Zip code 34608: Spring Hill, Florida
Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.
About 34608
34608 is a suburban zip code in Spring Hill, Florida (Hernando County), covering 15 sq mi of land. About 36,658 people live here, or 2,406 per square mile. The median resident is 43.9 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.
The median household earns $64,345 a year, 20% below the national median of $80,734. 11.8% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $276,800, or 4.3 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes about as affordable as the national average for local earners. 80% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $1,286 a month.
19% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 32.5 minutes each way, and 12% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in office and administrative support; healthcare; and sales. 20% of households speak a language other than English at home, most often Spanish.
How 34608 compares
- Veterans11.3%93rdU.S. 6.2% · FL 7.4%202nd of 976 in FL
- 92ndWeaknessU.S. 51.1% · FL 60.1%274th of 945 in FL
- Healthcare workers13.2%89thU.S. 9.7% · FL 9.5%93rd of 973 in FL
- Average commute32.5 min85thWeaknessU.S. 26.4 min · FL 28 min169th of 948 in FL
- 85thU.S. 17.2% · FL 21.3%410th of 977 in FL
- Median age43.981stU.S. 38.9 · FL 42.6448th of 977 in FL
- Homeownership rate80.4%79thU.S. 65.2% · FL 67.6%354th of 969 in FL
- Uninsured rate10.3%72ndU.S. 8.4% · FL 11.5%511th of 973 in FL
- 65thU.S. 10% · FL 12.8%627th of 973 in FL
- Population36,65861stU.S. 334,922,499 · FL 22,416,077194th of 977 in FL
- Population density2,406/sq mi61stU.S. 95/sq mi · FL 418/sq mi342nd of 977 in FL
- Broadband access93.2%59thU.S. 91% · FL 91.6%375th of 969 in FL
- Poverty rate11.8%55thU.S. 12.5% · FL 12.6%467th of 970 in FL
- Government workers13.8%51stU.S. 14.5% · FL 11.7%291st of 973 in FL
- 50thU.S. 14.1% · FL 21.9%561st of 977 in FL
- Housing vacancy6.6%49thU.S. 10.1% · FL 14.7%770th of 969 in FL
- Diversity index47.247thU.S. 61.4 · FL 64.7508th of 977 in FL
- 47thU.S. 0.483 · FL 0.485588th of 968 in FL
- Work from home11.6%44thU.S. 15.1% · FL 15.7%610th of 975 in FL
- Median gross rent$1,28642ndU.S. $1,413 · FL $1,669653rd of 902 in FL
- Median home value$276,80039thU.S. $332,700 · FL $359,000614th of 935 in FL
- Residents under 1820.1%32ndU.S. 22% · FL 19.5%412th of 977 in FL
- Per capita income$33,20928thU.S. $44,673 · FL $42,609658th of 977 in FL
- Median household income$64,34527thU.S. $80,734 · FL $74,568616th of 948 in FL
- Tech workers1.6%25thU.S. 3.8% · FL 3.1%669th of 973 in FL
- 23rdU.S. 5.2% · FL 4.8%685th of 973 in FL
- 17thWeaknessU.S. 35.7% · FL 34.1%758th of 975 in FL
- Median earnings per worker$38,53317thWeaknessU.S. $49,666 · FL $44,337716th of 961 in FL
| Measure | 34608 | Hernando | FL | U.S. | National percentile | Rank in FL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Veterans | 11.3% | 10.7% | 7.4% | 6.2% | 202nd of 976 | |
| Rent-burdened rentersWeakness | 64.3% | 55.8% | 60.1% | 51.1% | 274th of 945 | |
| Healthcare workers | 13.2% | 11.7% | 9.5% | 9.7% | 93rd of 973 | |
| Average commuteWeakness | 32.5 min | 31.4 min | 28 min | 26.4 min | 169th of 948 | |
| Residents 65 and older | 22.4% | 26.4% | 21.3% | 17.2% | 410th of 977 | |
| Median age | 43.9 | 47.7 | 42.6 | 38.9 | 448th of 977 | |
| Homeownership rate | 80.4% | 82.5% | 67.6% | 65.2% | 354th of 969 | |
| Uninsured rate | 10.3% | 11.2% | 11.5% | 8.4% | 511th of 973 | |
| Self-employed workers | 10.6% | 10.4% | 12.8% | 10% | 627th of 973 | |
| Population | 36,658 | 207,018 | 22,416,077 | 334,922,499 | 194th of 977 | |
| Population density | 2,406/sq mi | 438/sq mi | 418/sq mi | 95/sq mi | 342nd of 977 | |
| Broadband access | 93.2% | 91.9% | 91.6% | 91% | 375th of 969 | |
| Poverty rate | 11.8% | 11.7% | 12.6% | 12.5% | 467th of 970 | |
| Government workers | 13.8% | 12.4% | 11.7% | 14.5% | 291st of 973 | |
| Foreign-born residents | 9.9% | 8.4% | 21.9% | 14.1% | 561st of 977 | |
| Housing vacancy | 6.6% | 10.9% | 14.7% | 10.1% | 770th of 969 | |
| Diversity index | 47.2 | 44.8 | 64.7 | 61.4 | 508th of 977 | |
| Income inequality (Gini) | 0.432 | 0.426 | 0.485 | 0.483 | 588th of 968 | |
| Work from home | 11.6% | 14.4% | 15.7% | 15.1% | 610th of 975 | |
| Median gross rent | $1,286 | $1,298 | $1,669 | $1,413 | 653rd of 902 | |
| Median home value | $276,800 | $276,000 | $359,000 | $332,700 | 614th of 935 | |
| Residents under 18 | 20.1% | 18.5% | 19.5% | 22% | 412th of 977 | |
| Per capita income | $33,209 | $34,458 | $42,609 | $44,673 | 658th of 977 | |
| Median household income | $64,345 | $66,058 | $74,568 | $80,734 | 616th of 948 | |
| Tech workers | 1.6% | 2.3% | 3.1% | 3.8% | 669th of 973 | |
| Unemployment rate | 3.4% | 5.3% | 4.8% | 5.2% | 685th of 973 | |
| Bachelor's degree or higherWeakness | 18.5% | 21.1% | 34.1% | 35.7% | 758th of 975 | |
| Median earnings per workerWeakness | $38,533 | $40,985 | $44,337 | $49,666 | 716th of 961 |
The percentile is the share of Americans who live in a zip code with a lower value, so the 50th percentile is typical. Rank 1 is the highest value in the state. Both include zip codes with at least 100 residents. Strengths and weaknesses mark measures in the best or worst fifth nationally, where higher or lower is clearly better (income, poverty, education, commute, broadband, insurance and similar). Measures like age or density are left unmarked.
