss | 15.2% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 1,177 | 8.3% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 15.9% |
| Under 18 | 8.1% |
| 18–64 years | 12.1% |
| 65 and over | 32.4% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 63.2% |
| Public insurance | 37.8% |
| No insurance | 11.8% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 11.6% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 16,698 | 94.8% |
| Spanish | 1,011 | 6.1% |
| Other Indo-European | 652 | 3.9% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 298 | 1.8% |
| Other languages | 61 | 0.4% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 15,033 | 85.4% |
| Born in same state | 14,511 | 82.4% |
| Born in different state | 5,265 | 29.9% |
| Foreign born | 522 | 3.0% |
| Naturalized citizen | 2,574 | 14.6% |
| Not a US citizen | 1,280 | 49.7% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 2,149 | 12.2% |
| French | 1,834 | 10.4% |
| Arab | 1,503 | 8.5% |
| English | 214 | 1.2% |
| Dutch | 97 | 0.6% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| German | 85 | 0.5% |
| Irish | 60 | 0.3% |
| Polish | 54 | 0.3% |
| Norwegian | 33 | 0.2% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 43.2% |
| Internet access | 93.9% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 33759
What city is ZIP code 33759 in?
ZIP code 33759 is primarily assigned to Clearwater, Florida.
What county is ZIP code 33759 in?
ZIP code 33759 falls within Pinellas County, Florida.
Does ZIP code 33759 have a large retiree population?
39% of households in ZIP code 33759 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
What is the population of ZIP code 33759?
ZIP code 33759 has an estimated population of 17,607 residents, with a density of 3,337 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 33759?
The median household income in ZIP code 33759 is $60,781, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 33759?
The median home value in ZIP code 33759 is $272,300.
What timezone is ZIP code 33759 in?
ZIP code 33759 observes the EST timezone.