Dade City, FL · standard
ZIP Code 33523
Pasco County, Florida - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 18,313
- 60/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $64,826
- Median income Near-median income area
- $244,400
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 22.7%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Dade City pairs a below-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 38th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 44%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 60
- people per sq mi
- 77%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 33523 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 33523 (Dade City, FL) rose +4.8% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 318.5 in 2023 to 333.7 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 33523 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Dade City, Pasco County, Florida, home to 18,313 residents across 306.8 square miles, a density of 60 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 33523 reports a modest median household income of $64,826 (16% below the average Florida ZIP), while per-capita income is $34,423. Unemployment is 10.9%, an important qualifier alongside the household-income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $244,400 (35% below the average Florida ZIP), and median rent is $1,101; owner occupancy is 76.9%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 22.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.7, and the average commute is 32 minutes. The page also surfaces 4 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Pasco County, so 33523 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →
Top industries in ZIP 33523
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Dade City, FL
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 33523.
- Construction
Construction
59 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
44 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
36 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
26 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
25 establishments
What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 33523, Dade City, FL · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
18,313
Population
306.8
Area (sq mi)
60
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 33523?
40.7
Median Age
47.4%
Male
52.6%
Female
12.0%
Foreign-Born
Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How much do residents earn?
$64,826
Median Household Income
-16% vs state ZIP avg
$34,423
Per Capita Income
11.6%
Poverty Rate
10.9%
Unemployment Rate
32.0 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 33523 ranks among Florida ZIPs
Dade City, FL household income vs. every Florida ZIP code
Median household income among 946 reporting Florida ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$64,826 36th percentile higher than 36% of 946 Florida ZIPs
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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What is the education profile here?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
8,007housing units
8,007
Total Housing Units
6,803
Occupied Units
1,204
Vacant Units
2.85
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$244,400
Median Home Value
-35% vs state ZIP avg
$1,101
Median Rent
1984
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How have home values changed over time?
FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals
+4.8%
YoY Change (2024)
334
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+234%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 33523 have increased 4.8% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +234% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +10.4% | 208 |
| 2021 | +19.1% | 247 |
| 2022 | +19.2% | 295 |
| 2023 | +8.0% | 319 |
| 2024 | +4.8% | 334 |
Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 305 business establishments in ZIP 33523, employing approximately 2,284 people with a combined annual payroll of $117,179,000.
305
Businesses
2,284
Employees
$117.2M
Annual Payroll
14
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 59 | 19.3% |
| Retail trade | 44 | 14.4% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 36 | 11.8% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 26 | 8.5% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 25 | 8.2% |
| Accommodation and food services | 19 | 6.2% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 16 | 5.3% |
| Manufacturing | 15 | 4.9% |
| Wholesale trade | 15 | 4.9% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 15 | 4.9% |
| Health care and social assistance | 14 | 4.6% |
| Finance and insurance | 9 | 3.0% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 5 | 1.6% |
| Information | 3 | 1.0% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
Want a side-by-side? Compare 33523 vs 33525 →
ZIP 33523 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 33525
Dade City (33525)
18,439 residents
- 33523
Dade City (33523)
18,313 residents
- 33597
Webster (33597)
8,026 residents
- 34602 7,346
Brooksville (34602)
7,346 residents
- 33576 3,784
San Antonio (33576)
3,784 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 33523 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 33523 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 34602
Brooksville (34602)
$77,215 median income
- 33576
San Antonio (33576)
$76,388 median income
- 33525
Dade City (33525)
$69,068 median income
- 33523
Dade City (33523)
$64,826 median income
- 33597
Webster (33597)
$62,898 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 33523 ranks #4 of 5 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 33523, both outside FL so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (18,313 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 33523 in?
ZIP code 33523 (Dade City) is located in Pasco County, Florida. Pasco County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/pasco-fl.
What is the population of ZIP code 33523?
ZIP code 33523 in Dade City, FL has a population of 18,313 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 33523?
The median household income in ZIP 33523 is $64,826, which is 15% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 33523?
The median home value in ZIP 33523 is $244,400, which is 12% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 33523?
The largest racial group in ZIP 33523 is White at 61.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 28.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 33523?
ZIP code 33523 has 305 business establishments employing approximately 2,284 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 33523?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 33523 are: Construction (59), Retail trade (44), Professional, scientific, and technical services (36). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 33523?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 33523 increased by 4.8% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 234%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 33523?
In ZIP code 33523, 58.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 22.7% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 33523?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 33523 is 32.0 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 33523?
In ZIP code 33523, approximately 76.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 23.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 33523?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 33523 is 11.6% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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