Port Richey, FL · standard

ZIP Code 34668

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

42,619
1,060/sq mi
$47,401
Median income
$191,600
Median home value
14.5%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Port Richey pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with below-median home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

11th pct
household income, US ZIPs
41th pct
home value, US ZIPs
1,060
people per sq mi
63%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 34668 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 34668 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 40.2 square miles in Port Richey, Pasco County, Florida. The area is home to 42,619 residents, producing a population density of 1,060 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 34668 against Florida and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 34668 sits at $47,401 (39% below the Florida average), while per-capita income is $27,566. The poverty rate stands at 18.1% and the unemployment rate at 5.1%. On housing, the median home value is $191,600 (49% below the state average) with median rent at $1,391 per month, and 62.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 34668 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 14.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.9, and the average commute is 29 minutes. We also surface 9 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Pasco County, so you can benchmark 34668 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 34668

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 34668.

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 34668, 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

42,619

Population

40.2

Area (sq mi)

1,060

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 34668?

40.9

Median Age

47.2%

Male

52.8%

Female

10.4%

Foreign-Born

White 73.6%
African American 3.7%
Asian 0.9%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 16.3%
Hispanic or Latino 25.2%

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?

$47,401

Median Household Income

-39% vs state

$27,566

Per Capita Income

18.1%

Poverty Rate

5.1%

Unemployment Rate

28.6 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 34668 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$47,401 11th percentile higher than 11% 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 60.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 14.5%

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

What does housing look like?

23,969

Total Housing Units

20,730

Occupied Units

3,239

Vacant Units

2.37

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 62.8%
Renter 37.2%

$191,600

Median Home Value

-49% vs state

$1,391

Median Rent

1980

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

-1.6%

YoY Change (2024)

394

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+294%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 34668 have decreased 1.6% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +294% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +8.3% 225
2021 +24.5% 280
2022 +29.3% 362
2023 +10.8% 401
2024 -1.6% 394

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 800 business establishments in ZIP 34668, employing approximately 8,230 people with a combined annual payroll of $311,552,000.

800

Businesses

8,230

Employees

$311.6M

Annual Payroll

15

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 149 18.6%
Construction 98 12.3%
Health care and social assistance 91 11.4%
Other services (except public administration) 86 10.8%
Accommodation and food services 83 10.4%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 53 6.6%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 50 6.3%
Real estate and rental and leasing 41 5.1%
Finance and insurance 37 4.6%
Wholesale trade 33 4.1%
Manufacturing 28 3.5%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 17 2.1%
Transportation and warehousing 16 2.0%
Information 10 1.3%
Educational services 3 0.4%

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 34668 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 34668 ranks the most populous — useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 34668 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 34668 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
34653 New Port Richey, FL 30,756 4.1 mi
34654 New Port Richey, FL 21,716 4.7 mi
34652 New Port Richey, FL 24,147 4.9 mi
34690 Holiday, FL 13,137 7.6 mi
34667 Hudson, FL 32,144 6.9 mi
34669 Hudson, FL 12,648 6.7 mi
34655 New Port Richey, FL 38,464 7.6 mi
34679 Aripeka, FL 99 9.3 mi
34691 Holiday, FL 21,079 8.8 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 34668 in?
ZIP code 34668 (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 34668?
ZIP code 34668 in Port Richey, FL has a population of 42,619 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 34668?
The median household income in ZIP 34668 is $47,401, which is 38% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 34668?
The median home value in ZIP 34668 is $191,600, which is 31% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 34668?
The largest racial group in ZIP 34668 is White at 73.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 25.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 34668?
ZIP code 34668 has 800 business establishments employing approximately 8,230 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 34668?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 34668 are: Retail trade (149), Construction (98), Health care and social assistance (91). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 34668?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 34668 decreased by 1.6% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 294%. 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 34668?
In ZIP code 34668, 60.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 14.5% 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 34668?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 34668 is 28.6 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 34668?
In ZIP code 34668, approximately 62.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 37.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 34668?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 34668 is 18.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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