The Town FilesZephyrhills, Florida
City in Pasco County · population 17,194 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $224,700
- Household income
- $52,108
- Jan low / Jul high
- 49° / 90°
- Snow a year
- 0 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 34
- Median age
- 48.8
Zephyrhills is a city of 17,194 people in Pasco County, Florida. The median home is worth $224,700, below the typical Florida town ($331,600). It ranks better for first-time buyers than 86% of Florida towns, hipper than 77% of Florida towns, better for a vacation home than 74% of Florida towns.
How Zephyrhills 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 is worth $224,700, below the typical Florida town ($331,600). Homes cost about 4.3 times the median household income of $52,108, which is more affordable than 58% of Florida towns. Median rent is $1,148 a month. 70.1% of households own their home.
| Housing | Zephyrhills | Typical Florida town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $224,700 | $331,600 |
| Median rent | $1,148 | $1,569 |
| Median household income | $52,108 | $71,140 |
| Home value ÷ income | 4.3× | 4.5× |
| Homeownership | 70.1% | 73.5% |
| Median year built | 1990 | 1985 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 9.3% | — |
Who lives in Zephyrhills
| People | Zephyrhills | Typical Florida town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 48.8 | 42.8 |
| Age 65 and over | 29.9% | 20.2% |
| Under 18 | 18.1% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 21.1% | 28.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 13.2% | 11.3% |
| Veterans | 11.7% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 8.0% | — |
| Work from home | 15.8% | 13.5% |
| Average commute | 31.6 min | 27.5 min |
| Homes with broadband | 90.0% | 92.4% |
Weather in Zephyrhills
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
34 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Zephyrhills since 1950, compared with 35 for the typical Florida town. 3 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F2, struck on December 1, 1978 about 4.9 miles from the town center. The most recent was on July 7, 2011.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 10 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 itself the ACS puts it at 3.7%.
Public schools in Zephyrhills
6 public schools with 5,394 students, about 17.8 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZEPHYRHILLS HIGH SCHOOL | 9-12 | 1,740 | 21.5 |
| RAYMOND B. STEWART MIDDLE SCHOOL | 6-8 | 965 | 18.9 |
| WOODLAND ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | PK-5 | 794 | 16.2 |
| CHESTER W. TAYLOR JR. ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | PK-5 | 705 | 14.7 |
| WEST ZEPHYRHILLS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | PK-5 | 621 | 15.9 |
| QUAIL HOLLOW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | PK-5 | 569 | 16.3 |
Towns near Zephyrhills
- Zephyrhills North, FL1.1 mi · 2,663 people · home $102,100
- Zephyrhills West, FL1.7 mi · 5,533 people · home $90,800
- Zephyrhills South, FL1.9 mi · 4,985 people · home $49,800
- Pasadena Hills, FL4.6 mi · 11,120 people · home $338,900
- Dade City, FL7.8 mi · 7,275 people · home $240,800
- Wesley Chapel, FL8.8 mi · 64,866 people · home $403,700
- Dade City North, FL9.9 mi · 3,002 people · home $185,900
- Pebble Creek, FL11.4 mi · 9,624 people · home $435,900
Zephyrhills questions
Is Zephyrhills, Florida a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Zephyrhills scores better for retirees than 43% of Florida towns and quieter than 47%. 29.9% of residents are 65 or older (median age 48.8).
How much does a house cost in Zephyrhills?
The median owner-occupied home in Zephyrhills is valued at $224,700 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $52,108, so homes cost about 4.3 times income. Median rent is $1,148 a month.
What is the weather like in Zephyrhills?
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 get tornadoes?
34 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Zephyrhills since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F2 on December 1, 1978. 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)