ZIP Code · FL

ZIP 34608

Part of Spring Hill, FL

Pop. 36,658·Hernando County·487th most expensive ZIP in Florida

Median rent (all units)

$1,805/mo

Year-over-Year

+3.0%

Month-over-Month

+0.4%

vs US Median

-$127

Reported rents

Stable (Monthly)

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ZIP 34608 · $1,805

More affordable than 51% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,932/mo

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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio

$1,350

1 BR

$1,440

2 BR

$1,680

3 BR

$2,150

4 BR+

$2,610

Research median

$1,680/mo

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

Rent trends

12-month history

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

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What the numbers show

Cheapest month to sign

December. Asking rents in ZIP 34608 usually run 0.7% below trend in December and 0.8% above it in July, about $27 a month apart at today's median. Based on 5 years of data.

Compared with the peak

Rent in ZIP 34608 is at its highest level since Zillow's records here began in October 2021.

Past year vs. the rest of Florida

Rent in ZIP 34608 changed +3.0% over the year to September 2026. Across the 623 Florida ZIP codes Zillow tracks, the typical change was +1.8%.

Recent direction

Rent has risen 6 months in a row, and rose in 7 of the last 12 months.

What a typical income covers

30% of the median household income ($64,345) is $1,609 a month. That covers HUD's Fair Market Rent for up to a 1-bedroom ($1,440); a 2-bedroom is $1,680.

From Zillow's monthly rent index (ZORI) for ZIP 34608. The seasonal pattern compares Zillow’s seasonally adjusted and unadjusted series. Income is the Census median household income (5-year estimates). Fair Market Rents are HUD’s, which include utilities.

Annual cost

$21,660/yr

At $1,805/mo median

Location

CitySpring Hill

StateFL

CountyHernando County

Rent Market Meter

Landlord's Market

Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market

Rents are climbing (3.0% YoY), so leverage tilts toward landlords. Act sooner rather than later.

Based on rent-price momentum (+3.0% YoY, +0.4% MoM), not inventory.

Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 34608 (Spring Hill, FL) is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, has a median income below the national average, 18.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population

36,658

Median income

$64,345

Median age

43.9

Renters

19.6%

Age distribution

20.1%

18.4%

24%

15%

22.4%

Under 1820.1%

18–3418.4%

35–5424%

55–6415%

65+22.4%

Gender

45.8%

54.2%

Male45.8%

Female54.2%

Race & ethnicity

74.8%

19.9%

White74.8%

Black4.1%

Hispanic19.9%

Asian2.1%

Education (25+)

36.3%

35.1%

18.5%

No HS diploma10.1%

HS diploma36.3%

Some college35.1%

Bachelor's+18.5%

Housing tenure

80.4%

19.6%

Owner80.4%

Renter19.6%

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

2022 vs 2026

How ZIP 34608 in Spring Hill, FL has changed in 5 years

Rent

$1,501 → $1,805

up 20.3%

Income

$53,764 → $64,345

up 19.7%

Population

35,708 → 36,658

up 2.7%

Renter share

24.9% → 19.6%

-5.3 pts

Bachelor's+

17.2% → 18.5%

+1.3 pts

Median age

44.7 → 43.9

-0.8 yrs

Rent in ZIP 34608 in Spring Hill, FL has climbed 20.3% since 2022, going from about $1,501 per month to roughly $1,805 today. Household income in the area moved from $53,764 to $64,345 across the same window, up 19.7% versus 2021. Headcount in the area went from 35,708 to 36,658 between 2021 and 2024, a 2.7% change. About 19.6% of households rent today, against 24.9% in 2021. Reading these numbers side by side helps frame whether current listings in ZIP 34608 in Spring Hill, FL look reasonable against where the market sat half a decade ago.

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

ZIP code 34608 covers Spring Hill, FL. The median rent here is $1,805/mo as of October 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,440/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,680/mo.

At 34% of local median household income ($64,345/yr), ZIP 34608 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 3.0% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 34608?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $72,000/year (about $35/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,805/mo in ZIP 34608. The local median household income is $64,345/yr, so the typical household falls short of that bar.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 34608?

Rent in ZIP 34608 has risen 3.0% over the past year as of September 2026. That is the highest level since Zillow's records here began in October 2021.

When is the cheapest time to rent in ZIP 34608?

Asking rents in ZIP 34608 are usually lowest in December, about 0.7% below their yearly trend, and highest in July, about 0.8% above it. At today's median that is a gap of roughly $27 a month. This pattern comes from 5 years of Zillow rent data.

How does ZIP 34608 compare to other ZIPs in Florida?

ZIP 34608 is one of the more affordable among Florida ZIP codes for rent, ranking #487 of 656 at $1,805/mo. Over the year to September 2026, rent in ZIP 34608 changed +3.0%, against a typical +1.8% across the 623 Florida ZIP codes Zillow tracks.