ZIP Code 34448 in Homosassa, FL

Data Last Updated: March 1, 2026
City:Homosassa, Florida
City Alias:Homosassa Spg, Homosassa Springs
County:Citrus County
Timezone:Eastern (GMT -05:00)
Local Time:8:42:15 PM
Population:10,889 [See All]
Area Code:352
Classification:Standard [Normal Street Delivery]
Coordinates:28.7785, -82.6066
Land Area:72.339 sq mi
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Population & Demographics


ZIP Code 34448 has 10,889 residents and 5,191 households (average 2.09 persons per household). The median age is 58.8 years, significantly older than the state (43.0) and significantly older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 49.1% male and 50.9% female, which is about the same as the state male share (48.6%), making this a female-majority area. Largest groups are White (92.0%, much higher than the state average of 57.7% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (4.0%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.0%, which is much lower than the state average (26.5%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2020 Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC) and U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates.
2020 Population:10,889Source: Census DHC
2024 ACS Population Estimate:10,817Source: Census ACS
2026 ZC Population Estimate:12,460Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Population Density:150.5 people per sq mile
Average Income:$45,916Source: Census ACS
Households:5,191Source: Census DHC
Average House Value:$169,900Source: Census ACS
Persons Per Household:2.09Source: Census DHC
Average Family Size:3.32Source: Census ACS

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)


Group201020112102201320142015201620172018201920202021202220232024
Census ACS Population Estimate--11,36811,15810,94410,50510,20410,41310,59210,62010,39410,14010,18010,60710,74110,817
Decennial Census10,797------------------10,889--------
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP05. DEMOGRAPHIC AND HOUSING ESTIMATES

Population by Age & Gender (Total, Male, Female)


Median Age: 58.8

Male Median Age: 58.3

Female Median Age: 59.2

Group< 55-910-1415-1920-2425-2930-3435-3940-4445-4950-5455-5960-6465-6970-7475-7980-8485+
Male192201212220177208183180215258330447579586543371281161
Female174213205187172209190192194273366486617615605356259232
Total3664144174073494173733724095316969331,1961,2011,148727540393
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Population by Race


White:10,02193.21%
Black:830.77%
Hispanic:*4394.08%
Asian:640.60%
American Indian:500.47%
Hawaiian:20.02%
Other:920.86%
Total:10,751100%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)
* NOTE: Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity, not a race. This means individuals who identify as Hispanic will also be included in one of the race categories (such as White or Black). As a result, the totals shown here may exceed 100% when Hispanic is displayed alongside racial groups.

Gender Breakdown


GenderCount%Median Age
Males:5,34449.08%58.3 years
Females:5,54550.92%59.2 years
Total:10,889100%58.8 years
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Nativity & Citizenship


Native, born in the United States:10,51697.22%
Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad:710.66%
Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen:1231.14%
Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen:1072.13%
Total Population:10,817100%
Total Native Population:10,58797.87%
Total Foreign-born Population:2302.13%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS
Note: Nativity and Citizenship derived from American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Total Population listed here will not match official ZIP Code population totals, which are based on the Decennial Census.

Income & Employment


In 2024, the Median household income is $45,916, which is considerably lower than the national median ($80,734), is up $12,285 (36.5%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $1,199. Family households earn a median of $50,467 versus $37,414 for nonfamily households (a difference of $13,053). By gender, male median income is $46,824 and female is $39,735, which is well under the national female median ($55,274), with a current gap of $7,089 that has stayed about the same from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 43.5%, which is considerably lower than the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 8.3%, which is considerably above the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Sales (29.2%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02, DP03, DP04 and DP05.

