Zip code 33598: Wimauma, Florida
Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.
About 33598
33598 is a small-town zip code in Wimauma, Florida (Hillsborough County), covering 84 sq mi of land. About 32,820 people live here, or 390 per square mile. The median resident is 34.4 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.
The median household earns $97,520 a year, 21% above the national median of $80,734. 13.4% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $395,500, or 4.1 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes about as affordable as the national average for local earners. 87% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $1,458 a month.
29% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 36.1 minutes each way, and 19% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in construction and repair; transportation and moving goods; and management. 38% of households speak a language other than English at home, most often Spanish.
How 33598 compares
- Average commute36.1 min93rdWeaknessU.S. 26.4 min · FL 28 min67th of 948 in FL
- 93rdU.S. 22% · FL 19.5%40th of 977 in FL
- Homeownership rate87.2%92ndStrengthU.S. 65.2% · FL 67.6%157th of 969 in FL
- Diversity index69.192ndU.S. 61.4 · FL 64.751st of 977 in FL
- Uninsured rate13.2%84thWeaknessU.S. 8.4% · FL 11.5%305th of 973 in FL
- 78thU.S. 14.1% · FL 21.9%225th of 977 in FL
- 76thU.S. 91% · FL 91.6%234th of 969 in FL
- Work from home18.6%74thU.S. 15.1% · FL 15.7%281st of 975 in FL
- Tech workers4.3%72ndU.S. 3.8% · FL 3.1%187th of 973 in FL
- Median household income$97,52069thU.S. $80,734 · FL $74,568176th of 948 in FL
- Veterans7.1%67thU.S. 6.2% · FL 7.4%548th of 976 in FL
- Poverty rate13.4%63rdU.S. 12.5% · FL 12.6%380th of 970 in FL
- Median home value$395,50061stU.S. $332,700 · FL $359,000313th of 935 in FL
- 61stU.S. 5.2% · FL 4.8%293rd of 973 in FL
- Population32,82055thU.S. 334,922,499 · FL 22,416,077255th of 977 in FL
- Median gross rent$1,45854thU.S. $1,413 · FL $1,669539th of 902 in FL
- 47thU.S. 17.2% · FL 21.3%678th of 977 in FL
- 45thU.S. 35.7% · FL 34.1%482nd of 975 in FL
- Median earnings per worker$46,70545thU.S. $49,666 · FL $44,337373rd of 961 in FL
- 43rdU.S. 10% · FL 12.8%778th of 973 in FL
- Per capita income$35,16835thU.S. $44,673 · FL $42,609585th of 977 in FL
- Population density390/sq mi29thU.S. 95/sq mi · FL 418/sq mi662nd of 977 in FL
- 20thStrengthU.S. 51.1% · FL 60.1%836th of 945 in FL
- Median age34.417thU.S. 38.9 · FL 42.6894th of 977 in FL
- 16thU.S. 9.7% · FL 9.5%754th of 973 in FL
- Housing vacancy3.1%12thU.S. 10.1% · FL 14.7%922nd of 969 in FL
- 10thStrengthU.S. 0.483 · FL 0.485872nd of 968 in FL
- 1stU.S. 14.5% · FL 11.7%923rd of 973 in FL
| Measure | 33598 | Hillsborough | FL | U.S. | National percentile | Rank in FL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average commuteWeakness | 36.1 min | 28.8 min | 28 min | 26.4 min | 67th of 948 | |
| Residents under 18 | 29% | 21.6% | 19.5% | 22% | 40th of 977 | |
| Homeownership rateStrength | 87.2% | 61.5% | 67.6% | 65.2% | 157th of 969 | |
| Diversity index | 69.1 | 68 | 64.7 | 61.4 | 51st of 977 | |
| Uninsured rateWeakness | 13.2% | 11.1% | 11.5% | 8.4% | 305th of 973 | |
| Foreign-born residents | 22% | 19.7% | 21.9% | 14.1% | 225th of 977 | |
| Broadband access | 95% | 93.9% | 91.6% | 91% | 234th of 969 | |
| Work from home | 18.6% | 20.7% | 15.7% | 15.1% | 281st of 975 | |
| Tech workers | 4.3% | 4.5% | 3.1% | 3.8% | 187th of 973 | |
| Median household income | $97,520 | $79,540 | $74,568 | $80,734 | 176th of 948 | |
| Veterans | 7.1% | 7.3% | 7.4% | 6.2% | 548th of 976 | |
| Poverty rate | 13.4% | 12.7% | 12.6% | 12.5% | 380th of 970 | |
| Median home value | $395,500 | $371,500 | $359,000 | $332,700 | 313th of 935 | |
| Unemployment rate | 5.5% | 4.5% | 4.8% | 5.2% | 293rd of 973 | |
| Population | 32,820 | 1,522,748 | 22,416,077 | 334,922,499 | 255th of 977 | |
| Median gross rent | $1,458 | $1,667 | $1,669 | $1,413 | 539th of 902 | |
| Residents 65 and older | 16.2% | 15% | 21.3% | 17.2% | 678th of 977 | |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 29.3% | 38.1% | 34.1% | 35.7% | 482nd of 975 | |
| Median earnings per worker | $46,705 | $48,208 | $44,337 | $49,666 | 373rd of 961 | |
