New Port Richey, FL · standard
ZIP Code 34653
Pasco County, Florida - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 30,756
- 1,099/sq mi High-density area
- $49,563
- Median income Below-median income area
- $203,200
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 18.6%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
New Port Richey pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with below-median home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.
- 14th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 44th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 1,099
- people per sq mi
- 65%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 34653 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 34653 (New Port Richey, FL) rose +5.4% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 382.0 in 2023 to 402.5 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 34653 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in New Port Richey, Pasco County, Florida, with 30,756 residents across 28.0 square miles, a density of 1,099 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 34653 reports a modest median household income of $49,563 (36% below the average Florida ZIP), while per-capita income is $31,014. The poverty rate is 11.8%, with unemployment at 5.1%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $203,200 (46% below the average Florida ZIP), and median rent is $1,248; owner occupancy is 65.4%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 18.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 50.6, and the average commute is 28 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Pasco County, so 34653 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 34653
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in New Port Richey, FL
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 34653.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
110 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
71 establishments
- Construction
Construction
70 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
61 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
50 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 34653, New Port Richey, 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
30,756
Population
28.0
Area (sq mi)
1,099
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 34653?
50.6
Median Age
49.1%
Male
50.9%
Female
11.6%
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?
$49,563
Median Household Income
-36% vs state ZIP avg
$31,014
Per Capita Income
11.8%
Poverty Rate
5.1%
Unemployment Rate
27.6 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 34653 ranks nationally
New Port Richey, FL household income vs. every US ZIP code
Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked
$49,563 14th percentile higher than 14% of 30,318 US ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
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
17,458housing units
17,458
Total Housing Units
15,777
Occupied Units
1,681
Vacant Units
2.21
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$203,200
Median Home Value
-46% vs state ZIP avg
$1,248
Median Rent
1983
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
+5.4%
YoY Change (2024)
402
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+302%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 34653 have increased 5.4% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +302% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +8.2% | 221 |
| 2021 | +19.9% | 265 |
| 2022 | +33.0% | 353 |
| 2023 | +8.2% | 382 |
| 2024 | +5.4% | 402 |
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 578 business establishments in ZIP 34653, employing approximately 5,410 people with a combined annual payroll of $240,116,000.
578
Businesses
5,410
Employees
$240.1M
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Health care and social assistance | 110 | 19.0% |
| Retail trade | 71 | 12.3% |
| Construction | 70 | 12.1% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 61 | 10.6% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 50 | 8.7% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 45 | 7.8% |
| Accommodation and food services | 44 | 7.6% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 36 | 6.2% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 22 | 3.8% |
| Finance and insurance | 21 | 3.6% |
| Wholesale trade | 13 | 2.3% |
| Educational services | 10 | 1.7% |
| Manufacturing | 9 | 1.6% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 7 | 1.2% |
| Information | 4 | 0.7% |
| Utilities | 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
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ZIP 34653 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 34668
Port Richey (34668)
42,619 residents
- 34655
New Port Richey (34655)
38,464 residents
- 34667
Hudson (34667)
32,144 residents
- 34653
New Port Richey (34653)
30,756 residents
- 34689
Tarpon Springs (34689)
26,132 residents
- 34652
New Port Richey (34652)
24,147 residents
- 34654
New Port Richey (34654)
21,716 residents
- 34691
Holiday (34691)
21,079 residents
- 34685
Palm Harbor (34685)
17,286 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 34653 ranks #4 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 34653 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 34688
Tarpon Springs (34688)
$112,091 median income
- 34685
Palm Harbor (34685)
$94,688 median income
- 34655
New Port Richey (34655)
$85,470 median income
- 34689
Tarpon Springs (34689)
$74,854 median income
- 34654
New Port Richey (34654)
$73,947 median income
- 34652
New Port Richey (34652)
$56,931 median income
- 34667
Hudson (34667)
$51,280 median income
- 34691
Holiday (34691)
$50,288 median income
- 34653
New Port Richey (34653)
$49,563 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 34653 ranks #9 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 34652 | New Port Richey, FL | 24,147 | 2.7 mi |
| 34668 | Port Richey, FL | 42,619 | 4.1 mi |
| 34690 | Holiday, FL | 13,137 | 4.0 mi |
| 34655 | New Port Richey, FL | 38,464 | 4.5 mi |
| 34688 | Tarpon Springs, FL | 7,274 | 6.8 mi |
| 34654 | New Port Richey, FL | 21,716 | 5.3 mi |
| 34691 | Holiday, FL | 21,079 | 6.3 mi |
| 34685 | Palm Harbor, FL | 17,286 | 10.2 mi |
| 34689 | Tarpon Springs, FL | 26,132 | 7.6 mi |
| 34667 | Hudson, FL | 32,144 | 10.5 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 34653, 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 (30,756 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 34653 in?
ZIP code 34653 (New Port Richey) is located in Pasco County, Florida. Pasco County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/pasco-fl.
What is the population of ZIP code 34653?
ZIP code 34653 in New Port Richey, FL has a population of 30,756 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 34653?
The median household income in ZIP 34653 is $49,563, which is 35% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 34653?
The median home value in ZIP 34653 is $203,200, which is 27% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 34653?
The largest racial group in ZIP 34653 is White at 76.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 14.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 34653?
ZIP code 34653 has 578 business establishments employing approximately 5,410 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 34653?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 34653 are: Health care and social assistance (110), Retail trade (71), Construction (70). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 34653?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 34653 increased by 5.4% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 302%. 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 34653?
In ZIP code 34653, 60.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 18.6% 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 34653?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 34653 is 27.6 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 34653?
In ZIP code 34653, approximately 65.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 34.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 34653?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 34653 is 11.8% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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