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Brandon is an unincorporated census-designated place in Hillsborough County, Florida, in the United States. As of the 2000 census, the community had a total population of 77,895. However, a 2004 estimate by Rand McNally placed the community at 85,529. While there have been several attempts to incorporate Brandon, these attempts have received little fanfare from those in the community. In 1997, Brandon became the largest unincorporated community in the state of Florida. Brandon's census boundaries include Interstate 75 to the west, Valrico and Bloomingdale to the east, Riverview to the south, and Mango and Seffner to the north. The zip codes that served the area are 33509 (P.O. Station), 33510, and 33511.Brandon is home to Westfield Shoppingtown (originally Brandon Town Center). Westfield Shoppingtown is quickly becoming the one of the largest malls in Central Florida. The local movie theater is Regency 20. Brandon is also home to the Brandon Ballet. Most notably within the thrashcore community, Brandon is home to Sound Idea as well as Burrito Records and is considered by some to be the punk rock capital of Florida. Plenty of other activities are available in this area.