Hernando, FL: Population, ZIP Codes & Nearby Cities

Hernando is an unincorporated community or census-designated place in Citrus County, Florida. In the dataset behind this page it has an estimated population of 9,261, sits at 28.945°N, 82.378°W, and observes Eastern time. Below you will find how it ranks inside Florida, which ZIP codes it uses, the closest places around it, and how far it is from major US cities.

What are the key facts about Hernando, FL?

What is the population of Hernando, FL?

Hernando has an estimated population of 9,261. That makes it the 351st largest of the 911 places we list in Florida, and the 4th largest of 15 places in Citrus County. The typical place in Florida has about 5,390 residents, so Hernando is roughly 1.7 times the size of a typical neighbor in the state.

Estimates for places of this size carry wider margins of error than those for big cities, so treat the figure as a guide to scale. Our guide to understanding city population numbers explains why sources disagree.

Places in Florida with a similar population include Bardmoor (9,373), Beverly Hills (9,360), St. Augustine Shores (9,340), Rotonda (9,325), Marathon (9,271). Comparing these pages is a quick way to see how Hernando differs from communities of the same scale.

How dense is Hernando?

Hernando has about 290 people per square mile (112 per square kilometer), which we classify as small-town or exurban. Within Florida, it is denser than about 14% of the listed places. Homes at this level are spread out with larger lots, and most daily trips involve a car, though a small central area may still be walkable. Read how to interpret population density to see how we draw these lines.

What ZIP codes does Hernando use?

Hernando uses 3 ZIP codes: 34434, 34442, 34441. Several codes in one place usually reflect separate delivery areas, post offices or large buildings with their own code. Codes beginning with 3 are assigned to the Southeast (Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Mississippi and Tennessee). Learn more in our guide to how ZIP codes work or check any code with the ZIP code lookup.

What time zone is Hernando in?

Hernando is in the Eastern time zone, which is UTC−5 from Coordinated Universal Time in standard time (IANA zone America/New_York). The area observes daylight saving time, so clocks move forward in March and back in November. The nearest listed place in a different time zone is Callaway, FL, about 208 miles away, which gives a sense of how far the nearest zone boundary may be. Current local time: see the Eastern time hub. For the rules behind these zones, read US time zones explained.

Where is Hernando located in Florida?

Hernando lies in the northeastern part of Florida, at 28.945° north latitude and 82.378° west longitude. The state capital, Tallahassee, is about 153 miles to the northwest. The closest listed place in another state is Lake Park, GA, roughly 130 miles to the north, which shows how near Hernando is to a state line. For big-city services, the nearest place with more than 100,000 people is Ocala, FL, 21 miles to the northeast.

Which cities are near Hernando, FL?

The closest listed place to Hernando is Beverly Hills, FL, 5.0 miles to the southwest. Of the eight nearest places below, 8 are in the same county. Distances are straight-line (great-circle) miles measured between place centers; see how distance is calculated.

Which county is Hernando in?

Hernando is in Citrus County, which has the Federal Information Processing Standards (FIPS) code 12017. The county contains 15 places in our data, 11 of which have their own page here and 4 smaller communities that appear only in county and state lists. Other places in the county include Homosassa Springs (13,478), Pine Ridge (10,278), Beverly Hills (9,360), Sugarmill Woods (9,082), Citrus Springs (8,779). Codes like this one help separate places that share a name; see the guide to counties and FIPS codes.

How far is Hernando from major US cities?

Among six major hubs, Hernando is closest to Atlanta, GA at about 354 miles and farthest from Los Angeles, CA at about 2,140 miles in a straight line. Road distances are usually 10 to 30 percent longer. Try the distance calculator for any other pair.

Are there other places called Hernando?

Yes. Our data lists 1 other place named Hernando: Hernando, MS (16,399). When you search for Hernando, add the state or county so you land on the right one. This page covers the Hernando in Citrus County, Florida.

Planning a move to Hernando?

If you are weighing Hernando, start with the practical numbers: how far it is from where you live, whether it changes your time zone, and how its size and density compare with your current city. Use the distance calculator to measure the trip from where you live. The radius search tool lists every place within any distance of it. Our checklist for comparing cities explains what to check next.

Where to go next

Population and density come from a compiled dataset and are estimates. They may differ from official Census Bureau counts. Verify important figures at census.gov.