Crystal River, FL · standard
ZIP Code 34429
Citrus County, Florida - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 8,563
- 82/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $55,395
- Median income Below-median income area
- $253,200
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 20.4%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Crystal River pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 22nd pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 42%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 82
- people per sq mi
- 80%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 34429 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 34429 (Crystal River, FL) rose +3.3% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 333.7 in 2023 to 344.7 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 34429 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Crystal River, Citrus County, Florida, home to 8,563 residents across 104.7 square miles, a density of 82 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 34429 reports a modest median household income of $55,395 (28% below the average Florida ZIP), while per-capita income is $58,460. The poverty rate is 14.4%, with unemployment at 6.5%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $253,200 (33% below the average Florida ZIP), and median rent is $1,046; owner occupancy is 80.4%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 20.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 63.2, and the average commute is 19 minutes. The page also surfaces 4 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Citrus County, so 34429 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 34429
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Crystal River, FL
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 34429.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
87 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
78 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
53 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
47 establishments
- Finance and insurance
Finance and insurance
41 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 34429, Crystal River, 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
8,563
Population
104.7
Area (sq mi)
82
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 34429?
63.2
Median Age
46.1%
Male
53.9%
Female
3.8%
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?
$55,395
Median Household Income
-28% vs state ZIP avg
$58,460
Per Capita Income
14.4%
Poverty Rate
6.5%
Unemployment Rate
18.5 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 34429 ranks among Florida ZIPs
Crystal River, 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)
$55,395 18th percentile higher than 18% 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
5,610housing units
5,610
Total Housing Units
4,085
Occupied Units
1,525
Vacant Units
2.04
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$253,200
Median Home Value
-33% vs state ZIP avg
$1,046
Median Rent
1988
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
+3.3%
YoY Change (2024)
345
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+245%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 34429 have increased 3.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +245% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +4.5% | 197 |
| 2021 | +19.3% | 235 |
| 2022 | +35.6% | 319 |
| 2023 | +4.7% | 334 |
| 2024 | +3.3% | 345 |
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 476 business establishments in ZIP 34429, employing approximately 4,573 people with a combined annual payroll of $187,372,000.
476
Businesses
4,573
Employees
$187.4M
Annual Payroll
14
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Health care and social assistance | 87 | 18.3% |
| Retail trade | 78 | 16.4% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 53 | 11.1% |
| Accommodation and food services | 47 | 9.9% |
| Finance and insurance | 41 | 8.6% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 39 | 8.2% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 36 | 7.6% |
| Construction | 23 | 4.8% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 21 | 4.4% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 12 | 2.5% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 10 | 2.1% |
| Wholesale trade | 9 | 1.9% |
| Information | 9 | 1.9% |
| Manufacturing | 6 | 1.3% |
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 34429 vs 34428 →
ZIP 34429 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 34446
Homosassa (34446)
16,326 residents
- 34448
Homosassa (34448)
10,797 residents
- 34428
Crystal River (34428)
9,109 residents
- 34429
Crystal River (34429)
8,563 residents
- 34433
Dunnellon (34433)
6,647 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 34429 ranks #4 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 34429 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 34433
Dunnellon (34433)
$58,946 median income
- 34446
Homosassa (34446)
$58,802 median income
- 34429
Crystal River (34429)
$55,395 median income
- 34428
Crystal River (34428)
$50,779 median income
- 34448
Homosassa (34448)
$45,916 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 34429 ranks #3 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 34429, 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 (8,563 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 34429 in?
ZIP code 34429 (Crystal River) is located in Citrus County, Florida. Citrus County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/citrus-fl.
What is the population of ZIP code 34429?
ZIP code 34429 in Crystal River, FL has a population of 8,563 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 34429?
The median household income in ZIP 34429 is $55,395, which is 27% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 34429?
The median home value in ZIP 34429 is $253,200, which is 9% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 34429?
The largest racial group in ZIP 34429 is White at 90.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 34429?
ZIP code 34429 has 476 business establishments employing approximately 4,573 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 34429?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 34429 are: Health care and social assistance (87), Retail trade (78), Other services (except public administration) (53). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 34429?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 34429 increased by 3.3% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 245%. 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 34429?
In ZIP code 34429, 60.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 20.4% 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 34429?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 34429 is 18.5 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 34429?
In ZIP code 34429, approximately 80.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 19.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 34429?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 34429 is 14.4% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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