ZIP Code · FL

ZIP 33556

Part of Odessa, FL

Pop. 35,755·Hillsborough County·397th most expensive ZIP in Florida

Median rent (all units)

$1,960/mo

Year-over-Year

+3.2%

Month-over-Month

+1.4%

vs US Median

+$28

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ZIP 33556 · $1,960

More expensive than 59% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,932/mo

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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio

$1,800

1 BR

$1,910

2 BR

$2,230

3 BR

$2,850

4 BR+

$3,470

Research median

$2,230/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

Rent trends

12-month history

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

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What the numbers show

Compared with the peak

Rent in ZIP 33556 is at its highest level since Zillow's records here began in December 2021.

Past year vs. the rest of Florida

Rent in ZIP 33556 changed +3.2% over the year to September 2026. Across the 623 Florida ZIP codes Zillow tracks, the typical change was +1.8%.

Recent direction

Rent has risen 3 months in a row, and rose in 8 of the last 12 months.

What a typical income covers

30% of the median household income ($149,722) is $3,743 a month. That covers HUD's Fair Market Rent for up to a 4-bedroom ($3,470).

Cheaper nearby

ZIP 33624, 5 miles away, rents for 13% less ($1,715/mo), about $2,900 a year in savings.

From Zillow's monthly rent index (ZORI) for ZIP 33556. Income is the Census median household income (5-year estimates). Fair Market Rents are HUD’s, which include utilities.

Annual cost

$23,520/yr

At $1,960/mo median

Location

CityOdessa

StateFL

CountyHillsborough County

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Landlord's Market

Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market

Rents are climbing (3.2% YoY), so leverage tilts toward landlords. Act sooner rather than later.

Based on rent-price momentum (+3.2% YoY, +1.4% MoM), not inventory.

Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 33556 (Odessa, FL) is majority owner-occupied, has a large share of families with children, has a median income above the national average, 53.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population

35,755

Median income

$149,722

Median age

40.1

Renters

14.8%

Age distribution

26.3%

16.2%

28.9%

14.7%

14%

Under 1826.3%

18–3416.2%

35–5428.9%

55–6414.7%

65+14%

Gender

49.5%

50.5%

Male49.5%

Female50.5%

Race & ethnicity

72.6%

19.1%

White72.6%

Black4.3%

Hispanic19.1%

Asian5.9%

Education (25+)

18.2%

24.9%

53.9%

No HS diploma3%

HS diploma18.2%

Some college24.9%

Bachelor's+53.9%

Housing tenure

85.2%

14.8%

Owner85.2%

Renter14.8%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2022 vs 2026

How ZIP 33556 in Odessa, FL has changed in 5 years

Rent

$1,817 → $1,960

up 7.9%

Income

$128,333 → $149,722

up 16.7%

Population

27,729 → 35,755

up 28.9%

Renter share

12.5% → 14.8%

+2.3 pts

Bachelor's+

55% → 53.9%

-1.1 pts

Median age

44 → 40.1

-3.9 yrs

The median rent in ZIP 33556 in Odessa, FL stood at $1,817 in 2022 and currently runs about $1,960, reflecting a 7.9% increase over the period. On the earnings side, the typical household in ZIP 33556 in Odessa, FL now reports about $149,722, up from $128,333 in 2021. On paper, paychecks moved up faster than rent, which softens the affordability squeeze versus the 2021 baseline. The population has grown by 28.9% since 2021, moving from about 27,729 residents to roughly 35,755. Renters now make up 14.8% of households, compared with 12.5% five years ago. For context, the 2022 to 2026 window covers an unusually volatile run for US rents nationally, and ZIP 33556 in Odessa, FL reflects that arc in its own way.

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

ZIP code 33556 covers Odessa, FL. The median rent here is $1,960/mo as of October 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,910/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,230/mo.

At 16% of local median household income ($149,722/yr), ZIP 33556 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 3.2% over the past year.

FAQ

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How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 33556?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $78,000/year (about $38/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,960/mo in ZIP 33556. The local median household income is $149,722/yr, so the typical household meets that bar.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 33556?

Rent in ZIP 33556 has risen 3.2% over the past year as of September 2026. That is the highest level since Zillow's records here began in December 2021.

How does ZIP 33556 compare to other ZIPs in Florida?

ZIP 33556 is in the middle among Florida ZIP codes for rent, ranking #397 of 656 at $1,960/mo. Over the year to September 2026, rent in ZIP 33556 changed +3.2%, against a typical +1.8% across the 623 Florida ZIP codes Zillow tracks.