Moving to Bloomingdale, FL: Living in Bloomingdale Guide

Bloomingdale is a quiet, family-oriented suburb in east-central Hillsborough County, tucked between Brandon, Valrico, FishHawk and Riverview with the Alafia River along its southern edge. It is an unincorporated community, so there is no city hall; the county runs services and the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office handles law enforcement. Most people who live here own their homes, and many are raising kids.

Bloomingdale suits families who want a settled suburban neighborhood with good access to I-75 and Tampa, people who like being near rivers, springs and state parks, and buyers moving up from an apartment or starter home. It is one of the higher-income communities in the Brandon area, and it has been a bedroom community for Tampa since the 1960s. If you commute, plan for it: the average trip to work here is over half an hour.

Planning a move to Bloomingdale? Call our Tampa team at 813-544-0048 or get your price online.

Where Is Bloomingdale?

Bloomingdale is a census-designated place (CDP) in east-central Hillsborough County, about 16 miles southeast of downtown Tampa. According to Wikipedia, it is bordered by Brandon to the north, Valrico to the northeast, FishHawk to the southeast and Riverview to the southwest. The Alafia River forms its southern border, and Bell Shoals, a set of rapids on the river, is inside the community.

There is no Bloomingdale post office. Addresses use ZIP code 33511 (mailed as Brandon) or 33596 (mailed as Valrico), which often confuses people new to the area.

Approximate drive distances from Rome2Rio:

Downtown Tampa: about 15.6 miles, roughly 19 minutes without traffic
Tampa International Airport (TPA): about 23.7 miles, roughly 32 minutes

Bloomingdale Avenue is the main road through the community, and Bell Shoals Road is the other road you will use most. To the west, I-75 and the Lee Roy Selmon Expressway, a toll road, connect Brandon with downtown Tampa and South Tampa.

Our Tampa office covers all of Hillsborough County, and our Bloomingdale movers handle moves in and out of the community regularly.

A little history: Bloomingdale was settled before 1850 by John Vickers, John Carney and others. Bloomingdale School was founded in 1884 and became a teacher’s institute in 1897. When the railroad was routed through Brandon in 1890, businesses moved there, the post office closed in 1910, and the school closed in 1920. The community stayed small until the 1960s, when it became a bedroom community for Tampa.

Bloomingdale Population & Demographics

Bloomingdale grew quickly in the 1990s and then leveled off. The CDP had 13,912 residents in 1990, 19,839 in 2000, 22,711 in 2010 and 22,947 at the 2020 Census. The American Community Survey’s 2020–2024 estimate is 23,827.

Measure	Bloomingdale CDP	Florida
Population (2020 Census)	22,947	—
Population (ACS 2020–2024 estimate)	23,827	—
Median age (ACS 2020–2024)	41.7	42.6
Persons under 18	22.4%	—
Persons 65 and over	16.9%	22.8%
Median household income (2020–2024)	$104,547	$74,568
Per capita income (2020–2024)	$44,773	$42,609
Bachelor’s degree or higher, age 25+	41.8%	34.1%
Owner-occupied housing rate	80.0%	67.6%
Persons per household	2.85	—
Persons in poverty	8.9%	12.6%
Mean travel time to work	31.2 min	28.0 min
Land area (2020)	8.13 sq mi	—

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau QuickFacts (2020 Census and 2020–2024 ACS 5-year); Census Reporter (ACS 2024 5-year population and median age; Florida median age, per capita income and poverty rate); 1990–2010 counts from Wikipedia.

A few more details from the 2020 Census: Bloomingdale had 8,069 households, 35.9% of them with children under 18, and 62.5% were married-couple households. The CDP is also home to 2,196 veterans (2020–2024). Put simply, this is a community of homeowning families, and median household income runs about 40% above the state figure.

Is Bloomingdale Safe?

Bloomingdale is patrolled by the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office, and we did not find a Bloomingdale-only crime report we could cite. The Census Bureau’s poverty rate here (8.9%) is lower than Florida’s, but that says nothing about any specific street.

The best tool is the Sheriff’s Office Crime Search Map, linked from the HCSO website, which lets you look up reported incidents near an address. Add a drive through the neighborhood at night and a conversation with a neighbor or two.

Cost of Living in Bloomingdale

Home Prices

The Census Bureau’s median value of owner-occupied homes in Bloomingdale was $414,700 for 2020–2024, higher than the Florida figure of $359,000 and just below the City of Tampa’s $420,400. Redfin doesn’t report Bloomingdale on its own, but its ZIP-level data for the three months ending August 2026 shows:

ZIP 33511 (Brandon addresses): median sale price about $390,000, up 2.6% from a year earlier; homes sold in a median of 36 days.
ZIP 33596 (Valrico addresses): median sale price about $470,000, down 3.1%; homes sold in a median of 39 days.

Both ZIP codes cover much more than Bloomingdale, so compare recent sales in the specific subdivision you’re considering.