Median Income Over Time (Household, Family, Nonfamily, Male, Female)


Income Type20112012201320142015201620172018201920202021202220232024
Median Household Income$33,631$33,440$32,649$31,193$31,243$30,068$35,016$38,397$44,717$45,119$49,072$45,685$47,526$45,916
Median Family Income$42,704$42,750$42,028$43,466$41,456$38,103$43,750$46,280$50,708$52,254$58,583$47,271$48,814$50,467
Median NonFamily Income$22,936$23,267$20,283$19,613$20,118$20,423$21,797$23,750$27,335$28,090$33,307$35,795$38,523$37,414
Median Male Income$31,327$35,768$35,321$36,841$45,742$39,872$42,940$45,319$45,278$41,778$41,972$36,366$48,774$46,824
Median Female Income$24,382$22,433$25,500$25,990$22,261$23,208$29,583$26,756$26,695$30,938$32,940$35,873$45,396$39,735
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Average Household Income


Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Employment Status


Employed:3,88639.90%
Unemployed:3503.59%
Not In Labor Force:5,50356.50%
Total:9,739100%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Employment by Occupation (Civilian Employed Population, 16 and Over)


Management, business, science, and arts:1,12128.85%
Service:60215.49%
Sales and Office:1,13629.23%
Natural resources, construction, and maintenance:43211.12%
Production, transportation, and material moving:59515.31%
Total Civilian Employed Population:3,886100%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Housing & Affordability


In 2024, the median home value is $169,900, which is far less than the national median ($332,700), is up $73,700 (76.61%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $79,400. The median gross rent is $877, which is considerably lower than the national median ($1,413), is up $254 (40.77%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $6. Of occupied housing, owners make up 85.36% (30.20% with a mortgage, 69.80% free-and-clear) and renters 14.64% - making this ZIP Code under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 28.58%, which is far higher than the national rate (10.12%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Table DP03, SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Median Home Value (Comparison)


Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Home Value Over Time


Group20112102201320142015201620172018201920202021202220232024
Median Home Value$96,200$82,400$79,100$69,800$68,100$68,300$75,100$77,200$90,500$101,600$117,200$124,600$166,000$169,900
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Gross Rent Paid


Less than $500:15422.22%
$500 to $999:25436.65%
$1,000 to $1,499:16123.23%
$1,500 to $1,999:375.34%
$2,000 to $2,499:00.00%
$2,500 to $2,999:233.32%
$3,000 or more:426.06%
No Rent:223.17%
Total:693100%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Gross Rent Over Time


Group20112102201320142015201620172018201920202021202220232024
Median Rent$623$630$592$600$592$649$645$774$871$823$839$903$941$877
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Occupancy


Owner Occupied (with mortgage):1,22025.78%
Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage):2,82059.58%
Renter Occupied:69314.64%
Total Occupied Housing Units:4,733100%

Occupied Housing Units:4,73371.42%
Vacant Housing Units (not graphed):1,89428.58%
Total Housing Units:6,627100%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Type (Single-Family, Multi-Family, Other)


Single-Family Units:3,73356.33%
Multi-Family Units:2643.98%
Other Units:2,63039.69%
Total Housing Units:6,627100%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Education, Health & Community


In 2024, 15.90% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is far lower than the national rate (35.70%). High school or higher is 86.80%, which is comparable to the national rate (89.60%). The uninsured rate is 13.30%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.40%). Private coverage is 46.30%, which is falls below the national rate (67.10%). Public coverage is 58.60%, which is far higher than the national rate (36.70%). The share of people in poverty is 20.20%, which is far higher than the national rate (8.80%), up 7.10 percentage points since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 10.00 percentage points. This signals a sharp increase in hardship - a shrinking consumer base, heavy pressure on public services, and job-market contraction risks. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is elementary (47.37%). College enrollment is 30.92%, which is comparable to the national rate (26.70%), meaning the community mirrors broader higher-education participation.

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02 and DP03.

Educational Attainment of Adults (25 and Older)


Less than 9th grade:4465.14%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma:6978.04%
High school graduate (includes equivalency):3,45539.85%
Some college, no degree:1,70419.65%
Associate's degree:99011.42%
Bachelor's degree:1,03111.89%
Graduate or professional degree:3484.01%
Total:8,671100%
High school or higher:7,52886.82%
Bachelor's degree or higher:1,37915.90%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Health Insurance Coverage by Type (Private, Public, Uninsured)


Private Insurance:5,01339.18%
Public Insurance:6,34249.56%
No Insurance:1,44111.26%
Total:12,796100%
Has Health Insurance:11,35588.74%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Percentage of People in Poverty Over Time (2011-2024)


Group20112102201320142015201620172018201920202021202220232024
% of People in Poverty12.6%16.0%17.3%18.0%17.8%18.8%16.5%13.8%9.7%13.4%12.0%18.0%19.7%20.2%
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Note: Counts of Families & People in poverty are not published at the ZIP Code level due to small sample sizes. Percentages shown are survey estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS). They may differ from official poverty statistics. The U.S. Census Bureau defines poverty status by comparing a family's or individual's total income with federal poverty thresholds that vary by family size and composition.

