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In ZIP 33594 the median home was built in 1994, so many roofs are 15 to 30 years old. About 22% of households rent, so tenants and landlords both run into roof leaks. Hillsborough County handles permits, and a roofer should tell you whether your repair needs one.
33594 at a glance
The Census puts the median household income in 33594 at about $92,000 and the median home value at about $300,000. Median age is about 42.5. The mean commute is about 32 minutes, which matters when a leak shows up while you're at work. The post office box ZIP 33595 on SR 60 sits inside 33594, so you may see it on business mail.
What a 1994 median build year means for your roof
A home built in 1994 is 32 years old. Unless the roof has been replaced, it's long past a shingle roof's normal life. Most homes this age have had at least one re-roof, so the date of the last one is the number to find. If the roof is around 15 years old or older, your insurer may ask about it. Here's how to think about it:
| Your roof | What to expect |
|---|---|
| Original roof from the 1990s | Long past normal shingle life. A leak may be a sign the roof is done, so ask for photos before you decide between repair and replacement. |
| Replaced about 2005 to 2011 | Near or past 15 years. Expect your insurer to ask about it, and see Florida's 15-year roof rule. |
| Replaced in the last 10 years | Leaks usually come from flashing, vent boots or storm damage, not the whole roof. |
If you rent in 33594
About one in five households in 33594 rents. If your roof leaks:
- Tell the landlord or property manager in writing right away, with photos and the date
- Check your lease for who handles repairs, and keep a copy of everything you send
- Move belongings away from the leak, and keep your own receipts for any damage
- Ask your own renter's insurer about covered losses to your belongings
- Don't hire a roofer yourself unless the landlord says so, because the landlord usually arranges roof repairs
Homeowners and landlords can call us to be connected with a roofer. We can't act as an agent for either party.
Weather and trees in 33594
The same Tampa Bay weather pattern applies: nearly two-thirds of the year's rain falls from June through September, with afternoon storms that bring gusts, small hail and lightning, and hurricane season running through November 30. Mature oaks are common across Valrico, and fallen limbs and clogged valleys are a regular cause of leaks. See our page on storm and hurricane roof damage repair.
Permits in 33594
ZIP 33594 is in unincorporated Hillsborough County, so Hillsborough County Development Services handles roofing permits and inspections. Replacing a roof requires a permit, and the county's 25% rule applies if more than a quarter of an older roof section is replaced in 12 months. Read roof repair permits and the 25% rule before agreeing to a big repair.
Roof leak help in 33594
Valrico 33594 questions
Do you take calls from everywhere in ZIP 33594?
We take calls across Valrico, including 33594. Say your cross streets or a nearby landmark, and we'll try to send a local roofing crew to your address.
My landlord won't fix the roof. What can I do?
Put your request in writing and keep copies. Check your lease and local rules, and consider speaking with a tenant's rights organization or an attorney. We can't give legal advice.
Is 33595 part of Valrico?
Yes, but it's a post office box ZIP on SR 60 with no residents. The roof leak help here applies to anyone with a Valrico address.
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Sources
- ZIP code 33594 (zip-codes.com)
- ZIP 33594 Census ACS 2023 profile (PlainZIP)
- ZIP code 33595 profile (Hometown Locator)
- ZIP code 33595 (zip-codes.com)
- Hillsborough County: re-roof inspection information
- Tampa Bay's rainy season (Bay News 9)
- Tampa Bay's complete guide to storm season (Bay News 9)
- Florida roof age rules and insurance nonrenewals (GreatFlorida Insurance)