The Town FilesZephyrhills South, Florida
Community in Pasco County · population 4,985 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $49,800
- Household income
- $42,454
- Jan low / Jul high
- 49° / 90°
- Snow a year
- 0 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 37
- Median age
- 63.5
Zephyrhills South is a community of 4,985 people in Pasco County, Florida. The median home is worth $49,800, below the typical Florida town ($331,600). It ranks better for a vacation home than 78% of Florida towns, better for first-time buyers than 73% of Florida towns, easier by car than 71% of Florida towns.
- #2 in The 25 Most Affordable Small Towns in Florida
- #2 in 25 Small Towns in Florida With the Cheapest Homes
- #13 in 50 Small Towns in America With the Cheapest Homes
- #15 in 50 Places in America With the Cheapest Homes
- #23 in The 50 Most Affordable Small Towns in America
- #26 in The 50 Most Affordable Places in America
How Zephyrhills South ranks
Percentile among Florida towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Florida towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Zephyrhills South is worth $49,800, below the typical Florida town ($331,600). Homes cost about 1.2 times the median household income of $42,454, which is more affordable than 100% of Florida towns. Median rent is $926 a month. 88.4% of households own their home.
| Housing | Zephyrhills South | Typical Florida town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $49,800 | $331,600 |
| Median rent | $926 | $1,569 |
| Median household income | $42,454 | $71,140 |
| Home value ÷ income | 1.2× | 4.5× |
| Homeownership | 88.4% | 73.5% |
| Median year built | 1986 | 1985 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 21.5% | — |
Who lives in Zephyrhills South
| People | Zephyrhills South | Typical Florida town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 63.5 | 42.8 |
| Age 65 and over | 46.9% | 20.2% |
| Under 18 | 10.6% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 11.4% | 28.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 13.8% | 11.3% |
| Veterans | 14.2% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 7.1% | — |
| Work from home | 13.9% | 13.5% |
| Average commute | 27.0 min | 27.5 min |
| Homes with broadband | 88.3% | 92.4% |
Weather in Zephyrhills South
July highs average 90.1°F and January lows 49.4°F. About 53.5 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.0 inches of snow (typical Florida town: 0.0 in). Expect about 114 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 3 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
37 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Zephyrhills South since 1950, compared with 35 for the typical Florida town. 4 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F4, struck on April 4, 1966 about 9.6 miles from the town center and killed 3. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 3 deaths and 107 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on July 7, 2011.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 13 times; the largest was 1.75 inches on March 27, 2003.
Severe weather in Pasco County since 1996
Pasco County has been included in 44 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, tornado.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| October 11, 2024 | Hurricane | DR-4834: Hurricane Milton |
| October 7, 2024 | Hurricane | EM-3622: Hurricane Milton |
| September 28, 2024 | Hurricane | DR-4828: Hurricane Helene |
| September 24, 2024 | Tropical Storm | EM-3615: Tropical Storm Helene |
| August 10, 2024 | Tropical Storm | DR-4806: Hurricane Debby |
Jobs and pay in Pasco County
Pasco County had 145,102 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $55,908 a year. Unemployment was 3.3% in 2023; in Zephyrhills South itself the ACS puts it at 7.5%.
Towns near Zephyrhills South
- Zephyrhills West, FL1.5 mi · 5,533 people · home $90,800
- Zephyrhills, FL1.9 mi · 17,194 people · home $224,700
- Zephyrhills North, FL2.9 mi · 2,663 people · home $102,100
- Pasadena Hills, FL5.5 mi · 11,120 people · home $338,900
- Wesley Chapel, FL7.9 mi · 64,866 people · home $403,700
- Dade City, FL9.5 mi · 7,275 people · home $240,800
- Pebble Creek, FL10.1 mi · 9,624 people · home $435,900
- Kathleen, FL11.2 mi · 6,486 people · home $203,500
Zephyrhills South questions
Is Zephyrhills South, Florida a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Zephyrhills South scores better for retirees than 35% of Florida towns and quieter than 62%. 46.9% of residents are 65 or older (median age 63.5).
How much does a house cost in Zephyrhills South?
The median owner-occupied home in Zephyrhills South is valued at $49,800 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $42,454, so homes cost about 1.2 times income. Median rent is $926 a month.
What is the weather like in Zephyrhills South?
July highs average 90.1°F and January lows 49.4°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 53.5 inches of precipitation a year and 0.0 inches of snow.
Does Zephyrhills South get tornadoes?
37 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Zephyrhills South since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F4 on April 4, 1966. The typical Florida town has had 35.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)