CITY · FL
What county is Tampa, FL in?
Tampa, FL is mostly in Hillsborough County. County FIPS code 12057, population 1,535,564 (2023 estimate).
County details
- City
- Tampa, Florida
- Primary county
- Hillsborough County
- FIPS code
- 12057
- County population
- 1,535,564
Some cities extend into more than one county. Tampa is placed in the county that contains its center. For a specific address, use the address lookup.
Questions
What county is Tampa in?
Tampa, FL is mostly in Hillsborough County.
What is the county seat of Hillsborough County?
County seats are not part of the data on this site. Check the county’s official website.
Can a city be in two counties?
Yes. Large cities such as Houston and Atlanta cross county lines. The address lookup shows the exact county for any street address.
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau geographic reference files; FCC Area API; Census Bureau Population Estimates, Vintage 2023. Last reviewed 2026-10-27.