Fish Hawk, FL — City Data, Demographics & Statistics
Hillsborough County · Florida
City DNA
A unique fingerprint for Fish Hawk based on 8 key metrics — compared to averages.
Quick Stats
Population
25,945
2023 ACS
Median Income
$133,142
2023
Median Home Value
$509,800
2023
Median Rent
$2,228
2023
Median Age
36.0
Unemployment
4.3%
Cost of Living Index
204.2
100 = national avg
Fish Hawk is a city in Hillsborough County, Florida, with a population of 25,945 according to the 2023 American Community Survey. Fish Hawk is one of the communities in Florida.
The median household income in Fish Hawk is $133,142, and the median home value is $509,800. The cost of living index is 204.2 (where 100 = national average), and the median rent is $2,228 per month. The unemployment rate is 4.3%, and the median age is 36.0 years.
People & Demographics
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)Population
Total Population
25,945
Male
12,179
46.9%
Female
13,766
53.1%
Median Age
36.0
Age Distribution
Education & Household
Bachelor's or Higher
31.8%
High School or Higher
42.2%
Foreign Born
11.1%
Veterans
8.4%
Married
48.7%
Avg Household Size
3.3
Marital Status by Age
Race & Ethnicity
Diversity Index
0.424
Simpson's Index (0-1)
Largest Group
White
73.5%
Foreign Born
11.1%
Hispanic/Latino Ethnicity
Hispanic/Latino is an ethnicity, not a race. People of any race can identify as Hispanic. This percentage overlaps with the racial categories above.
Hispanic/Latino
12.7%
3,298 people
Not Hispanic/Latino
87.3%
Hispanic/Latino Detail
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)Asian Detail
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)American Indian & Alaska Native Detail
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)Languages Spoken
Total Speakers (5+)
24,045
English Only
83.0%
#1 Non-English Language
Spanish
2,137 speakers
Limited English
3.7%
Language Distribution
English Proficiency
Speaks English Very Well
96.3%
Limited English Proficiency
3.7%
Veterans & Military
Total Veterans
2,184
8.4% of population
Disability Rate
47.0%
1,026 with disability
Veteran Median Income
$102,297
Unemployment Rate
3.9%
Period of Service
Veteran Age Distribution
Male Veterans
1,696
77.7%
Female Veterans
488
22.3%
Veteran vs Non-Veteran Income
Veteran Income
$102,297
Non-Veteran Income
$50,243
Difference
$52,054
103.6% higher
Disability Status
With Disability
1,026
Without Disability
1,158
Disability Rate
47.0%
Ancestry & Heritage
Total Reporting Ancestry
17,499
#1 Ancestry
German
11.7% (3,046)
#2 Ancestry
English
9.0% (2,348)
#3 Ancestry
Italian
8.3% (2,159)
Top 20 Ancestries
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)Families & Households
Total Households
7,860
Family Households
7,009
89.2%
Married Couples
5,912
75.2%
Non-Family Households
851
10.8%
Single Mother Households
957
12.2%
Single Father Households
140
1.8%
Living Alone
792
10.1%
Children Under 18
Total Children
8,419
In Married Couple
7,106
84.4%
With Single Mother
1,121
13.3%
With Single Father
192
2.3%
Family Income
Median Family Income
$140,551
Married Couple Income
$151,941
Single Mother Income
$65,757
Single Father Income
$160,735
Avg Family Size
3.3
Avg Non-Family Size
3.0
Grandparents w/ Grandchildren
550
Grandparents Responsible
197
Economy
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)Income Overview
Median Household Income
$133,142
+82% vs national
Per Capita Income
$49,084
+32% vs national
Poverty Rate
6.9%
-49% vs national
Gini Index
0.4142
0 = perfect equality
Unemployment
4.3%
-17% vs national
SNAP Recipients
5.0%
of households
How Fish Hawk Compares
Fish Hawk vs Similar Cities
Compared to cities with 25,000 - 50,000 residents. Fish Hawk is highlighted.
Median Household Income
Fish Hawk, FL has a median household income of $133,142, making it the 1,942nd highest median household income out of 28,123 cities in our database. This means that Fish Hawk has a higher median household income than 93% of all the cities we measured.
Per Capita Income
Fish Hawk, FL has a per capita income of $49,084, making it the 4,754th highest per capita income out of 28,123 cities in our database. This means that Fish Hawk has a higher per capita income than 83% of all the cities we measured.
