MacDill Air Force Base Zip Code
MacDill Air Force Base uses ZIP code 33621 in South Tampa, Florida.
MacDill Air Force Base occupies the southern tip of the Interbay Peninsula in South Tampa. Its USPS ZIP code is 33621, used for all on-base mail including military housing, base operations, and the headquarters of two of the most strategically important commands in the U.S. military: U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM), responsible for U.S. military operations across the Middle East and Central Asia, and U.S. Special Operations Command (SOCOM), which oversees Army, Navy, Marine, and Air Force special-operations forces worldwide.
The base is also the home station of the 6th Air Refueling Wing, flying KC-135 Stratotanker aerial refuelers, and the 927th Air Refueling Wing (Air Force Reserve). It hosts the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's (NOAA) Aircraft Operations Center, including the famous "Hurricane Hunter" WP-3D Orions.
ZIP 33621 reports an unusually young demographic profile because so much of its population is active-duty military living in base housing or barracks — the Census Bureau records a median age in the early 20s and very high household sizes. Total resident population fluctuates with deployments but is typically around 2,300–2,500.
The base shares the Interbay Peninsula with the surrounding civilian ZIP 33616, which covers neighborhoods like Port Tampa, Gandy, and the gate areas. South of the runways the peninsula ends at the open waters of Tampa Bay and Hillsborough Bay; the base perimeter has limited public access, with vehicle access through the Bayshore (north) and Dale Mabry (west) gates.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the zip code for MacDill Air Force Base?
MacDill Air Force Base uses ZIP code 33621. It covers all on-base mail in South Tampa, including military housing, base operations, and the headquarters of U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) and U.S. Special Operations Command (SOCOM).
Where is MacDill AFB located?
MacDill Air Force Base occupies the southern tip of the Interbay Peninsula in South Tampa, Hillsborough County, Florida, surrounded by Tampa Bay and Hillsborough Bay. Its ZIP code is 33621, and the adjacent civilian ZIP code is 33616.
What zip code is next to MacDill AFB?
The civilian ZIP code bordering MacDill AFB is 33616, which covers Port Tampa, the Gandy area, and the neighborhoods around the base gates on the Interbay Peninsula.
For full census demographics for ZIP 33621, see the ZIP 33621 detail page. For surrounding South Tampa, see our South Tampa ZIP codes.