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ZIP 33603

Part of Tampa, FL
Pop. 19,869·Hillsborough County·392nd most expensive ZIP in Florida
Median rent (all units)
$1,993/mo
Year-over-Year
+11.2%
Month-over-Month
-3.7%
vs US Median
+$28
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ZIP 33603 · $1,993
More expensive than 60% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,480
1 BR
$1,570
2 BR
$1,830
3 BR
$2,340
4 BR+
$2,850
Research median
$1,830/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
$23,916/yr
At $1,993/mo median
Location
CityTampa
StateFL
CountyHillsborough County
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Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are climbing (11.2% YoY), so leverage tilts toward landlords. Act sooner rather than later.
Based on rent-price momentum (+11.2% YoY, -3.7% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 33603 (Tampa, FL) is majority owner-occupied, 41.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
19,869
Median income
$74,081
Median age
38.9
Renters
41.7%
Age distribution
15.6%
26.6%
31.6%
13.6%
12.5%
Under 1815.6%
18–3426.6%
35–5431.6%
55–6413.6%
65+12.5%
Gender
52.9%
47.1%
Male52.9%
Female47.1%
Race & ethnicity
52.8%
15.1%
33%
White52.8%
Black15.1%
Hispanic33%
Asian1.3%
Education (25+)
25.3%
24.1%
41.2%
No HS diploma9.4%
HS diploma25.3%
Some college24.1%
Bachelor's+41.2%
Housing tenure
58.3%
41.7%
Owner58.3%
Renter41.7%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 33603 in Tampa, FL has changed in 5 years

Income
$54,650 → $74,081
up 35.6%
Population
20,245 → 19,869
down 1.9%
Renter share
41% → 41.7%
+0.7 pts
Bachelor's+
36.9% → 41.2%
+4.3 pts
Median age
36 → 38.9
+2.9 yrs

On the earnings side, the typical household in ZIP 33603 in Tampa, FL now reports about $74,081, up from $54,650 in 2021. Census counts show ZIP 33603 in Tampa, FL losing about 376 residents over the five-year window, down 1.9% on net. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 36.9% to 41.2% across the same window.

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About renting in ZIP 33603

Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 33603 covers Tampa, FL. The median rent here is $1,993/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,570/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,830/mo.

At 32% of local median household income ($74,081/yr), ZIP 33603 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 11.2% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How much is rent in ZIP code 33603?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 33603 (Tampa, FL) is $1,993. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 33603 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 33603's median rent of $1,993/mo is $28 (1%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 33603 compare to other ZIPs in Florida?

ZIP 33603 falls in the middle range for Florida, ranking #392 out of 662 ZIPs at $1,993/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 33603?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $80,000/year (~$38/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,993/mo in ZIP 33603. The local median household income is $74,081/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 33603?

Rent in ZIP 33603 has increased 11.2% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 33603 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 33603 is considered moderate for renters. At $1,993/mo, rent takes approximately 32% of the local median household income ($74,081/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 33603 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 33603 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 41.7% of ZIP 33603 households are renters, while 58.3% are owner-occupied. ZIP 33603 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 33603 compare to the rest of Tampa?

ZIP 33603 is more affordable than Tampa overall. At $1,993/mo, it's $6 below the Tampa citywide median of $1,999/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 33603 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 33603 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
32%
MODERATE

At $1,993/mo, rent takes ~32% of ZIP 33603's median household income ($74,081/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 33603 32%Benchmark 30%
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