Rent

With 80% of homes owner-occupied, rentals are limited, and many of them are houses. The Census Bureau’s median gross rent in Bloomingdale was $2,210 for 2020–2024, well above the Florida median of $1,669. For apartments nearby, Apartments.com’s September 2026 averages in Brandon were $1,429 for a one-bedroom, $1,666 for a two-bedroom and $1,980 for a three-bedroom, and the average rent in Valrico was $1,393.

Best Neighborhoods in Bloomingdale

Brandon-Addressed Homes (ZIP 33511)

Part of Bloomingdale carries Brandon mailing addresses. Brandon itself forms Bloomingdale’s northern border and is where you will find HCA Florida Brandon Hospital, Brandon Exchange and the I-75 and Selmon Expressway connections to Tampa, so this ZIP appeals to commuters. Redfin’s median sale price in ZIP 33511 was about $390,000 in mid-2026, the more affordable of the two Bloomingdale ZIP codes.

Valrico-Addressed Homes (ZIP 33596)

The rest of Bloomingdale is mailed as Valrico. The Bloomingdale Regional Public Library’s own address is in Valrico 33596, with Bloomingdale High School next door, and FishHawk and Lithia are the neighbors to the southeast. Prices run higher, with a Redfin median of about $470,000 in ZIP 33596. It suits families who want to be near the high school and the parks to the south and east.

Along Bell Shoals Road and the Alafia River

Bell Shoals Road runs from Bloomingdale Avenue down toward the Alafia River, which forms the community’s southern border. Homes near the river are a short drive from parks like Lithia Springs, and the road has restaurants such as Three Bulls Tavern & Brewery. Buyers here should look closely at flood maps and the county’s evacuation zones, which changed for 2026.

Weather & Climate

Bloomingdale has the Tampa Bay climate. Using NOAA’s 1991–2020 normals for Tampa International Airport, the closest long-term station, Current Results reports an average annual high of 83°F and low of 66°F. Mid-January averages a high of 71°F and a low of 52°F. July and August average highs of 91°F and lows of 77°F, and the area sees about 94 days a year in the 90s. Total precipitation averages 49.5 inches a year, with August usually the wettest month, and there are about 83 thunderstorm days a year. Temperatures dip to 40°F or below on about 8 nights a year.

Hurricane season runs June 1 through November 30. Being inland doesn’t mean you can skip planning. For 2026, Hillsborough County expanded Zone E to include neighborhoods that depend on major thoroughfares, because rescuers might not reach them quickly if those roads were blocked. Look up your address at HCFL.gov/HEAT and sign up for HCFL.gov/Alert.

Best months to move: October through April. In summer, plan a morning start.

Things to Do in Bloomingdale

Bloomingdale Regional Public Library

The library at 1906 Bloomingdale Avenue, just east of Bloomingdale High School, opened in February 2005 and grew to 25,000 square feet with a 2013–2014 expansion. It has more than 105,000 items, a genealogy room, a children’s room, a computer lab, meeting and study rooms and the Friends of the Library’s Book Ends Bookstore. Getting a library card is a good first-week errand.

Lithia Springs Conservation Park

South of Bloomingdale at 3932 Lithia Springs Road in Lithia, this 160-acre county park is known for a natural spring that flows year-round into the Alafia River. It has a swimming area, camping, hiking, fishing and a playground. Entry is $2 per vehicle plus $2 per swimmer, and pets are not allowed in the spring area.

Alafia River State Park

At 14326 S. County Road 39 in Lithia, this former phosphate mine has some of the biggest elevation changes in Florida, with about 20 miles of hilly trails for hiking and horseback riding, well-known mountain bike trails, and paddling and fishing on the South Prong of the Alafia River. Entry is $5 per vehicle. As of August 2026, three of the bike trails were closed for repair, so check the park’s alerts first.

Brandon Exchange

The area’s indoor mall opened in 1995 as Brandon Town Center and sits off I-75 between State Road 60 and the Selmon Expressway. It is the big indoor mall for this side of the county.

Edward Medard Conservation Park

Northeast in Plant City at 6140 Turkey Creek Road, Medard has a reservoir for fishing and paddling, canoe rentals, disc golf, a boardwalk and camping. Entry is $2 per vehicle. The boat ramp has been closed while the water district draws down the reservoir, but canoe and kayak access is not affected.

Where to Eat in Bloomingdale

Three Bulls Tavern & Brewery (Bell Shoals Road)

Three Bulls, at 4330 Bell Shoals Road, brews its own beer and serves pub food, with a patio. It opens at 4 p.m. on weekdays and at noon on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays.

Recipe Box Brunch Hub (E. Bloomingdale Avenue)

Recipe Box, at 147 E. Bloomingdale Avenue, is a breakfast and brunch spot that locals in Brandon and Valrico take seriously on weekends. Go early on Saturday.

Gasparilla Pizzeria & Growlers (E. Bloomingdale Avenue)

At 1028 E. Bloomingdale Avenue, Gasparilla Pizzeria & Growlers pairs pizza with a craft beer selection. It is an easy family dinner on a night when the kitchen is still in boxes.

