How much is a home worth in ZIP code 34601?

The typical home in 34601 is worth $315,507, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.

Are home values rising in 34601?

Home values in 34601 are down 0.1% over the past year, and up 7.3% a year over five years.

What is the typical rent in 34601?

A typical home in 34601 rents for about $1,220 a month, a gross rental yield of 4.6%.

What is the property tax rate in 34601?

The effective property tax rate in 34601 is 0.8% — roughly $2,503 a year on a typical home.

ZIP code 34601 has a population of 24,115 and a median household income of $60,440.

HousingHandbookReference data

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U.S. ZIP Code · FL34601

Hernando County · Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL

Typical home value

$315,507^[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year: -0.1%
5-year / yr: +7.3%
10-year / yr: +9.3%

Relative price

vs U.S.: +11.1%
vs metro: -13.2%
vs state: -9.0%

Price history

Zillow Home Value Index — monthly, smoothed and seasonally adjusted.

The typical home in 34601 is worth $315,507 — 13.2% below the Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL median. Over the past year, values have fallen 0.1%. Homes here rent for a typical $1,220 a month — a 4.6% gross rental yield. The effective property tax rate is 0.8%.

#Rent & investment

Typical asking rent, and the returns it implies at the current home value.

Monthly rent: $1,220^[2]
Gross yield: 4.6%^[2]
Cap rate: 2.8%^[2]

#Property tax

Effective rate — total real estate taxes paid relative to total home value.

Effective tax rate: 0.8%^[3]
Typical annual tax: $2,503^[3]

#Climate risk

FEMA National Risk Index ratings for Hernando County. "Not Applicable" means the hazard does not threaten the county.

Overall risk: Relatively Moderate^[4]
Riverine flood: Relatively Moderate
Coastal flood: Relatively Moderate
Wildfire: Relatively Low
Drought: Very Low
Heat wave: Relatively Low
Hurricane: Relatively High
Tornado: Relatively High
Earthquake: Very Low
Winter weather: No Rating

#Who lives here

Population: 24,115^[3]
Median household income: $60,440^[3]

#Migration

Household moves in and out of Hernando County over a year, from IRS tax-return data.

Net migration: +2,290^[5]
Moved in: 8,430
Moved out: 6,140

Schools

Open public schools in this ZIP, from the NCES Common Core of Data.

Public schools: 8
Elementary: 2
Middle: 2
High: 1

HERNANDO HIGH SCHOOL
High · Grades 6–12 · HERNANDO
1,270 students
D. S. PARROTT MIDDLE SCHOOL
Middle · Grades 6–8 · HERNANDO
728 students
BROOKSVILLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · HERNANDO
672 students
MOTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · HERNANDO
671 students
BROOKSVILLE ENGINEERING SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY (B.E.S.T.)
Middle · Grades 6–8 · HERNANDO
97 students

Run the numbers

Interactive calculators pre-filled with this ZIP's typical home value, rent, and property-tax rate. Edit any field to recompute.

Home value$Monthly rent$

Gross yield4.6%

Net yield (after ~40% expenses)2.8%

Annual rent$14,635

Gross and net yield are estimates based on the inputs and the selected expense ratio. Actual income and expenses will vary by property and market. Not investment advice.

Home price$Down payment%Interest rate%Loan termyears

Monthly payment$1,595

Loan principal$252,405

Down payment$63,101

Total interest paid$321,929

Estimated monthly payments include principal and interest only. Actual costs will include property tax, insurance, possibly PMI, and HOA fees not modeled here. Loan terms shown are estimates; consult a licensed lender for current rates and qualification.

Home price$Monthly rent$Down payment%Mortgage rate%Property tax rate% / yrMaintenance% / yrRule of thumb: 1% of home value per year.

Own : rent ratio1.69

Monthly cost to own$2,066

Monthly rent$1,220

Renting is meaningfully cheaper month-to-month.

This calculator projects multi-year scenarios based on assumptions about appreciation, rent growth, and investment returns — none of which are guaranteed. Actual outcomes depend on variables this tool cannot know. Not financial or real estate advice.

#Metro ranking

Where this ZIP sits among others in its metro area.

Appreciation: 98th percentile^[1]
Rental yield: 8th percentile^[2]
Property tax: 66th percentile^[3]

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 34601?: The typical home in 34601 is worth $315,507, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 34601?: Home values in 34601 are down 0.1% over the past year, and up 7.3% a year over five years.
What is the typical rent in 34601?: A typical home in 34601 rents for about $1,220 a month, a gross rental yield of 4.6%.
What is the property tax rate in 34601?: The effective property tax rate in 34601 is 0.8% — roughly $2,503 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 34601?: ZIP code 34601 has a population of 24,115 and a median household income of $60,440.

#Comparable ZIPs

Same metro, nearest typical home value. Each card shows the comparable ZIP's headline numbers so you can scan at a glance.

33534 vs 34601 →
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Typical home
$315,548
Gross yield
8.7%
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Lake Magdalene CDP, FL
Typical home
$315,322
Gross yield
5.5%
34613
North Weeki Wachee CDP, FL
Typical home
$314,933
Gross yield
7.5%
33570
Ruskin CDP, FL
Typical home
$314,757
Gross yield
8.2%
33761
Clearwater, FL
Typical home
$313,631
Gross yield
8.6%
34654
Moon Lake CDP, FL
Typical home
$313,334
Gross yield
7.4%

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