Zephyrhills West, Florida Demographics & Population 2026

Population Overview

Zephyrhills West is a small city located in Florida, within Pasco County. The total population is 5,980. It ranks as the 437th most populous out of 955 Census-designated places in Florida.

Age Demographics

The median age in Zephyrhills West is 64.2 years. This is 51% higher than the state median of 42.6 years. Only 8.8% of residents are under 18, indicating fewer families with children. 29.4% 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 West is $51,992. This is 30% lower than the state median of $74,568. It is also 36% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 11.9%. This is 5% lower than the state poverty rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate is 2.8%. This is 42% lower than the state rate of 4.8%. The median home value is $90,800. Housing costs are 75% lower than the state median of $359,000. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.7x, Zephyrhills West is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 82.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 22% higher than the state average of 67.6%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Zephyrhills West is White (non-Hispanic), making up 84.4% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 8.5%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (84.4% vs 50.4%). The Black or African American population (3.2%) is well below the state average of 14.6%. The Hispanic or Latino population (8.5%) is well below the state average of 27.4%.

Education

14.4% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 58% 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 89.3%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Zephyrhills West, 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.