School Enrollment by Education Level (Ages 3 and Older)


Nursery School, Preschool:00.00%
Kindergarten:302.28%
Elementary school (grades 1-8):62247.37%
High school (grades 9-12):25519.42%
College or graduate school:40630.92%
Total:1,313100%
Early Childhood:302.28%
K-12 (Primary & Secondary School):90769.08%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Business & Employment Statistics


ZIP Code 34448 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 230 business establishments, employing about 2,223 people with an annual payroll of $106,850,000. USPS data shows 5,962 residential mailboxes and 272 business mailboxes, reflecting local delivery coverage.

# Residential Mailboxes:5,962Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:272Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:6,191Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:5,045Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:74Source: USPS
# of Businesses:230Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:$25,242,000Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:$106,850,000Source: CBP
# of Employees:2,223Source: CBP

Geography, Land Area, & Statistical Classifications


ZIP Code 34448 is located in Citrus County, Florida, within the Homosassa Springs, FL Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 26140) and Florida's 12nd Congressional District. This Metro area has a population of 141,236 people, about 7.71% of whom live in ZIP Code 34448. It covers 72.339 sq mi of land and a water area of 26.789 sq mi.

CBSA Name:Homosassa Springs, FLSource: Census
CBSA Number:26140Source: Census
CBSA Type:MetroSource: Census
CBSA Division:--Source: Census
CBSA Population:141,236Source: Census
MSA:Source: Census
Land Area:72.339 sq miSource: Census
Water Area:26.789 sq miSource: Census
Congressional District:12Source: USPS
Congressional Land Area:883.75 sq miSource: Census
PMSA:Source: Census
Intro Date:< 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Place FIPS Code:1232375Source: Census
Place Name:Homosassa CDP; FloridaSource: Census

Adjacent & Nearby ZIP Codes


34449 | | 34447

Schools in ZIP Code 34448


ZIP Code 34448 is in the Citrus County School District, which serves grades Pre-Kindergarten thru 12th. There are 2 public school(s) in this ZIP Code, and we have located 3 private school(s). It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.

Homosassa Elementary School 10935 W Yulee Dr
Homosassa, FL 34448
District: Citrus County School District
Rock Crusher Elementary School 814 S Rock Crusher Rd
Homosassa, FL 34448
District: Citrus County School District
Pope John Paul Ii Catholic School 4341 W Homosassa Trl
Lecanto, FL 34461
District: Private SchoolNearby
Seven Rivers Christian School 4221 W Gulf To Lake Hwy
Lecanto, FL 34461
District: Private SchoolNearby
West Coast Christian School 718 Nw 1st Ave
Crystal River, FL 34428
District: Private SchoolNearby

Colleges & Post Secondary Schools near ZIP Code 34448


Wilton Simpson Technical College 14075 Ken Austin Parkway
Brooksville, FL 34613-4904
Type: Post Secondary
Withlacoochee Technical College 1201 W Main St
Inverness, FL 34450-4301
Type: Post Secondary
Jersey College - Brooksville 17222 Hospital Boulevard
Brooksville, FL 34601-8925
Type: Post Secondary
Wilton Simpson Technical College 4057 California Street
Brooksville, FL 34604-0683
Type: Post Secondary
Ata Career Education 7351 Spring Hill Drive, Suite 11
Spring Hill, FL 34606
Type: Post Secondary
Commercial Diving Technologies Institute 17212 US Highway 19
Hudson, FL 34667-6613
Type: Post Secondary

Sources & References


Our sources include trusted federal and licensed data from the United States Postal Service, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Geological Survey, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and the National Center for Education Statistics, along with proprietary datasets created by ZIP-Codes.com. Data last updated on March 1, 2026.

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    • U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates (ACS) [Annually] [Updated: Annually, As Released]
    • U.S. Census Business Patterns (CBD) [Annually] [Updated: Annually, As Released]
    • U.S. Census American National Standards Institute (ANSI) [Updated: As Released]
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