Name: Zip Code 33609
Address: Tampa

About the neighborhood

Zip Code 33609 features a variety of housing options, including single detached homes, townhouses, and large apartment buildings built around 1980 or later. This area benefits from a relaxed atmosphere with access to several nearby parks, providing peaceful outdoor spaces. Its mostly tranquil streets contribute to a soothing overall environment. Convenience is a strong point, as residents find multiple grocery stores and around ten cafes close to home. Schools at the elementary level, both public and private, are also easy to reach. The area supports an even terrain, making cycling a straightforward mode of transportation for many.

Characteristics

Transportation

Traveling as a pedestrian is moderately feasible for property owners in Zip Code 33609; running common errands is easy without the use of a vehicle, and a good number of businesses of different types can be found as well. Traveling by bicycle is also easy in Zip Code 33609 since there are not many slopes to confront bicycle riders. Driving is a reasonably good medium of transportation in this area. It is convenient to park, and nearby highways, such as I-275, are very easy to reach from any location in Zip Code 33609. However, this area is not very transit friendly. Nonetheless, there are about 10 bus lines traversing the postal code, and it is especially convenient to get to a nearby bus stop from most properties.

Services

Primary schools are very easy to access as a pedestrian from anywhere in Zip Code 33609. On the other hand, there are only a few high schools and consequently they can be a long distance away. Besides public schools, there are private elementary and secondary schools. With regards to food, in vast majority cases, a car is required to buy groceries in one of over 50 stores. Nonetheless, getting to the nearest pharmacy and accordingly some staple foods is usually straightforward. There are also over 300 restaurants in this postal code.

Character

The character of Zip Code 33609 is exemplified by its slower-paced ambience. Most areas in this area are very quiet, as the streets tend to be very tranquil. Finally, it is easy to reach green spaces from the majority of locations in the postal code since there are about 40 of them nearby for residents to discover.

Car friendly7.2

Good access to freeways and/or major arteries, with a low chance of parking problems

Cycling friendly5.2

Somewhat suitable for bicycle commuting and/or recreational cycling

Pedestrian friendly7.2

Many pleasant streets and pedestrian-oriented shops within a short walk. Meeting daily needs on foot is often practical

Transit friendly3.0

Transit is available for some trips

Restaurants3.0

Some restaurants within a short drive

Groceries1.6

Few or no groceries within a short drive