Dunnellon, FL · standard
ZIP Code 34434
Citrus County, Florida - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 8,191
- 129/sq mi High-density area
- $68,939
- Median income Near-median income area
- $238,400
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 19.6%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Dunnellon pairs a below-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 45th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 45%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 129
- people per sq mi
- 88%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 34434 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 34434 (Dunnellon, FL) rose +1.1% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 288.4 in 2023 to 291.6 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 34434 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Dunnellon, Citrus County, Florida, home to 8,191 residents across 63.5 square miles, a density of 129 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 34434 reports a modest median household income of $68,939 (11% below the average Florida ZIP), while per-capita income is $34,783. The poverty rate is 13.5%, with unemployment at 4.5%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $238,400 (36% below the average Florida ZIP), and median rent is $1,361; owner occupancy is 87.6%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 19.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 44.8, and the average commute is 30 minutes. The page also surfaces 8 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Citrus County, so 34434 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 34434
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Dunnellon, FL
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 34434.
- Construction
Construction
21 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
12 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
12 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
11 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
10 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 34434, Dunnellon, 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
8,191
Population
63.5
Area (sq mi)
129
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 34434?
44.8
Median Age
48.9%
Male
51.1%
Female
3.1%
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?
$68,939
Median Household Income
-11% vs state ZIP avg
$34,783
Per Capita Income
13.5%
Poverty Rate
4.5%
Unemployment Rate
30.0 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 34434 ranks among Florida ZIPs
Dunnellon, 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)
$68,939 43rd percentile higher than 43% 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
4,659housing units
4,659
Total Housing Units
4,184
Occupied Units
475
Vacant Units
2.62
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$238,400
Median Home Value
-36% vs state ZIP avg
$1,361
Median Rent
1994
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
+1.1%
YoY Change (2024)
292
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+192%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 34434 have increased 1.1% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +192% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +5.5% | 187 |
| 2021 | +19.4% | 223 |
| 2022 | +23.5% | 276 |
| 2023 | +4.7% | 288 |
| 2024 | +1.1% | 292 |
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 94 business establishments in ZIP 34434, employing approximately 491 people with a combined annual payroll of $14,235,000.
94
Businesses
491
Employees
$14.2M
Annual Payroll
10
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 21 | 22.3% |
| Retail trade | 12 | 12.8% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 12 | 12.8% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 11 | 11.7% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 10 | 10.6% |
| Health care and social assistance | 7 | 7.5% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 5 | 5.3% |
| Finance and insurance | 4 | 4.3% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 3 | 3.2% |
| Accommodation and food services | 3 | 3.2% |
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 34434 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 34481
Ocala (34481)
17,536 residents
- 34465
Beverly Hills (34465)
15,870 residents
- 34442
Hernando (34442)
14,568 residents
- 34432
Dunnellon (34432)
12,273 residents
- 34453
Inverness (34453)
10,112 residents
- 34434
Dunnellon (34434)
8,191 residents
- 34431
Dunnellon (34431)
7,815 residents
- 34433 6,647
Dunnellon (34433)
6,647 residents
- 34445 44
Holder (34445)
44 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 34434 ranks #6 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 34434 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 34434
Dunnellon (34434)
$68,939 median income
- 34433
Dunnellon (34433)
$58,946 median income
- 34453
Inverness (34453)
$57,568 median income
- 34481
Ocala (34481)
$57,324 median income
- 34442
Hernando (34442)
$57,259 median income
- 34431
Dunnellon (34431)
$56,534 median income
- 34465
Beverly Hills (34465)
$54,869 median income
- 34432
Dunnellon (34432)
$50,446 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 34434 ranks the highest of 8 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 34434, 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 (8,191 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 34434 in?
ZIP code 34434 (Dunnellon) 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 34434?
ZIP code 34434 in Dunnellon, FL has a population of 8,191 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 34434?
The median household income in ZIP 34434 is $68,939, which is 10% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 34434?
The median home value in ZIP 34434 is $238,400, which is 14% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 34434?
The largest racial group in ZIP 34434 is White at 84.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 8.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 34434?
ZIP code 34434 has 94 business establishments employing approximately 491 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 34434?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 34434 are: Construction (21), Retail trade (12), Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services (12). There are 10 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 34434?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 34434 increased by 1.1% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 192%. 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 34434?
In ZIP code 34434, 58.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 19.6% 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 34434?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 34434 is 30.0 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 34434?
In ZIP code 34434, approximately 87.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 12.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 34434?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 34434 is 13.5% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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