People
Age
Race and ethnicity
- White70%
- Black4%
- Hispanic20%
- Asian2%
- Native American0.2%
- Pacific Islander0%
- Other0.5%
- Multiracial4%
Language spoken at home (households)
Households
- Households
- 14,202
- Average household size
- 2.6
- Family households
- 69.1%
- Married couples
- 49%
- Living alone
- 23.7%
- Veterans (of adults)
- 11.3%
- Male / female
- 46% / 54%
Income and poverty
Household income distribution
Median household income
Housing
Median home value
Median gross rent
Types of housing
- Housing units
- 15,206
- Owner-occupied
- 80.4%
- Vacant
- 6.6%
- Median year built
- 1989
- Median rooms
- 5.6
- Renters paying 30%+ of income
- 64.3%
- Renters paying 50%+ of income
- 24%
- Home value to income
- 4.3× (U.S. 4.1×)
Work and commute
How people get to work
Commute time (one way)
Jobs and careers
Occupations
Industries
Median earnings by type of work
| Type of work | 34608 | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| Management, business, science and arts | $54,653 | $74,888 |
| Service | $27,837 | $26,804 |
| Sales and office | $32,561 | $40,476 |
| Construction and maintenance | $41,186 | $49,199 |
| Production and transportation | $36,223 | $39,989 |
Education, internet and health coverage
Highest education (adults 25+)
- High school graduate or higher
- 89.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 18.5%
- Graduate or professional degree
- 5.8%
- Households with broadband
- 93.2%
- Cable, fiber or DSL
- 81.8%
- No internet access
- 4.7%
- Without health insurance
- 10.3%
- Limited-English households
- 3.7%
Geography
- City (USPS)
- Spring Hill
- State
- Florida
- County
- Hernando County
- Center point
- 28.4828° N, 82.5529° W
- Land area
- 15 sq mi
- Water area
- 0.8 sq mi
- Time zone
- Eastern Time (UTC-5, UTC-4 in summer)
- Zip type
- Residential delivery area
Cities and towns within this zip
- Spring Hill (unincorporated)100% of zip
Census places overlapping the zip's area. Mail may use a different city name than the municipality.
Zip codes near 34608
| Zip | City | Distance | IncomeMedian income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 34609 | Spring Hill, FL | 2.7 mi | $79,442 |
| 34606 | Spring Hill, FL | 2.8 mi | $57,337 |
| 34613 | Brooksville, FL | 5.3 mi | $58,596 |
| 34604 | Brooksville, FL | 7.3 mi | $84,833 |
| 34605 | Brooksville, FL · PO box | 8.1 mi | — |
| 34610 | Spring Hill, FL | 8.2 mi | $77,396 |
| 34679 | Aripeka, FL | 8.5 mi | — |
| 34607 | Spring Hill, FL | 8.6 mi | $66,422 |
| 34669 | Hudson, FL | 9.4 mi | $58,638 |
| 34667 | Hudson, FL | 9.6 mi | $51,280 |
| 34603 | Brooksville, FL · PO box | 10 mi | — |
| 34611 | Spring Hill, FL · PO box | 10 mi | — |
Zip codes like 34608 elsewhere
Questions about 34608
What city is zip code 34608?
34608 is assigned to Spring Hill, Florida. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.
What county is 34608 in?
34608 is in Hernando County, Florida.
What is the population of 34608?
About 36,658 people live in 34608, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
What time zone is 34608 in?
34608 is in Eastern Time.
What is the median household income in 34608?
The median household income in 34608 is $64,345.
What zip codes are near 34608?
The closest zip codes to 34608 are 34609, 34606, 34613, 34604, 34605.
Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 34608, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.