Brooksville, FL · standard
ZIP Code 34604
Hernando County, Florida - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 10,003
- 109/sq mi High-density area
- $84,833
- Median income Above-median income area
- $305,500
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 22.7%
- 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 32%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 33%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 109
- people per sq mi
- 92%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 34604 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 34604 (Brooksville, FL) rose +5.0% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 345.8 in 2023 to 363.0 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 34604 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Brooksville, Hernando County, Florida, home to 10,003 residents across 91.9 square miles, a density of 109 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 34604 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $84,833 (10% above the average Florida ZIP), while per-capita income is $36,473. The poverty rate is 10.1%, with unemployment at 2.4%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $305,500 (19% below the average Florida ZIP), and median rent is $1,365; owner occupancy is 91.5%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 22.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 45, and the average commute is 34 minutes. The page also surfaces 5 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Hernando County, so 34604 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 34604
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Brooksville, FL
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 34604.
- Construction
Construction
47 establishments
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
37 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
36 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
25 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
24 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 34604, 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
10,003
Population
91.9
Area (sq mi)
109
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 34604?
45.0
Median Age
50.2%
Male
49.8%
Female
5.0%
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?
$84,833
Median Household Income
+10% vs state ZIP avg
$36,473
Per Capita Income
10.1%
Poverty Rate
2.4%
Unemployment Rate
33.5 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 34604 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)
$84,833 Top 31% higher than 69% 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
4,990housing units
4,990
Total Housing Units
4,600
Occupied Units
390
Vacant Units
2.75
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$305,500
Median Home Value
-19% vs state ZIP avg
$1,365
Median Rent
2003
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
+5.0%
YoY Change (2024)
363
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+263%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 34604 have increased 5.0% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +263% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +7.4% | 213 |
| 2021 | +19.8% | 255 |
| 2022 | +27.9% | 327 |
| 2023 | +5.9% | 346 |
| 2024 | +5.0% | 363 |
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 247 business establishments in ZIP 34604, employing approximately 3,653 people with a combined annual payroll of $173,824,000.
247
Businesses
3,653
Employees
$173.8M
Annual Payroll
12
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 47 | 19.0% |
| Manufacturing | 37 | 15.0% |
| Retail trade | 36 | 14.6% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 25 | 10.1% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 24 | 9.7% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 15 | 6.1% |
| Wholesale trade | 14 | 5.7% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 12 | 4.9% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 12 | 4.9% |
| Health care and social assistance | 9 | 3.6% |
| Accommodation and food services | 6 | 2.4% |
| Information | 4 | 1.6% |
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 34604 vs 34609 →
ZIP 34604 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 34609
Spring Hill (34609)
37,129 residents
- 34608
Spring Hill (34608)
31,099 residents
- 34601
Brooksville (34601)
22,336 residents
- 34613
Brooksville (34613)
17,814 residents
- 34610 12,907
Spring Hill (34610)
12,907 residents
- 34604 10,003
Brooksville (34604)
10,003 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 34604 ranks #6 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 34604 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 34604
Brooksville (34604)
$84,833 median income
- 34609
Spring Hill (34609)
$79,442 median income
- 34610
Spring Hill (34610)
$77,396 median income
- 34608
Spring Hill (34608)
$64,345 median income
- 34601
Brooksville (34601)
$60,440 median income
- 34613
Brooksville (34613)
$58,596 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 34604 ranks the highest of 6 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 34604, 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 (10,003 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 34604 in?
ZIP code 34604 (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 34604?
ZIP code 34604 in Brooksville, FL has a population of 10,003 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 34604?
The median household income in ZIP 34604 is $84,833, which is 11% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 34604?
The median home value in ZIP 34604 is $305,500, which is 10% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 34604?
The largest racial group in ZIP 34604 is White at 77.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 16.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 34604?
ZIP code 34604 has 247 business establishments employing approximately 3,653 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 34604?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 34604 are: Construction (47), Manufacturing (37), Retail trade (36). There are 12 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 34604?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 34604 increased by 5.0% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 263%. 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 34604?
In ZIP code 34604, 52.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 22.7% 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 34604?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 34604 is 33.5 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 34604?
In ZIP code 34604, approximately 91.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 8.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 34604?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 34604 is 10.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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