33523 ZIP Code — Dade City, FL

Pasco County, Florida

ZIP code 33523 is located in Dade City, Florida, within Pasco County. It covers approximately 105.40 square miles and serves a population of 18,867 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 352.

About ZIP code 33523

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $207,300. Owner-occupancy is high at 77%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $56,896. 36% 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 33 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 21% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (25%) compared to national benchmarks. 20% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Overall, ZIP code 33523 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

18,867

population

105.40

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

33523 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 33523

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 33523. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Dade City	Acceptable
Dade City	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

34602 Brooksville (5.6 mi) 33525 Dade City (6.8 mi) 33597 Webster (7.7 mi) 33576 San Antonio (9.7 mi) 34604 Brooksville (12.1 mi) 34601 Brooksville (12.3 mi) 33545 Wesley Chapel (12.9 mi) 33544 Wesley Chapel (14.6 mi) 33541 Zephyrhills (14.8 mi) 33542 Zephyrhills (15 mi) 34610 Spring Hill (16.3 mi) 34639 Land O Lakes (16.9 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	18,867
Population density	179 / sq mi
State FIPS	12
County FIPS	101

Geography
Land area	105.40 sq mi
Water area	4.61 sq mi
Latitude	28.4448
Longitude	-82.2358
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	352

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	47.8%	48.1%	43.4%
$50k – $100k	29.8%	30.0%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	18.0%	18.0%	19.3%
Over $200k	4.4%	3.9%	6.4%

Demographics & statistics

18,867

Population

179

People per sq mi

38.7

Median age

$56,896

Median household income

$30,049

Per capita income

$207,300

Median home value

$891

Median monthly rent

77.0%

Home ownership

12.6%

Poverty rate

14.7%

Unemployment

6,336

Housing units

21.0%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

430

Under 5

469

416

5–9

454

610

10–14

665

673

15–19

734

755

20–24

823

1,176

25–34

1,283

1,033

35–44

1,127

1,261

45–54

1,375

500

55–59

546

642

60–64

701

907

65–74

990

449

75–84

490

171

85+

187

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	3,901	20.7%
18 and over	14,966	79.3%
65 and over	3,194	16.9%
Median age	38.7 years

Race & ethnicity

White 63.1%

Hispanic or Latino 12.9%

Other race 9.2%

Black or African American 7.1%

Two or more races 6.3%

Asian 1.1%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%

Group	Count	%
White	13,668	63.1%
Hispanic or Latino	2,793	12.9%
Other race	1,982	9.2%
Black or African American	1,543	7.1%
Two or more races	1,367	6.3%
Asian	232	1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native	72	0.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	47.8%	48.1%	43.4%
$50k – $100k	29.8%	30.0%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	18.0%	18.0%	19.3%
Over $200k	4.4%	3.9%	6.4%

Under $10k 4.6%

$10k–$15k 4.3%

$15k–$25k 8.6%

$25k–$35k 9.6%

$35k–$50k 16.7%

$50k–$75k 21.8%

$75k–$100k 11.7%

$100k–$150k 10.1%

$150k–$200k 6.2%

$200k+ 6.7%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	4.6%
$10k–$15k	4.3%
$15k–$25k	8.6%
$25k–$35k	9.6%
$35k–$50k	16.7%
$50k–$75k	21.8%
$75k–$100k	11.7%
$100k–$150k	10.1%
$150k–$200k	6.2%
$200k+	6.7%
Median income	$56,896

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 11.4%

$50k–$100k 11.4%

$100k–$150k 12.5%

$150k–$200k 12.6%

$200k–$300k 22.1%

$300k–$500k 19.4%

$500k–$1M 9.8%

$1M+ 0.8%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$207,300
Median rent / month	$891
Owner occupied	77.0%
Renter occupied	23.0%
Vacant	15.1%
Single-family detached	65.8%
Large apartment buildings	2.1%
Mobile homes	26.2%
Median rooms	5.7
Avg household size (owned)	2.67

