33579 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 33579, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

33579 is a zip code in Hillsborough County, Florida, which covers Wimauma-Riverview, with a total population of 39,551 people.

We are using the latest American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year survey data from the US Census Bureau, which is accurate up to 2021.

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Population

There is a lot of data that lets us see how many people live in the 33579 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 33579.

The estimated population of people living in 33579 is 39,551, with a median age of 36.7.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 33579 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
39,551
+4.3%
+22.96%
2020
37,920
+5.32%
-
2019
36,005
+5.06%
-
2018
34,271
+6.54%
-
2017
32,166
 - -

Population of 33579 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 33579 zip code changed? The US Census Bureau gives us a few defined types that the population is broken down into.

Let's look at the total numbers and also the change over the last 5 years.

Race 2021 2017 Change
White
43.5%
47.3%
 -8.03%
Black/African American
21.6%
17.6%
 +22.73%
Native
0.2%
0%
 0.00%
Hispanic
27.2%
26.7%
 +1.87%
Asian
3.3%
5.1%
 -35.29%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
4.1%
3%
 +36.67%
Other
0%
0.3%
 -100.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 33579 zip for a number of reasons, including social and economic research, planning and development, and marketing to a multi-cultural population.

Note that the Native group includes both Native American and Alaskan Native people.

Population of 33579 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 33579 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 33579 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 36.7 +0.82% 37 +1.93% 36.5 0%
2020 36.4 -1.09% 36.3 +0.28% 36.5 -2.41%
2019 36.8 +3.95% 36.2 +2.84% 37.4 +5.35%
2018 35.4 +4.42% 35.2 +8.31% 35.5 +2.01%
2017 33.9 - 32.5 - 34.8 -

The median age of the 33579 zip gives you an idea of the age distribution, with half of the population being older than the median age and half being younger.

This can then be used to infer and compare against birth rates, parent ages, and more metrics to understand the population. For example, an increasing median age indicates an aging population in the 33579 area, which can be a sign of a declining population in terms of birth rates and workforce participation.

Age 2021 2017
(Years) Male Female Male Female
0 to 9 3,272 -5.88% 2,285 +12.71% 3,060 2,576
10 to 19 2,177 +28.97% 2,762 +4.15% 2,873 2,812
20 to 29 1,972 -13.68% 1,798 +5.91% 1,700 1,861
30 to 39 2,459 +27.8% 3,183 +34.72% 3,207 4,351
40 to 49 2,434 +34.65% 2,416 +30.82% 3,383 3,204
50 to 59 1,863 +27.3% 2,104 +8.55% 2,405 2,257
60 to 69 1,263 +23.69% 1,024 +73.89% 1,578 1,997
70+ 536 +86.77% 618 +68.92% 1,126 1,161

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 33579 zip code is $90,018.00.

In simple terms, the median income is the middle income of a group of people. Half of the people in the group make more than the median income, and half make less.

The median income is a good indicator of the overall income of a group of people, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more.

Median Income by Age

We can also look at the median income by age to see how the median income varies by age, and how it compares to the overall median income for 33579.

  • Under 25
    $0.00
  • 25 to 44
    $90,222.00
  • 45 to 64
    $103,474.00
  • 65 and over
    $52,202.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 33579 zip code, we are actually talking about the mean household income.

This is calculated by adding up all the incomes of all the households in 33579, and then dividing that number by the total number of households.

This is a good way to get a general idea of the average income of a group of people, but it can be skewed by a very high or very low incomes.

The average household income of 33579 is currently $104,699.00.

In terms of accurately summarizing income at a geographic level, the median income is a better metric than the average income because it isn't affected by a small number of very high or very low incomes.

If you had an area where the average income was greater than the median, it can mean that there is significant income inequality, with income being concentrated in a small number of wealthy households.

7.67% of households in 33579 are classed as high income households (making $200,000+ per year).