Poverty Rate
Fish Hawk, FL has a poverty rate of 6.9%, making it the 20,991st highest poverty rate out of 31,262 cities in our database. This means that Fish Hawk has a higher poverty rate than 33% of all the cities we measured.
Unemployment Rate
Fish Hawk, FL has a unemployment rate of 4.3%, making it the 13,556th highest unemployment rate out of 31,012 cities in our database. This means that Fish Hawk has a higher unemployment rate than 56% of all the cities we measured.
Where Do You Stack Up?
Enter your household income to see how you compare to other households in Fish Hawk. The median household income here is $133,142.
Income Distribution
Employment Snapshot
Unemployment Rate
4.3%
-12% vs FL avg
Labor Force
12,009
Employed
11,172
How People Get to Work
Employment by Sector
Education & Workforce
Bachelor's Degree+
31.8%
of adults 25+
High School Diploma+
42.2%
of adults 25+
Median Age
36.0
Work from Home
26.1%
of workers
Top Occupations & Wages
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS (2024)
Data represents the Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL metro area
Highest-Paying Job
Software Developers
Top Median Wage
$126.4K
per year
Occupations Tracked
20
Cost of Living
Overall Index
204.2
100 = national avg
+104.2 vs national average
Living Wage (1 Adult)
$89,832
per year
Living Wage (Family of 4)
$212,330
per year
Cost Index by Category
100 = national average. Higher = more expensive.
Fair Market Rent
Source: HUD
1 Bedroom
$1,696
per month
2 Bedroom
$1,977
per month
The median household income in Fish Hawk, FL is $133,142, which is 81.8% above the national average of $73,224. Per capita income is $49,084. The poverty rate of 6.9% is lower than the FL state average of 13.5%. The Gini index of income inequality is 0.4142, where 0 represents perfect equality and 1 represents maximum inequality. The unemployment rate is 4.3%, compared to the state average of 4.9%. The labor force is 12,009. 31.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. About 69.1% of workers drive alone to work. The overall cost of living index is 204.2, which is 104.2% above the national average. Housing costs are above the national average at an index of 257.0. A single adult needs to earn approximately $89,832 per year to cover basic expenses.
Housing & Real Estate
Market SnapshotRedfin — January 2026
Median Sale Price
$629,000
Median List Price
$529,000
Price Per Sq Ft
$214
Days on Market
72
Active Inventory
87
Months of Supply
5.8
Balanced market
Market CompetitivenessRedfin
Sold Above List
20.0%
Off Market in 2 Weeks
33.3%
Sale-to-List Ratio
98.6%
Buyer's market
Price TrendsRedfin
Market ActivityRedfin
Homes Sold
15
New Listings
33
Pending Sales
27
Price Per Square FootRedfin
Median Sale $/SF
$214
Median List $/SF
$214
Fish Hawk vs Similar CitiesCensus ACS / Redfin
Compared to cities with 25,000 - 50,000 residents. Fish Hawk is highlighted.
Median Home Value
Fish Hawk, FL has a median home value of $509,800, making it the 2,902nd highest median home value out of 27,993 cities in our database. This means that Fish Hawk has a higher median home value than 90% of all the cities we measured.
Median Rent
Fish Hawk, FL has a median rent of $2,228, making it the 1,075th highest median rent out of 22,337 cities in our database. This means that Fish Hawk has a higher median rent than 95% of all the cities we measured.
Median Price Per Sq Ft
Fish Hawk, FL has a price per square foot of $214, making it the 7,074th highest price per square foot out of 20,748 cities in our database. This means that Fish Hawk has a higher price per square foot than 66% of all the cities we measured.
Rent Burden
Fish Hawk, FL has a rent burden of 20.1%, making it the 8,676th highest rent burden out of 21,928 cities in our database. This means that Fish Hawk has a higher rent burden than 60% of all the cities we measured.
Census Housing DataU.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023
Median Home Value
$509,800
Median Rent
$2,228
Total Housing Units
8,144
Vacancy Rate
3.5%
Owner Occupied
83.8%
Renter Occupied
16.2%
Median Property Tax
$6,100
per year
Monthly Cost (w/ Mortgage)
$2,522
Housing Types
Property TaxU.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023
Median Property Tax
$6,100
per year
Effective Tax Rate
1.20%
of home value
Median Home Value
$509,800
Estimated Mean Tax
$6,232
The effective property tax rate is calculated by dividing the median annual property tax ($6,100) by the median home value ($509,800). In Fish Hawk, FL, this works out to an effective rate of 1.20%. This is above the national average of approximately 1.1%.
