33709 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 33709, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

33709 is a zip code in Pinellas County, Florida, which covers St. Petersburg, with a total population of 23,264 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 33709 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 33709.

The estimated population of people living in 33709 is 23,264, with a median age of 52.8.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 33709 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
23,264
 -1.8% -11.49%
2020
23,690
 -3.77% -
2019
24,619
 -3.28% -
2018
25,455
 -3.16% -
2017
26,285
 - -

Population of 33709 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 33709 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
74.9%
73.8%
 +1.49%
Black/African American
4.6%
6.1%
 -24.59%
Native
0.7%
0.4%
 +75.00%
Hispanic
12.3%
9%
 +36.67%
Asian
3.5%
8.2%
 -57.32%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0.1%
0.2%
 -50.00%
Two Or More Races
3.4%
1.5%
 +126.67%
Other
0.6%
0.7%
 -14.29%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 33709 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 33709 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 33709 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 33709 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 52.8 +1.54% 50.9 +1.39% 55.5 +2.97%
2020 52 +1.36% 50.2 +2.45% 53.9 +1.32%
2019 51.3 +2.6% 49 +1.87% 53.2 +2.7%
2018 50 +1.42% 48.1 +1.05% 51.8 +1.57%
2017 49.3 - 47.6 - 51 -

The median age of the 33709 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 33709 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 1,095 -22.45% 1,188 -44.36% 863 727
10 to 19 1,508 -24.52% 1,029 +2.3% 1,165 1,043
20 to 29 1,293 -17.13% 1,335 -21.36% 1,061 1,057
30 to 39 1,268 -1.76% 1,666 -38.14% 1,226 1,109
40 to 49 1,678 -31.39% 1,332 -14.71% 1,207 1,139
50 to 59 2,064 -3.52% 1,990 -6.55% 1,991 1,844
60 to 69 1,709 +17.6% 2,071 +13.06% 2,019 2,349
70+ 2,160 -15.96% 2,899 -9.32% 1,831 2,633

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 33709 zip code is $46,290.00.

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 33709.

  • Under 25
    $49,375.00
  • 25 to 44
    $60,971.00
  • 45 to 64
    $51,065.00
  • 65 and over
    $35,177.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 33709 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 33709, 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 33709 is currently $59,948.00.

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.

1.35% of households in 33709 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 33709 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    24.57%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    29.51%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    19.25%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    11.75%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    10.99%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    2.58%
  • $200,000 or more
    1.35%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 33709 is $28,684.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 33709 by the total population of 33709.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 33709 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 33709 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
    7.81%
  • Bachelor's degree
    23.26%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    13.17%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    49.23%
  • Less than high school diploma
    6.52%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 33709 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 33709 zip over the age of 16 is 20,375.

Of those people, a total of 55.10% 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 33709 is 52.10%.

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 33709 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 909 42.20% 13.00%
20 to 24 years 947 86.70% 7.10%
25 to 29 years 1,171 93.90% 4.30%
30 to 34 years 1,113 80.80% 1.20%
35 to 44 years 2,258 83.90% 7.40%
45 to 54 years 2,932 82.80% 2.20%
55 to 59 years 2,213 76.00% 5.40%
60 to 64 years 2,256 53.30% 8.10%
65 to 74 years 3,510 19.70% 1.70%
75 years and over 3,066 3.80% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 33709. 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 16,798 53.50% 5.40%
Black or African American 954 71.40% 1.80%
American Indian and Alaska Native 129 87.60% 0.00%
Asian 668 52.10% 2.90%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 24 50.00% 0.00%
Other 538 69.30% 0.00%
Two or more races 1,264 56.30% 7.90%
Hispanic or Latino 2,384 60.00% 2.60%
Not Hispanic or Latino 15,635 52.90% 5.80%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 33709 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 33709 is 10,625, with median earnings of $33,870.00.

