University (Hillsborough County) is a community in Hillsborough County, Florida, home to about 48,127 people across 6.3 square miles. Its ZIP codes are 33559 and 33613, and parts of 33549 and 33612 are in University (Hillsborough County) too.
Homes sold for a median of $234 per square foot across 2 ZIP codes in the three months ending August 2026, and 1 of 2 were seller’s markets.
Mostly University (Hillsborough County); also Lutz and Wesley Chapel
Mostly University (Hillsborough County); also Lake Magdalene and Tampa
Mostly Lutz; part is in University (Hillsborough County)
Mostly Tampa; part is in University (Hillsborough County)
Each card is that ZIP code’s whole market, including any part outside University (Hillsborough County). Seller’s market: under 4 months of supply; buyer’s market: over 6. Methodology
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| Nearest major airport | Tampa International Airport (TPA)10 miles away |
|---|---|
| Nearest city of 250,000+ | Tampa, FL9 miles away |
| Nearest city of 1 million+ | Houston, TX791 miles away |
Straight-line distances from the center of University (Hillsborough County); driving is longer.
Source: Airports from OurAirports (scheduled passenger service); city centers and populations from the U.S. Census Bureau.
Source: Members of Congress from the congress-legislators project; districts from the Census Bureau’s relationship files; governor and mayor from Wikidata.
University (Hillsborough County) had 50,893 residents in the 2020 census, up 66% since 2000.
It’s the 85th largest of 954 towns in Florida by population.
Hillsborough County grew from 36,013 residents in 1900 to 1,459,762 in 2020.
Hillsborough County, 1900–2020
Source: U.S. Census Bureau decennial censuses (counties 1900–1990 from the Bureau’s historical county file).
Average highs peak around 91°F in summer, and winter lows average 53°F. About 49.6 inches of rain and melted snow fall in a typical year.
Source: NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals, Tampa Intl Ap, FL weather station (11 miles away).
697,689 jobs at 42,977 businesses in Hillsborough County. The biggest industries by employees:
Source: U.S. Census Bureau County Business Patterns 2023 (private employers; jobs counted where people work).
1,149 doctors and other health care providers list an office in University (Hillsborough County)’s ZIP codes.
Nearest hospitals
Providers with an office here
| Primary care doctors | 112 |
|---|---|
| Specialist doctors | 377 |
| Dentists | 50 |
| Nurse practitioners and physician assistants | 318 |
| Mental health providers | 186 |
| Physical and occupational therapists | 72 |
| Optometrists | 14 |
| Chiropractors | 20 |
| Pharmacies | 37 |
Source: Hospitals from CMS Hospital General Information (ratings are CMS overall star ratings); straight-line distances; providers from the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), by practice address and primary specialty.
Parks (2 nearby)
Grocery stores (3 nearby)
Pharmacies (1 nearby)
Libraries
Museums
Theaters and performance venues
Counts are within about 2 miles of the center of town.
Source: Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors (openstreetmap.org/copyright), as mapped by volunteers; it can miss places or include closed ones.
Public schools here are run by Pasco, Hillsborough. Check each district’s attendance zones for a specific address.
| School | Grades | Students | Type | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denham Oaks Elementary SchoolLutz | Pre-K–5 | 738 | Public | 5.7 mi |
| Mort Elementary SchoolTampa | Pre-K–5 | 731 | Public | 1.3 mi |
| Muller Elementary Magnet SchoolTampa | Pre-K–5 | 395 | Public | 2.0 mi |
| Buchanan Middle SchoolTampa | 6–8 | 928 | Public | 1.8 mi |
| Building Construction Academy at Bowers WhitleyTampa | 9–12 | 76 | Alternative Education | 2.1 mi |
| School | Grades | Students | Affiliation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carrollwood Day SchoolTampa | Pre-K–12 | 1,152 | Nonsectarian | 2.0 mi |
| Primrose School of CarrollwoodTampa | Pre-K–K | 7 | Nonsectarian | 2.2 mi |
| Tampa Bay AcademyTampa | Pre-K–11 | 184 | Christian (no specific denomination) | 1.7 mi |
Source: U.S. Department of Education, NCES: Common Core of Data (2024-2025) for public schools; Private School Universe Survey (2023-2024) for private schools. Listed by address; we don’t rate schools.
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Shares ZIP codes with Tampa, Lake Magdalene, Lutz, Wesley Chapel and Land O' Lakes.
Town boundaries don’t always match ZIP codes: a ZIP code can cross into neighboring towns, and a town can share a ZIP code with its neighbors. Facts describe the town itself; market figures describe whole ZIP codes.