PlainZIP

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
$84,833
Median income
$305,500
Median home value
22.7%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

ZIP code 34604 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 91.9 square miles in Brooksville, Hernando County, Florida. The area is home to 10,003 residents, producing a population density of 109 people per square mile, and falls within the New York time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 34604 against Florida and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 34604 sits at $84,833 (10% above the Florida average), while per-capita income is $36,473. The poverty rate stands at 10.1% and the unemployment rate at 2.4%. On housing, the median home value is $305,500 (19% below the state average) with median rent at $1,365 per month, and 91.5% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 34604 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 22.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 45, and the average commute is 34 minutes. We also surface 5 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Hernando County, so you can benchmark 34604 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Top industries in ZIP 34604

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 34604.

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + 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

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Who lives in ZIP 34604?

45.0

Median Age

50.2%

Male

49.8%

Female

5.0%

Foreign-Born

White 77.3%
African American 4.5%
Asian 1.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 12.1%
Hispanic or Latino 16.9%

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?

$84,833

Median Household Income

+10% vs state

$36,473

Per Capita Income

10.1%

Poverty Rate

2.4%

Unemployment Rate

33.5 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 34604 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$84,833 Top 32% higher than 68% 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%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). This entry sits in this band. $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 52.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 22.7%

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

What does housing look like?

4,990

Total Housing Units

4,600

Occupied Units

390

Vacant Units

2.75

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 91.5%
Renter 8.5%

$305,500

Median Home Value

-19% vs state

$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

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ZIP 34604 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 34604 ranks #6 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 34604 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 34604 ranks the highest of 6 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
34609 Spring Hill, FL 37,129 4.5 mi
34608 Spring Hill, FL 31,099 7.2 mi
34610 Spring Hill, FL 12,907 7.6 mi
34601 Brooksville, FL 22,336 8.9 mi
34613 Brooksville, FL 17,814 10.6 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
34601 standard
Brooksville, FL
Pop: 22,336
34613 standard
Brooksville, FL
Pop: 17,814
34607 standard
Spring Hill, FL
Pop: 8,133

Related Areas

Hernando County Brooksville, FL Florida

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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Official Data Resources for Brooksville, FL

Verify and explore additional data for this area using these official government sources.

U.S. Census Bureau
Official demographic, economic, and housing data from the American Community Survey.
HUD Fair Market Rents
Department of Housing and Urban Development rental cost estimates by metropolitan area.
FBI Uniform Crime Reports
Official crime statistics compiled from law enforcement agencies nationwide.
FHFA House Price Index
Federal Housing Finance Agency home value trends based on repeat sales and appraisals.

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