33573 ZIP Code — Sun City Center, FL

Hillsborough County, Florida

ZIP code 33573 is located in Sun City Center, Florida, within Hillsborough County. It covers approximately 16.80 square miles and serves a population of 28,491 residents. This is a po box ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 813.

About ZIP code 33573

The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $239,100. Owner-occupancy is high at 82%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $61,635. 73% 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 34 minutes is near the national average. Remote work is prevalent — 24% of workers work from home.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 35% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (17%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 16% of civilians, above the national average of 7%; and disability rates above the national average at 24%.

Overall, ZIP code 33573 reflects a community defined by a strong veteran community, high homeownership, a high rate of remote workers, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

28,491

population

16.80

sq mi land

PO Box

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

33573 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 33573

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 33573. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Sun City Center	Acceptable
Sun City Center	Acceptable
Sun City Center	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

33572 Apollo Beach (3.3 mi) 33598 Wimauma (4.3 mi) 33570 Ruskin (6 mi) 33534 Gibsonton (6.6 mi) 33579 Riverview (6.7 mi) 33578 Riverview (8.2 mi) 33569 Riverview (9.8 mi) 33621 Tampa (11.7 mi) 34219 Parrish (12.1 mi) 33511 Brandon (12.3 mi) 33547 Lithia (12.6 mi) 33619 Tampa (13.1 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	28,491
Population density	1,696 / sq mi
State FIPS	12
County FIPS	057

Geography
Land area	16.80 sq mi
Water area	0.86 sq mi
Latitude	27.7311
Longitude	-82.3620
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	813

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	50.3%	41.3%	43.4%
$50k – $100k	30.5%	30.7%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	15.4%	20.4%	19.3%
Over $200k	3.7%	7.6%	6.4%

Demographics & statistics

28,491

Population

1,696

People per sq mi

69.8

Median age

$61,635

Median household income

$40,561

Per capita income

$239,100

Median home value

$1,846

Median monthly rent

81.8%

Home ownership

8.6%

Poverty rate

4.3%

Unemployment

13,844

Housing units

34.9%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

423

Under 5

553

193

5–9

252

272

10–14

355

209

15–19

272

275

20–24

358

743

25–34

970

739

35–44

964

783

45–54

1,023

639

55–59

834

620

60–64

810

3,424

65–74

4,469

2,519

75–84

3,289

1,519

85+

1,984

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	2,319	8.1%
18 and over	26,172	91.9%
65 and over	17,204	60.4%
Median age	69.8 years

Race & ethnicity

White 69.9%

Hispanic or Latino 9.2%

Black or African American 8.3%

Two or more races 8.3%

Other race 2.7%

Asian 1.5%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	21,944	69.9%
Hispanic or Latino	2,888	9.2%
Black or African American	2,614	8.3%
Two or more races	2,599	8.3%
Other race	848	2.7%
Asian	460	1.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native	26	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	50.3%	41.3%	43.4%
$50k – $100k	30.5%	30.7%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	15.4%	20.4%	19.3%
Over $200k	3.7%	7.6%	6.4%

Under $10k 6.1%

$10k–$15k 4.4%

$15k–$25k 8.8%

$25k–$35k 8.5%

$35k–$50k 12.9%

$50k–$75k 22.4%

$75k–$100k 13.5%

$100k–$150k 12.7%

$150k–$200k 5.3%

$200k+ 5.3%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	6.1%
$10k–$15k	4.4%
$15k–$25k	8.8%
$25k–$35k	8.5%
$35k–$50k	12.9%
$50k–$75k	22.4%
$75k–$100k	13.5%
$100k–$150k	12.7%
$150k–$200k	5.3%
$200k+	5.3%
Median income	$61,635

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 3.7%

$50k–$100k 4.5%

$100k–$150k 9.1%

$150k–$200k 14.9%

$200k–$300k 41.8%

$300k–$500k 23.6%

$500k–$1M 2.1%

$1M+ 0.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$239,100
Median rent / month	$1,846
Owner occupied	81.8%
Renter occupied	18.2%
Vacant	12.1%
Single-family detached	53.8%
Large apartment buildings	7.7%
Mobile homes	0.7%
Median rooms	5.2
Avg household size (owned)	2.02

