Living in Zephyrhills, Florida
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Zephyrhills · Census data 2020–2024
Zephyrhills has 19,668 residents with a median age of 48.8. The median household income is $52,108 (30% lower than the Florida median), the median home value is $224,700, the median rent is $1,148/month.
Zephyrhills at a glance
- Population
- 19,668
- Median age
- 48.8State: 42.6
- Median household income
- $52,108State: $74,568
- Median home value
- $224,700State: $359,000
- Median rent
- $1,148/moState: $1,669
- Homeowners
- 70.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 21.1%
- Average commute
- 32 min
Is Zephyrhills a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 37% lower than the state median; unemployment of 3.7%.
Cons: Median household income 30% lower than the Florida median; an average commute of 32 minutes; a poverty rate of 13.2%.
The weather is best in February–March and November–December.
Cost of living in Zephyrhills
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Zephyrhills the median home value is $224,700, 32% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,148 per month, which is 32.4% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,479 a month in housing costs.
Zephyrhills median household income
The median household income in Zephyrhills is $52,108 and the income per person is $29,341. 13.2% of residents live below the poverty line (Florida: 12.6%).
Housing in Zephyrhills: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 9,937
- Owner-occupied
- 70.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 29.9%
- Vacant
- 15.7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1990
- Average household size
- 2.29
Zephyrhills demographics
- Population
- 19,668
- Median age
- 48.8
- Under 18
- 18.1%
- 65 and older
- 29.9%
- Households
- 8,374
- Foreign-born
- 8%
- Veterans
- 11.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Zephyrhills ›
Education in Zephyrhills
21.1% of adults 25 and older in Zephyrhills have a bachelor's degree or higher (Florida: 34.1%), and 7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Zephyrhills
- Unemployment rate
- 3.7%State: 4.8%
- Average commute
- 32 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 15.8%
- Drive alone
- 73.9%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0.5%
- Homes with broadband
- 90%
Zephyrhills vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zephyrhills | 19,668 | $52,108 | $224,700 | $1,148 |
| Zephyrhills North | 2,831 | $52,228 | $102,100 | $1,515 |
| Zephyrhills West | 5,980 | $51,992 | $90,800 | $1,127 |
| Zephyrhills South | 5,008 | $42,454 | $49,800 | $926 |
| Crystal Springs | 1,298 | $62,375 | $142,600 | — |
| Pasadena Hills | 13,505 | $84,821 | $338,900 | $1,167 |
| Dade City | 8,152 | $70,107 | $240,800 | $1,061 |
| St. Leo | 1,985 | $96,389 | $520,800 | — |
| Wesley Chapel | 76,011 | $107,504 | $403,700 | $2,100 |
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What is the median household income in Zephyrhills, FL?
The median household income in Zephyrhills is $52,108, 30% 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?
The median home value in Zephyrhills is $224,700, compared with $359,000 in Florida.
How much is rent in Zephyrhills?
The median gross rent in Zephyrhills is $1,148 per month, about 32.4% of household income.
Is Zephyrhills, FL a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 37% lower than the state median; unemployment of 3.7%. Minuses: median household income 30% lower than the Florida median; an average commute of 32 minutes; a poverty rate of 13.2%.
What is the median age in Zephyrhills?
The median age in Zephyrhills is 48.8 years (Florida: 42.6).
How long is the commute in Zephyrhills?
The average commute to work in Zephyrhills is 32 minutes; 15.8% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Zephyrhills?
The unemployment rate in Zephyrhills is 3.7% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Zephyrhills?
21.1% of adults in Zephyrhills 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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