34429 ZIP Code — Crystal River, FL

Citrus County, Florida

ZIP code 34429 is located in Crystal River, Florida, within Citrus County. It covers approximately 41.38 square miles and serves a population of 9,448 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 352.

About ZIP code 34429

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $193,500. Owner-occupancy is high at 84%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($55,797) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. 64% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 17 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 24% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 13% of civilians, above the national average of 7%; and disability rates above the national average at 22%.

Overall, ZIP code 34429 reflects a community defined by a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

9,448

population

41.38

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

34429 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 34429

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 34429. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Crystal River	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

34448 Homosassa (5.9 mi) 34448 Homosassa (5.9 mi) 34428 Crystal River (7.2 mi) 34461 Lecanto (9.4 mi) 34446 Homosassa (10.2 mi) 34446 Homosassa (10.2 mi) 34433 Dunnellon (10.2 mi) 34498 Yankeetown (13 mi) 34452 Inverness (15 mi) 34434 Dunnellon (15.3 mi) 34442 Hernando (15.8 mi) 34453 Inverness (17.2 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	9,448
Population density	228 / sq mi
State FIPS	12
County FIPS	017

Geography
Land area	41.38 sq mi
Water area	33.92 sq mi
Latitude	28.8632
Longitude	-82.6215
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	352

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 06/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	53.9%	54.8%	43.4%
$50k – $100k	28.8%	29.7%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	12.1%	12.9%	19.3%
Over $200k	5.2%	2.7%	6.4%

Demographics & statistics

9,448

Population

228

People per sq mi

63.7

Median age

$55,797

Median household income

$55,458

Per capita income

$193,500

Median home value

$940

Median monthly rent

84.0%

Home ownership

13.1%

Poverty rate

6.7%

Unemployment

4,792

Housing units

23.6%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

136

Under 5

147

5–9

158

174

10–14

187

152

15–19

165

121

20–24

130

303

25–34

327

318

35–44

343

236

45–54

254

296

55–59

319

624

60–64

674

893

65–74

963

687

75–84

741

458

85+

495

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	1,198	12.7%
18 and over	8,250	87.3%
65 and over	4,237	44.8%
Median age	63.7 years

Race & ethnicity

White 91%

Black or African American 3.8%

Two or more races 2.1%

Hispanic or Latino 1.5%

Asian 1%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%

Other race 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	8,731	91%
Black or African American	369	3.8%
Two or more races	201	2.1%
Hispanic or Latino	146	1.5%
Asian	96	1%
American Indian / Alaska Native	28	0.3%
Other race	23	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	53.9%	54.8%	43.4%
$50k – $100k	28.8%	29.7%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	12.1%	12.9%	19.3%
Over $200k	5.2%	2.7%	6.4%

Under $10k 5.4%

$10k–$15k 2.8%

$15k–$25k 8.6%

$25k–$35k 13.4%

$35k–$50k 13.3%

$50k–$75k 21.3%

$75k–$100k 14.8%

$100k–$150k 8.0%

$150k–$200k 3.3%

$200k+ 9.2%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	5.4%
$10k–$15k	2.8%
$15k–$25k	8.6%
$25k–$35k	13.4%
$35k–$50k	13.3%
$50k–$75k	21.3%
$75k–$100k	14.8%
$100k–$150k	8.0%
$150k–$200k	3.3%
$200k+	9.2%
Median income	$55,797

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 12.3%

$50k–$100k 5.6%

$100k–$150k 12.2%

$150k–$200k 24.1%

$200k–$300k 18.3%

$300k–$500k 16.3%

$500k–$1M 4.8%

$1M+ 6.4%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$193,500
Median rent / month	$940
Owner occupied	84.0%
Renter occupied	16.0%
Vacant	22.3%
Single-family detached	60.1%
Large apartment buildings	0.7%
Mobile homes	19.2%
Median rooms	5.3
Avg household size (owned)	1.95

