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Zephyrhills West

Florida · 5,533 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 $36,090. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $74,100. With a median age of 66.2, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 37% less than the Florida median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 66.2
US median: 38.8
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,533
+6%since 2000
from 5,242 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
2,103 / sq mi
+6%since 2000
from 1,992 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
66.2
−2%since 2000
from 67.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
4K5K5K6K6K1990201020202024Zephyrhills West
20246K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$36,090
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,195 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,012
+41%since 2000
from $19,921 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
21.2%
+16.7 ptssince 2009
from 4.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
15.0%
+4.3 ptssince 2000
from 10.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Finance & insurance15.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Information15.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Professional, scientific, technical14%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade11.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services3%
US avg: 6.6%
Retail trade2.2%
US avg: 10%
Public administration1.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services1.7%
US avg: 0.8%
Transportation & warehousing1.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$74,100
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $47,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$833
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $456 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
80.0%
−10.0 ptssince 2000
from 90.0% in 2000
20.0% rent
Afford Score
2.1
+14%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic85.6%(4,734)
Black1.8%(98)
Hispanic / Latino8.7%(479)
Asian0.5%(28)
Other1.1%(58)
Diversity Score27.8%(1,538)
Diversity Score
28
+315%since 2000
from 7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.9%
+0.1 ptssince 2000
from 11.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
87.1%
+12.8 ptssince 2000
from 74.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.5%
+2.0 ptssince 2000
from 2.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
31.3 min
+62%since 2000
from 19.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
85.3%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 83.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.8%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.8%
−14.9 ptssince 2011
from 21.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
28.8%
−0.4 ptssince 2011
from 29.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
27.5%
−22.6 ptssince 2009
from 50.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.3%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 49.1% in 2009
Female
49.7%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.9% in 2009
Foreign born
4.2%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 4.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
7.0%
−78.8 ptssince 2013
from 85.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Zephyrhills West, Florida?

Zephyrhills West, Florida has about 5,533 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Zephyrhills West, Florida earns about $36,090 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 $74,100, and the typical rent is about $833 a month.

How educated are people in Zephyrhills West, Florida?

About 11.9% 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 15.0% 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 1,284 residents, a change of about 30 percent over that period.

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

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