Gibsonton
Census-designated place in Hillsborough County, Florida
Gibsonton is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Hillsborough County, Florida, with 18,566 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 7 ft (2 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Riverview, 4.0 miles E.
- 18,566residents (2020 Census)
- 7 ftelevation · 2 m
- 12.8 sq miland area · 33.2 km²
- 1,449 / sq mipopulation density
- 33534main ZIP code (2 in total)
About Gibsonton
Gibsonton, sometimes nicknamed Gibtown, is an unincorporated community and census-designated place in Hillsborough County, Florida, United States. U.S. Route 41 runs through the center of the community. The population was 18,566 at the 2020 census, up from 14,234 at the 2010 census.
Gibsonton was famous as a sideshow wintering town, where various people in the carnival and circus businesses would spend the off season, placing it near the winter home for the Ringling Brothers Circus at Tampa, Sarasota and Venice in various times. It was home to Percilla the Monkey Girl, the Anatomical Wonder, and the Lobster Boy. Siamese twin sisters ran a fruit stand here. At one time, it was the only post office with a counter for dwarfs. Aside from the agreeable winter climate, Gibsonton offered unique circus zoning laws that allowed residents to keep elephants and circus trailers on their front lawns.
Gibsonton was founded by James Gibson Sr., from Greenville, Alabama, in 1884. He homesteaded 150 acres at the mouth of the Alafia River, stretching to the east for approximately a half a mile along the south bank of the river. Gibson, along with Granville Platt and F.L. Henderson, became trustees of a school erected in 1888.
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Living in Gibsonton
- Median household income
- $83,875
- Median home value
- $304,500
- Median rent
- $1,386/mo
- Median age
- 35.8
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Gibsonton had 18,566 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 18,566 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,449 per sq mi (559 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Gibsonton at a glance
| State | Florida (FL) |
|---|---|
| County | Hillsborough County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 18,566 (2020) |
| Land area | 12.81 sq mi (33.2 km²) |
| Water area | 2.63 sq mi (6.81 km²) |
| Elevation | 7 ft (2 m) |
| Coordinates | 27.8258° N, 82.3790° W |
| ZIP codes | 33534, 33578 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 1225900 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Gibsonton
- Riverview4.0 mi E
- Progress Village4.2 mi N
- Apollo Beach4.5 mi S
- Palm River-Clair Mel6.8 mi N
- Balm7.5 mi SE
- Sun City Center7.8 mi S
- Bloomingdale8.0 mi NE
- Ruskin8.6 mi S
- Brandon9.0 mi NE
- Fish Hawk10.1 mi E
- Valrico11.1 mi NE
- Wimauma11.2 mi S
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Gibsonton
What county is Gibsonton in?
Gibsonton is in Hillsborough County, Florida.
What is the population of Gibsonton, FL?
18,566 people lived in Gibsonton at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Gibsonton, FL?
The main ZIP code is 33534. Other ZIP codes: 33578.
What is the elevation of Gibsonton?
7 feet (2 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Gibsonton?
Riverview (4.0 mi), Progress Village (4.2 mi), Apollo Beach (4.5 mi), Palm River-Clair Mel (6.8 mi), Balm (7.5 mi).
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