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Hernando County, FL
21 cities and towns and 11 ZIP codes in Hernando County, Florida.
Population
207,018
Land area
473sq mi
People per sq mi
438
ZIP codes
11
Cities and towns in Hernando County
Hernando County at a glance
- Households here earn a median of $66,058 a year, 11% less than the Florida figure of $74,568.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $276,000 (23% below Florida) and median rent is $1,298 a month.
- The biggest population centers are Spring Hill (119,983), Brooksville (9,457) and North Weeki Wachee (8,979).
Local data for Hernando County, FL
Counts from official public data
- Hospitals3
- Emergency Rooms2
- Nursing Homes6
- Schools47
- Colleges4
- Libraries4
- Banks28
- Post Offices7
- Parks62
- Grocery Stores55
- Restaurants477
- Affordable Housing2
- Home Health Agencies7
- Hospice Care1
- Dialysis Centers5
- Rehab & Long-Term Care Hospitals1
- Community Health Centers3
- Mental Health & Addiction Treatment7
- Private Schools16
- Community Colleges & Trade Schools3
- Toxic Release Facilities7
- Historic Places5
Housing and community stats
Hernando County, FL, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$66,058
Poverty rate
11.7%
Median home value
$276,000
Prices -0.6% in a year
Median rent
$1,298/mo
Homeownership
82.5%
Bachelor's or higher
21.1%
Median age
47.7
Average commute
31.4 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (29,858), Irish Americans (25,957), Italian Americans (20,954).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
5.4%
Aug 2026, +0.4 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$51,904
50,575 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$51,450
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$2.16B
FY 2026, $11,119 per person
PPP loans
$167M
4,185 loans, 24,868 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$826K
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Hernando County, FL, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone73.1%
- Carpooled9.0%
- Public transit0.3%
- Walked1.1%
- Bicycle0.3%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.7%
- Worked from home14.4%
Average one-way commute: 31.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Hernando County, FL, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: hurricane
Storm events since 1996
226
Most often thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
4,089
4.8% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
91° / 49°F
51.9 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone5 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Hernando County, FL, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
36.1%
U.S. 33.3% +2.8 pts
Diabetes
14.9%
U.S. 12.1% +2.8 pts
Smoking
14.3%
U.S. 12.8% +1.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
14.7%
U.S. 11.1% +3.6 pts
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Hernando County
Population shown
- Spring Hill119,983
- Brooksville9,457
- North Weeki Wachee8,979
- South Brooksville5,099
- Timber Pines5,007
- Brookridge4,923
- North Brooksville4,227
- Ridge Manor3,935
- High Point3,548
- Hill 'n Dale3,083
- Hernando Beach2,675
- Masaryktown1,262
- Weeki Wachee Gardens1,068
- Garden Grove637
- Spring Lake563
- Wiscon499
- Nobleton386
- Lake Lindsey202
- Bayport189
- Pine Island123
- Istachatta115
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Hernando County, FL?
- Spring Hill is the largest city or town in Hernando County, with about 119,983 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Hernando County?
- Hernando County includes 11 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 33597, 34601, 34602, 34604, 34606.
- What is the population of Hernando County, FL?
- About 207,018 people live in Hernando County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Hernando County?
- Hernando County borders Pasco County, Citrus County, Sumter County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023