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Ridgecrest, FL

Census-designated place in Pinellas County, Florida. ZIP codes: 33778.

Population

3,571

Land area

0.9sq mi

People per sq mi

4,023

ZIP codes

1

Ridgecrest and its ZIP codes

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Ridgecrest at a glance

  • Ridgecrest is about 9.6 times as dense as Florida as a whole.
  • Households here earn a median of $50,428 a year, 32% less than the Florida figure of $74,568.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $303,400 (15% below Florida) and median rent is $1,614 a month.

Local data for Ridgecrest, FL

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Ridgecrest, FL, American Community Survey 2020-2024

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Median household income

$50,428

Poverty rate

21.1%

Median home value

$303,400

Median rent

$1,614/mo

Homeownership

79.7%

Bachelor's or higher

11.6%

Median age

33.1

Average commute

23.6 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: Italian Americans (443), Jamaican Americans (232), Ukrainian Americans (159).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

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

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

$9.2B

FY 2026, $9,572 per person

Pinellas County economyFederal spending

How people get to work

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

  • Drove alone80.4%
  • Carpooled5.3%
  • Public transit1.1%
  • Walked0.0%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other6.9%
  • Worked from home6.3%

Average one-way commute: 23.6 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Ridgecrest, 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 zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Ridgecrest, FL, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

40.4%

U.S. 33.3% +7.1 pts

Diabetes

15.3%

U.S. 12.1% +3.2 pts

Smoking

15.1%

U.S. 12.8% +2.3 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

15.1%

U.S. 11.1% +4.0 pts

ZIP codes in Ridgecrest

1 in or overlapping Ridgecrest. Population shown

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Cities near Ridgecrest

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
Harbor BluffsCensus-designated place1.6 mi0.7
LargoCity2.1 mi18.8
Belleair BluffsCity2.1 mi0.5
Indian Rocks BeachCity2.3 mi0.8
Belleair BeachCity2.8 mi0.5
Belleair ShoreTown3 mi0.1
BelleairTown3.3 mi1.7
Indian ShoresTown3.4 mi0.3
SeminoleCity3.8 mi5.2
BardmoorCensus-designated place4.1 mi2.2
Redington ShoresTown4.3 mi0.3
North Redington BeachTown4.8 mi0.3
Redington BeachTown5.3 mi0.4
South HighpointCensus-designated place6.1 mi0.7
Bay PinesCensus-designated place6.1 mi1.3
Madeira BeachCity6.3 mi1

Frequently asked questions

What county is Ridgecrest, FL in?
Ridgecrest is in Pinellas County, Florida.
What ZIP codes are in Ridgecrest, FL?
ZIP codes in or overlapping Ridgecrest include 33778.
What is the population of Ridgecrest, FL?
About 3,571 people live in Ridgecrest, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Ridgecrest?
Nearby places include Harbor Bluffs (1.6 mi), Largo (2.1 mi), Belleair Bluffs (2.1 mi), Indian Rocks Beach (2.3 mi), Belleair Beach (2.8 mi).

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