Zip code 33559: Lutz, Florida
Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.
About 33559
33559 is a suburban zip code in Lutz, Florida (Hillsborough County), covering 12 sq mi of land. About 18,831 people live here, or 1,576 per square mile. The median resident is 32 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.
The median household earns $80,185 a year, close to the national median of $80,734. 12.1% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $377,300, or 4.7 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes about as affordable as the national average for local earners. 58% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $1,561 a month.
39% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 27.7 minutes each way, and 22% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in sales; office and administrative support; and healthcare. 27% of households speak a language other than English at home, most often Spanish.
How 33559 compares
- Work from home21.9%82ndU.S. 15.1% · FL 15.7%186th of 975 in FL
- Healthcare workers12.1%82ndU.S. 9.7% · FL 9.5%161st of 973 in FL
- 81stWeaknessU.S. 51.1% · FL 60.1%444th of 945 in FL
- Diversity index61.275thU.S. 61.4 · FL 64.7239th of 977 in FL
- Tech workers4.1%69thU.S. 3.8% · FL 3.1%214th of 973 in FL
- Uninsured rate8.7%64thU.S. 8.4% · FL 11.5%625th of 973 in FL
- 63rdU.S. 35.7% · FL 34.1%298th of 975 in FL
- Average commute27.7 min61stU.S. 26.4 min · FL 28 min477th of 948 in FL
- Median gross rent$1,56159thU.S. $1,413 · FL $1,669479th of 902 in FL
- Median home value$377,30058thU.S. $332,700 · FL $359,000359th of 935 in FL
- Veterans6.3%57thU.S. 6.2% · FL 7.4%618th of 976 in FL
- Poverty rate12.1%56thU.S. 12.5% · FL 12.6%455th of 970 in FL
- 56thU.S. 5.2% · FL 4.8%344th of 973 in FL
- 55thU.S. 14.1% · FL 21.9%492nd of 977 in FL
- 53rdU.S. 0.483 · FL 0.485536th of 968 in FL
- Population density1,576/sq mi52ndU.S. 95/sq mi · FL 418/sq mi446th of 977 in FL
- Government workers13.9%52ndU.S. 14.5% · FL 11.7%286th of 973 in FL
- Median household income$80,18550thU.S. $80,734 · FL $74,568356th of 948 in FL
- Per capita income$36,43839thU.S. $44,673 · FL $42,609536th of 977 in FL
- Broadband access90.7%39thU.S. 91% · FL 91.6%565th of 969 in FL
- Housing vacancy5.3%36thU.S. 10.1% · FL 14.7%845th of 969 in FL
- 34thU.S. 10% · FL 12.8%821st of 973 in FL
- Population18,83129thU.S. 334,922,499 · FL 22,416,077522nd of 977 in FL
- Homeownership rate58.2%29thU.S. 65.2% · FL 67.6%762nd of 969 in FL
- Median earnings per worker$40,84724thU.S. $49,666 · FL $44,337622nd of 961 in FL
- Residents under 1818.5%21stU.S. 22% · FL 19.5%510th of 977 in FL
- 16thU.S. 17.2% · FL 21.3%883rd of 977 in FL
- 8thU.S. 38.9 · FL 42.6926th of 977 in FL
| Measure | 33559 | Hillsborough | FL | U.S. | National percentile | Rank in FL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Work from home | 21.9% | 20.7% | 15.7% | 15.1% | 186th of 975 | |
| Healthcare workers | 12.1% | 9.4% | 9.5% | 9.7% | 161st of 973 | |
| Rent-burdened rentersWeakness | 59.2% | 57.9% | 60.1% | 51.1% | 444th of 945 | |
| Diversity index | 61.2 | 68 | 64.7 | 61.4 | 239th of 977 | |
| Tech workers | 4.1% | 4.5% | 3.1% | 3.8% | 214th of 973 | |
| Uninsured rate | 8.7% | 11.1% | 11.5% | 8.4% | 625th of 973 | |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 38.6% | 38.1% | 34.1% | 35.7% | 298th of 975 | |
| Average commute | 27.7 min | 28.8 min | 28 min | 26.4 min | 477th of 948 | |
| Median gross rent | $1,561 | $1,667 | $1,669 | $1,413 | 479th of 902 | |
| Median home value | $377,300 | $371,500 | $359,000 | $332,700 | 359th of 935 | |
| Veterans | 6.3% | 7.3% | 7.4% | 6.2% | 618th of 976 | |
| Poverty rate | 12.1% | 12.7% | 12.6% | 12.5% | 455th of 970 | |
| Unemployment rate | 5.2% | 4.5% | 4.8% | 5.2% | 344th of 973 | |
| Foreign-born residents | 11.5% | 19.7% | 21.9% | 14.1% | 492nd of 977 | |
| Income inequality (Gini) | 0.438 | 0.485 | 0.485 | 0.483 | 536th of 968 | |
| Population density | 1,576/sq mi | 1,489/sq mi | 418/sq mi | 95/sq mi | 446th of 977 | |
| Government workers | 13.9% | 10.8% | 11.7% | 14.5% | 286th of 973 | |
| Median household income | $80,185 | $79,540 | $74,568 | $80,734 | 356th of 948 | |
| Per capita income | $36,438 | $44,342 | $42,609 | $44,673 | 536th of 977 | |
| Broadband access | 90.7% | 93.9% | 91.6% | 91% | 565th of 969 | |
| Housing vacancy | 5.3% | 7.5% | 14.7% | 10.1% | 845th of 969 | |
| Self-employed workers | 8.1% | 10.4% | 12.8% | 10% | 821st of 973 | |
| Population | 18,831 | 1,522,748 | 22,416,077 | 334,922,499 | 522nd of 977 | |
| Homeownership rate | 58.2% | 61.5% | 67.6% | 65.2% | 762nd of 969 | |
| Median earnings per worker | $40,847 | $48,208 | $44,337 | $49,666 | 622nd of 961 | |
| Residents under 18 | 18.5% | 21.6% | 19.5% | 22% | 510th of 977 | |
| Residents 65 and older | 11.8% | 15% | 21.3% | 17.2% | 883rd of 977 | |
| Median age | 32 | 37.9 | 42.6 | 38.9 | 926th of 977 |
The percentile is the share of Americans who live in a zip code with a lower value, so the 50th percentile is typical. Rank 1 is the highest value in the state. Both include zip codes with at least 100 residents. Strengths and weaknesses mark measures in the best or worst fifth nationally, where higher or lower is clearly better (income, poverty, education, commute, broadband, insurance and similar). Measures like age or density are left unmarked.
