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Zephyrhills South

Florida · 5,008 residents · 1.977 sq mi
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Zephyrhills South has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $42,454. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $49,800. With a median age of 63.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 43% less than the Florida median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 63.5
US median: 38.9
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 17%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,008
+13%since 2000
from 4,435 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
2,533 / sq mi
−3%since 2009
from 2,615 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
Median age
63.5
Unchangedsince 2000
from 63.4 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K4K5K6K8K1990201020202024Zephyrhills South
20245K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 52.1%(107)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 92.7%(135)
US avg: 6%
10 to 144%(201)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 192.7%(136)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 243.4%(171)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 346.5%(327)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 444.8%(238)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 5410.6%(530)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6416.3%(815)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 7421.6%(1,082)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 8423.1%(1,158)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over2.2%(108)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$42,454
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $23,483 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$29,493
+98%since 2000
from $14,905 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
23.1%
+16.4 ptssince 2009
from 6.7% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
13.8%
+1.3 ptssince 2000
from 12.5% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.392
+6%since 2010
from 0.370 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade15.3%
US avg: 6.9%
Information15%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade6.2%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance5.4%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical5.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services5.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing3.2%
US avg: 2.2%
Public administration2.5%
US avg: 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.8%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction1.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$49,800
−17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,000 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$926
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $434 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
88.4%
+0.3 ptssince 2000
from 88.1% in 2000
11.6% rent
Vacancy rate
35.3%
+6.8 ptssince 2009
from 28.5% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
30.8%
+6.5 ptssince 2009
from 24.3% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
40.0%
−5.3 ptssince 2009
from 45.3% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.2
−8%since 2009
from 1.3 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
Gentrification Score
33
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94.5%(4,193)
Black0.7%(30)
Hispanic / Latino2.6%(117)
Asian0.3%(12)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic84.1%(4,211)
Black1.5%(75)
Hispanic / Latino9.3%(465)
Asian0.5%(24)
Other4.7%(233)
Diversity Score
35
+69%since 2009
from 21 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Puerto Rican5.4%(271)
Mexican1.3%(66)
Guatemalan0.8%(39)
Cuban0.5%(26)
Venezuelan0.2%(11)
Asian origin
Chinese0.5%(24)
Ancestry
English18.1%(907)
German17.2%(862)
American12%(599)
Irish7.4%(373)
Italian5.7%(283)
Dutch5%(249)
Scottish4.1%(206)
Welsh2.7%(133)
Scotch-Irish2.5%(123)
French1.8%(89)
Norwegian1.6%(79)
Polish1.4%(69)
+ 12 more ancestry groups with data
Swedish1%(52)
Brazilian1%(51)
British0.9%(46)
Portuguese0.8%(40)
Canadian0.4%(21)
Ukrainian0.3%(14)
Finnish0.3%(13)
Serbian0.2%(10)
Slovak0.2%(10)
Swiss0.2%(9)
Danish0.1%(6)
RANKED:Largest English population · Largest German population · Largest American population · Largest Irish population · Largest Italian population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.4%
+5.3 ptssince 2000
from 6.1% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
91.9%
+22.1 ptssince 2000
from 69.9% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
3.5%
+1.8 ptssince 2000
from 1.7% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.0 min
+51%since 2000
from 17.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
62.6%
−7.8 ptssince 2009
from 70.4% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
16.2%
+7.9 ptssince 2009
from 8.3% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−3.7 ptssince 2009
from 3.7% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
13.9%
+6.1 ptssince 2009
from 7.8% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
5.0%
+5.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
6.5%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 9.8% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.5%
−8.7 ptssince 2011
from 16.2% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
39.1%
Unchangedsince 2011
from 39.1% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
9.7%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 11.9% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
25.5%
−20.0 ptssince 2009
from 45.4% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
55.2%
+7.3 ptssince 2009
from 47.9% in 2009
Female
44.8%
−7.3 ptssince 2009
from 52.1% in 2009
Foreign born
7.1%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 7.1% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
14.2%
−33.3 ptssince 2009
from 47.5% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
28.2%
+7.8 ptssince 2012
from 20.4% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
7.9%
−77.2 ptssince 2013
from 85.1% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
88.3%
+28.7 ptssince 2017
from 59.6% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
89.7%
−6.1 ptssince 2016
from 95.8% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
8.0%
+5.2 ptssince 2016
from 2.8% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married19.6%(480)
Married50.1%(1,224)
Widowed12%(293)
Divorced18.3%(448)
Women 15+
Never married7.4%(156)
Married47.1%(998)
Widowed25%(529)
Divorced20.6%(437)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Zephyrhills South, Florida?

Zephyrhills South, Florida has about 5,008 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Zephyrhills South, Florida?

The typical household in Zephyrhills South, Florida earns about $42,454 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Zephyrhills South, Florida expensive?

In Zephyrhills South, Florida, the median home is worth about $49,800, and the typical rent is about $926 a month.

How educated are people in Zephyrhills South, Florida?

About 11.4% of adults age 25 and over in Zephyrhills South, Florida hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Zephyrhills South, Florida?

About 13.8% of people in Zephyrhills South, Florida live below the federal poverty line.

Has Zephyrhills South, Florida grown since 1990?

Yes, Zephyrhills South, Florida has grown since 1990. The population has added about 2,400 residents, a change of about 92 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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