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South Brooksville, FL

Census-designated place in Hernando County, Florida. ZIP codes: 34604.

Population

5,099

Land area

17.9sq mi

People per sq mi

286

ZIP codes

1

South Brooksville and its ZIP codes

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South Brooksville at a glance

  • South Brooksville is 32% less dense than Florida as a whole.
  • The median household income is $61,196, 18% below the Florida median of $74,568.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $245,300 (32% below Florida) and median rent is $1,260 a month.

Local data for South Brooksville, FL

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

South Brooksville, FL, American Community Survey 2020-2024

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Median household income

$61,196

Poverty rate

14.0%

Median home value

$245,300

Median rent

$1,260/mo

Homeownership

61.8%

Bachelor's or higher

27.3%

Median age

51.8

Average commute

32.3 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (1,762), Irish Americans (475), Italian Americans (423).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Hernando County. PPP loans are for South Brooksville.

Details

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

Hernando County economyFederal spending

How people get to work

South Brooksville, FL, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone86.4%
  • Carpooled2.0%
  • Public transit1.2%
  • Walked1.3%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other2.3%
  • Worked from home6.8%

Average one-way commute: 32.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

South Brooksville, FL, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Relatively Moderate

Top: hurricane

Storm events since 1996

226

Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind

Flood insurance policies

4,089

4.8% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

91° / 44°F

51.9 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in South Brooksville, FL, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

36.6%

U.S. 33.3% +3.3 pts

Diabetes

16.9%

U.S. 12.1% +4.8 pts

Smoking

14.9%

U.S. 12.8% +2.1 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

12.9%

U.S. 11.1% +1.8 pts

ZIP codes in South Brooksville

1 in or overlapping South Brooksville. Population shown

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Cities near South Brooksville

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
BrooksvilleCity2.2 mi11.2
WisconCensus-designated place2.3 mi0.8
BrookridgeCensus-designated place3.7 mi2.5
North BrooksvilleCensus-designated place3.7 mi6.5
Garden GroveCensus-designated place3.8 mi1
High PointCensus-designated place5.4 mi5
MasaryktownCensus-designated place5.9 mi1
Spring HillCensus-designated place6.1 mi59.9
North Weeki WacheeCensus-designated place7.8 mi14.4
Spring LakeCensus-designated place8.2 mi3.3
Lake LindseyCensus-designated place8.5 mi0.1
Hill 'n DaleCensus-designated place8.8 mi2.2
Timber PinesCensus-designated place11 mi2.2
Weeki Wachee GardensCensus-designated place11 mi1.3
Shady HillsCensus-designated place12 mi28.6
BayportCensus-designated place13 mi0.6

Frequently asked questions

What county is South Brooksville, FL in?
South Brooksville is in Hernando County, Florida.
What ZIP codes are in South Brooksville, FL?
ZIP codes in or overlapping South Brooksville include 34604.
What is the population of South Brooksville, FL?
About 5,099 people live in South Brooksville, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near South Brooksville?
Nearby places include Brooksville (2.2 mi), Wiscon (2.3 mi), Brookridge (3.7 mi), North Brooksville (3.7 mi), Garden Grove (3.8 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023