Zephyrhills West, FL

Full City Profile · Florida · Pasco County County

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
5,770 Population 2,194/sq mi density
$49,315 Median Income $38,499 per capita
$89,700 Home Value $303,599 Zillow
$996 Median Rent 36.1% income on rent
72°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$49,315 median income, 1.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$89,700 home value, $996/mo rent
C
Education
2.0 / 5.0
13.1% bachelor's degree or higher

Zephyrhills West, FL

At a Glance

Median Income
$49,315
34% below
$38,499 per capita
Home Value
$89,700
68% below
Zillow: $303,599
Median Rent
$996/mo
14% below
36.1% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
13.1%
61% below
88.9% high school+
Unemployment
1.0%
72% below
8.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.4%
4% above
17.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
72°F

How Zephyrhills West Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Zephyrhills West's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
66%
Home Value
32%
Rent
86%
Poverty
66%
Bachelor's
39%
Unemployment
28%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Zephyrhills West a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.6 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Zephyrhills West residents earn a median household income of $49,315 , which is 34% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $38,499. The unemployment rate stands at 1.0% (72% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.2% 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 West is $89,700 , 68% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $303,599. Median rent is $996/month, with 36.1% 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 1980.

Education

13.1% of adults in Zephyrhills West hold a bachelor's degree or higher (61% below the national average). 88.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Zephyrhills West 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

Population5,770
Median Age65.8 yrs
Density2,194/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born4.0%
Veterans20.8%

Economy

B+
Median Income$49,315
Per Capita$38,499
Unemployment1.0%
Poverty8.2%
County GDP$24,175M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,075

Housing

A+
Home Value$89,700
Rent$996
Ownership81.2%
Zillow$303,599
Housing Units4,485
Rent Burden36.1%

Health

Obesity33.4%
Diabetes10.6%
Smoking17.3%
Heart Disease6.4%
Premature Death9,901/100K

Climate

Avg Temp72°F
Rain53.0 in/yr
Elevation85 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+13.1%
High School+88.9%
Graduate+3.5%
School Score5.6/10

Community

2024 VoteR 62% / D 37%
Commute27 min
Broadband80.8%
Internet Speed156 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries10

Did You Know?

The median home in Zephyrhills West was built in 1980.
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.
25.8% 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.