33603 ZIP Code — Tampa, FL
Hillsborough County, Florida
ZIP code 33603 is located in Tampa, Florida, within Hillsborough County. It covers approximately 4.13 square miles and serves a population of 19,545 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 813.
About ZIP code 33603
The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $293,200. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 60%.
The gap between median ($60,324) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. SNAP benefit usage at 18% of households reflects economic stress in the area.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 22 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 39% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
19,545
population
4.13
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
33603 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 33603
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 33603. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Tampa | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
33604 Tampa (2.2 mi)
33602 Tampa (2.5 mi)
33650 Tampa (2.7 mi)
33661 Tampa (2.7 mi)
33633 Tampa (2.7 mi)
33662 Tampa (2.7 mi)
33655 Tampa (2.7 mi)
33660 Tampa (2.7 mi)
33614 Tampa (2.9 mi)
33605 Tampa (3.8 mi)
33664 Tampa (3.8 mi)
33663 Tampa (3.8 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 19,545 |
| Population density | 4,732 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 12 |
| County FIPS | 057 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 4.13 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.08 sq mi |
| Latitude | 27.9860 |
| Longitude | -82.4638 |
| 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 | 49.3% | 41.3% | 43.4% |
| $50k – $100k | 27.3% | 30.7% | 30.8% |
| $100k – $200k | 17.7% | 20.4% | 19.3% |
| Over $200k | 5.6% | 7.6% | 6.4% |
Demographics & statistics
19,545
Population
4,732
People per sq mi
36.4
Median age
$60,324
Median household income
$42,245
Per capita income
$293,200
Median home value
$1,205
Median monthly rent
59.7%
Home ownership
16.9%
Poverty rate
3.5%
Unemployment
5,985
Housing units
39.1%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
635
Under 5
591
433
5–9
404
472
10–14
440
546
15–19
509
553
20–24
515
2,122
25–34
1,976
1,614
35–44
1,502
1,170
45–54
1,090
827
55–59
770
477
60–64
444
710
65–74
662
431
75–84
401
130
85+
121
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 3,711 | 19.0% |
| 18 and over | 15,834 | 81.0% |
| 65 and over | 2,455 | 12.6% |
| Median age | 36.4 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
52.7%
Black or African American
18.7%
Hispanic or Latino
12.3%
Two or more races
12.3%
Other race
3.2%
Asian
0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.1%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 11,741 | 52.7% |
| Black or African American | 4,163 | 18.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2,744 | 12.3% |
| Two or more races | 2,739 | 12.3% |
| Other race | 709 | 3.2% |
| Asian | 146 | 0.7% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 28 | 0.1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 19 | 0.1% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 49.3% | 41.3% | 43.4% |
| $50k – $100k | 27.3% | 30.7% | 30.8% |
| $100k – $200k | 17.7% | 20.4% | 19.3% |
| Over $200k | 5.6% | 7.6% | 6.4% |
Under $10k
4.8%
$10k–$15k
4.5%
$15k–$25k
7.5%
$25k–$35k
10.7%
$35k–$50k
15.7%
$50k–$75k
14.2%
$75k–$100k
10.8%
$100k–$150k
14.3%
$150k–$200k
7.8%
$200k+
9.7%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 4.8% |
| $10k–$15k | 4.5% |
| $15k–$25k | 7.5% |
| $25k–$35k | 10.7% |
| $35k–$50k | 15.7% |
| $50k–$75k | 14.2% |
| $75k–$100k | 10.8% |
| $100k–$150k | 14.3% |
| $150k–$200k | 7.8% |
| $200k+ | 9.7% |
| Median income | $60,324 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
2.0%
$50k–$100k
2.7%
$100k–$150k
5.5%
$150k–$200k
10.0%
$200k–$300k
32.4%
$300k–$500k
36.2%
$500k–$1M
8.7%
$1M+
2.4%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $293,200 |
| Median rent / month | $1,205 |
| Owner occupied | 59.7% |
| Renter occupied | 40.3% |
| Vacant | 10.2% |
| Single-family detached | 69.7% |
| Large apartment buildings | 10.0% |
| Mobile homes | 2.5% |
| Median rooms | 5.2 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.39 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.5% |
| 2010–2019 | 4.7% |
| 2000–2009 | 2.7% |
| 1990–1999 | 2.8% |
| 1980–1989 | 9.0% |
| 1970–1979 | 12.5% |
| 1960–1969 | 11.2% |
| 1950–1959 | 14.3% |
| 1940–1949 | 12.8% |
| 1939 or earlier | 29.4% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 3.0% |
| 1 bedroom | 12.4% |
| 2 bedrooms | 34.9% |
| 3 bedrooms | 38.8% |
| 4 bedrooms | 8.7% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 2.1% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 9.6% |
| 1 vehicle | 38.7% |
| 2 vehicles | 39.4% |
| 3 or more | 12.3% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 4.3% |
| Electricity | 93.5% |
| Propane / LP gas | 0.7% |
| Fuel oil | 0.5% |
| Solar | 0.4% |
| No fuel used | 0.6% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 2,973 | 35.3% |
