Palm Harbor, FL · standard
ZIP Code 34684
Pinellas County, Florida - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 25,847
- 1,523/sq mi High-density area
- $72,145
- Median income Near-median income area
- $342,400
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 37.6%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Palm Harbor pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 50%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 27%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 1,523
- people per sq mi
- 73%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 34684 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 34684 (Palm Harbor, FL) rose +4.3% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 361.7 in 2023 to 377.1 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 34684 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Palm Harbor, Pinellas County, Florida, with 25,847 residents across 17.0 square miles, a density of 1,523 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 34684 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $72,145 (6% below the average Florida ZIP), while per-capita income is $47,236. The poverty rate is 10.7%, with unemployment at 3.0%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $342,400 (9% below the average Florida ZIP) and median rent is $1,854; 72.9% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 37.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 55.3, and the average commute is 27 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Pinellas County, so 34684 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 34684
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Palm Harbor, FL
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 34684.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
189 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
125 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
117 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
87 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
77 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 34684, Palm Harbor, 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
25,847
Population
17.0
Area (sq mi)
1,523
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 34684?
55.3
Median Age
48.0%
Male
52.0%
Female
13.0%
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?
$72,145
Median Household Income
-6% vs state ZIP avg
$47,236
Per Capita Income
10.7%
Poverty Rate
3.0%
Unemployment Rate
27.2 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 34684 ranks among Florida ZIPs
Palm Harbor, FL household income vs. every Florida ZIP code
Median household income among 946 reporting Florida ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$72,145 49th percentile higher than 49% of 946 Florida ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
14,419housing units
14,419
Total Housing Units
12,874
Occupied Units
1,545
Vacant Units
2.04
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$342,400
Median Home Value
-9% vs state ZIP avg
$1,854
Median Rent
1985
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
+4.3%
YoY Change (2024)
377
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+277%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 34684 have increased 4.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +277% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +7.1% | 234 |
| 2021 | +12.7% | 263 |
| 2022 | +24.6% | 328 |
| 2023 | +10.3% | 362 |
| 2024 | +4.3% | 377 |
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 931 business establishments in ZIP 34684, employing approximately 9,733 people with a combined annual payroll of $447,146,000.
931
Businesses
9,733
Employees
$447.1M
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Health care and social assistance | 189 | 20.3% |
| Retail trade | 125 | 13.4% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 117 | 12.6% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 87 | 9.3% |
| Accommodation and food services | 77 | 8.3% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 74 | 8.0% |
| Finance and insurance | 60 | 6.4% |
| Construction | 56 | 6.0% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 48 | 5.2% |
| Wholesale trade | 18 | 1.9% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 17 | 1.8% |
| Educational services | 16 | 1.7% |
| Information | 15 | 1.6% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 15 | 1.6% |
| Manufacturing | 14 | 1.5% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 3 | 0.3% |
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 34684 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 34698
Dunedin (34698)
37,240 residents
- 34683
Palm Harbor (34683)
31,268 residents
- 34689
Tarpon Springs (34689)
26,132 residents
- 34684
Palm Harbor (34684)
25,847 residents
- 34677
Oldsmar (34677)
20,842 residents
- 33761
Clearwater (33761)
18,167 residents
- 33763
Clearwater (33763)
17,887 residents
- 34695
Safety Harbor (34695)
17,496 residents
- 34685
Palm Harbor (34685)
17,286 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 34684 ranks #4 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 34684 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
- 34695
Safety Harbor (34695)
$95,238 median income
- 34685
Palm Harbor (34685)
$94,688 median income
- 34677
Oldsmar (34677)
$93,474 median income
- 34683
Palm Harbor (34683)
$92,885 median income
- 34689
Tarpon Springs (34689)
$74,854 median income
- 33761
Clearwater (33761)
$74,728 median income
- 34698
Dunedin (34698)
$74,078 median income
- 34684
Palm Harbor (34684)
$72,145 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 34684 ranks #9 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 34683 | Palm Harbor, FL | 31,268 | 2.0 mi |
| 33761 | Clearwater, FL | 18,167 | 3.5 mi |
| 34685 | Palm Harbor, FL | 17,286 | 2.7 mi |
| 34681 | Crystal Beach, FL | 1,294 | 3.1 mi |
| 34677 | Oldsmar, FL | 20,842 | 3.9 mi |
| 33763 | Clearwater, FL | 17,887 | 5.5 mi |
| 34689 | Tarpon Springs, FL | 26,132 | 5.0 mi |
| 34698 | Dunedin, FL | 37,240 | 4.5 mi |
| 34695 | Safety Harbor, FL | 17,496 | 5.4 mi |
| 34688 | Tarpon Springs, FL | 7,274 | 5.2 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 34684, 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 (25,847 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 34684 in?
ZIP code 34684 (Palm Harbor) is located in Pinellas County, Florida. Pinellas County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/pinellas-fl.
What is the population of ZIP code 34684?
ZIP code 34684 in Palm Harbor, FL has a population of 25,847 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 34684?
The median household income in ZIP 34684 is $72,145, which is 5% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 34684?
The median home value in ZIP 34684 is $342,400, which is 23% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 34684?
The largest racial group in ZIP 34684 is White at 83.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 10.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 34684?
ZIP code 34684 has 931 business establishments employing approximately 9,733 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 34684?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 34684 are: Health care and social assistance (189), Retail trade (125), Professional, scientific, and technical services (117). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 34684?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 34684 increased by 4.3% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 277%. 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 34684?
In ZIP code 34684, 65.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 37.6% 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 34684?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 34684 is 27.2 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 34684?
In ZIP code 34684, approximately 72.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 27.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 34684?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 34684 is 10.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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