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ZIP 33542

Pop. 23,612·Pasco County·603rd most expensive ZIP in Florida
Median rent (all units)
$1,574/mo
Year-over-Year
+2.1%
Month-over-Month
Stable
vs US Median
-$391
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ZIP 33542 · $1,574
More affordable than 69% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,180
1 BR
$1,260
2 BR
$1,470
3 BR
$1,880
4 BR+
$2,290
Research median
$1,470/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$18,888/yr
At $1,574/mo median
Location
StateFL
CountyPasco County
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Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
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Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 33542 (Zephyrhills, FL) is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, has a median income below the national average, 16.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
23,612
Median income
$49,316
Median age
53.2
Renters
27.5%
Age distribution
16.8%
16.6%
18.7%
14.4%
33.4%
Under 1816.8%
18–3416.6%
35–5418.7%
55–6414.4%
65+33.4%
Gender
44.4%
55.6%
Male44.4%
Female55.6%
Race & ethnicity
77.4%
16%
White77.4%
Black5.6%
Hispanic16%
Asian1%
Education (25+)
37.9%
34.7%
16.5%
No HS diploma10.9%
HS diploma37.9%
Some college34.7%
Bachelor's+16.5%
Housing tenure
72.5%
27.5%
Owner72.5%
Renter27.5%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 33542 in Zephyrhills, FL has changed in 5 years

Income
$40,765 → $49,316
up 21.0%
Population
23,134 → 23,612
up 2.1%
Renter share
30.1% → 27.5%
-2.6 pts
Bachelor's+
14.5% → 16.5%
+2.0 pts
Median age
52.6 → 53.2
+0.6 yrs

Median household income grew from $40,765 to $49,316 between 2021 and 2024, a 21.0% shift. Headcount in the area went from 23,134 to 23,612 between 2021 and 2024, a 2.1% change. About 27.5% of households rent today, against 30.1% in 2021. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher climbed from 14.5% to 16.5%.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 33542 covers Zephyrhills, FL. The median rent here is $1,574/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,260/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,470/mo.

At 38% of local median household income ($49,316/yr), ZIP 33542 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 2.1% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 33542?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 33542 (Zephyrhills, FL) is $1,574. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 33542 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 33542's median rent of $1,574/mo is $391 (20%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 33542 compare to other ZIPs in Florida?

ZIP 33542 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Florida, ranking #603 out of 662 ZIPs at $1,574/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 33542?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $63,000/year (~$30/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,574/mo in ZIP 33542. The local median household income is $49,316/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 33542?

Rent in ZIP 33542 has increased 2.1% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 33542 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 33542 is considered moderate for renters. At $1,574/mo, rent takes approximately 38% of the local median household income ($49,316/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 33542 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 33542 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 27.5% of ZIP 33542 households are renters, while 72.5% are owner-occupied. ZIP 33542 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 33542 compare to the rest of Zephyrhills?

ZIP 33542 is more affordable than Zephyrhills overall. At $1,574/mo, it's $238 below the Zephyrhills citywide median of $1,812/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 33542 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 33542 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
38%
MODERATE

At $1,574/mo, rent takes ~38% of ZIP 33542's median household income ($49,316/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 33542 38%Benchmark 30%
State income taxNone
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