| Cohabiting couple | 983 | 11.7% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 2,081 | 24.7% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 2,391 | 28.4% |
| Households with children under 18 | 2,147 | 25.5% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 1,948 | 23.1% |
| Average household size | 2.31 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 44.8% | 38.2% |
| Married | 41.2% | 38.5% |
| Separated | 2.1% | 2.3% |
| Widowed | 2.5% | 7.7% |
| Divorced | 9.4% | 13.3% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
4.1%
Some HS, no diploma
7.2%
HS graduate
23.4%
Some college, no degree
16.4%
Associate's degree
9.9%
Bachelor's degree
25.0%
Graduate / professional
14.1%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 88.8% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 39.1% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 294 | 7.7% |
| Kindergarten | 165 | 4.3% |
| Elementary school | 1,447 | 37.9% |
| High school | 824 | 21.6% |
| College / grad school | 1,083 | 28.4% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
19.2%
Professional & management
17.4%
Retail trade
11.1%
Arts, food & hospitality
10.7%
Finance & real estate
10.2%
Transportation & utilities
7.6%
Other services
5.5%
Construction
5.1%
Manufacturing
4.2%
Public administration
4.2%
Wholesale trade
2.8%
Information
1.6%
Agriculture & mining
0.4%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 44.5% |
| Service | 15.6% |
| Sales & office | 24.1% |
| Natural resources & construction | 5.4% |
| Production & transportation | 10.4% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 83.9% |
| Government | 10.0% |
| Self-employed | 6.0% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 72.8% |
| Carpool | 6.2% |
| Public transit | 1.1% |
| Walk | 0.6% |
| Work from home | 17.5% |
| Other means | 1.8% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 22.4 |
Poverty
All people
16.9%
Under 18 years
29.6%
18 and over
14.0%
Married-couple families
8.6%
Female-led households
23.3%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 22.9% |
| Retirement income | 13.7% |
| Supplemental Security | 5.2% |
| Cash public assistance | 2.2% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 17.8% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 33.1% |
| High blood pressure | 33.4% |
| High cholesterol | 29.8% |
| Diabetes | 12.2% |
| Heart disease | 6.1% |
| Stroke | 3.4% |
| Asthma | 9.4% |
| Arthritis | 21.0% |
| Kidney disease | 3.2% |
| Pulmonary disease | 7.2% |
| Cancer | 5.3% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 18.8% |
| Binge drinking | 15.7% |
| No physical activity | 28.9% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 34.7% |
| Depression | 17.6% |
| Fair or poor health | 18.7% |
| Poor mental health | 16.1% |
| Poor physical health | 12.3% |
| No health insurance | 26.7% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 74.7% |
| Visited dentist | 54.5% |
| Cholesterol screening | 89.5% |
| Teeth loss | 15.5% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 708 | 4.5% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 13.1% |
| Under 18 | 5.1% |
| 18–64 years | 9.3% |
| 65 and over | 45.7% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 60.7% |
| Public insurance | 33.4% |
| No insurance | 11.2% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 3.5% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 18,319 | 93.7% |
| Spanish | 1,905 | 10.4% |
| Other Indo-European | 1,870 | 10.2% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 6 | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 29 | 0.2% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 16,591 | 84.9% |
| Born in same state | 15,754 | 80.6% |
| Born in different state | 9,603 | 49.1% |
| Foreign born | 837 | 4.3% |
| Naturalized citizen | 2,954 | 15.1% |
| Not a US citizen | 1,536 | 52.0% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 1,715 | 8.8% |
| Italian | 1,538 | 7.9% |
| Arab | 1,179 | 6% |
| English | 113 | 0.6% |
| Polish | 81 | 0.4% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Dutch | 73 | 0.4% |
| Irish | 68 | 0.3% |
| German | 55 | 0.3% |
| Norwegian | 43 | 0.2% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 43.1% |
| Internet access | 95.3% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 33603
What city is ZIP code 33603 in?
ZIP code 33603 is primarily assigned to Tampa, Florida.
What county is ZIP code 33603 in?
ZIP code 33603 falls within Hillsborough County, Florida.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 33603?
17% of residents in ZIP code 33603 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
What is the population of ZIP code 33603?
ZIP code 33603 has an estimated population of 19,545 residents, with a density of 4,730 people per square mile.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 33603?
The median home value in ZIP code 33603 is $293,200.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 33603?
The median household income in ZIP code 33603 is $60,324, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 33603 in?
ZIP code 33603 observes the EST timezone.