The current median sale price in Fish Hawk, FL is $629,000 according to Redfin data. Homes spend a median of 72 days on the market. 20.0% of homes sold above asking price. The market has 5.8 months of supply. The median price per square foot is $214. The median rent is $2,228 per month (Census ACS). About 83.8% of housing units are owner-occupied. The median year homes were built is 2009. There are 8,144 total housing units. Homeowners pay a median annual property tax of $6,100. The effective tax rate is 1.20%, above the national average.
Crime data is not yet available for Fish Hawk. The FBI UCR/NIBRS program does not cover all jurisdictions.
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
98.8
Relatively High
Expected Annual Loss
99.0
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
36.4
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
33.2
Score (0-100)
Scores range from 0 (lowest risk) to 100 (highest risk) relative to all U.S. communities. Data from FEMA National Risk Index.
Disaster History & Federal Spending
Source: FEMATotal Declarations
47
Public Assistance
$282.7M
Individual Assistance
$63.0M
Most Common Type
Hurricane
21 declarations
Public Assistance by Category
| Disaster | Type | Date | PA $ | IA $ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hurricane Milton → | Hurricane | Oct 2024 | $125.3M | $22.6M |
| Hurricane Milton → | Hurricane | Oct 2024 | — | — |
| Hurricane Helene → | Hurricane | Sep 2024 | $2.9M | $14.2M |
| Tropical Storm Helene → | Tropical Storm | Sep 2024 | — | — |
| Hurricane Debby → | Tropical Storm | Aug 2024 | $376K | $970K |
| Tropical Storm Debby → | Tropical Storm | Aug 2024 | — | — |
| Hurricane Idalia → | Hurricane | Aug 2023 | $8.7M | $387K |
| Tropical Storm Idalia → | Tropical Storm | Aug 2023 | — | — |
| Hurricane Nicole → | Hurricane | Dec 2022 | $100K | — |
| Tropical Storm Nicole → | Tropical Storm | Nov 2022 | — | — |
| Hurricane Ian → | Hurricane | Sep 2022 | $36.0M | $9.8M |
| Tropical Storm Ian → | Hurricane | Sep 2022 | — | — |
| Tropical Storm Elsa → | Severe Storm | Jul 2021 | $70K | — |
| Hurricane Eta → | Hurricane | Nov 2020 | $127K | — |
| Covid-19 Pandemic → | Biological | Mar 2020 | $40.3M | $1.8M |
| Covid-19 → | Biological | Mar 2020 | — | — |
| Hurricane Dorian → | Hurricane | Aug 2019 | — | — |
| Hurricane Michael → | Hurricane | Oct 2018 | — | — |
| Hurricane Irma → | Hurricane | Sep 2017 | $35.5M | $7.1M |
| Hurricane Irma → | Hurricane | Sep 2017 | — | — |
Showing 20 of 54 disasters
PA = FEMA Public Assistance (infrastructure recovery). IA = Individual Assistance (homeowner/renter aid).
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
18,537
Total Claims Paid
$1,174,202,946
Avg Claim Payout
$63,344
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Hazard Mitigation
Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation AssistanceMitigation Projects
26
Federal Funding
$1,346,549
Properties Protected
13
Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio
4.13
BCR
Top Mitigation Project Types
| Project Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|
| 205.8: Retrofitting Public Structures - Wind | 7 | $255,400 |
| 207.2: Mitigation Reconstruction | 5 | $641,349 |
| 601.2: Generators - Regular | 3 | $0 |
| 205.8: Retrofitting Public Structures - Wind; 601.2: Generators - Regular | 3 | $0 |
| 95.1: FMA or CRS Plan | 2 | $0 |
Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.
Fish Hawk has a relatively high overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are lightning, tornado, cold wave. The area has had 47 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is hurricane (21 declarations). 18,537 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $282,695,482 in public assistance recovery funding. $62,977,585 has been distributed in individual assistance to disaster-affected residents. 26 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.
Health
Community Health
Source: CDC PLACES
Obesity Rate
28.6%
7.5pp below the national average
Depression Rate
17.6%
5.9pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
9.3%
2.6pp below the national average
Uninsured Rate
9.6%
1.0pp below the national average
Health Scorecard
Higher scores indicate better health outcomes relative to the national average (50 = average)
Health Outcomes
Age-adjusted prevalence rates. Green bars indicate rates below the national average; red indicates above.
