Lecanto, FL · standard
ZIP Code 34461
Citrus County, Florida - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 10,562
- 85/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $63,418
- Median income Near-median income area
- $312,900
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 23.5%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Lecanto pairs a below-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 36th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 32%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 85
- people per sq mi
- 89%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 34461 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 34461 (Lecanto, FL) rose +5.5% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 292.2 in 2023 to 308.4 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 34461 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Lecanto, Citrus County, Florida, home to 10,562 residents across 124.7 square miles, a density of 85 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 34461 reports a modest median household income of $63,418 (18% below the average Florida ZIP), while per-capita income is $33,372. The poverty rate is 7.6%, with unemployment at 6.3%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $312,900 (17% below the average Florida ZIP), and median rent is $1,514; owner occupancy is 89.3%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 23.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 53.3, and the average commute is 29 minutes. The page also surfaces 6 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Citrus County, so 34461 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 34461
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Lecanto, FL
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 34461.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
68 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
37 establishments
- Construction
Construction
33 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
31 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services 20
Professional, scientific, and technical services
20 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 34461, Lecanto, 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
10,562
Population
124.7
Area (sq mi)
85
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 34461?
53.3
Median Age
47.9%
Male
52.1%
Female
8.6%
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?
$63,418
Median Household Income
-18% vs state ZIP avg
$33,372
Per Capita Income
7.6%
Poverty Rate
6.3%
Unemployment Rate
28.8 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 34461 ranks among Florida ZIPs
Lecanto, 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)
$63,418 34th percentile higher than 34% 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
5,196housing units
5,196
Total Housing Units
4,845
Occupied Units
351
Vacant Units
2.50
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$312,900
Median Home Value
-17% vs state ZIP avg
$1,514
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
+5.5%
YoY Change (2024)
308
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+208%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 34461 have increased 5.5% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +208% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +10.6% | 189 |
| 2021 | +13.3% | 214 |
| 2022 | +25.4% | 268 |
| 2023 | +9.1% | 292 |
| 2024 | +5.5% | 308 |
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 284 business establishments in ZIP 34461, employing approximately 3,737 people with a combined annual payroll of $171,665,000.
284
Businesses
3,737
Employees
$171.7M
Annual Payroll
14
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Health care and social assistance | 68 | 23.9% |
| Retail trade | 37 | 13.0% |
| Construction | 33 | 11.6% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 31 | 10.9% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 20 | 7.0% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 17 | 6.0% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 16 | 5.6% |
| Accommodation and food services | 13 | 4.6% |
| Wholesale trade | 11 | 3.9% |
| Manufacturing | 10 | 3.5% |
| Finance and insurance | 8 | 2.8% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 6 | 2.1% |
| Educational services | 4 | 1.4% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 4 | 1.4% |
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 34461 vs 34446 →
ZIP 34461 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
- 34465
Beverly Hills (34465)
15,870 residents
- 34442
Hernando (34442)
14,568 residents
- 34452
Inverness (34452)
11,919 residents
- 34448
Homosassa (34448)
10,797 residents
- 34461
Lecanto (34461)
10,562 residents
- 34453
Inverness (34453)
10,112 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 34461 ranks #6 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 34461 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 34461
Lecanto (34461)
$63,418 median income
- 34446
Homosassa (34446)
$58,802 median income
- 34452
Inverness (34452)
$58,608 median income
- 34453
Inverness (34453)
$57,568 median income
- 34442
Hernando (34442)
$57,259 median income
- 34465
Beverly Hills (34465)
$54,869 median income
- 34448
Homosassa (34448)
$45,916 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 34461 ranks the highest of 7 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 34461, 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 (10,562 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 34461 in?
ZIP code 34461 (Lecanto) 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 34461?
ZIP code 34461 in Lecanto, FL has a population of 10,562 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 34461?
The median household income in ZIP 34461 is $63,418, which is 17% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 34461?
The median home value in ZIP 34461 is $312,900, which is 12% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 34461?
The largest racial group in ZIP 34461 is White at 87.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 8.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 34461?
ZIP code 34461 has 284 business establishments employing approximately 3,737 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 34461?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 34461 are: Health care and social assistance (68), Retail trade (37), Construction (33). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 34461?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 34461 increased by 5.5% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 208%. 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 34461?
In ZIP code 34461, 59.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 23.5% 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 34461?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 34461 is 28.8 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 34461?
In ZIP code 34461, approximately 89.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 10.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 34461?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 34461 is 7.6% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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