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Ruskin, FL
Census-designated place in Hillsborough County, Florida. ZIP codes: 33570.
Population
29,834
Land area
18.2sq mi
People per sq mi
1,637
ZIP codes
1
Ruskin and its ZIP codes
Ruskin at a glance
- Ruskin is about 3.9 times as dense as Florida as a whole.
- It is the 144th most populous of 955 cities and towns in Florida.
- Households here earn a median of $79,235 a year, 6% more than the Florida figure of $74,568.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $323,000 (10% below Florida) and median rent is $1,419 a month.
Local data for Ruskin, FL
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Ruskin, FL, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$79,235
Poverty rate
10.8%
Median home value
$323,000
Median rent
$1,419/mo
Homeownership
75.4%
Bachelor's or higher
22.4%
Median age
35.0
Average commute
35.6 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (4,007), Puerto Ricans (2,600), German Americans (1,865).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Hillsborough County. PPP loans are for Ruskin.
Unemployment rate
4.6%
Aug 2026, +0.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$77,998
795,729 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$67,712
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$50.42B
FY 2026, $34,538 per person
How people get to work
Ruskin, FL, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone70.7%
- Carpooled9.4%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.4%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.5%
- Worked from home18.1%
Average one-way commute: 35.6 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Ruskin, FL, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively High
Top: lightning
Storm events since 1996
838
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
54,179
12.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
91° / 51°F
53.6 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone3 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Ruskin, FL, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
33.6%
U.S. 33.3% about the same
Diabetes
12.2%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
13.9%
U.S. 12.8% +1.1 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
19.5%
U.S. 11.1% +8.4 pts
ZIP codes in Ruskin
1 in or overlapping Ruskin. Population shown
Cities near Ruskin
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Sun City CenterCensus-designated place | 3.4 mi | 15.8 |
| Apollo BeachCensus-designated place | 4.6 mi | 19.7 |
| WimaumaCensus-designated place | 7.3 mi | 25 |
| BalmCensus-designated place | 8.6 mi | 10.1 |
| GibsontonCensus-designated place | 9.1 mi | 12.8 |
| RiverviewCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 46.2 |
| Progress VillageCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 3 |
| EllentonCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 3.3 |
| MemphisCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 3.3 |
| BloomingdaleCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 8.1 |
| Palm River-Clair MelCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 11.4 |
| Fish HawkCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 16.2 |
| PalmettoCity | 16 mi | 5.4 |
| SamosetCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 1.5 |
| St. PetersburgCity | 18 mi | 61.8 |
| BrandonCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 33.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Ruskin, FL in?
- Ruskin is in Hillsborough County, Florida.
- What ZIP codes are in Ruskin, FL?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Ruskin include 33570.
- What is the population of Ruskin, FL?
- About 29,834 people live in Ruskin, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Ruskin?
- Nearby places include Sun City Center (3.4 mi), Apollo Beach (4.6 mi), Wimauma (7.3 mi), Balm (8.6 mi), Gibsonton (9.1 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023