Clearwater
City in Pinellas County, Florida
Clearwater is a city in Pinellas County, Florida, with 117,292 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 30 ft (9 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Greenbriar, 2.7 miles NE.
- 117,292residents (2020 Census)
- 30 ftelevation · 9 m
- 26.2 sq miland area · 67.8 km²
- 4,479 / sq mipopulation density
- 33755main ZIP code (8 in total)
About Clearwater
Clearwater is a city in and the county seat of Pinellas County, Florida, United States, west of Tampa and north of St. Petersburg. To the west of Clearwater lies the Gulf of Mexico and to the southeast lies Tampa Bay. As of the 2020 census, the city had a population of 117,292. It is the smallest of the three principal cities in the Tampa–St. Petersburg–Clearwater metropolitan area, most commonly referred to as the Tampa Bay area.
Clearwater Beach is part of the city of Clearwater, but is separated from it by the Intracoastal Waterway. Cleveland Street is one of the city's historic avenues, and the city includes BayCare Ballpark and Coachman Park.
The Church of Scientology owns the majority of property in the Clearwater downtown core district.
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Living in Clearwater
- Median household income
- $66,381
- Median home value
- $361,300
- Median rent
- $1,658/mo
- Median age
- 46.6
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Clearwater had 117,292 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 117,292 |
|---|---|
| Density | 4,479 per sq mi (1,729 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Clearwater at a glance
| State | Florida (FL) |
|---|---|
| County | Pinellas County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 117,292 (2020) |
| Land area | 26.19 sq mi (67.8 km²) |
| Water area | 12.13 sq mi (31.41 km²) |
| Elevation | 30 ft (9 m) |
| Coordinates | 27.9794° N, 82.7713° W |
| ZIP codes | 33755, 33756, 33759, 33763, 33764, 33765, 33767, 34698 |
| Official website | myclearwater.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 1212875 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Clearwater
- Greenbriar2.7 mi NE
- Belleair3.9 mi SW
- Dunedin4.3 mi N
- Safety Harbor4.9 mi NE
- Largo5.0 mi S
- Belleair Beach5.0 mi SW
- Belleair Bluffs5.1 mi SW
- South Highpoint5.9 mi SE
- Harbor Bluffs6.0 mi SW
- Belleair Shore6.2 mi SW
- Ridgecrest6.6 mi S
- Feather Sound7.1 mi SE
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Clearwater
What county is Clearwater in?
Clearwater is in Pinellas County, Florida.
What is the population of Clearwater, FL?
117,292 people lived in Clearwater at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Clearwater, FL?
The main ZIP code is 33755. Other ZIP codes: 33756, 33759, 33763, 33764, 33765, 33767, 34698.
What is the elevation of Clearwater?
30 feet (9 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Clearwater?
Greenbriar (2.7 mi), Belleair (3.9 mi), Dunedin (4.3 mi), Safety Harbor (4.9 mi), Largo (5.0 mi).
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