At a Glance
Median Income
$49,295
$27,730 per capita
Home Value
$191,700
Zillow: $303,599
Median Rent
$1,034/mo
29.2% of income on rent
Violent Crime
198/100K
1,170/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
18.9%
89.9% high school+
Unemployment
3.8%
8.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.3%
16.9% smoking rate
How Zephyrhills Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Zephyrhills's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Zephyrhills a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.9 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Zephyrhills residents earn a median household income of $49,295 , which is 34% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $27,730. The unemployment rate stands at 3.8% (6% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 15,144 business establishments, including 894 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Zephyrhills is $191,700 , 32% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $303,599. Median rent is $1,034/month, with 29.2% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 103.4 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1985.
Safety & Crime
Zephyrhills reports 198 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 48% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,170/100K.
Education
18.9% of adults in Zephyrhills hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(44% below the national average).
89.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Zephyrhills has an average annual temperature of 72°F (22°C).
Winters average 60°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 53.0 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population18,471
Median Age48.9 yrs
Density1,918/mi²
Male / Female44% / 56%
Foreign Born7.1%
Veterans10.8%
Economy
B+
Median Income$49,295
Per Capita$27,730
Unemployment3.8%
Poverty8.8%
County GDP$24,175M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,075
Housing
A
Home Value$191,700
Rent$1,034
Ownership67.2%
Zillow$303,599
Housing Units9,043
Rent Burden29.2%
Crime
F
Violent198/100K
Property1,170/100K
Health
Obesity34.3%
Diabetes11.4%
Smoking16.9%
Heart Disease6.4%
Premature Death9,901/100K
Climate
Avg Temp72°F
Rain53.0 in/yr
Elevation92 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+18.9%
High School+89.9%
Graduate+5.6%
School Score5.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 62% / D 37%
Commute29 min
Broadband88.1%
Internet Speed156 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries10
Did You Know?
Zephyrhills was founded in 1888.
The median home in Zephyrhills was built in 1985.
The nearest airport is Lakeland Linder International (20 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.456 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
22.6% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 156 Mbps.
There are 894 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 98 fatal vehicle crashes.