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ZIP 33609

Part of Tampa, FL
Pop. 18,535·Hillsborough County·226th most expensive ZIP in Florida
Median rent (all units)
$2,314/mo
Year-over-Year
+1.2%
Month-over-Month
-1.2%
vs US Median
+$384
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ZIP 33609 · $2,314
More expensive than 74% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,930/mo
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Studio
$1,930
1 BR
$2,060
2 BR
$2,400
3 BR
$3,070
4 BR+
$3,740
Research median
$2,400/mo

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

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Last updated: May 18, 2026

Annual cost
$27,768/yr
At $2,314/mo median
Location
CityTampa
StateFL
CountyHillsborough County
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 33609 (Tampa, FL) is majority owner-occupied, has a median income above the national average, 65.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
18,535
Median income
$115,844
Median age
39.6
Renters
35.3%
Age distribution
17.9%
25.9%
29.5%
16.7%
Under 1817.9%
18–3425.9%
35–5429.5%
55–6410%
65+16.7%
Gender
49.7%
50.3%
Male49.7%
Female50.3%
Race & ethnicity
72.5%
24.3%
White72.5%
Black3.7%
Hispanic24.3%
Asian5.8%
Education (25+)
12.5%
17.3%
65.5%
No HS diploma4.8%
HS diploma12.5%
Some college17.3%
Bachelor's+65.5%
Housing tenure
64.7%
35.3%
Owner64.7%
Renter35.3%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 33609 in Tampa, FL has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,696 → $2,314
up 36.4%
Income
$88,794 → $115,844
up 30.5%
Population
18,117 → 18,535
up 2.3%
Renter share
38.5% → 35.3%
-3.2 pts
Bachelor's+
61.1% → 65.5%
+4.4 pts
Median age
38.9 → 39.6
+0.7 yrs

Compared with 2021, rent in ZIP 33609 in Tampa, FL has increased by $618 per month, settling near $2,314 after starting the period at $1,696. Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $88,794 in 2021 to $115,844 more recently. Rent outpaced income growth by roughly 5.9 percentage points, which means renters are spending a larger slice of each paycheck on housing than they did in 2021. Headcount in the area went from 18,117 to 18,535 between 2021 and 2024, a 2.3% change. About 35.3% of households rent today, against 38.5% in 2021. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher climbed from 61.1% to 65.5%. These shifts give renters and would-be renters a longer baseline for sizing up today's listings against the ZIP 33609 in Tampa, FL market of 2021.

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Last updated: May 18, 2026

ZIP code 33609 covers Tampa, FL. The median rent here is $2,314/mo as of May 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $2,060/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,400/mo.

At 24% of local median household income ($115,844/yr), ZIP 33609 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 1.2% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 33609?

As of May 18, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 33609 (Tampa, FL) is $2,314. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 33609 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 33609's median rent of $2,314/mo is $384 (20%) above the US national median of $1,930/mo.

How does ZIP 33609 compare to other ZIPs in Florida?

ZIP 33609 falls in the middle range for Florida, ranking #226 out of 667 ZIPs at $2,314/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 33609?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $93,000/year (~$45/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,314/mo in ZIP 33609. The local median household income is $115,844/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 33609?

Rent in ZIP 33609 has increased 1.2% over the past year as of May 18, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 33609 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 33609 is considered very affordable for renters. At $2,314/mo, rent takes approximately 24% of the local median household income ($115,844/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 33609 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 33609 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 35.3% of ZIP 33609 households are renters, while 64.7% are owner-occupied. ZIP 33609 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 33609 compare to the rest of Tampa?

ZIP 33609 is pricier than Tampa as a whole. At $2,314/mo, it's $363 above the Tampa citywide median of $1,951/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 33609 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 33609 reflects May 18, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Affordability
24%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $2,314/mo, rent takes ~24% of ZIP 33609's median household income ($115,844/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 33609 24%Benchmark 30%
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