Ruskin
Census-designated place in Hillsborough County, Florida
Ruskin is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Hillsborough County, Florida, with 28,620 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 3 ft (1 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Apollo Beach, 4.1 miles N.
- 28,620residents (2020 Census)
- 3 ftelevation · 1 m
- 18.2 sq miland area · 47.2 km²
- 1,570 / sq mipopulation density
- 33570ZIP code
About Ruskin
Ruskin is an unincorporated census-designated place in Hillsborough County, Florida, United States. As of the 2020 census, Ruskin had a population of 28,620. The area was part of the chiefdom of the Uzita at the time of the Hernando de Soto expedition in 1539. The community was founded August 7, 1908, on the shores of the Little Manatee River. It was developed by Dr. George McAnelly Miller, an attorney and professor at Ruskin College in Trenton, Missouri, and Addie Dickman Miller. It is named after the essayist and social critic John Ruskin. Miller established the short-lived Ruskin College. It was one of the Ruskin Colleges.
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Living in Ruskin
- Median household income
- $79,235
- Median home value
- $323,000
- Median rent
- $1,419/mo
- Median age
- 35
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Ruskin had 28,620 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 28,620 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,570 per sq mi (606 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Ruskin at a glance
| State | Florida (FL) |
|---|---|
| County | Hillsborough County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 28,620 (2020) |
| Land area | 18.23 sq mi (47.2 km²) |
| Water area | 1.30 sq mi (3.38 km²) |
| Elevation | 3 ft (1 m) |
| Coordinates | 27.7068° N, 82.4222° W |
| ZIP code | 33570 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 1262275 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Ruskin
- Apollo Beach4.1 mi N
- Sun City Center4.1 mi E
- Wimauma7.0 mi E
- Gibsonton8.6 mi N
- Balm8.7 mi E
- Riverview10.7 mi NE
- Progress Village12.8 mi N
- Memphis13.9 mi SW
- Ellenton14.1 mi SW
- St. Petersburg14.2 mi W
- Palm River-Clair Mel15.3 mi N
- Bloomingdale15.3 mi NE
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Ruskin
What county is Ruskin in?
Ruskin is in Hillsborough County, Florida.
What is the population of Ruskin, FL?
28,620 people lived in Ruskin at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Ruskin, FL?
The ZIP code of Ruskin is 33570.
What is the elevation of Ruskin?
3 feet (1 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Ruskin?
Apollo Beach (4.1 mi), Sun City Center (4.1 mi), Wimauma (7.0 mi), Gibsonton (8.6 mi), Balm (8.7 mi).
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