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Zephyrhills

Florida · 17,194 residents · 9.581 sq mi
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Zephyrhills has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $36,799. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 59% since 2000. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $117,200. With a median age of 48.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 36% less than the Florida median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 48.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 29%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
17,194
+59%since 2000
from 10,833 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,795 / sq mi
+59%since 2000
from 1,131 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
48.8
Unchangedsince 2000
from 49.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$36,799
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,548 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,848
+21%since 2000
from $18,047 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
16.8%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 14.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
17.8%
+5.8 ptssince 2000
from 12.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information20.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade8.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade6.6%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance6.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services4.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.3%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.9%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$117,200
+29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $60,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$837
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $478 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
62.6%
−6.8 ptssince 2000
from 69.4% in 2000
37.4% rent
Afford Score
3.2
+45%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic89.7%(9,720)
Black2.7%(288)
Hispanic / Latino5%(545)
Asian1.1%(121)
Other0%
Diversity Score20.9%(2,265)
2020
White, non-Hispanic67.8%(11,655)
Black7.7%(1,326)
Hispanic / Latino17.7%(3,051)
Asian1.7%(300)
Other1.8%(302)
Diversity Score58.5%(10,067)
Diversity Score
59
+180%since 2000
from 21 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.9%
+5.9 ptssince 2000
from 10.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
87.0%
+12.2 ptssince 2000
from 74.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.1%
+1.3 ptssince 2000
from 3.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.9 min
+34%since 2000
from 20.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
81.2%
+7.3 ptssince 2009
from 73.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
9.3%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 8.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.2%
−3.6 ptssince 2011
from 7.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
41.1%
−8.1 ptssince 2011
from 49.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
25.3%
−36.9 ptssince 2009
from 62.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.1%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 44.0% in 2009
Female
54.9%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 56.0% in 2009
Foreign born
8.0%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 6.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
13.6%
−70.0 ptssince 2013
from 83.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Zephyrhills, Florida?

Zephyrhills, Florida has about 17,194 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Zephyrhills, Florida?

The typical household in Zephyrhills, Florida earns about $36,799 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Zephyrhills, Florida expensive?

In Zephyrhills, Florida, the median home is worth about $117,200, and the typical rent is about $837 a month.

How educated are people in Zephyrhills, Florida?

About 15.9% of adults age 25 and over in Zephyrhills, Florida hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Zephyrhills, Florida?

About 17.8% of people in Zephyrhills, Florida live below the federal poverty line.

Has Zephyrhills, Florida grown since 1990?

Yes, Zephyrhills, Florida has grown since 1990. The population has added about 9,068 residents, a change of about 112 percent over that period.

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

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