Household Income Tiers

The US Census Bureau divides households into income tiers based on the median income for the area. This is a good way to compare the income of 33579 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    6.14%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    15.76%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    17.93%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    14.95%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    25.66%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    11.89%
  • $200,000 or more
    7.67%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 33579 is $34,281.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 33579 by the total population of 33579.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 33579 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 33579 to see how many people have a high school degree, a bachelor's degree, or a graduate degree.

Educational attainment is a good indicator of the overall education level of a population, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more to see how education levels affect income, unemployment rates, and more.

  • Master's degree or higher
    14.71%
  • Bachelor's degree
    36.57%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    11.21%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    33.67%
  • Less than high school diploma
    3.84%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 33579 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 33579 zip over the age of 16 is 29,971.

Of those people, a total of 71.50% are working or actively looking for work. This is called the labor force participation rate.

The participation rate is a useful market measure because it shows the relative amount of labor resources available to the economy.

The employment to total population rate in 33579 is 65.80%.

Employment by Age

We can look at the employment rates by age to see how it compares to the overall employment rate. Here's how that breaks down for the 33579 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 1,741 40.30% 39.40%
20 to 24 years 1,570 79.70% 5.10%
25 to 29 years 1,991 92.60% 0.00%
30 to 34 years 3,418 91.50% 1.10%
35 to 44 years 7,841 85.90% 9.60%
45 to 54 years 5,283 86.30% 4.40%
55 to 59 years 2,265 69.00% 8.80%
60 to 64 years 2,058 46.40% 4.90%
65 to 74 years 2,530 25.50% 2.00%
75 years and over 1,274 4.10% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 33579. The table below shows the rates for each of the ethnicity groups types defined by the US Census Bureau (which we mentioned earlier in this article).

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
White 18,062 72.50% 6.40%
Black or African American 6,961 71.60% 7.70%
American Indian and Alaska Native 81 44.40% 0.00%
Asian 1,142 52.30% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 1,165 76.10% 9.30%
Two or more races 2,560 71.60% 6.20%
Hispanic or Latino 7,620 71.60% 9.80%
Not Hispanic or Latino 13,320 73.10% 4.70%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 33579 area as well as the gender breakdown and earnings of them.

The total population of civilian employees that are 16 years old or older in 33579 is 19,717, with median earnings of $44,760.00.

Women in 33579 are earning approximately 78.30% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 19,717 $44,760.00
Male 9,811 $53,027.00
Female 9,906 $41,545.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 33579 even further by occupation. The list of occupation categories below will show you how many people are employed in each category and the median earnings of each profession.

Occupation Employed Earnings
Management 2,646 $70,028.00
Business and Financial 1,799 $56,670.00
Computer and Mathematical 879 $80,990.00
Architecture and Engineering 329 $84,213.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 24 $0.00
Community and Social Service 203 $21,776.00
Legal 208 $57,045.00
Educational and Library 1,006 $36,300.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 300 $56,304.00
Healthcare Practitioners 1,249 $58,651.00
Healthcare Support 431 $32,726.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 378 $56,953.00
Law Enforcement 206 $68,750.00
Food Preparation and Serving 671 $25,290.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 574 $20,250.00
Personal Care and Service 505 $15,757.00
Sales 1,843 $34,404.00
Office and Administrative Support 3,174 $41,210.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 65 $40,461.00
Construction and Extraction 791 $33,147.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 360 $45,097.00
Production 445 $34,828.00
Transportation and Material Moving 603 $49,353.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 33579 when it is broken down by male and female.

This lets us see how many male and females work in each occupation, the median earnings, and the male to female ratio of earnings for 33579.

That last metric is important because it can be used to look at the gender pay gap between men and women.

