Population 52,108 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Zephyrhills
Household size in Zephyrhills
| Period | Zephyrhills | Tampa area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.43 | 2.49 | 2.63 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.47 | 2.56 | 2.73 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.49 | 2.59 | 2.75 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.50 | 2.55 | 2.63 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.07 | +0.06 | +0.00 | −0.03 |
The average household in Zephyrhills has 2.50 people, a bit under the U.S. average of 2.65. The picture is much the same across the Tampa area. Since 2006–10, household size has crept up from 2.43, even as the national average fell.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Zephyrhills
| Period | Zephyrhills | Tampa area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 47.4 | 41.2 | 40.8 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 49.7 | 42.3 | 42.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 48.2 | 43.2 | 43.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 47.8 | 43.1 | 43.5 | 40.1 |
| Change | +0.3 | +1.9 | +2.7 | +2.3 |
Zephyrhills skews older: half of its residents are older than 47.8, well above the national median of 40.1. That usually means more empty nesters and retirees, and fewer young families. Since 2006–10, the median age has crept up from 47.4, a smaller shift than nationally.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Zephyrhills
| Period | Zephyrhills | Tampa area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.3% | 12.0% | 12.4% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 10.9% | 11.9% | 12.2% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 9.5% | 11.2% | 11.5% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 9.3% | 10.7% | 11.4% | 11.6% |
| Change | −1.0 pts | −1.3 pts | −1.0 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head nearly one in ten households in Zephyrhills (9.3%), below the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share has edged down 1.0 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Zephyrhills
Renters in Zephyrhills
| Period | Zephyrhills | Tampa area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 21.4% | 30.3% | 30.3% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 21.5% | 34.7% | 33.9% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 27.5% | 35.1% | 34.6% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 22.0% | 32.1% | 32.4% | 34.8% |
| Change | +0.6 pts | +1.8 pts | +2.1 pts | +1.5 pts |
Zephyrhills is largely a place of homeowners: only 22.0% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. About half of owners (49.4%) have paid off their mortgages, above the national share of 39.8%. The renter share is up 0.6 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Zephyrhills
| Period | Zephyrhills | Tampa area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 17.7% | 15.2% | 17.2% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 21.8% | 15.4% | 17.6% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 18.3% | 13.4% | 15.4% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 16.5% | 11.0% | 12.5% | 9.6% |
| Change | −1.2 pts | −4.2 pts | −4.8 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is high in Zephyrhills: 16.5% of homes are empty, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand. Vacancy has edged down 1.2 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Zephyrhills
| Period | Zephyrhills | Tampa area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1989 | 1982 | 1984 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1990 | 1983 | 1985 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1990 | 1984 | 1986 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1993 | 1988 | 1989 | 1980 |
| Change | +4 | +5 | +5 | +6 |
Much of the housing in Zephyrhills is relatively new: half of its homes were built after 1993, compared with 1980 for the U.S. as a whole. The median year built has moved up from 1989 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. The newest homes are mostly in the west, the oldest in the center.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Zephyrhills
| Period | Zephyrhills | Tampa area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $938 | $1,036 | $1,092 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $994 | $1,069 | $1,123 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,048 | $1,244 | $1,323 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,392 | $1,767 | $1,816 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$455 | +$731 | +$724 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Zephyrhills costs $1,392 a month with utilities, below the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $455 a month from 2006–10, a 48% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 30.9% of the typical renter's income, just over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Rents run highest in the west and lowest in the northeast.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Zephyrhills
Bachelor's degrees in Zephyrhills
| Period | Zephyrhills | Tampa area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 17.8% | 26.6% | 26.4% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 18.6% | 27.1% | 27.0% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 21.3% | 30.4% | 30.0% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 24.6% | 35.2% | 34.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | +6.8 pts | +8.6 pts | +8.2 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in Zephyrhills: 24.6% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 6.8 points, in line with the national trend. College graduates are most concentrated in the northwest and least in the center.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Zephyrhills
| Period | Zephyrhills | Tampa area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 83.1% | 86.7% | 85.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 86.8% | 87.9% | 86.5% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 86.4% | 89.4% | 88.2% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 89.9% | 90.9% | 90.0% | 89.3% |
| Change | +6.8 pts | +4.2 pts | +4.4 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in Zephyrhills is close to the national rate: 89.9% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%. The share with a diploma has risen 6.8 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Zephyrhills
| Period | Zephyrhills | Tampa area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.1% | 8.7% | 8.9% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 11.5% | 10.6% | 11.0% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 6.8% | 5.7% | 5.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.4% | 4.7% | 4.8% | 5.4% |
| Change | −3.6 pts | −4.1 pts | −4.1 pts | −2.7 pts |
Jobs have been a little easier to find in Zephyrhills than nationally: unemployment was 4.4%, against 5.4%. Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 3.6 points, in line with the national trend. Each figure pools five years of surveys (2020–24), so it describes that whole stretch rather than today's job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Zephyrhills compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zephyrhills | 2.50 | 47.8 | 9.3% | 22.0% | 16.5% | 1993 | $1,392 | 24.6% | 89.9% | 4.4% |
| Zephyrhills West | 2.01 | 60.8 | 7.4% | 20.3% | 24.8% | 1983 | $1,057 | 16.8% | 89.1% | 3.6% |
| Pasadena Hills | 2.98 | 44.3 | 10.7% | 21.0% | 14.5% | 2008 | $1,416 | 23.6% | 89.9% | 3.2% |
| Zephyrhills South | 1.90 | 61.4 | 8.0% | 11.2% | 31.9% | 1985 | $1,036 | 11.5% | 90.0% | 6.6% |
| Crystal Springs | 2.88 | 50.1 | 7.1% | 7.7% | 21.5% | 1993 | $1,238 | 20.7% | 92.4% | 2.3% |
| Wesley Chapel | 3.04 | 36.9 | 9.4% | 22.0% | 7.9% | 2007 | $2,285 | 47.3% | 93.8% | 4.6% |
| St. Leo | 2.75 | 27.1 | 1.6% | 13.2% | 3.3% | 2000 | $964 | 46.5% | 93.9% | 8.5% |
| San Antonio | 2.30 | 55.6 | 7.9% | 3.8% | 8.3% | 2005 | $1,924 | 38.5% | 95.4% | 4.8% |
| Dade City | 2.85 | 41.9 | 13.5% | 26.9% | 11.3% | 1986 | $1,117 | 26.3% | 86.1% | 6.6% |
| St. Joseph | 2.91 | 46.6 | 3.0% | 11.5% | 10.8% | 2002 | $931 | 45.7% | 88.2% | 3.4% |
| Darby | 2.36 | 52.6 | 5.8% | 5.8% | 9.8% | 2000 | $1,163 | 41.6% | 96.4% | 2.0% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Zephyrhills. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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