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ZIP 33602

Part of Tampa, FL
Pop. 21,452·Hillsborough County·110th most expensive ZIP in Florida
Median rent (all units)
$2,679/mo
Year-over-Year
-2.6%
Month-over-Month
+0.2%
vs US Median
+$714
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ZIP 33602 · $2,679
More expensive than 84% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$2,390
1 BR
$2,550
2 BR
$2,970
3 BR
$3,800
4 BR+
$4,620
Research median
$2,970/mo

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

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$32,148/yr
At $2,679/mo median
Location
CityTampa
StateFL
CountyHillsborough County
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Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are softening (down 2.6% YoY), so renters have negotiating leverage.
Based on rent-price momentum (-2.6% YoY, +0.2% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 33602 (Tampa, FL) is majority renter-occupied, skews toward younger working-age adults, has a median income above the national average, 62.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
21,452
Median income
$97,320
Median age
33.8
Renters
72.9%
Age distribution
41%
26%
Under 1811.1%
18–3441%
35–5426%
55–6410%
65+12%
Gender
53%
47%
Male53%
Female47%
Race & ethnicity
59.2%
12.8%
21.9%
White59.2%
Black12.8%
Hispanic21.9%
Asian5.5%
Other0.6%
Education (25+)
19%
62.2%
No HS diploma7.2%
HS diploma11.7%
Some college19%
Bachelor's+62.2%
Housing tenure
27.1%
72.9%
Owner27.1%
Renter72.9%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 33602 in Tampa, FL has changed in 5 years

Rent
$2,043 → $2,679
up 31.1%
Income
$82,755 → $97,320
up 17.6%
Population
16,044 → 21,452
up 33.7%
Renter share
65.5% → 72.9%
+7.4 pts
Bachelor's+
58.1% → 62.2%
+4.1 pts
Median age
36.8 → 33.8
-3.0 yrs

The median rent in ZIP 33602 in Tampa, FL stood at $2,043 in 2021 and currently runs about $2,679, reflecting a 31.1% increase over the period. On the earnings side, the typical household in ZIP 33602 in Tampa, FL now reports about $97,320, up from $82,755 in 2021. That spread, with rent up faster than earnings, points to a tougher affordability environment than five years ago. The population has grown by 33.7% since 2021, moving from about 16,044 residents to roughly 21,452. Renters now make up 72.9% of households, compared with 65.5% five years ago. College-educated residents now make up 62.2% of adults here, versus 58.1% in 2021. For context, the 2021 to 2026 window covers an unusually volatile run for US rents nationally, and ZIP 33602 in Tampa, FL reflects that arc in its own way.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 33602 covers Tampa, FL. The median rent here is $2,679/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $2,550/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,970/mo.

At 33% of local median household income ($97,320/yr), ZIP 33602 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 2.6% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 33602?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 33602 (Tampa, FL) is $2,679. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 33602 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 33602's median rent of $2,679/mo is $714 (36%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 33602 compare to other ZIPs in Florida?

ZIP 33602 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in Florida, ranking #110 out of 662 ZIPs tracked at $2,679/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 33602?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $107,000/year (~$51/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,679/mo in ZIP 33602. The local median household income is $97,320/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 33602?

Rent in ZIP 33602 has decreased 2.6% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, offering some relief compared to 12 months ago.

Is ZIP 33602 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 33602 is considered moderate for renters. At $2,679/mo, rent takes approximately 33% of the local median household income ($97,320/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 33602 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 33602 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 72.9% of ZIP 33602 households are renters, while 27.1% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, ZIP 33602 has a strong rental market.

How does ZIP 33602 compare to the rest of Tampa?

ZIP 33602 is pricier than Tampa as a whole. At $2,679/mo, it's $680 above the Tampa citywide median of $1,999/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 33602 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 33602 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
33%
MODERATE

At $2,679/mo, rent takes ~33% of ZIP 33602's median household income ($97,320/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 33602 33%Benchmark 30%
State income taxNone
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