| ZIP Code | 34602 |
|---|---|
| City | Brooksville |
| State | Florida (FL) |
| County | Hernando County |
| Area Code | 352 |
| Elevation | 98 ft |
| Latitude | 28.502482 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -82.282351 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 12053 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 44.8 yrs ↓ 11% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.85 |
| Below Poverty | 10.9% ▲ 9% above avg |
| College Grads | 33.5% ▼ 14% below avg |
| Unemployment | 3.3% ▼ 32% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 116 (1.7%) |
| HS Graduate | 2,383 (34.5%) |
| Some College | 1,057 (15.3%) |
| Associates | 1,043 (15.1%) |
| Bachelors | 901 (13%) |
| Graduate Degree | 1,414 (20.5%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $72,054 ≈ Avg ↑ 29% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $241,300 ▼ 13% below avg ↑ 59% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.3x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,284/mo ↑ 37% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 4,079 |
| Vacant Units | 467 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.85 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 4,079 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 467 |
| Owner Occupied | 87.4% |
| Renter Occupied | 12.6% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.85 |
ZIP code 34602 is located in Brooksville, Florida, within Hernando County. With a population of 10,391, this is a lightly populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 44.8 years. Economically, 34602 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $72,054 is near the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 34602 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $241,300 is near the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,284 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 87.4% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 59% since 2019.
The population of 34602 is primarily White (70.82%). Residents are moderately educated — 33.5% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is near the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 10.9%. Household income has grown by 29% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 34602 stands at 3.3%, which is below the national average. About 22% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 67%.
Overall, ZIP code 34602 in Brooksville, FL is characterized as solidly middle-class, moderately educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 10,391 residents, a median household income of $72,054, and a median home value of $241,300, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Florida.