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Zephyrhills, FL · standard

ZIP Code 33542

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

20,824
770/sq mi
$49,316
Median income
$154,000
Median home value
16.5%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Zephyrhills pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with below-median home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

13th pct
household income, US ZIPs
27th pct
home value, US ZIPs
770
people per sq mi
73%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 33542 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 33542 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 27.0 square miles in Zephyrhills, Pasco County, Florida. The area is home to 20,824 residents, producing a population density of 770 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 33542 against Florida and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 33542 sits at $49,316 (36% below the Florida average), while per-capita income is $28,859. The poverty rate stands at 14.8% and the unemployment rate at 5.4%. On housing, the median home value is $154,000 (59% below the state average) with median rent at $1,141 per month, and 72.5% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 33542 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 16.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 53.2, and the average commute is 28 minutes. We also surface 9 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Pasco County, so you can benchmark 33542 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 33542

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 33542.

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 · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

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 33542, Zephyrhills, FL · 2023 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

20,824

Population

27.0

Area (sq mi)

770

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 33542?

53.2

Median Age

44.4%

Male

55.6%

Female

5.8%

Foreign-Born

White 77.4%
African American 5.6%
Asian 1.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 10.9%
Hispanic or Latino 16.0%

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?

$49,316

Median Household Income

-36% vs state

$28,859

Per Capita Income

14.8%

Poverty Rate

5.4%

Unemployment Rate

28.1 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 33542 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$49,316 13th percentile higher than 13% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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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 54.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 16.5%

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

What does housing look like?

13,596

Total Housing Units

10,587

Occupied Units

3,009

Vacant Units

2.19

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 72.5%
Renter 27.5%

$154,000

Median Home Value

-59% vs state

$1,141

Median Rent

1982

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

+2.0%

YoY Change (2024)

370

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+270%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 33542 have increased 2.0% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +270% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +4.2% 211
2021 +18.5% 250
2022 +27.2% 318
2023 +14.0% 363
2024 +2.0% 370

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 410 business establishments in ZIP 33542, employing approximately 4,728 people with a combined annual payroll of $193,199,000.

410

Businesses

4,728

Employees

$193.2M

Annual Payroll

15

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Health care and social assistance 69 16.8%
Retail trade 68 16.6%
Other services (except public administration) 52 12.7%
Accommodation and food services 47 11.5%
Construction 45 11.0%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 27 6.6%
Real estate and rental and leasing 17 4.2%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 17 4.2%
Manufacturing 16 3.9%
Finance and insurance 16 3.9%
Wholesale trade 10 2.4%
Transportation and warehousing 9 2.2%
Educational services 5 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 5 1.2%
Information 4 1.0%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP 33542 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 33542 ranks #3 by population — useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 33542 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 33542 ranks #9 of 9 neighboring ZIPs — local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
33540 Zephyrhills, FL 8,752 2.1 mi
33541 Zephyrhills, FL 19,759 2.7 mi
33849 Kathleen, FL 856 6.4 mi
33525 Dade City, FL 18,439 7.1 mi
33545 Wesley Chapel, FL 13,996 7.3 mi
33543 Wesley Chapel, FL 21,898 7.6 mi
33565 Plant City, FL 17,975 9.8 mi
33592 Thonotosassa, FL 10,091 11.5 mi
33810 Lakeland, FL 44,254 11.8 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 33542 in? ▼
ZIP code 33542 (Zephyrhills) 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 33542? ▼
ZIP code 33542 in Zephyrhills, FL has a population of 20,824 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 33542? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 33542 is $49,316, which is 35% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 33542? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 33542 is $154,000, which is 45% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 33542? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 33542 is White at 77.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 16.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 33542? ▼
ZIP code 33542 has 410 business establishments employing approximately 4,728 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 33542? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 33542 are: Health care and social assistance (69), Retail trade (68), Other services (except public administration) (52). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 33542? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 33542 increased by 2.0% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 270%. 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 33542? ▼
In ZIP code 33542, 54.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 16.5% 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 33542? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 33542 is 28.1 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 33542? ▼
In ZIP code 33542, approximately 72.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 27.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 33542? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 33542 is 14.8% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Zephyrhills, FL

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U.S. Census Bureau
Official demographic, economic, and housing data from the American Community Survey.
HUD Fair Market Rents
Department of Housing and Urban Development rental cost estimates by metropolitan area.
FBI Uniform Crime Reports
Official crime statistics compiled from law enforcement agencies nationwide.
FHFA House Price Index
Federal Housing Finance Agency home value trends based on repeat sales and appraisals.

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