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.1%
2010–2019	6.9%
2000–2009	14.4%
1990–1999	12.4%
1980–1989	21.8%
1970–1979	15.6%
1960–1969	12.4%
1950–1959	10.6%
1940–1949	3.0%
1939 or earlier	2.8%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.4%
1 bedroom	6.4%
2 bedrooms	30.2%
3 bedrooms	47.8%
4 bedrooms	12.9%
5+ bedrooms	1.4%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	5.4%
1 vehicle	34.6%
2 vehicles	34.0%
3 or more	25.9%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	0.9%
Electricity	94.5%
Propane / LP gas	1.3%
Fuel oil	0.3%
Wood	0.2%
Solar	0.9%
No fuel used	1.8%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	3,446	51.6%
Cohabiting couple	361	5.4%
Male householder, no spouse	1,158	17.3%
Female householder, no spouse	1,718	25.7%
Households with children under 18	2,349	35.1%
Households with seniors (65+)	2,252	33.7%
Average household size	2.81

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	34.6%	33.6%
Married	49.6%	42.1%
Separated	1.2%	1.6%
Widowed	3.4%	8.3%
Divorced	11.1%	14.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 8.9%

Some HS, no diploma 10.5%

HS graduate 36.0%

Some college, no degree 15.5%

Associate's degree 8.2%

Bachelor's degree 14.0%

Graduate / professional 7.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	80.6%
Bachelor's or higher	21.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	64	1.5%
Kindergarten	284	6.7%
Elementary school	1,769	41.7%
High school	1,030	24.3%
College / grad school	1,096	25.8%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 20.3%

Arts, food & hospitality 12.0%

Retail trade 10.6%

Construction 10.1%

Transportation & utilities 8.4%

Professional & management 7.7%

Agriculture & mining 7.2%

Manufacturing 6.3%

Other services 5.4%

Finance & real estate 4.9%

Public administration 4.1%

Wholesale trade 1.8%

Information 1.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	30.7%
Service	22.5%
Sales & office	19.8%
Natural resources & construction	15.3%
Production & transportation	11.7%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	86.6%
Government	9.9%
Self-employed	3.4%
Unpaid family workers	0.1%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	74.3%
Carpool	14.5%
Public transit	0.2%
Walk	0.4%
Work from home	8.4%
Other means	2.3%
Avg commute (minutes)	33.2

Poverty

All people 12.6%

Under 18 years 16.4%

18 and over 11.7%

Married-couple families 7.2%

Female-led households 13.4%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	36.2%
Retirement income	26.5%
Supplemental Security	7.5%
Cash public assistance	1.1%
Food stamps / SNAP	14.8%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	34.9%
High blood pressure	34.7%
High cholesterol	33.4%
Diabetes	12.9%
Heart disease	7.9%
Stroke	4.0%
Asthma	9.4%
Arthritis	27.3%
Kidney disease	3.5%
Pulmonary disease	10.3%
Cancer	6.8%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	24.5%
Binge drinking	15.0%
No physical activity	31.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	35.8%
Depression	22.2%
Fair or poor health	21.1%
Poor mental health	17.2%
Poor physical health	14.2%
No health insurance	27.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)	73.9%
Visited dentist	49.6%
Cholesterol screening	89.0%
Teeth loss	19.5%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	1,038	6.9%

Disability	%
Any disability	16.2%
Under 18	7.7%
18–64 years	12.2%
65 and over	41.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	49.4%
Public insurance	39.3%
No insurance	20.1%
Uninsured under 19	15.1%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	17,968	95.2%
Spanish	1,400	7.8%
Other Indo-European	1,205	6.7%
Asian & Pacific Islander	32	0.2%
Other languages	163	0.9%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	16,272	86.2%
Born in same state	15,716	83.3%
Born in different state	9,295	49.3%
Foreign born	556	2.9%
Naturalized citizen	2,595	13.8%
Not a US citizen	848	32.7%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	2,667	14.1%
Arab	1,926	10.2%
French	1,327	7%
German	137	0.7%
English	116	0.6%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	77	0.4%
Irish	50	0.3%
Norwegian	50	0.3%
Dutch	25	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	35.4%
Internet access	94.1%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 33523

What city is ZIP code 33523 in?

ZIP code 33523 is primarily assigned to Dade City, Florida.

What county is ZIP code 33523 in?

ZIP code 33523 falls within Pasco County, Florida.

Does ZIP code 33523 have a large retiree population?

36% of households in ZIP code 33523 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the population of ZIP code 33523?

ZIP code 33523 has an estimated population of 18,867 residents, with a density of 179 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 33523?

The median household income in ZIP code 33523 is $56,896, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 33523?

The median home value in ZIP code 33523 is $207,300.

What timezone is ZIP code 33523 in?

ZIP code 33523 observes the EST timezone.