People
Age
Race and ethnicity
- White58%
- Black9%
- Hispanic20%
- Asian6%
- Native American0%
- Pacific Islander0.0%
- Other0.3%
- Multiracial7%
Language spoken at home (households)
Households
- Households
- 7,110
- Average household size
- 2.6
- Family households
- 59.3%
- Married couples
- 44.2%
- Living alone
- 28%
- Veterans (of adults)
- 6.3%
- Male / female
- 48% / 52%
Income and poverty
Household income distribution
Median household income
Housing
Median home value
Median gross rent
Types of housing
- Housing units
- 7,510
- Owner-occupied
- 58.2%
- Vacant
- 5.3%
- Median year built
- 1995
- Median rooms
- 5.4
- Renters paying 30%+ of income
- 59.2%
- Renters paying 50%+ of income
- 22.9%
- Home value to income
- 4.7× (U.S. 4.1×)
Work and commute
How people get to work
Commute time (one way)
Jobs and careers
Occupations
Industries
Median earnings by type of work
| Type of work | 33559 | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| Management, business, science and arts | $55,544 | $74,888 |
| Service | $28,933 | $26,804 |
| Sales and office | $35,687 | $40,476 |
| Construction and maintenance | $44,659 | $49,199 |
| Production and transportation | $33,778 | $39,989 |
Education, internet and health coverage
Highest education (adults 25+)
- High school graduate or higher
- 95.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 38.6%
- Graduate or professional degree
- 14.4%
- Households with broadband
- 90.7%
- Cable, fiber or DSL
- 84.9%
- No internet access
- 2.2%
- Without health insurance
- 8.7%
- Limited-English households
- 5.4%
Geography
- City (USPS)
- Lutz
- State
- Florida
- County
- Hillsborough County
- Center point
- 28.1609° N, 82.4147° W
- Land area
- 12 sq mi
- Water area
- 0.2 sq mi
- Time zone
- Eastern Time (UTC-5, UTC-4 in summer)
- Zip type
- Residential delivery area
33559 spans 2 counties
- Hillsborough County58% of land
- Pasco County42% of land
Cities and towns within this zip
- Lutz (unincorporated)47% of zip
- Wesley Chapel (unincorporated)28% of zip
- Land O' Lakes (unincorporated)12% of zip
- University (unincorporated)12% of zip
Census places overlapping the zip's area. Mail may use a different city name than the municipality.
Zip codes near 33559
| Zip | City | Distance | IncomeMedian income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 33549 | Lutz, FL | 2.6 mi | $89,343 |
| 33548 | Lutz, FL | 4.2 mi | $129,857 |
| 33646 | Tampa, FL · PO box | 4.7 mi | — |
| 33613 | Tampa, FL | 5.7 mi | $44,032 |
| 33558 | Lutz, FL | 5.9 mi | $116,090 |
| 33647 | Tampa, FL | 5.9 mi | $109,285 |
| 33544 | Wesley Chapel, FL | 6.6 mi | $104,573 |
| 33543 | Wesley Chapel, FL | 6.7 mi | $107,349 |
| 33620 | Tampa, FL | 6.9 mi | — |
| 34639 | Land O Lakes, FL | 7.2 mi | $101,486 |
| 33618 | Tampa, FL | 7.8 mi | $84,788 |
| 33612 | Tampa, FL | 7.9 mi | $47,199 |
Zip codes like 33559 elsewhere
Questions about 33559
What city is zip code 33559?
33559 is assigned to Lutz, Florida. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.
What county is 33559 in?
33559 is mostly in Hillsborough County, but it extends into 1 other county.
What is the population of 33559?
About 18,831 people live in 33559, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
What time zone is 33559 in?
33559 is in Eastern Time.
What is the median household income in 33559?
The median household income in 33559 is $80,185.
What zip codes are near 33559?
The closest zip codes to 33559 are 33549, 33548, 33646, 33613, 33558.
Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 33559, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.