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Zephyrhills West

Florida · 5,980 residents · 2.631 sq mi
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Zephyrhills West has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $51,992. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $90,800. With a median age of 64.2, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 30% less than the Florida median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 64.2
US median: 38.9
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,980
+14%since 2000
from 5,242 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
2,273 / sq mi
+14%since 2000
from 1,992 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
64.2
−5%since 2000
from 67.8 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
4K5K5K6K6K1990201020202024Zephyrhills West
20246K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$51,992
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,195 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$39,726
+99%since 2000
from $19,921 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
34.0%
+29.5 ptssince 2009
from 4.5% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
11.9%
+1.3 ptssince 2000
from 10.7% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.478
+39%since 2010
from 0.345 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information18.1%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance13.3%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical13.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade10.7%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services4%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade3.9%
US avg: 9.9%
Public administration1.5%
US avg: 4.8%
Arts, entertainment, food1.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.6%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing0.6%
US avg: 2.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$90,800
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $47,000 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,127
+36%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $456 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
82.7%
−7.4 ptssince 2000
from 90.0% in 2000
17.3% rent
Vacancy rate
28.5%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 28.5% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
12.7%
−4.9 ptssince 2009
from 17.6% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
55.0%
+8.4 ptssince 2009
from 46.6% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.7
−3%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
43
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.1%(5,036)
Black0.2%(12)
Hispanic / Latino2.1%(109)
Asian0.4%(21)
Other0%
Diversity Score6.7%(351)
2024
White, non-Hispanic84.4%(5,048)
Black3.2%(192)
Hispanic / Latino8.5%(508)
Asian0%(0)
Other3.9%(232)
Diversity Score34.7%(2,076)
Diversity Score
35
+418%since 2000
from 7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.4%
+2.7 ptssince 2000
from 11.8% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
89.3%
+15.1 ptssince 2000
from 74.3% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
2.9%
+0.5 ptssince 2000
from 2.4% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.5 min
+47%since 2000
from 19.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
78.8%
−4.3 ptssince 2009
from 83.1% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
4.9%
−5.2 ptssince 2009
from 10.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
11.6%
+7.3 ptssince 2009
from 4.3% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.5%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% 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
4.1%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 3.4% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.8%
−18.9 ptssince 2011
from 21.7% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
32.8%
+3.6 ptssince 2011
from 29.1% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
9.2%
+7.8 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
29.0%
−21.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.1% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.5%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 49.1% in 2009
Female
48.5%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 50.9% in 2009
Foreign born
4.5%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.7% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
20.5%
−29.0 ptssince 2009
from 49.5% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
26.9%
+1.7 ptssince 2012
from 25.2% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
6.0%
−79.8 ptssince 2013
from 85.8% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
85.8%
+15.3 ptssince 2017
from 70.5% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
90.0%
−2.5 ptssince 2016
from 92.5% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
8.6%
+5.2 ptssince 2016
from 3.4% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Zephyrhills West, Florida?

Zephyrhills West, Florida has about 5,980 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Zephyrhills West, Florida earns about $51,992 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Zephyrhills West, Florida expensive?

In Zephyrhills West, Florida, the median home is worth about $90,800, and the typical rent is about $1,127 a month.

How educated are people in Zephyrhills West, Florida?

About 14.4% of adults age 25 and over in Zephyrhills West, Florida hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Zephyrhills West, Florida?

About 11.9% of people in Zephyrhills West, Florida live below the federal poverty line.

Has Zephyrhills West, Florida grown since 1990?

Yes, Zephyrhills West, Florida has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,731 residents, a change of about 41 percent over that period.

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