PlainZIP

Spring Hill, FL · standard

ZIP Code 34606

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

26,208
869/sq mi
$57,337
Median income
$250,900
Median home value
19.0%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Spring Hill pairs a below-median household income with above-median home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

25th pct
household income, US ZIPs
Top 42%
home value, US ZIPs
869
people per sq mi
77%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 34606 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 34606 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Spring Hill, Hernando County, Florida, with 26,208 residents across 30.2 square miles, a density of 869 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 34606 reports a modest median household income of $57,337 (26% below the Florida average), while per-capita income is $32,353. Poverty here runs at 15.9%, with unemployment measured at 7.2%. On housing, the median home value is $250,900 (33% below the state average) with median rent at $1,250 per month, and 76.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 19.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 49.8, and the average commute is 29 minutes. We also surface 8 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Hernando County, so you can benchmark 34606 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone.

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 34606

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Spring Hill, FL

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 34606.

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 34606, Spring Hill, 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

26,208

Population

30.2

Area (sq mi)

869

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 34606?

49.8

Median Age

46.7%

Male

53.3%

Female

8.8%

Foreign-Born

White 75.9%
African American 4.7%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.1%
Two or More Ethnicities 13.3%
Hispanic or Latino 16.5%

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?

$57,337

Median Household Income

-26% vs state

$32,353

Per Capita Income

15.9%

Poverty Rate

7.2%

Unemployment Rate

29.3 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 34606 ranks nationally

Spring Hill, FL household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$57,337 25th percentile higher than 25% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $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 54.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 19.0%

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

What does housing look like?

14,132

Total Housing Units

12,741

Occupied Units

1,391

Vacant Units

2.24

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 76.8%
Renter 23.2%

$250,900

Median Home Value

-33% vs state

$1,250

Median Rent

1987

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

+1.1%

YoY Change (2024)

376

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+276%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 34606 have increased 1.1% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +276% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +8.5% 217
2021 +21.5% 264
2022 +30.7% 345
2023 +7.6% 372
2024 +1.1% 376

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 635 business establishments in ZIP 34606, employing approximately 7,493 people with a combined annual payroll of $249,487,000.

635

Businesses

7,493

Employees

$249.5M

Annual Payroll

15

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Health care and social assistance 111 17.5%
Retail trade 99 15.6%
Construction 69 10.9%
Accommodation and food services 69 10.9%
Other services (except public administration) 58 9.1%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 56 8.8%
Finance and insurance 53 8.3%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 38 6.0%
Real estate and rental and leasing 36 5.7%
Information 15 2.4%
Transportation and warehousing 9 1.4%
Wholesale trade 7 1.1%
Educational services 6 0.9%
Manufacturing 3 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 3 0.5%

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 34606 vs 34608 →

ZIP 34606 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 34606 ranks #4 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 34606 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 34606 ranks #7 of 8 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
34608 Spring Hill, FL 31,099 2.8 mi
34607 Spring Hill, FL 8,133 3.2 mi
34609 Spring Hill, FL 37,129 5.5 mi
34679 Aripeka, FL 99 4.7 mi
34669 Hudson, FL 12,648 7.8 mi
34613 Brooksville, FL 17,814 7.4 mi
34667 Hudson, FL 32,144 6.5 mi
34610 Spring Hill, FL 12,907 8.4 mi

More ZIP Codes in Hernando County

34609 standard
Spring Hill, FL
Pop: 37,129
34608 standard
Spring Hill, FL
Pop: 31,099
34601 standard
Brooksville, FL
Pop: 22,336
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 Spring Hill, FL Florida

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 34606 in? ▼
ZIP code 34606 (Spring Hill) 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 34606? ▼
ZIP code 34606 in Spring Hill, FL has a population of 26,208 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 34606? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 34606 is $57,337, which is 25% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 34606? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 34606 is $250,900, which is 10% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 34606? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 34606 is White at 75.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 16.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 34606? ▼
ZIP code 34606 has 635 business establishments employing approximately 7,493 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 34606? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 34606 are: Health care and social assistance (111), Retail trade (99), Construction (69). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 34606? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 34606 increased by 1.1% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 276%. 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 34606? ▼
In ZIP code 34606, 54.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 19.0% 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 34606? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 34606 is 29.3 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 34606? ▼
In ZIP code 34606, approximately 76.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 23.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 34606? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 34606 is 15.9% 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.