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Clearwater, FL

City in Pinellas County, Florida. ZIP codes: 33755, 33756, 33759, 33761, 33763, 33764 and more.

Population

117,247

Land area

26.2sq mi

People per sq mi

4,478

ZIP codes

8

Clearwater and its ZIP codes

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Clearwater at a glance

  • Clearwater is about 11 times as dense as Florida as a whole.
  • By population, it ranks 22nd among 955 cities and towns in Florida.
  • The median household income is $66,381, 11% below the Florida median of $74,568.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $361,300 and median rent is $1,658 a month.

Local data for Clearwater, FL

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Clearwater, FL, American Community Survey 2020-2024

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Median household income

$66,381

Poverty rate

14.8%

Median home value

$361,300

Median rent

$1,658/mo

Homeownership

58.6%

Bachelor's or higher

32.6%

Median age

46.6

Average commute

22.7 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (13,726), Irish Americans (12,116), Italian Americans (8,650).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Pinellas County. PPP loans are for Clearwater.

Details

Unemployment rate

4.3%

Aug 2026, +0.3 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$70,854

441,425 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$78,288

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$9.18B

FY 2026, $9,572 per person

PPP loans

$427M

5,719 loans, 53,413 jobs reported

Pinellas County economyFederal spendingPPP loans

How people get to work

Clearwater, FL, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone62.0%
  • Carpooled8.7%
  • Public transit3.7%
  • Walked1.4%
  • Bicycle1.3%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other2.2%
  • Worked from home20.7%

Average one-way commute: 22.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Clearwater, FL, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Relatively High

Top: lightning

Storm events since 1996

759

Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind

Flood insurance policies

76,020

19.4% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

90° / 53°F

53.6 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone5 historic places

Health statistics

Share of adults in Clearwater, FL, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

33.3%

U.S. 33.3% about the same

Diabetes

13.5%

U.S. 12.1% +1.4 pts

Smoking

14.0%

U.S. 12.8% +1.2 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

14.7%

U.S. 11.1% +3.6 pts

ZIP codes in Clearwater

8 in or overlapping Clearwater. Population shown

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Cities near Clearwater

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
GreenbriarCensus-designated place1.8 mi0.5
DunedinCity3.6 mi10.6
Safety HarborCity4.6 mi4.9
BelleairTown4.6 mi1.7
LargoCity5.9 mi18.8
Belleair BluffsCity5.9 mi0.5
Belleair BeachCity6.3 mi0.5
Palm HarborCensus-designated place6.6 mi17.4
South HighpointCensus-designated place6.6 mi0.7
OldsmarCity6.7 mi8.9
Harbor BluffsCensus-designated place6.8 mi0.7
Belleair ShoreTown7 mi0.1
RidgecrestCensus-designated place7.4 mi0.9
Feather SoundCensus-designated place7.7 mi2.8
Indian Rocks BeachCity8.4 mi0.8
BardmoorCensus-designated place9.4 mi2.2

Frequently asked questions

What county is Clearwater, FL in?
Clearwater is in Pinellas County, Florida.
What ZIP codes are in Clearwater, FL?
ZIP codes in or overlapping Clearwater include 33755, 33756, 33759, 33761, 33763, 33764, 33765, 33767.
What is the population of Clearwater, FL?
About 117,247 people live in Clearwater, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Clearwater?
Nearby places include Greenbriar (1.8 mi), Dunedin (3.6 mi), Safety Harbor (4.6 mi), Belleair (4.6 mi), Largo (5.9 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023