Zephyrhills North, Florida Demographics & Population 2026

Population Overview

Zephyrhills North is a small community located in Florida, within Pasco County. The total population is 2,831. It ranks as the 613th most populous out of 955 Census-designated places in Florida.

Age Demographics

The median age in Zephyrhills North is 61.1 years. This is 43% higher than the state median of 42.6 years. Only 12.2% of residents are under 18, indicating fewer families with children. 15.2% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Zephyrhills North is $52,228. This is 30% lower than the state median of $74,568. It is also 35% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 20.8%. This is 66% higher than the state poverty rate of 12.6%. With more than one in five residents living below the poverty line, economic hardship is a significant challenge for the community. The unemployment rate is 12.8%. This is 165% higher than the state rate of 4.8%. The median home value is $102,100. Housing costs are 72% lower than the state median of $359,000. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.0x, Zephyrhills North is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 87.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 30% higher than the state average of 67.6%.

Race & Ethnicity

Zephyrhills North has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 93.7% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 3.1%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (93.7% vs 50.4%). The Black or African American population (0.7%) is well below the state average of 14.6%. The Hispanic or Latino population (3.1%) is well below the state average of 27.4%.

Education

10.5% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 69% lower than the state rate of 34.2%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 83.5%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Zephyrhills North, Florida is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Florida state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 955 Census-designated places in Florida. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.