Downtown Tampa Zip Code
Downtown Tampa uses ZIP code 33602, covering the central business district, Channel District, Harbour Island, and Riverwalk.
Downtown Tampa's zip code is 33602. It spans the heart of the city: the central business district and its office towers, the Channel District (Channelside), Harbour Island, the Tampa Riverwalk along the Hillsborough River, and the master-planned Water Street Tampa district. Landmarks inside 33602 include Amalie Arena, the Florida Aquarium, Sparkman Wharf, the Tampa Convention Center, and the University of Tampa's riverfront edge.
ZIP 33602 is one of the densest and fastest-changing parts of the metro. It has a population of about 21,452 across roughly 2.6 square miles, with a median age of 33.8 — younger than the county overall, reflecting the influx of professionals into new downtown high-rises. Housing is overwhelmingly rental: about 73% of homes are renter-occupied and 27% owner-occupied.
The numbers reflect a premium urban market. The median household income is roughly $97,320, the median home value is about $653,100 (driven by luxury condos), and the median gross rent is around $1,850 per month. Educational attainment is high — about 62% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS estimates).
Downtown Tampa is bordered by several other Tampa ZIP codes: 33606 (Hyde Park / Davis Islands) to the southwest, 33603 (Tampa Heights / Riverside Heights) to the north, and 33605 (Ybor City) to the east.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the zip code for Downtown Tampa?
Downtown Tampa's primary ZIP code is 33602. It covers the central business district, the Channel District (Channelside), Harbour Island, the Tampa Riverwalk, and the Water Street Tampa development along the Hillsborough River and Garrison Channel.
What neighborhoods are in zip code 33602?
ZIP code 33602 includes Downtown Tampa's core, the Channel District, Harbour Island, the Riverwalk waterfront, and Water Street Tampa. It is one of the densest, most rapidly developing parts of the city, with high-rise condos, apartments, offices, and entertainment venues like Amalie Arena.
What is the population and median income of Downtown Tampa (33602)?
ZIP code 33602 has a population of about 21,452. The median household income is roughly $97,320, the median home value is about $653,100, and the median gross rent is around $1,850 per month — reflecting the area's high-rise condo and luxury-apartment market (U.S. Census Bureau ACS estimates).
Do people rent or own in Downtown Tampa?
Downtown Tampa (33602) is predominantly renter-occupied — roughly 73% of occupied homes are rentals and about 27% are owner-occupied, consistent with a dense urban core dominated by apartment and condo high-rises.
For full census demographics, see the ZIP 33602 detail page. For the surrounding area, see our South Tampa ZIP codes and City of Tampa ZIP codes guides.