ZIP Code · FL

ZIP 33763

Part of Clearwater, FL

Pop. 21,146·Pinellas County·452nd most expensive ZIP in Florida

Median rent (all units)

$1,872/mo

Year-over-Year

+1.1%

Month-over-Month

+1.0%

vs US Median

-$60

Reported rents

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ZIP 33763 · $1,872

More expensive than 54% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,932/mo

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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio

$1,500

1 BR

$1,600

2 BR

$1,860

3 BR

$2,380

4 BR+

$2,890

Research median

$1,860/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 33763 is 3.1% below its high of $1,931 in November 2024, at $1,872 as of September 2026.

Past year vs. the rest of Florida

Rent in ZIP 33763 changed +1.1% 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 2 months in a row, and rose in 8 of the last 12 months.

What a typical income covers

30% of the median household income ($54,794) is $1,370 a month. That is less than HUD's Fair Market Rent for a studio ($1,500).

Rank in Clearwater

4th cheapest of 9 ZIP codes in Clearwater.

Cheaper nearby

ZIP 33771, 7 miles away, rents for 14% less ($1,614/mo), about $3,100 a year in savings.

From Zillow's monthly rent index (ZORI) for ZIP 33763. Income is the Census median household income (5-year estimates). Fair Market Rents are HUD’s, which include utilities.

Annual cost

$22,464/yr

At $1,872/mo median

Location

CityClearwater

StateFL

CountyPinellas County

Rent Market Meter

Landlord's Market

Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market

Rents are climbing (1.1% YoY), so leverage tilts toward landlords. Act sooner rather than later.

Based on rent-price momentum (+1.1% YoY, +1.0% MoM), not inventory.

Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 33763 (Clearwater, FL) is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, has a median income below the national average, 28.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population

21,146

Median income

$54,794

Median age

56.1

Renters

27.6%

Age distribution

14.2%

12.8%

21.6%

14.2%

37.1%

Under 1814.2%

18–3412.8%

35–5421.6%

55–6414.2%

65+37.1%

Gender

47.4%

52.6%

Male47.4%

Female52.6%

Race & ethnicity

78.1%

17.3%

White78.1%

Black3.1%

Hispanic17.3%

Asian1.8%

Education (25+)

32%

32.9%

28.4%

No HS diploma6.7%

HS diploma32%

Some college32.9%

Bachelor's+28.4%

Housing tenure

72.4%

27.6%

Owner72.4%

Renter27.6%

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

2022 vs 2026

How ZIP 33763 in Clearwater, FL has changed in 5 years

Rent

$1,780 → $1,872

up 5.2%

Income

$45,589 → $54,794

up 20.2%

Population

20,657 → 21,146

up 2.4%

Renter share

27.6% → 27.6%

+0.0 pts

Bachelor's+

27.8% → 28.4%

+0.6 pts

Median age

54.8 → 56.1

+1.3 yrs

Since 2022, the typical rent in ZIP 33763 in Clearwater, FL has climbed from $1,780 to $1,872, a 5.2% change over five years. Census figures show median household income at $54,794 today, compared with $45,589 five years earlier. On paper, paychecks moved up faster than rent, which softens the affordability squeeze versus the 2021 baseline. The population has grown by 2.4% since 2021, moving from about 20,657 residents to roughly 21,146. The combined trend lines point to a market that has changed measurably from where it stood in early 2022.

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

ZIP code 33763 covers Clearwater, FL. The median rent here is $1,872/mo as of October 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,600/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,860/mo.

At 41% of local median household income ($54,794/yr), ZIP 33763 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 1.1% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 33763?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $75,000/year (about $36/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,872/mo in ZIP 33763. The local median household income is $54,794/yr, so the typical household falls short of that bar.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 33763?

Rent in ZIP 33763 has risen 1.1% over the past year as of September 2026. It sits 3.1% below its high of $1,931 in November 2024.

How does ZIP 33763 compare to other ZIPs in Florida?

ZIP 33763 is one of the more affordable among Florida ZIP codes for rent, ranking #452 of 656 at $1,872/mo. Over the year to September 2026, rent in ZIP 33763 changed +1.1%, against a typical +1.8% across the 623 Florida ZIP codes Zillow tracks.