| ZIP Code | 34601 |
|---|---|
| City | Brooksville |
| State | Florida (FL) |
| County | Hernando County |
| Area Code | 352 |
| Elevation | 88 ft |
| Latitude | 28.58845 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -82.371337 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 12053 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 51.4 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.25 |
| Below Poverty | 17.1% ▲ 71% above avg |
| College Grads | 32.1% ▼ 17% below avg |
| Unemployment | 6.2% ▲ 27% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 356 (2.1%) |
| HS Graduate | 5,612 (33.6%) |
| Some College | 3,087 (18.5%) |
| Associates | 2,305 (13.8%) |
| Bachelors | 1,889 (11.3%) |
| Graduate Degree | 3,470 (20.8%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $56,365 ▼ 26% below avg ↑ 47% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $151,500 ▼ 46% below avg ↑ 60% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 2.7x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,066/mo ↑ 37% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 12,276 |
| Vacant Units | 1,982 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.25 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 12,276 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 1,982 |
| Owner Occupied | 70.7% |
| Renter Occupied | 29.3% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.25 |
ZIP code 34601 is located in Brooksville, Florida, within Hernando County. With a population of 23,648, this is a moderately populated ZIP code with a mature community — the median age is 51.4 years. Economically, 34601 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $56,365 is below the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 34601 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $151,500 is below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,066 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 70.7% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 60% since 2019.
The population of 34601 is primarily White (76.85%). Residents are moderately educated — 32.1% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is below the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 17.1%. Household income has grown by 47% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 34601 stands at 6.2%, which is above the national average. About 11% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 79%.
Overall, ZIP code 34601 in Brooksville, FL is characterized as solidly middle-class, moderately educated, a mature community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 23,648 residents, a median household income of $56,365, and a median home value of $151,500, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Florida.