| ZIP Code | 34442 |
| ZIP Code Name | Hernando |
| Primary County | Citrus County |
| ZIP Code Type | Standard |
| Population (2021) | 16,532 |
| Area Code(s) | 352 |
| Current Time | EDT |
34442 is a United States ZIP Code located in Hernando Florida. Portions of 34442 are also in Citrus Hills and Lecanto and Pine Ridge (Citrus County). 34442 is entirely within Citrus County. 34442 is within Metro Tampa-St Pete.
34442 can be classified socioeconically as a Lower Middle Class class zipcode in comparison to other zipcodes in Florida based on Median Household Income and Average Adjusted Gross Income. Measuring level of educational attainment the majority of adults in 34442 have at least a High School Diploma. The majority race/ethnicity residing in 34442 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 34442 is White. The current unemployment level in 34442 is 4.8%.
| Population | 16,532 |
| Population Growth Rate | 21.64% |
| Population Density | 310 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 6,037 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 2.6% |
| Median Houshold Income (2021) | $47,807 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2019) | $74,500 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2023) | 4.8% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicty | White - 87.14% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicty | White - 74.04% |
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 14,710 | 87.14% |
| Black | 468 | 2.77% |
| Hispanic | 757 | 4.48% |
| Asian | 868 | 5.14% |
| Native American | 77 | 0.46% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,081 | 79.96% |
| Black | 65 | 4.81% |
| Hispanic | 168 | 12.43% |
| Asian | 32 | 2.37% |
| Native American | 6 | 0.44% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Highest Education Level Attained | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 922 | 9.09% |
| Bachelor Degree | 1,252 | 12.35% |
| High School Diploma | 3,480 | 34.32% |
| No High School Diploma | 262 | 2.58% |
| GED or Alternate | 728 | 7.18% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 1,518 | 14.97% |
| Associates Degree | 999 | 9.85% |
| Masters Degree | 528 | 5.21% |
| Professional Degree | 370 | 3.65% |
| Doctorate Degree | 75 | 0.74% |
| Coordinates | 28.92902374,-82.37301636 |
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| Region | Metro Tampa-St Pete |
| Metropolitan/Micropolitan Stat Area | Homosassa Springs, FL |
| Time Zone | Eastern Daylight Time |
| IANA Timezone | America/New_York |
| Area | 53 Square Miles |
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| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 9a: 20F to 25F | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average First Frost Date | December 11 - 20 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average Last Frost Date | February 11 - 20 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Koppen-Geiger Climate Zone | Cfa - Humid Subtropical Climate | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Ecoregion | 75a - Gulf Coast Flatwoods | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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