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ZIP 34601

Pop. 24,115·Hernando County·654th most expensive ZIP in Florida
Median rent (all units)
$1,361/mo
Year-over-Year
+8.9%
Month-over-Month
+3.7%
vs US Median
-$604
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ZIP 34601 · $1,361
More affordable than 83% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,180
1 BR
$1,250
2 BR
$1,460
3 BR
$1,870
4 BR+
$2,270
Research median
$1,460/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
$16,332/yr
At $1,361/mo median
Location
StateFL
CountyHernando County
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Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 8.9% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+8.9% YoY, +3.7% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 34601 (Brooksville, FL) is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, has a median income below the national average, 19.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
24,115
Median income
$60,440
Median age
50.1
Renters
27.6%
Age distribution
16.9%
18.1%
20.2%
16.1%
28.7%
Under 1816.9%
18–3418.1%
35–5420.2%
55–6416.1%
65+28.7%
Gender
48.5%
51.5%
Male48.5%
Female51.5%
Race & ethnicity
79%
White79%
Black8%
Hispanic10.9%
Other1.9%
Education (25+)
12.1%
38.2%
30.2%
19.5%
No HS diploma12.1%
HS diploma38.2%
Some college30.2%
Bachelor's+19.5%
Housing tenure
72.4%
27.6%
Owner72.4%
Renter27.6%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 34601 in Brooksville, FL has changed in 5 years

Income
$44,244 → $60,440
up 36.6%
Population
22,995 → 24,115
up 4.9%
Renter share
31.2% → 27.6%
-3.6 pts
Bachelor's+
19.1% → 19.5%
+0.4 pts
Median age
52 → 50.1
-1.9 yrs

Census figures show median household income at $60,440 today, compared with $44,244 five years earlier. Headcount in the area went from 22,995 to 24,115 between 2021 and 2024, a 4.9% change. About 27.6% of households rent today, against 31.2% in 2021.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 34601 covers Brooksville, FL. The median rent here is $1,361/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,250/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,460/mo.

At 27% of local median household income ($60,440/yr), ZIP 34601 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 8.9% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 34601?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 34601 (Brooksville, FL) is $1,361. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 34601 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 34601's median rent of $1,361/mo is $604 (31%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 34601 compare to other ZIPs in Florida?

ZIP 34601 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Florida, ranking #654 out of 662 ZIPs at $1,361/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 34601?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $54,000/year (~$26/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,361/mo in ZIP 34601. The local median household income is $60,440/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 34601?

Rent in ZIP 34601 has increased 8.9% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 34601 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 34601 is considered affordable for renters. At $1,361/mo, rent takes approximately 27% of the local median household income ($60,440/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 34601 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 34601 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 27.6% of ZIP 34601 households are renters, while 72.4% are owner-occupied. ZIP 34601 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 34601 compare to the rest of Brooksville?

ZIP 34601 is more affordable than Brooksville overall. At $1,361/mo, it's $213 below the Brooksville citywide median of $1,574/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 34601 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 34601 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
27%
AFFORDABLE

At $1,361/mo, rent takes ~27% of ZIP 34601's median household income ($60,440/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 34601 27%Benchmark 30%
State income taxNone
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