Occupation Male Female
Population Earnings Population Earnings
Management 1,399 $92,372.00 1,247 $57,375.00
Business and Financial 555 $88,355.00 1,244 $53,891.00
Computer and Mathematical 587 $82,385.00 292 $53,266.00
Architecture and Engineering 256 $84,074.00 73 $85,099.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 11 $0.00 13 $0.00
Community and Social Service 96 $50,227.00 107 $15,931.00
Legal 23 $0.00 185 $56,392.00
Educational and Library 252 $26,591.00 754 $40,036.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 243 $56,504.00 57 $22,096.00
Healthcare Practitioners 281 $113,396.00 968 $57,160.00
Healthcare Support 95 $25,083.00 336 $33,229.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 301 $58,356.00 77 $0.00
Law Enforcement 144 $96,923.00 62 $49,348.00
Food Preparation and Serving 245 $27,356.00 426 $23,864.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 493 $20,486.00 81 $9,150.00
Personal Care and Service 180 $14,280.00 325 $17,007.00
Sales 775 $46,151.00 1,068 $31,230.00
Office and Administrative Support 1,155 $54,498.00 2,019 $39,505.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 65 $40,461.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 732 $33,311.00 59 $32,829.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 305 $40,938.00 55 $0.00
Production 303 $56,641.00 142 $33,611.00
Transportation and Material Moving 531 $49,353.00 72 $37,500.00

Households and Family Size

A household is defined by the US Census Bureau as a group of people who occupy a housing unit. A housing unit is a house, apartment, mobile home, group of rooms, or single room occupied as separate living quarters.

There are currently 12,506 households in 33579, with an average household size of 3.16 people.

A family is defined as a group of two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption who live together in the same household.

There are 9,768 families living in the 33579 zip code with an average family size of 3.56 people.

Households by Marital Status

The four categories of household by marital status are:

  • Married-couple family
  • Male householder with no spouse present
  • Female household with no spouse present
  • Nonfamily household

The table below shows the total number of households and families, with the average sizes of each, that live in 33579:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 7,574 427 1,767 2,738
Average Household Size 3.62 3.71 3.6 1.52
Total Families 7,574 427 1,767 0
Average Household Size 3.61 3.54 3.36 0

Poverty

Of the 9,768 families living in 33579, 5.10% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 33579:

Household Size Poverty Threshold
1 Person $14,580.00
2 People $19,720.00
3 People $24,860.00
4 People $30,000.00
5 People $35,140.00
6 People $40,280.00
7 People $45,420.00
8 People $50,560.00

Housing

There are 13,313 housing units in 33579.

The table below shows the split between occupied and vacant units:

Total Percentage
Occupied 12,506 93.94%
Vacant 807 6.06%

21.63% of the total 13,313 housing units in 33579 are rental units. This is approximately 2,879 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 9,413 are occupied by the owner - or 70.71% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 33579 is $1,869.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 33579 that fall into a particular rent range. These can then be used to compare with other areas, or to see how they have changed over time.

  • No rent paid
    214
  • Less than $500
    0
  • $500 to $999
    20
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    554
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    1,173
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    1,003
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    115
  • $3,000 or more
    14

Property Value

The median value of a property in 33579 is $261,400.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 33579 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    148
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    212
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    606
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    1,272
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    4,266
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    2,691
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    195
  • $1,000,000 or more
    23

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 33579. The chart below shows the number of properties in 33579 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    69
  • 1940 to 1949
    0
  • 1950 to 1959
    128
  • 1960 to 1969
    31
  • 1970 to 1979
    319
  • 1980 to 1989
    589
  • 1990 to 1999
    956
  • 2000 to 2009
    5,696
  • 2010 to 2013
    5,300
  • 2014 or later
    225

Vehicles per Household

The number of vehicles available per household can be a good indicator of the level of affluence in an area. The chart below shows the number of households in 33579 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    178
  • 1 vehicle available
    3,258
  • 2 vehicles available
    5,893
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    3,177

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 33579 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 33579 that commute to work in a particular way.

37.2 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 33579.

These commute times can be compared to other date like income and educational levels to see how they relate to each other and if there are any trends in the data that might suggest a correlation.

  • Less than 5 minutes
    244
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    858
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    879
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    1,008
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    1,491
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    473
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    3,398
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    655
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    1,587
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    3,453
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    2,162
  • 90 or more minutes
    613

Summary

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