| ZIP Code | 34609 |
|---|---|
| City | Spring Hill |
| State | Florida (FL) |
| County | Hernando County |
| Area Code | 352 |
| Elevation | 62 ft |
| Latitude | 28.479476 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -82.507906 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 12053 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 44.8 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.70 |
| Below Poverty | 9.2% ▼ 8% below avg |
| College Grads | 35.5% ▼ 8% below avg |
| Unemployment | 6.4% ▲ 31% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 445 (1.4%) |
| HS Graduate | 8,706 (27.7%) |
| Some College | 5,656 (18%) |
| Associates | 5,430 (17.3%) |
| Bachelors | 3,927 (12.5%) |
| Graduate Degree | 7,232 (23%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $79,284 ≈ Avg ↑ 38% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $275,900 ≈ Avg ↑ 64% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.5x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,593/mo ↑ 39% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 18,426 |
| Vacant Units | 1,363 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.70 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 18,426 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 1,363 |
| Owner Occupied | 83.0% |
| Renter Occupied | 17.0% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.70 |
ZIP code 34609 is located in Spring Hill, Florida, within Hernando County. With a population of 46,066, this is a highly populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 44.8 years. Economically, 34609 is a middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $79,284 is near the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 34609 represents a mid-range housing market. The median home value of $275,900 is near the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,593 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 83.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 64% since 2019.
The population of 34609 is majority White (65.48%). Residents are moderately educated — 35.5% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is near the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 9.2%. Household income has grown by 38% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 34609 stands at 6.4%, which is above the national average. About 15% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 73%.
Overall, ZIP code 34609 in Spring Hill, FL is characterized as middle-income, moderately educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 46,066 residents, a median household income of $79,284, and a median home value of $275,900, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Florida.