Jobs & Economy

Bloomingdale is mostly residential, and most people drive to work; the average commute is 31.2 minutes (2020–2024), longer than the Florida average of 28.0. Nearby employers and job centers include:

HCA Florida Brandon Hospital at 119 Oakfield Drive in Brandon, part of HCA’s statewide network.
Brandon Exchange and the retail and service businesses along the Brandon corridor.
Hillsborough College’s Brandon campus, one of the college’s five campuses.
Tampa employers reached by I-75 and the Selmon Expressway, including Tampa General Hospital (approximately 15,000 team members and providers systemwide), MacDill Air Force Base and the Westshore District, which calls itself Tampa Bay’s largest employment center.

Schools in Bloomingdale

Public schools are part of Hillsborough County Public Schools, which describes itself as the nation’s 7th largest school district. Bloomingdale High School is located within the community on Bloomingdale Avenue, next to the regional library. Mulrennan Middle School sits on land that once held a local feed store, according to Wikipedia’s history of the area. When Spoto High School opened in 2006, it drew some students from Bloomingdale High, a reminder that school boundaries here change over time. Always confirm the zoned schools for a specific address with the district before you buy or sign a lease.

For college, Hillsborough College has a Brandon campus, and the University of South Florida and the University of Tampa are in the city.

Bloomingdale Quick Facts

County	Hillsborough County (unincorporated CDP)
Population	22,947 (2020 Census)
Land area	8.13 square miles
ZIP codes	33511 (Brandon) and 33596 (Valrico)
Area codes	813 and 656 (656 overlay added in 2022)
Distance to downtown Tampa	About 16 miles
Nearest airport	Tampa International Airport (TPA), about 23.7 miles
Main roads	Bloomingdale Ave, Bell Shoals Rd; I-75 and the Selmon Expressway nearby
Law enforcement	Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office
Public high school	Bloomingdale High School (Hillsborough County Public Schools)

Moving to Bloomingdale: Tips From Our Crew

Get the HOA rules early. If your subdivision has a homeowners association, ask in writing about moving hours, where a truck can park, and whether a storage container can sit in the driveway. Some HOAs require notice before a move.
Double-check the address format. Bloomingdale homes are addressed as Brandon (33511) or Valrico (33596). Give us the exact mailing address and the subdivision name so the crew lands at the right gate the first time.
Avoid school rush hours on Bloomingdale Avenue. With the high school and library on Bloomingdale Avenue, expect heavier traffic around school start and dismissal. We schedule around those windows when we can.
Plan for the commute and the tolls. The Selmon Expressway links Brandon with downtown and South Tampa, but it is a toll road. We factor the route and time of day into your moving day plan.
Check your evacuation zone even though you’re inland. Hillsborough County added more neighborhoods to Zone E for 2026. During hurricane season, keep documents and medications with you and leave room in your schedule.
Start early in summer. July and August highs average 91°F, and afternoon storms are common. A morning start keeps the crew and your furniture dry.
Moving up from an apartment? If your closing and lease dates don’t line up, we can hold your things in storage and deliver when you have the keys.

Frequently Asked Questions About Moving to Bloomingdale

How much does it cost to hire movers in Bloomingdale?

It depends on the size of your home, the distance, stairs, packing and the date. Moving a three-bedroom house within Bloomingdale is a very different job from moving a family in from another state. The fastest way to a real number is a free quote. Call 813-544-0048 and an owner will call you back within 15 minutes between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m.

Is Bloomingdale part of Brandon?

No. Bloomingdale is its own census-designated place, bordered by Brandon to the north. Neither is an incorporated city, though; both are unincorporated parts of Hillsborough County. Bloomingdale addresses use Brandon (33511) or Valrico (33596) mailing names.

Is Bloomingdale good for families?

Many families choose it. At the 2020 Census, 35.9% of households had children under 18, and 80% of homes are owner-occupied. It has its own high school and regional library, and parks like Lithia Springs and Alafia River State Park are close by. Check school zones for any specific address with the district.

How long is the commute from Bloomingdale to Tampa?

Rome2Rio puts downtown Tampa about 15.6 miles away, roughly 19 minutes without traffic. Real rush-hour trips take longer, and the Census Bureau’s average commute for Bloomingdale residents is 31.2 minutes.

Can A & M move me to Bloomingdale from out of state?

Yes. Our long-distance moves include a binding estimate, so the price does not change after booking, your own dedicated truck, the same W-2 crew door to door and a guaranteed delivery date. There’s never a rescheduling fee, and military families get 5% off.

Move to Bloomingdale With A & M Friendly Movers

A & M Friendly Movers has been family-owned since 2015. Owners Matthew Treharn and Amber Hallaman stand behind every job with the Owner’s Promise: you talk to an owner, not a call center. If anything is damaged, an owner calls you the same day, and claims are resolved in 60–90 days. Our crews are background-checked, drug-tested W-2 employees, never subcontractors.

Our Tampa office covers all of Hillsborough County for local moves, packing and unpacking, junk removal and more (FL Mover Reg. IM3566). Read our reviews, see our Bloomingdale moving services, or call 813-544-0048.

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