ZIP Code 34609: Population, Income, Housing

State: FL
Total population: 47,257 Household income: $79,442 Rent: $1,791

Overview

Total population
47,257
Rent
$1,791
Year built
2000
Household income
$79,442
Per capita income
$35,379
Poverty rate
9.7%
Unemployment rate
N/A
Household size
2.7 persons
Rent over 30% of income
44.6%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Data are sourced from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, 2024 release — the latest dataset currently available. New 5-year estimates are published annually, about 6–12 months after the end of each reference year.

Demographics

State
Florida
County
Hernando County
City
Spring Hill
Total population
47,257
Adults over 25
34,557
Total households
17,593
Household size
2.7 persons

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Data are sourced from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, 2024 release — the latest dataset currently available. New 5-year estimates are published annually, about 6–12 months after the end of each reference year.

Income & Poverty

Household income
$79,442
Per capita income
$35,379
Poverty rate
9.7%
Unemployment rate
N/A
Rent over 30% of income
44.6%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Data are sourced from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, 2024 release — the latest dataset currently available. New 5-year estimates are published annually, about 6–12 months after the end of each reference year.

Housing

Rent
$1,791
Year built
2000
Households that rent
16.3%
Households that own
83.7%
Rooms per home (all homes)
6.2

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Data are sourced from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, 2024 release — the latest dataset currently available. New 5-year estimates are published annually, about 6–12 months after the end of each reference year.

Race

White
69.3%
Black
6.1%
Asian
2.7%
Two or more races
14.6%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Data are sourced from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, 2024 release — the latest dataset currently available. New 5-year estimates are published annually, about 6–12 months after the end of each reference year.

Ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino
21.6%
Not Hispanic or Latino
78.4%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Data are sourced from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, 2024 release — the latest dataset currently available. New 5-year estimates are published annually, about 6–12 months after the end of each reference year.

Commute

Commute rate
16,221 (81.6%)
Commute time to work
28 mins
Work from home
3,660 (18.4%)

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Data are sourced from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, 2024 release — the latest dataset currently available. New 5-year estimates are published annually, about 6–12 months after the end of each reference year.

Education

Less than high school
32.6%
High school graduate or GED
30.8%
Some college or associate degree
13%
Bachelor’s degree or higher
23.6%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Data are sourced from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, 2024 release — the latest dataset currently available. New 5-year estimates are published annually, about 6–12 months after the end of each reference year.

 

Comparison of ZIP Code 34609 with: Hernando County, FL Spring Hill, FL Tampa metro area, FL Florida United States

ZIP 34609

Total population47,257
Rent$1,791
Year built2000
Household income$79,442
Per capita income$35,379
Poverty rate9.7%
Unemployment rateN/A

Hernando County, FL

Total population207,018
Rent$1,298
Year built1991
Household income$66,058
Per capita income$34,458
Poverty rate11.7%
Unemployment rate3.8%

Spring Hill, FL

Total population119,983
Rent$1,440
Year built1993
Household income$68,432
Per capita income$33,037
Poverty rate11.8%
Unemployment rateN/A

Tampa Metro Area, FL

Total population3,304,691
Rent$1,628
Year built1986
Household income$74,392
Per capita income$43,878
Poverty rate12%
Unemployment rate3.5%

Florida State

Total population22,416,077
Rent$1,669
Year built1988
Household income$74,568
Per capita income$42,609
Poverty rate12.6%
Unemployment rate3.4%

United States

Total population334,922,499
Rent$1,413
Year built1980
Household income$80,734
Per capita income$44,673
Poverty rate12.5%
Unemployment rate4%
Metric ZIP34609 CountyHernando, FLCDPSpring Hill, FLMetro AreaTampa metro area, FLStateFloridaCountryUnited States
Total population47,257207,018119,9833,304,69122,416,077334,922,499
Rent$1,791$1,298$1,440$1,628$1,669$1,413
Year built200019911993198619881980
Household income$79,442$66,058$68,432$74,392$74,568$80,734
Per capita income$35,379$34,458$33,037$43,878$42,609$44,673
Poverty rate9.7%11.7%11.8%12%12.6%12.5%
Unemployment rateN/A3.8%N/A3.5%3.4%4%

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Summary for 34609

Rent & Income

In 34609, the typical monthly rent is $1,791 and the typical household income is $79,442. Rent here is higher than in both Spring Hill CDP and Florida, and household income is also higher than in both. The estimated poverty rate is 9.7%, which is lower than in both Spring Hill CDP and Florida.

Housing & Affordability

This ZIP Code is primarily owner-occupied, with renters accounting for about 16.3% of households. About 44.6% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing, indicating high cost burden.

Education & Employment

Educational attainment is moderate, with about 23.6% of adults holding a bachelor’s degree or higher.

