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ZIP 34442

Part of Hernando, FL
Pop. 17,281·Citrus County·405th most expensive ZIP in Florida
Median rent (all units)
$1,978/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
+11.8%
vs US Median
+$13
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ZIP 34442 · $1,978
More expensive than 59% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$880
1 BR
$890
2 BR
$1,100
3 BR
$1,530
4 BR+
$1,820
Research median
$1,100/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
$23,736/yr
At $1,978/mo median
Location
StateFL
CountyCitrus County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 0.0% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.0% YoY, +11.8% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 34442 (Hernando, FL) is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, has a median income below the national average, 26.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
17,281
Median income
$57,259
Median age
65
Renters
12.9%
Age distribution
12.7%
17.9%
50.1%
Under 189.7%
18–349.6%
35–5412.7%
55–6417.9%
65+50.1%
Gender
51.8%
48.2%
Male51.8%
Female48.2%
Race & ethnicity
91.1%
White91.1%
Black1.8%
Hispanic3.8%
Asian2.1%
Other1.2%
Education (25+)
34.8%
32.4%
26.5%
No HS diploma6.3%
HS diploma34.8%
Some college32.4%
Bachelor's+26.5%
Housing tenure
87.1%
12.9%
Owner87.1%
Renter12.9%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 34442 in Hernando, FL has changed in 5 years

Income
$47,807 → $57,259
up 19.8%
Population
16,532 → 17,281
up 4.5%
Renter share
13% → 12.9%
-0.1 pts
Bachelor's+
28.1% → 26.5%
-1.6 pts
Median age
62.7 → 65
+2.3 yrs

Household income in the area moved from $47,807 to $57,259 across the same window, up 19.8% versus 2021. Headcount in the area went from 16,532 to 17,281 between 2021 and 2024, a 4.5% change.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 34442 covers Hernando, FL. The median rent here is $1,978/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $890/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,100/mo.

At 41% of local median household income ($57,259/yr), ZIP 34442 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 34442?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 34442 (Hernando, FL) is $1,978. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 34442 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 34442's median rent of $1,978/mo is $13 (1%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 34442 compare to other ZIPs in Florida?

ZIP 34442 falls in the middle range for Florida, ranking #405 out of 662 ZIPs at $1,978/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 34442?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $79,000/year (~$38/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,978/mo in ZIP 34442. The local median household income is $57,259/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 34442?

Rent in ZIP 34442 has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of July 20, 2026.

Is ZIP 34442 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 34442 is considered stretched for renters. At $1,978/mo, rent takes approximately 41% of the local median household income ($57,259/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 34442 significantly exceeds that threshold, making it challenging for many renters.

What percentage of ZIP 34442 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 12.9% of ZIP 34442 households are renters, while 87.1% are owner-occupied. ZIP 34442 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 34442 compare to the rest of Hernando?

ZIP 34442 is pricier than Hernando as a whole. At $1,978/mo, it's $47 above the Hernando citywide median of $1,931/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 34442 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 34442 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
41%
STRETCHED

At $1,978/mo, rent takes ~41% of ZIP 34442's median household income ($57,259/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 34442 41%Benchmark 30%
State income taxNone
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