| Self-employed workers | 8.8% | 10.4% | 12.8% | 10% | 778th of 973 | |
| Per capita income | $35,168 | $44,342 | $42,609 | $44,673 | 585th of 977 | |
| Population density | 390/sq mi | 1,489/sq mi | 418/sq mi | 95/sq mi | 662nd of 977 | |
| Rent-burdened rentersStrength | 41.6% | 57.9% | 60.1% | 51.1% | 836th of 945 | |
| Median age | 34.4 | 37.9 | 42.6 | 38.9 | 894th of 977 | |
| Healthcare workers | 7.1% | 9.4% | 9.5% | 9.7% | 754th of 973 | |
| Housing vacancy | 3.1% | 7.5% | 14.7% | 10.1% | 922nd of 969 | |
| Income inequality (Gini)Strength | 0.380 | 0.485 | 0.485 | 0.483 | 872nd of 968 | |
| Government workers | 4.7% | 10.8% | 11.7% | 14.5% | 923rd of 973 |
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
- White37%
- Black15%
- Hispanic38%
- Asian3%
- Native American0.1%
- Pacific Islander0%
- Other2%
- Multiracial5%
Language spoken at home (households)
Households
- Households
- 9,964
- Average household size
- 3.3
- Family households
- 80.4%
- Married couples
- 68.9%
- Living alone
- 17.1%
- Veterans (of adults)
- 7.1%
- Male / female
- 50% / 50%
Income and poverty
Household income distribution
Median household income
Housing
Median home value
Median gross rent
Types of housing
- Housing units
- 10,287
- Owner-occupied
- 87.2%
- Vacant
- 3.1%
- Median year built
- 2014
- Median rooms
- 6
- Renters paying 30%+ of income
- 41.6%
- Renters paying 50%+ of income
- 12.7%
- Home value to income
- 4.1× (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 | 33598 | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| Management, business, science and arts | $76,337 | $74,888 |
| Service | $30,581 | $26,804 |
| Sales and office | $46,126 | $40,476 |
| Construction and maintenance | $44,731 | $49,199 |
| Production and transportation | $36,139 | $39,989 |
Education, internet and health coverage
Highest education (adults 25+)
- High school graduate or higher
- 81.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 29.3%
- Graduate or professional degree
- 11.3%
- Households with broadband
- 95%
- Cable, fiber or DSL
- 79.8%
- No internet access
- 3.4%
- Without health insurance
- 13.2%
- Limited-English households
- 4.4%
Geography
- City (USPS)
- Wimauma
- State
- Florida
- County
- Hillsborough County
- Center point
- 27.6934° N, 82.2847° W
- Land area
- 84 sq mi
- Water area
- 0.8 sq mi
- Time zone
- Eastern Time (UTC-5, UTC-4 in summer)
- Zip type
- Residential delivery area
33598 spans 2 counties
- Hillsborough County93% of land
- Manatee County8% of land
Cities and towns within this zip
- Wimauma (unincorporated)30% of zip
- Balm (unincorporated)11% of zip
- Sun City Center (unincorporated)3% of zip
Census places overlapping the zip's area. Mail may use a different city name than the municipality.
Zip codes near 33598
| Zip | City | Distance | IncomeMedian income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 33503 | Balm, FL | 4.9 mi | $138,553 |
| 33573 | Sun City Center, FL | 5.1 mi | $72,834 |
| 33579 | Riverview, FL | 7.2 mi | $116,134 |
| 34219 | Parrish, FL | 8.2 mi | $113,773 |
| 33572 | Apollo Beach, FL | 8.7 mi | $122,130 |
| 33575 | Ruskin, FL · PO box | 9 mi | — |
| 33534 | Gibsonton, FL | 10 mi | $80,484 |
| 33571 | Sun City Center, FL · PO box | 11 mi | — |
| 33570 | Ruskin, FL | 11 mi | $72,172 |
| 33569 | Riverview, FL | 11 mi | $105,275 |
| 33547 | Lithia, FL | 11 mi | $123,258 |
| 33586 | Sun City, FL · PO box | 12 mi | — |
Zip codes like 33598 elsewhere
Questions about 33598
What city is zip code 33598?
33598 is assigned to Wimauma, Florida. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.
What county is 33598 in?
33598 is mostly in Hillsborough County, but it extends into 1 other county.
What is the population of 33598?
About 32,820 people live in 33598, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
What time zone is 33598 in?
33598 is in Eastern Time.
What is the median household income in 33598?
The median household income in 33598 is $97,520.
What zip codes are near 33598?
The closest zip codes to 33598 are 33503, 33573, 33579, 34219, 33572.
Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 33598, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.