ZIP Code 34602 Demographics

Hernando County, Florida  ·  ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates

ACS 2022 Data

Population & Income Overview

Key statistics for ZIP code 34602 compared to county averages.

Total Population

9,024

↓ 95.4% vs county

Median HH Income

$73,355

↑ +23.9% vs county

Median Home Value

$235,300

↑ +9.6% vs county

Median Age

47.0 yrs

↑ 3.1% vs county

Unemployment Rate

4.0%

↑ 33.0% vs county

Income & Housing Comparison

How ZIP 34602 compares to Hernando County and Florida overall. Data from ACS 2022 5-year estimates.

Median Household Income ZIP 34602 $73k Hernando $59k Florida $68k

Source: ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates, Table B19013

Median Home Value ZIP 34602 $235k Hernando $215k Florida $292k

Source: ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates, Table B25077

Education & Employment

Bachelor's Rate

13.7%

of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher

Owner Occupancy

89.3%

of occupied housing units are owner-occupied

Median Gross Rent

$1,103

per month including utilities

Rent vs. Buy Affordability

Compare estimated monthly costs of home ownership vs renting in ZIP Code 34602 using local Census metrics.

Median Home Value$235,300
Down Payment (20%)$47,060
Interest Rate6.5%
Loan Term

Estimated Monthly Costs

Buy (Mortgage, Tax, Ins.)
$1,494P&I: $1190 | Tax: $235 | Ins: $69
Rent (Local Median)
$1,103
Renting is CheaperRenting is estimated to save you $391/month compared to buying costs.

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Location & Neighboring Areas

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Nearby ZIP Codes

ZIP codes geographically closest to 34602, sorted by distance.

34601 7.9 mi away hernando county 34604 9.6 mi away hernando county 34609 14.0 mi away hernando county 34436 15.3 mi away citrus county 34608 16.7 mi away hernando county 34613 18.2 mi away hernando county 34614 19.0 mi away hernando county 34452 19.6 mi away citrus county

About Hernando County

Hernando County is located in Florida and has a total population of 196,621. The county's median household income is $59,202 and median home value is $214,700. ZIP code 34602 is one of many ZCTAs within this county.

View all ZIP codes in Hernando County

Data source: American Community Survey (ACS) 2022 5-Year Estimates, U.S. Census Bureau. ZCTAs (ZIP Code Tabulation Areas) are used as proxies for USPS ZIP codes. Some USPS ZIP codes may not have a corresponding ZCTA.