 

ZIP 34609 — Rent vs Household Income

 

 

ZIP 34609 — Poverty

 

 

How ZIP 34609 compares in Florida (299 ZIP Codes)

Metric This ZIP Rank Starts from State range
Rent $1,791 174 / 299 from lower rent $999 – $3,263
Household income $79,442 113 / 299 from higher income $30,514 – $176,641
Poverty rate 9.7% 92 / 299 from lower poverty 2.8% – 48.7%

Rankings are calculated among ZIP Codes in Florida with total population > 30,000 (year 2024).

 

Detailed Ranking Explanation for ZIP Code 34609

Rent

For rent, this ZIP is positioned 174th out of 299 ZIP Codes in Florida. In Florida as a whole, the range goes from $999 in ZIP 34142 up to $3,263 in ZIP 33076.

Household income

For household income, ZIP Code 34609 ranks 113th out of 299 ZIP Codes. Statewide, values range from $30,514 in ZIP 32209 up to $176,641 in ZIP 33076.

Poverty rate

For poverty levels, this ZIP is positioned 92nd out of 299 ZIP Codes. Across Florida, figures vary from 2.8% in ZIP 32259 up to 48.7% in ZIP 32304.

 

💰 Rent in ZIP Code 34609 (with Utilities)

Estimated Monthly Rent: $1,791 ℹ️ What’s Included:
✅ Base rent, electricity, gas, water/sewer, and heating fuels
❌ Not included: internet, cable TV, renter's insurance, parking

💡 What does this rent estimate mean?

Explanation: This estimate shows what renters typically pay each month for housing — including the apartment or home and essential utilities like heat, water, and electricity.

Included in this number: Rent plus electricity, gas, water/sewer, and heating fuel.

Not included: Internet, cable, parking, renter’s insurance, or furniture rental.

Note: This cost does not depend on the number of people living in the home.

👨‍👧‍👦 Household Income in ZIP Code 34609

Annual Household Income: $79,442

💡 What does Household Income mean?

Definition: This represents the middle value of all household incomes in the ZIP code — half of households earn less, and half earn more.

Includes: wages, salaries, self-employment income, Social Security, pensions, investments, unemployment, public assistance, and rental income.

Does NOT include: capital gains, non-cash benefits (like food stamps), or tax refunds.

Household = any group of people (or a single person) living in the same housing unit.

Example: A couple earning $40,000 and $30,000 together have a household income of $70,000. If that's in the middle of all local incomes, it's the value shown here.

📉 Poverty Rate in ZIP Code 34609

Estimated Rate: 9.7%

💡 What does the Poverty Rate represent?

Definition: The percentage of people in this area living below the federal poverty threshold.

How it works: The threshold is a dollar amount set by the U.S. Census Bureau that varies by family size and age. If a household's income is below that level, everyone in it is included in this rate.

Example: In a town of 10,000 people, if 1,500 have incomes below the poverty line, the poverty rate is 15%.

Note: This statistic only includes people living in households; it does not count those in student housing, military barracks, or nursing homes.

🏘️ Renter vs. Owner Households in ZIP Code 34609

In ZIP Code 34609, households that rent: 2,865 (16.3%)

📊 What does the renter household percentage reveal about this ZIP Code?
Household Type Count Share
Renter-Occupied 2,865 16.3%
Owner-Occupied 14,728 83.7%

Definition: This is the percentage of households that rent their home rather than own it. It includes only occupied housing units.

Why it matters: Areas with a high share of renter households often have younger populations, higher mobility, and different housing needs compared to mostly owner-occupied areas.

Example: If 65% of homes in an area are renter-occupied, it means 65 out of every 100 households rent their home.

📉 Renters Spending Over 30% of Income on Rent in ZIP Code 34609

In ZIP Code 34609, cost-burdened renters (households spending over 30% of income on housing): 1,277 (44.6%)

🏚️ What Does It Mean When Renters Spend Over 30% of Their Income on Housing?
Household Group Households Share
Cost-burdened renters (over 30%) 1,277 44.6%
Other renter households 1,588 55.4%
Total renter households 2,865 100%

Shares are calculated as a percentage of renter households.

This shows how many renters in the ZIP code are considered cost-burdened — meaning they spend more than 30% of their income on housing (rent and basic utilities).

It’s a sign that housing might be unaffordable in the area or that lower-income residents may be struggling with rent.

Data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau’s American Community Survey.

📊 Education Levels in ZIP Code 34609

Less than High School: 11,269 people (32.6%)

Includes adults who did not complete high school.

High School Graduate or GED: 10,639 people (30.8%)

Includes adults whose highest education is a high school diploma or GED.

Some College or Associate Degree: 4,501 people (13%)

Includes adults who attended college without completing a bachelor’s degree (some college or associate degree).

Bachelor’s Degree or Higher: 8,148 people (23.6%)

Includes adults with a bachelor’s degree or higher (bachelor’s, master’s, professional, or doctoral degree).

👥 Total Adults (25+): 34,557

ℹ️ Have questions about how these statistics are calculated? See our data methodology & FAQs

 

Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates (U.S. Census Bureau) — unemployment rate from BLS. Some values are derived metrics.