Women in 33709 are earning approximately 83.00% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 10,625 $33,870.00
Male 5,644 $37,416.00
Female 4,981 $31,068.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 33709 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 742 $55,833.00
Business and Financial 503 $50,819.00
Computer and Mathematical 330 $75,682.00
Architecture and Engineering 75 $105,268.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 67 $31,823.00
Community and Social Service 33 $40,625.00
Legal 139 $42,370.00
Educational and Library 468 $41,100.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 134 $19,464.00
Healthcare Practitioners 584 $49,423.00
Healthcare Support 499 $25,759.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 103 $41,156.00
Law Enforcement 79 $49,485.00
Food Preparation and Serving 710 $19,861.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 336 $25,188.00
Personal Care and Service 444 $31,711.00
Sales 1,354 $24,177.00
Office and Administrative Support 1,333 $31,576.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 17 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 574 $32,941.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 593 $46,856.00
Production 579 $32,302.00
Transportation and Material Moving 584 $27,500.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 33709 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 33709.

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 437 $58,011.00 305 $55,365.00
Business and Financial 251 $61,875.00 252 $43,784.00
Computer and Mathematical 219 $64,750.00 111 $85,332.00
Architecture and Engineering 60 $106,607.00 15 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 6 $0.00 61 $31,510.00
Community and Social Service 0 $0.00 33 $40,625.00
Legal 47 $85,096.00 92 $41,927.00
Educational and Library 152 $56,000.00 316 $26,500.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 95 $47,992.00 39 $18,304.00
Healthcare Practitioners 98 $58,056.00 486 $48,173.00
Healthcare Support 62 $29,896.00 437 $23,490.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 81 $41,844.00 22 $0.00
Law Enforcement 63 $49,338.00 16 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 349 $22,768.00 361 $19,653.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 243 $21,595.00 93 $26,023.00
Personal Care and Service 159 $34,191.00 285 $25,486.00
Sales 661 $36,694.00 693 $17,948.00
Office and Administrative Support 362 $20,878.00 971 $34,241.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 11 $0.00 6 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 531 $33,199.00 43 $21,908.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 587 $47,083.00 6 $0.00
Production 396 $40,577.00 183 $23,520.00
Transportation and Material Moving 479 $24,950.00 105 $30,091.00

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 10,493 households in 33709, with an average household size of 2.16 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 5,326 families living in the 33709 zip code with an average family size of 2.93 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 33709:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 3,585 654 1,087 5,167
Average Household Size 2.82 3.27 3.69 1.24
Total Families 3,585 654 1,087 0
Average Household Size 2.77 2.99 3.44 0

Poverty

Of the 5,326 families living in 33709, 7.20% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 33709:

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 14,037 housing units in 33709.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 10,493 74.75%
Vacant 3,544 25.25%

17.41% of the total 14,037 housing units in 33709 are rental units. This is approximately 2,444 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 7,936 are occupied by the owner - or 56.54% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 33709 is $1,140.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 33709 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
    113
  • Less than $500
    162
  • $500 to $999
    686
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    1,249
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    311
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    36
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    0
  • $3,000 or more
    0

Property Value

The median value of a property in 33709 is $150,900.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 33709 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    1,328
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    1,361
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    1,249
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    1,412
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    2,010
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    490
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    86
  • $1,000,000 or more
    0

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 33709. The chart below shows the number of properties in 33709 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    122
  • 1940 to 1949
    263
  • 1950 to 1959
    2,902
  • 1960 to 1969
    3,246
  • 1970 to 1979
    4,412
  • 1980 to 1989
    1,685
  • 1990 to 1999
    655
  • 2000 to 2009
    605
  • 2010 to 2013
    147
  • 2014 or later
    0

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 33709 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    661
  • 1 vehicle available
    5,622
  • 2 vehicles available
    3,018
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    1,192

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 33709 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 33709 that commute to work in a particular way.

24 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 33709.

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
    124
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    1,071
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    1,280
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    2,065
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    1,815
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    600
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    1,284
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    115
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    214
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    295
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    524
  • 90 or more minutes
    190

Summary

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