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 High-density area
- $49,316
- Median income Below-median income area
- $154,000
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 16.5%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 33542 (Zephyrhills, FL) rose +2.0% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 362.9 in 2023 to 370.1 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 33542 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Zephyrhills, Pasco County, Florida, with 20,824 residents across 27.0 square miles, a density of 770 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 33542 reports a modest median household income of $49,316 (36% below the average Florida ZIP), while per-capita income is $28,859. The poverty rate is 14.8%, with unemployment at 5.4%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $154,000 (59% below the average Florida ZIP), and median rent is $1,141; owner occupancy is 72.5%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 16.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 53.2, and the average commute is 28 minutes. The page also surfaces 9 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Pasco County, so 33542 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 33542
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Zephyrhills, FL
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 33542.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
69 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
68 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
52 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
47 establishments
- Construction
Construction
45 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 33542, Zephyrhills, 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
20,824
Population
27.0
Area (sq mi)
770
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 33542?
53.2
Median Age
44.4%
Male
55.6%
Female
5.8%
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?
$49,316
Median Household Income
-36% vs state ZIP avg
$28,859
Per Capita Income
14.8%
Poverty Rate
5.4%
Unemployment Rate
28.1 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 33542 ranks among Florida ZIPs
Zephyrhills, 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)
$49,316 10th percentile higher than 10% 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
13,596housing units
13,596
Total Housing Units
10,587
Occupied Units
3,009
Vacant Units
2.19
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$154,000
Median Home Value
-59% vs state ZIP avg
$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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 33542 vs 33540 →
ZIP 33542 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 33810
Lakeland (33810)
44,254 residents
- 33543
Wesley Chapel (33543)
21,898 residents
- 33542
Zephyrhills (33542)
20,824 residents
- 33541
Zephyrhills (33541)
19,759 residents
- 33525
Dade City (33525)
18,439 residents
- 33565
Plant City (33565)
17,975 residents
- 33545 13,996
Wesley Chapel (33545)
13,996 residents
- 33592 10,091
Thonotosassa (33592)
10,091 residents
- 33540 8,752
Zephyrhills (33540)
8,752 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 33542 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 33542 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 33545
Wesley Chapel (33545)
$118,889 median income
- 33543
Wesley Chapel (33543)
$107,349 median income
- 33565
Plant City (33565)
$73,414 median income
- 33810
Lakeland (33810)
$69,986 median income
- 33525
Dade City (33525)
$69,068 median income
- 33592
Thonotosassa (33592)
$68,802 median income
- 33541
Zephyrhills (33541)
$56,579 median income
- 33540
Zephyrhills (33540)
$56,387 median income
- 33542
Zephyrhills (33542)
$49,316 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.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 33542, 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 (20,824 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 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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