PlainZIP

Brooksville, FL · standard

ZIP Code 34601

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

22,336
71/sq mi
$60,440
Median income
$188,400
Median home value
19.5%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Brooksville pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

30th pct
household income, US ZIPs
40th pct
home value, US ZIPs
71
people per sq mi
72%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 34601 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 34601 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Brooksville, Hernando County, Florida, with 22,336 residents across 315.5 square miles, a density of 71 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 34601 reports a modest median household income of $60,440 (22% below the Florida average), while per-capita income is $34,784. 14.7% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 5.8%. Housing costs here run $188,400 for a typical home value (50% below the state average), with rent averaging $1,153 a month; 72.4% of homes are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 19.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 50.1, and the average commute is 33 minutes. To put 34601 in local context, 5 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Hernando County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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 34601

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Brooksville, FL

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 34601.

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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 34601, Brooksville, 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

22,336

Population

315.5

Area (sq mi)

71

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

Neighborhood Scorecard
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Who lives in ZIP 34601?

50.1

Median Age

48.5%

Male

51.5%

Female

4.6%

Foreign-Born

White 79.0%
African American 8.0%
Asian 0.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.2%
Two or More Ethnicities 8.1%
Hispanic or Latino 10.9%

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?

$60,440

Median Household Income

-22% vs state

$34,784

Per Capita Income

14.7%

Poverty Rate

5.8%

Unemployment Rate

33.1 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 34601 ranks nationally

Brooksville, FL household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$60,440 30th percentile higher than 30% 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%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). This entry sits in this band. $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 57.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 19.5%

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

What does housing look like?

12,139

Total Housing Units

10,217

Occupied Units

1,922

Vacant Units

2.32

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 72.4%
Renter 27.6%

$188,400

Median Home Value

-50% vs state

$1,153

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

+9.3%

YoY Change (2024)

377

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+277%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 34601 have increased 9.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +277% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +8.4% 200
2021 +22.5% 245
2022 +22.3% 300
2023 +15.1% 345
2024 +9.3% 377

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 711 business establishments in ZIP 34601, employing approximately 7,658 people with a combined annual payroll of $331,800,000.

711

Businesses

7,658

Employees

$331.8M

Annual Payroll

15

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 103 14.5%
Construction 89 12.5%
Health care and social assistance 85 11.9%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 77 10.8%
Other services (except public administration) 75 10.6%
Accommodation and food services 56 7.9%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 45 6.3%
Real estate and rental and leasing 37 5.2%
Finance and insurance 35 4.9%
Manufacturing 30 4.2%
Wholesale trade 22 3.1%
Transportation and warehousing 17 2.4%
Information 15 2.1%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 12 1.7%
Educational services 9 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 34601 vs 34661 →

ZIP 34601 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 34601 ranks #2 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 34601 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 34601 ranks #4 of 5 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
34661 Nobleton, FL 297 7.3 mi
34602 Brooksville, FL 7,346 7.9 mi
34604 Brooksville, FL 10,003 8.9 mi
34436 Floral City, FL 7,938 10.1 mi
34609 Spring Hill, FL 37,129 11.6 mi

More ZIP Codes in Hernando County

34609 standard
Spring Hill, FL
Pop: 37,129
34608 standard
Spring Hill, FL
Pop: 31,099
34606 standard
Spring Hill, FL
Pop: 26,208
34613 standard
Brooksville, FL
Pop: 17,814
34604 standard
Brooksville, FL
Pop: 10,003
34607 standard
Spring Hill, FL
Pop: 8,133

Related Areas

Hernando County Brooksville, FL Florida

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 34601 in? ▼
ZIP code 34601 (Brooksville) is located in Hernando County, Florida. Hernando County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/hernando-fl.
What is the population of ZIP code 34601? ▼
ZIP code 34601 in Brooksville, FL has a population of 22,336 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 34601? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 34601 is $60,440, which is 21% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 34601? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 34601 is $188,400, which is 32% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 34601? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 34601 is White at 79.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 10.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 34601? ▼
ZIP code 34601 has 711 business establishments employing approximately 7,658 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 34601? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 34601 are: Retail trade (103), Construction (89), Health care and social assistance (85). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 34601? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 34601 increased by 9.3% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 277%. 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 34601? ▼
In ZIP code 34601, 57.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 19.5% 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 34601? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 34601 is 33.1 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 34601? ▼
In ZIP code 34601, approximately 72.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 27.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 34601? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 34601 is 14.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.