The lake Magdalene area in in zip code 33613 and is completely in unincorporated Hillsborough County. The area is dotted with large and small lakes. The area offers a variety of housing options from apartments, townhomes, single family homes and condominiums. but is dominated by small subdivisions of single family homes. Also located in zip code 33613 is one of Hillsborough County's most exclusive enclaves: Avila. Within this private gated community, most home prices exceed 1 million dollars and contains many of the largest homes in Hillsborough County. Home to sports figures, business leaders, and local celebrities, Alvia is gated and the community owns the roads to restrict access.
Forest Hills is likely the best known neighborhood within the 33612 zip code. Stretching from the edge of Lake Carroll to the west to Busch Gardens to the east. The area borders the University of South Florida and and the University Square Mall. The residential housing options offer something for every budget from homes with a view of the golf course to 1 bedroom condominums, ideal for college students. The area offers movie theaters, shopping and recreation opportunities. Due to the proximity to USF, the area has a high number of students and a number of businesses that cater to their interests and budgets. The Forest Hills area is partly inside Tampa city limits and in unicorporated Hillsborough County. The central feature of the neighborhood is the Babe Zaharias Golf and Country Club.