High Cholesterol
38.1%
Arthritis
20.5%
Cancer (excl. skin)
7.3%
Teeth Lost (65+)
9.2%
Health Risk Behaviors
Prevention & Screening
Green bars indicate rates above the national average (more preventive care); red indicates below.
Mental Health & Wellbeing
Frequent Mental Distress
15.6%
14+ days in past month
Depression
17.6%
Loneliness
—
Lack of Support
—
Disability Prevalence
Any Disability
23.3%
Mobility
9.4%
Cognitive
11.2%
Hearing
4.9%
Vision
3.7%
Self-Care
2.7%
Independent Living
5.8%
Fish Hawk has an obesity rate of 28.6%, which is 7.5pp below the national average. The depression rate is 17.6%, 5.9pp below the national average. About 9.6% of adults lack health insurance. 76.5% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year.
Nearby Hospitals
Source: CMS Hospital Compare
Nearest Hospitals
5
With Emergency Services
5
Avg CMS Rating
2.8 / 5
Nearest Hospital
6.5 mi
Hca Florida Brandon Hospital
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hca Florida Brandon Hospital | 6.5 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | Yes |
| Adventhealth Riverview | 8.6 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | Yes |
| Hca Florida South Shore Hospital | 12.6 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | Yes |
| South Florida Baptist Hospital | 12.8 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | Yes |
| Tampa General Hospital | 17.1 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | Yes |
Infrastructure
Commute Overview2023 ACS
Drive Alone
69.1%
-12% vs national
Public Transit
0.5%
-48% vs national
Work From Home
26.1%
+180% vs national
Carpool
3.2%
Walk / Bike
0.2%
combined
How Fish Hawk's Commute ComparesCensus ACS 2023
How People Get to WorkCensus ACS 2023
Commute Mode BreakdownCensus ACS 2023
Commute data for Fish Hawk, FL covers travel times and transportation modes. 69.1% of workers drive alone, compared to the national average of 78.7%. 26.1% work from home, which is above the FL state average of 13.8%. 3.2% of workers carpool.
Internet & Broadband Access
Source: Census ACSBroadband Access
97.7%
of households
Cable / Fiber / DSL
81.0%
of households
No Internet
1.4%
of households
Total Households
7,860
Internet Subscription Types
Device Ownership
Source: Census ACSHas Computer
99.3%
of households
Smartphone
97.7%
of households
Desktop / Laptop
93.1%
of households
Tablet
81.7%
of households
Percentage of households with each device type. Data from the U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023 5-year estimates, tables B28001 & B28002).
Electricity Rates
Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (2024)Residential Rate
14.1¢
per kWh
-26% vs 25,000 - 50,000 avg
Commercial Rate
11.0¢
per kWh
-29% vs 25,000 - 50,000 avg
Industrial Rate
8.5¢
per kWh
-28% vs 25,000 - 50,000 avg
Avg Monthly Bill
$156
residential
+6% vs 25,000 - 50,000 avg
17% below the national average of 17.1¢/kWh
Residential electricity in Florida averages 14.1¢ per kWh, compared to the national average of 17.1¢. The average monthly electric bill is $156. State-level averages from EIA Electric Sales & Revenue data (2024).
Fish Hawk vs Similar Cities
Source: EIA (2024)Comparing electricity rates with randomly selected cities of similar population (25,000 - 50,000). Each city represents its state's average rate.
Residential Rate (¢/kWh)
Commercial Rate (¢/kWh)
Industrial Rate (¢/kWh)
Average Monthly Bill
97.7% of households in Fish Hawk have broadband internet access. 81.0% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 16.6% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 1.4% of households have no internet access.
Politics & Government
County-level data: Election results are reported at the county level. Fish Hawk is located in Hillsborough County, FL. Results reflect all voters in the county, not just those in Fish Hawk.
Election Overview
Source: Hillsborough County (2024)2024 Winner
Republican
Dem Votes
321,455
47.8%
GOP Votes
342,017
50.9%
Total Votes
671,981
Margin
R+3.1%
Shift from 2020
R+9.9pp
vs prior election
Election History
Source: County-Level Election Results| Year | Dem Votes | GOP Votes | Total | Dem % | GOP % | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 321,455 | 342,017 | 671,981 | 47.8% | 50.9% | R+3.1 |
| 2020 | 376,367 | 327,398 | 712,063 | 52.9% | 46.0% | D+6.9 |
| 2016 | 306,422 | 265,928 | 595,072 | 51.5% | 44.7% | D+6.8 |
In the 2024 presidential election, Hillsborough County recorded 671,981 total votes. Republicans won the county with 50.9% of the vote compared to 47.8% for Democrats, a margin of R+3.1%. Compared to 2020, the margin shifted R+9.9pp from the previous election. Since 2016, Hillsborough County has shifted 9.9 percentage points toward Republicans.
