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Wimauma, FL

Census-designated place in Hillsborough County, Florida. ZIP codes: 33598.

Population

15,266

Land area

25sq mi

People per sq mi

610

ZIP codes

1

Wimauma and its ZIP codes

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Wimauma at a glance

  • Wimauma is 46% denser than Florida as a whole.
  • Households here earn a median of $68,274 a year, 8% less than the Florida figure of $74,568.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $379,000 (6% above Florida) and median rent is $1,384 a month.

Local data for Wimauma, FL

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Wimauma, FL, American Community Survey 2020-2024

Full profile

Median household income

$68,274

Poverty rate

23.6%

Median home value

$379,000

Median rent

$1,384/mo

Homeownership

85.3%

Bachelor's or higher

26.6%

Median age

28.6

Average commute

37.8 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (4,551), German Americans (1,028), Puerto Ricans (821).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Hillsborough County. PPP loans are for Wimauma.

Details

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

PPP loans

$14.29M

485 loans, 2,051 jobs reported

Hillsborough County economyFederal spendingPPP loans

How people get to work

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

  • Drove alone66.3%
  • Carpooled5.4%
  • Public transit5.9%
  • Walked0.0%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other2.9%
  • Worked from home19.6%

Average one-way commute: 37.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Wimauma, FL, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

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 zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Wimauma, FL, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

34.3%

U.S. 33.3% +1.0 pts

Diabetes

12.8%

U.S. 12.1% +0.7 pts

Smoking

14.1%

U.S. 12.8% +1.3 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

27.3%

U.S. 11.1% +16.2 pts

ZIP codes in Wimauma

1 in or overlapping Wimauma. Population shown

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Cities near Wimauma

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
BalmCensus-designated place4 mi10.1
Sun City CenterCensus-designated place4 mi15.8
Apollo BeachCensus-designated place7.1 mi19.7
RuskinCensus-designated place7.3 mi18.2
RiverviewCensus-designated place9 mi46.2
GibsontonCensus-designated place10 mi12.8
Fish HawkCensus-designated place12 mi16.2
BloomingdaleCensus-designated place12 mi8.1
Progress VillageCensus-designated place13 mi3
ValricoCensus-designated place16 mi13.8
Palm River-Clair MelCensus-designated place17 mi11.4
BrandonCensus-designated place17 mi33.1
EllentonCensus-designated place18 mi3.3
MemphisCensus-designated place19 mi3.3
Lakewood RanchCensus-designated place20 mi46.1
MangoCensus-designated place20 mi4.7

Frequently asked questions

What county is Wimauma, FL in?
Wimauma is in Hillsborough County, Florida.
What ZIP codes are in Wimauma, FL?
ZIP codes in or overlapping Wimauma include 33598.
What is the population of Wimauma, FL?
About 15,266 people live in Wimauma, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Wimauma?
Nearby places include Balm (4 mi), Sun City Center (4 mi), Apollo Beach (7.1 mi), Ruskin (7.3 mi), Riverview (9 mi).

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