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
$49,563
Median income
$203,200
Median home value
18.6%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

ZIP code 34653 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 28.0 square miles in New Port Richey, Pasco County, Florida. The area is home to 30,756 residents, producing a population density of 1,099 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 34653 against Florida and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 34653 sits at $49,563 (36% below the Florida average), while per-capita income is $31,014. The poverty rate stands at 11.8% and the unemployment rate at 5.1%. On housing, the median home value is $203,200 (46% below the state average) with median rent at $1,248 per month, and 65.4% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 34653 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 18.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 50.6, and the average commute is 28 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Pasco County, so you can benchmark 34653 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 34653

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 34653.

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 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; HUD FMR + 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

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Who lives in ZIP 34653?

50.6

Median Age

49.1%

Male

50.9%

Female

11.6%

Foreign-Born

White 76.4%
African American 6.3%
Asian 1.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.2%
Two or More Ethnicities 10.2%
Hispanic or Latino 14.1%

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

$31,014

Per Capita Income

11.8%

Poverty Rate

5.1%

Unemployment Rate

27.6 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 34653 ranks nationally

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

$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 60.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 18.6%

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

What does housing look like?

17,458

Total Housing Units

15,777

Occupied Units

1,681

Vacant Units

2.21

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 65.4%
Renter 34.6%

$203,200

Median Home Value

-46% vs state

$1,248

Median Rent

1983

Median Year Built

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

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.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 34653 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 34653 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 34653 ranks #9 of 9 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
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

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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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