Dade City, FL · standard

ZIP Code 33523

Pasco County, Florida — Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

Reviewed by PlainZIP Editorial Team, ZIP Code Data Editors · June 13, 2026

18,313
60/sq mi: $64,826
Median income: $244,400
Median home value: 22.7%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

ZIP code 33523 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 306.8 square miles in Dade City, Pasco County, Florida. The area is home to 18,313 residents, producing a population density of 60 people per square mile, and falls within the New York time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 33523 against Florida and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 33523 sits at $64,826 (16% below the Florida average), while per-capita income is $34,423. The poverty rate stands at 11.6% and the unemployment rate at 10.9%. On housing, the median home value is $244,400 (35% below the state average) with median rent at $1,101 per month, and 76.9% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 33523 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 22.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.7, and the average commute is 32 minutes. We also surface 4 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Pasco County, so you can benchmark 33523 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Top industries in ZIP 33523

Construction

59
Retail trade

44
Professional, scientific, and technical services

36
Other services (except public administration)

26
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services

25

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 33523, Dade City, FL · 2023 Accessed 2026-06-13 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

18,313

Population

306.8

Area (sq mi)

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 33523?

40.7

Median Age

47.4%

Male

52.6%

Female

12.0%

Foreign-Born

White 61.0%

African American 11.1%

Asian 0.4%

American Indian or Alaska Native 2.4%

Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.1%

Two or More Ethnicities 11.9%

Hispanic or Latino 28.9%

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

$34,423

Per Capita Income

11.6%

Poverty Rate

10.9%

Unemployment Rate

32.0 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 33523 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income — the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$64,826 38th percentile higher than 38% of 30,318 US 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?

High School Graduate or Higher 58.3%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 22.7%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

8,007

Total Housing Units

6,803

Occupied Units

1,204

Vacant Units

2.85

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 76.9%

Renter 23.1%

$244,400

Median Home Value

-35% vs state

$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

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 →

33525

18,439
33523

18,313
33597

8,026
34602

7,346
33576

3,784

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 33523 ranks #2 by population — useful context the national average alone can't give.

34602

$77,215
33576

$76,388
33525

$69,068
33523

$64,826
33597

$62,898

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.

ZIP Code	City	Population	Distance
33525	Dade City, FL	18,439	6.2 mi
34602	Brooksville, FL	7,346	6.6 mi
33576	San Antonio, FL	3,784	9.6 mi
33597	Webster, FL	8,026	12.0 mi

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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.