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	5.2%
2000–2009	18.6%
1990–1999	18.8%
1980–1989	23.2%
1970–1979	27.3%
1960–1969	3.0%
1950–1959	3.3%
1940–1949	0.5%
1939 or earlier	0.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.3%
1 bedroom	2.6%
2 bedrooms	42.9%
3 bedrooms	47.0%
4 bedrooms	4.7%
5+ bedrooms	2.5%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	4.9%
1 vehicle	39.0%
2 vehicles	38.5%
3 or more	17.6%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	0.3%
Electricity	94.0%
Propane / LP gas	4.9%
No fuel used	0.8%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	2,016	47.5%
Cohabiting couple	278	6.5%
Male householder, no spouse	661	15.6%
Female householder, no spouse	1,293	30.4%
Households with children under 18	431	10.1%
Households with seniors (65+)	2,815	66.3%
Average household size	2.13

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	21.9%	19.0%
Married	56.0%	48.9%
Separated	0.0%	0.6%
Widowed	10.6%	18.0%
Divorced	11.5%	13.4%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.3%

Some HS, no diploma 6.5%

HS graduate 40.0%

Some college, no degree 20.5%

Associate's degree 7.1%

Bachelor's degree 15.4%

Graduate / professional 8.2%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	91.2%
Bachelor's or higher	23.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	60	5.1%
Kindergarten	21	1.8%
Elementary school	527	44.7%
High school	342	29.0%
College / grad school	230	19.5%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 24.9%

Arts, food & hospitality 22.9%

Retail trade 10.1%

Professional & management 9.4%

Construction 7.0%

Transportation & utilities 6.9%

Public administration 6.1%

Finance & real estate 3.8%

Other services 3.5%

Wholesale trade 1.9%

Information 1.9%

Manufacturing 1.6%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	35.0%
Service	14.6%
Sales & office	28.9%
Natural resources & construction	6.2%
Production & transportation	15.3%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	77.2%
Government	14.9%
Self-employed	7.9%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	73.0%
Carpool	6.2%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.5%
Work from home	19.5%
Other means	0.8%
Avg commute (minutes)	17.1

Poverty

All people 13.1%

Under 18 years 25.9%

18 and over 11.3%

Married-couple families 3.8%

Female-led households 12.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	63.8%
Retirement income	50.6%
Supplemental Security	7.6%
Cash public assistance	2.1%
Food stamps / SNAP	9.5%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	31.5%
High blood pressure	45.8%
High cholesterol	43.6%
Diabetes	14.2%
Heart disease	11.5%
Stroke	5.2%
Asthma	8.9%
Arthritis	35.8%
Kidney disease	4.6%
Pulmonary disease	13.0%
Cancer	10.6%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	20.0%
Binge drinking	12.6%
No physical activity	30.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	35.9%
Depression	20.2%
Fair or poor health	20.2%
Poor mental health	14.2%
Poor physical health	14.9%
No health insurance	18.2%
Visited doctor (checkup)	79.5%
Visited dentist	55.5%
Cholesterol screening	93.5%
Teeth loss	17.9%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	1,046	12.7%

Disability	%
Any disability	22.2%
Under 18	18.8%
18–64 years	15.1%
65 and over	30.4%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	60.8%
Public insurance	62.3%
No insurance	5.0%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	9,165	97.0%
Spanish	83	0.9%
Other Indo-European	36	0.4%
Asian & Pacific Islander	27	0.3%
Other languages	20	0.2%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	9,064	95.9%
Born in same state	9,019	95.5%
Born in different state	3,140	33.2%
Foreign born	45	0.5%
Naturalized citizen	384	4.1%
Not a US citizen	295	76.8%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	1,783	18.9%
French	1,553	16.4%
Italian	1,126	11.9%
English	228	2.4%
Polish	78	0.8%

Ancestry	Count	%
German	72	0.8%
Norwegian	32	0.3%
Irish	31	0.3%
Dutch	31	0.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	45.0%
Internet access	89.9%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 34429

What city is ZIP code 34429 in?

ZIP code 34429 is primarily assigned to Crystal River, Florida.

What county is ZIP code 34429 in?

ZIP code 34429 falls within Citrus County, Florida.

Does ZIP code 34429 have an older population?

45% of residents in ZIP code 34429 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 34429 have a large retiree population?

64% of households in ZIP code 34429 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Is ZIP code 34429 mostly owner-occupied?

84% of occupied units in ZIP code 34429 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 34429 have a large veteran population?

13% of civilians in ZIP code 34429 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 34429 in?

ZIP code 34429 observes the EST timezone.