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ZIP 34602

Pop. 11,088·Hernando County·475th most expensive ZIP in Florida
Median rent (all units)
$1,850/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
+10.4%
vs US Median
-$115
Rising (Monthly)
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ZIP 34602 · $1,850
More expensive than 52% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,320
1 BR
$1,410
2 BR
$1,640
3 BR
$2,100
4 BR+
$2,550
Research median
$1,640/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
$22,200/yr
At $1,850/mo median
Location
StateFL
CountyHernando 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, +10.4% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 34602 (Brooksville, FL) is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, 22.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
11,088
Median income
$77,215
Median age
44.4
Renters
12.9%
Age distribution
22.4%
17.7%
27.2%
20.8%
Under 1822.4%
18–3417.7%
35–5427.2%
55–6412%
65+20.8%
Gender
54.7%
45.3%
Male54.7%
Female45.3%
Race & ethnicity
76.2%
20.4%
White76.2%
Black8.5%
Hispanic20.4%
Asian1.3%
Education (25+)
34.2%
33.1%
22.4%
No HS diploma10.2%
HS diploma34.2%
Some college33.1%
Bachelor's+22.4%
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 34602 in Brooksville, FL has changed in 5 years

Income
$67,708 → $77,215
up 14.0%
Population
8,590 → 11,088
up 29.1%
Renter share
13% → 12.9%
-0.1 pts
Bachelor's+
20.1% → 22.4%
+2.3 pts
Median age
49.3 → 44.4
-4.9 yrs

Census figures show median household income at $77,215 today, compared with $67,708 five years earlier. Census counts show ZIP 34602 in Brooksville, FL adding about 2,498 residents over the five-year window, up 29.1% on net. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 20.1% to 22.4% across the same window.

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About renting in ZIP 34602

Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 34602 covers Brooksville, FL. The median rent here is $1,850/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,410/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,640/mo.

At 29% of local median household income ($77,215/yr), ZIP 34602 ranks as affordable 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 34602?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 34602 (Brooksville, FL) is $1,850. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 34602 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 34602's median rent of $1,850/mo is $115 (6%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 34602 compare to other ZIPs in Florida?

ZIP 34602 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Florida, ranking #475 out of 662 ZIPs at $1,850/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 34602?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $74,000/year (~$36/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,850/mo in ZIP 34602. The local median household income is $77,215/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 34602?

Rent in ZIP 34602 has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of July 20, 2026.

Is ZIP 34602 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 34602 is considered affordable for renters. At $1,850/mo, rent takes approximately 29% of the local median household income ($77,215/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 34602 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 34602 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 12.9% of ZIP 34602 households are renters, while 87.1% are owner-occupied. ZIP 34602 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 34602 compare to the rest of Brooksville?

ZIP 34602 is pricier than Brooksville as a whole. At $1,850/mo, it's $276 above the Brooksville citywide median of $1,574/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 34602 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 34602 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
29%
AFFORDABLE

At $1,850/mo, rent takes ~29% of ZIP 34602's median household income ($77,215/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 34602 29%Benchmark 30%
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