Brooksville, FL · standard
ZIP Code 34602
Hernando County, Florida - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 7,346
- 43/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $77,215
- Median income Near-median income area
- $276,400
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 22.4%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Brooksville pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 42%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 37%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 43
- people per sq mi
- 87%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 34602 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 34602 (Brooksville, FL) fell -10.0% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 384.2 in 2023 to 345.7 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 34602 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Brooksville, Hernando County, Florida, home to 7,346 residents across 172.8 square miles, a density of 43 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 34602 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $77,215 (0% above the average Florida ZIP), while per-capita income is $33,448. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 6.6% and unemployment is 3.8%. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $276,400 (26% below the average Florida ZIP), and median rent is $1,322; owner occupancy is 87.1%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 22.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 44.4, and the average commute is 36 minutes. The page also surfaces 3 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Hernando County, so 34602 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 34602
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Brooksville, FL
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 34602.
- Construction
Construction
30 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
20 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
17 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
16 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
15 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 34602, 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
7,346
Population
172.8
Area (sq mi)
43
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 34602?
44.4
Median Age
54.7%
Male
45.3%
Female
8.1%
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?
$77,215
Median Household Income
+0% vs state ZIP avg
$33,448
Per Capita Income
6.6%
Poverty Rate
3.8%
Unemployment Rate
36.3 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 34602 ranks among Florida ZIPs
Brooksville, 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)
$77,215 Top 42% higher than 58% 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
4,449housing units
4,449
Total Housing Units
3,935
Occupied Units
514
Vacant Units
2.80
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$276,400
Median Home Value
-26% vs state ZIP avg
$1,322
Median Rent
1993
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
-10.0%
YoY Change (2024)
346
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+246%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 34602 have decreased 10.0% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +246% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +8.4% | 218 |
| 2021 | +16.2% | 253 |
| 2022 | +25.9% | 318 |
| 2023 | +20.6% | 384 |
| 2024 | -10.0% | 346 |
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 152 business establishments in ZIP 34602, employing approximately 2,479 people with a combined annual payroll of $120,712,000.
152
Businesses
2,479
Employees
$120.7M
Annual Payroll
11
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 30 | 19.7% |
| Retail trade | 20 | 13.2% |
| Accommodation and food services | 17 | 11.2% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 16 | 10.5% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 15 | 9.9% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 9 | 5.9% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 9 | 5.9% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 9 | 5.9% |
| Health care and social assistance | 9 | 5.9% |
| Finance and insurance | 5 | 3.3% |
| Manufacturing | 3 | 2.0% |
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 34602 vs 33523 →
ZIP 34602 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 34601
Brooksville (34601)
22,336 residents
- 33523
Dade City (33523)
18,313 residents
- 34602 7,346
Brooksville (34602)
7,346 residents
- 34661 297
Nobleton (34661)
297 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 34602 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 34602 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 34602
Brooksville (34602)
$77,215 median income
- 33523
Dade City (33523)
$64,826 median income
- 34601
Brooksville (34601)
$60,440 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 34602 ranks the highest of 3 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 34602, 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 (7,346 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 34602 in?
ZIP code 34602 (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 34602?
ZIP code 34602 in Brooksville, FL has a population of 7,346 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 34602?
The median household income in ZIP 34602 is $77,215, which is 1% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 34602?
The median home value in ZIP 34602 is $276,400, which is 1% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 34602?
The largest racial group in ZIP 34602 is White at 76.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 20.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 34602?
ZIP code 34602 has 152 business establishments employing approximately 2,479 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 34602?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 34602 are: Construction (30), Retail trade (20), Accommodation and food services (17). There are 11 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 34602?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 34602 decreased by 10.0% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 246%. 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 34602?
In ZIP code 34602, 56.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 22.4% 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 34602?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 34602 is 36.3 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 34602?
In ZIP code 34602, approximately 87.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 12.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 34602?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 34602 is 6.6% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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