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	2.4%
2010–2019	16.7%
2000–2009	17.5%
1990–1999	19.4%
1980–1989	15.1%
1970–1979	17.1%
1960–1969	9.4%
1950–1959	2.0%
1940–1949	0.2%
1939 or earlier	0.2%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.4%
1 bedroom	7.4%
2 bedrooms	56.3%
3 bedrooms	21.4%
4 bedrooms	11.2%
5+ bedrooms	2.2%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	9.5%
1 vehicle	55.9%
2 vehicles	29.9%
3 or more	4.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	5.2%
Electricity	92.6%
Propane / LP gas	0.1%
Solar	0.9%
No fuel used	1.0%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	7,244	50.0%
Cohabiting couple	583	4.0%
Male householder, no spouse	2,030	14.0%
Female householder, no spouse	4,622	31.9%
Households with children under 18	1,314	9.1%
Households with seniors (65+)	10,971	75.8%
Average household size	1.93

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	13.1%	10.3%
Married	67.9%	50.7%
Separated	0.1%	0.5%
Widowed	8.7%	20.4%
Divorced	10.1%	18.1%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.6%

Some HS, no diploma 3.1%

HS graduate 27.9%

Some college, no degree 20.6%

Associate's degree 10.9%

Bachelor's degree 22.2%

Graduate / professional 12.7%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	94.3%
Bachelor's or higher	34.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	43	2.0%
Kindergarten	106	4.9%
Elementary school	739	34.3%
High school	440	20.4%
College / grad school	829	38.4%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 22.5%

Professional & management 18.2%

Finance & real estate 15.6%

Retail trade 12.2%

Construction 7.3%

Transportation & utilities 6.0%

Manufacturing 4.6%

Arts, food & hospitality 3.9%

Other services 3.5%

Public administration 2.7%

Information 1.7%

Wholesale trade 1.4%

Agriculture & mining 0.5%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	48.0%
Service	9.7%
Sales & office	27.2%
Natural resources & construction	5.4%
Production & transportation	9.7%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	87.3%
Government	7.3%
Self-employed	5.4%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	70.4%
Carpool	3.4%
Public transit	0.6%
Walk	0.9%
Work from home	23.5%
Other means	1.2%
Avg commute (minutes)	34.0

Poverty

All people 8.6%

Under 18 years 3.9%

18 and over 9.0%

Married-couple families 4.4%

Female-led households 21.7%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	73.0%
Retirement income	59.0%
Supplemental Security	3.3%
Cash public assistance	1.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	6.6%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	23.1%
High blood pressure	54.0%
High cholesterol	47.5%
Diabetes	16.8%
Heart disease	15.6%
Stroke	6.5%
Asthma	7.4%
Arthritis	43.4%
Kidney disease	6.0%
Pulmonary disease	12.9%
Cancer	16.9%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	9.3%
Binge drinking	6.2%
No physical activity	28.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	24.1%
Depression	13.5%
Fair or poor health	18.5%
Poor mental health	9.0%
Poor physical health	14.0%
No health insurance	14.2%
Visited doctor (checkup)	87.4%
Visited dentist	67.9%
Cholesterol screening	97.9%
Teeth loss	12.2%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	4,246	16.4%

Disability	%
Any disability	23.9%
Under 18	4.7%
18–64 years	12.4%
65 and over	32.6%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	63.3%
Public insurance	67.9%
No insurance	3.6%
Uninsured under 19	5.2%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	27,515	96.6%
Spanish	1,146	4.2%
Other Indo-European	777	2.8%
Asian & Pacific Islander	186	0.7%
Other languages	152	0.6%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	26,330	92.4%
Born in same state	24,397	85.6%
Born in different state	4,277	15.0%
Foreign born	1,933	6.8%
Naturalized citizen	2,161	7.6%
Not a US citizen	1,690	78.2%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	4,005	14.1%
Italian	3,117	10.9%
Arab	1,516	5.3%
German	323	1.1%
Polish	275	1%

Ancestry	Count	%
Irish	166	0.6%
English	156	0.5%
Norwegian	60	0.2%
Dutch	57	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	50.8%
Internet access	90.6%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 33573

What city is ZIP code 33573 in?

ZIP code 33573 is primarily assigned to Sun City Center, Florida.

What county is ZIP code 33573 in?

ZIP code 33573 falls within Hillsborough County, Florida.

Does ZIP code 33573 have an older population?

60% of residents in ZIP code 33573 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 33573 have a large retiree population?

73% of households in ZIP code 33573 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Is ZIP code 33573 mostly owner-occupied?

82% of occupied units in ZIP code 33573 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 33573 have a large veteran population?

16% of civilians in ZIP code 33573 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 33573 in?

ZIP code 33573 observes the EST timezone.