Plant City
City in Hillsborough County, Florida
Plant City is a city in Hillsborough County, Florida, with 39,764 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 128 ft (39 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Dover, 7.3 miles W.
- 39,764residents (2020 Census)
- 128 ftelevation · 39 m
- 30.2 sq miland area · 78.2 km²
- 1,317 / sq mipopulation density
- 33563main ZIP code (2 in total)
About Plant City
Plant City is an incorporated city in Hillsborough County, Florida, United States, approximately midway between Brandon and Lakeland along Interstate 4. It is part of the Tampa Bay area. The population was 39,764 at the 2020 census.
Despite many thinking it was named for flora grown at plant nurseries (especially vegetables and fruits, as well as tropical houseplants) in its subtropical Gulf Coast climate, it was named after prominent railroad developer Henry B. Plant (see Plant System).
Plant City is known as the winter strawberry capital of the world and hosts the annual Florida Strawberry Festival in the late winter (usually in February or early March), which is attended by people from all over the world.
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Living in Plant City
- Median household income
- $67,439
- Median home value
- $291,800
- Median rent
- $1,409/mo
- Median age
- 37.1
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Plant City had 39,764 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 39,764 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,317 per sq mi (509 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Plant City at a glance
| State | Florida (FL) |
|---|---|
| County | Hillsborough County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 39,764 (2020) |
| Land area | 30.19 sq mi (78.2 km²) |
| Water area | 0.98 sq mi (2.53 km²) |
| Elevation | 128 ft (39 m) |
| Coordinates | 28.0157° N, 82.1168° W |
| ZIP codes | 33563, 33566 |
| Official website | plantcitygov.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 1257550 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Plant City
- Dover7.3 mi W
- Willow Oak8.6 mi SE
- Kathleen8.6 mi NE
- Medulla9.2 mi SE
- Fuller Heights9.6 mi SE
- Seffner9.6 mi W
- Valrico9.7 mi SW
- Lakeland10.3 mi E
- Lakeland Highlands10.7 mi E
- Mulberry10.9 mi SE
- Thonotosassa11.2 mi W
- Crystal Springs11.8 mi N
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Frequently asked questions about Plant City
What county is Plant City in?
Plant City is in Hillsborough County, Florida.
What is the population of Plant City, FL?
39,764 people lived in Plant City at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Plant City, FL?
The main ZIP code is 33563. Other ZIP codes: 33566.
What is the elevation of Plant City?
128 feet (39 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Plant City?
Dover (7.3 mi), Willow Oak (8.6 mi), Kathleen (8.6 mi), Medulla (9.2 mi), Fuller Heights (9.6 mi).
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