Living in Zephyrhills South, Florida
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Zephyrhills South · Census data 2020–2024
Zephyrhills South has 5,008 residents with a median age of 63.5. The median household income is $42,454 (43% lower than the Florida median), the median home value is $49,800, the median rent is $926/month.
Zephyrhills South at a glance
- Population
- 5,008
- Median age
- 63.5State: 42.6
- Median household income
- $42,454State: $74,568
- Median home value
- $49,800State: $359,000
- Median rent
- $926/moState: $1,669
- Homeowners
- 88.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 11.4%
- Average commute
- 27 min
Is Zephyrhills South a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 86% lower than the state median; an average commute of 27 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 43% lower than the Florida median; unemployment of 7.5%; a poverty rate of 13.8%.
The weather is best in February–March and November–December.
Cost of living in Zephyrhills South
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Zephyrhills South the median home value is $49,800, 85% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $926 per month, which is 28% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,180 a month in housing costs.
Zephyrhills South median household income
The median household income in Zephyrhills South is $42,454 and the income per person is $29,493. 13.8% of residents live below the poverty line (Florida: 12.6%).
Housing in Zephyrhills South: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 4,257
- Owner-occupied
- 88.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 11.6%
- Vacant
- 35.3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1986
- Average household size
- 1.82
35.3% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Zephyrhills South has many vacation and second homes.
Zephyrhills South demographics
- Population
- 5,008
- Median age
- 63.5
- Under 18
- 10.6%
- 65 and older
- 46.9%
- Households
- 2,756
- Foreign-born
- 7.1%
- Veterans
- 14.2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Zephyrhills South ›
Education in Zephyrhills South
11.4% of adults 25 and older in Zephyrhills South have a bachelor's degree or higher (Florida: 34.1%), and 3.5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Zephyrhills South
- Unemployment rate
- 7.5%State: 4.8%
- Average commute
- 27 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 13.9%
- Drive alone
- 62.6%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 5%
- Homes with broadband
- 88.3%
Zephyrhills South vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zephyrhills South | 5,008 | $42,454 | $49,800 | $926 |
| Zephyrhills West | 5,980 | $51,992 | $90,800 | $1,127 |
| Zephyrhills | 19,668 | $52,108 | $224,700 | $1,148 |
| Zephyrhills North | 2,831 | $52,228 | $102,100 | $1,515 |
| Crystal Springs | 1,298 | $62,375 | $142,600 | — |
| Pasadena Hills | 13,505 | $84,821 | $338,900 | $1,167 |
| Wesley Chapel | 76,011 | $107,504 | $403,700 | $2,100 |
| St. Leo | 1,985 | $96,389 | $520,800 | — |
| Dade City | 8,152 | $70,107 | $240,800 | $1,061 |
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What is the median household income in Zephyrhills South, FL?
The median household income in Zephyrhills South is $42,454, 43% lower than the Florida median of $74,568 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Zephyrhills South?
The median home value in Zephyrhills South is $49,800, compared with $359,000 in Florida.
How much is rent in Zephyrhills South?
The median gross rent in Zephyrhills South is $926 per month, about 28% of household income.
Is Zephyrhills South, FL a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 86% lower than the state median; an average commute of 27 minutes. Minuses: median household income 43% lower than the Florida median; unemployment of 7.5%; a poverty rate of 13.8%.
What is the median age in Zephyrhills South?
The median age in Zephyrhills South is 63.5 years (Florida: 42.6).
How long is the commute in Zephyrhills South?
The average commute to work in Zephyrhills South is 27 minutes; 13.9% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Zephyrhills South?
The unemployment rate in Zephyrhills South is 7.5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Zephyrhills South?
11.4% of adults in Zephyrhills South have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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