SBA Lending Overview
Source: SBA FOIA Loan-Level DataTotal SBA Loans
90
Total Approved
$47.3M
Jobs Supported
792
Per 10K Residents
34.7
SBA loans
-53.0% vs peers avg
Unique Lenders
44
Top Lender
Bank of America, National Association
11 loans
Top Industry
Health Care & Social Assistance
Data Span
2002–2026
Loan Program Breakdown
Source: SBA FOIALoans
81
Total Amount
$40.6M
Avg Loan
$501,696
Median Loan
$237,000
SBA Guaranteed
$30.4M(75%)
Jobs Supported
732
Loans
9
Total Amount
$6.6M
Avg Loan
$738,667
Median Loan
$613,000
Recent Activity (Last 5 Years)
Source: SBA FOIARecent Loans
30
33% of all-time total
Recent Amount
$18.2M
39% of all-time total
Avg Recent Loan
$607,553
Top Industries Funded
Source: SBA FOIA / NAICS CodesSBA Loans per 10K Residents vs Similar Cities
Source: SBA FOIA + Census ACSCompared to cities with population 25,000 - 50,000
Top SBA Borrowers
Source: SBA FOIA| Business | Loans | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Bayco Contracting Fl Llc | 1 | $5.0M |
| Cb Brothers Llc | 2 | $3.8M |
| Laveti Inc Dba the Goddard School | 1 | $3.0M |
| Baci Enterprises Llc | 2 | $2.8M |
| Dana M. Busciglio Pediatric Dentistry and Orthodontics Dmd Ms Pllc | 2 | $2.8M |
| Cws Fishhawk Llc | 1 | $2.3M |
| Kids R Kids | 1 | $2.1M |
| Derek M. Busciglio Orthodontics Llc | 1 | $1.9M |
| Fishhawk Early Lc Inc. | 1 | $1.7M |
| Zjc Holdings Llc | 1 | $1.3M |
Fish Hawk, FL has received 90 SBA loans totaling $47.3M in approved funding between 2002 and 2026. The 7(a) program accounts for 81 loans (90% of the total), supporting 732 jobs. The 504 program, focused on real estate and large equipment, has funded 9 loans totaling $6.6M. The most common industry receiving SBA funding is Health Care & Social Assistance. The most active SBA lender in Fish Hawk is Bank of America, National Association with 11 loans. That works out to 34.7 SBA loans per 10,000 residents.
ZIP Code Overview
Source: Census ACSZIP Codes
13
Total Population
364,091
Avg Median Income
-$51,200,444
Avg Home Value
-$50,962,897
ZIP Code Details
Source: Census ACS| ZIP Code | Population | Median Income | Home Value | Median Rent | Area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 33503 | 196 | $58,125 | $462,500 | N/A | 0.6 |
| 33510 | 30,585 | $71,057 | $274,600 | $1,365 | 7.6 |
| 33511 | 60,399 | $77,383 | $324,900 | $1,684 | 16.1 |
| 33527 | 16,412 | $77,658 | $347,300 | $944 | 31.4 |
| 33530 | 20 | N/A | N/A | N/A | 0.1 |
| 33534 | 18,018 | $73,600 | $274,000 | $1,364 | 13.2 |
| 33547 | 31,268 | $121,769 | $477,300 | $2,114 | 160.6 |
| 33567 | 12,292 | $85,737 | $288,700 | $1,289 | 41.6 |
| 33569 | 26,613 | $97,500 | $330,700 | $2,167 | 13.9 |
| 33578 | 58,474 | $80,223 | $298,000 | $1,766 | 20.8 |
| 33579 | 45,373 | $113,568 | $374,600 | $2,106 | 21.6 |
| 33594 | 36,289 | $91,969 | $300,300 | $1,684 | 10.2 |
| 33596 | 28,152 | $112,305 | $396,100 | $2,236 | 11.4 |
Fish Hawk, FL has 13 ZIP codes with a combined population of 364,091. The average median household income across all ZIP codes is -$51,200,444. The average median home value is -$50,962,897. The average median monthly rent is -$102,562,663.
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