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Zephyrhills South

Florida · 4,985 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 $35,436. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $29,000. With a median age of 60.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 39% less than the Florida median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 60.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 42%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,985
+12%since 2000
from 4,435 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
2,521 / sq mi
+12%since 2000
from 2,243 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
60.0
−5%since 2000
from 63.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K4K5K6K8K1990201020202024Zephyrhills South
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$35,436
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $23,483 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,430
+50%since 2000
from $14,905 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
8.8%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 6.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
16.7%
+4.1 ptssince 2000
from 12.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade13.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Information12.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services7.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance7%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical7%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food4.9%
US avg: 2%
Retail trade4.2%
US avg: 10%
Public administration4%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing0.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$29,000
−42%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$847
+30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $434 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
78.3%
−9.8 ptssince 2000
from 88.1% in 2000
21.7% rent
Afford Score
0.8
−42%since 2000
from 1.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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%
Diversity Score8.9%(393)
2020
White, non-Hispanic82%(4,090)
Black1.8%(89)
Hispanic / Latino11.3%(565)
Asian0.7%(36)
Other2%(102)
Diversity Score35.5%(1,769)
Diversity Score
35
+300%since 2000
from 9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
7.5%
+1.4 ptssince 2000
from 6.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
87.7%
+17.8 ptssince 2000
from 69.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.4%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 1.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.3 min
+41%since 2000
from 17.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
82.5%
+12.2 ptssince 2009
from 70.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
8.0%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 9.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.7%
−12.5 ptssince 2011
from 16.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
31.1%
−8.0 ptssince 2011
from 39.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
17.0%
−28.5 ptssince 2009
from 45.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.8%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 47.9% in 2009
Female
54.2%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 52.1% in 2009
Foreign born
6.6%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 7.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
13.0%
−72.1 ptssince 2013
from 85.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Zephyrhills South, Florida?

Zephyrhills South, Florida has about 4,985 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Zephyrhills South, Florida earns about $35,436 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 $29,000, and the typical rent is about $847 a month.

How educated are people in Zephyrhills South, Florida?

About 7.5% 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 16.7% 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 2,377 residents, a change of about 91 percent over that period.

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

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