Zephyrhills, Florida
Zephyrhills is a city of 19,668 people in Pasco County, Florida, founded in 1888.
Why visit Zephyrhills
Townapedia lists 8 museums and landmarks, 10 parks and trails, 18 places to eat, 4 places to stay and 1 attraction in and around town.
Highlights include Zephyrhills Cinema, Zephyrhills Museum of Military History, Capt. Howard B. Jeffries House and Samuel W. Pasco Athletic Complex.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 90°F; January lows average 49°F.
Weather in Zephyrhills
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Zephyrhills
Zephyrhills is a city in Pasco County, Florida, United States. The population was counted at 17,194 in the 2020 census. The city is the headquarters of the Zephyrhills bottled water company. The current mayor is Melonie Monson.
From the Wikipedia article Zephyrhills, Florida (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do1
Museums and landmarks8
Zephyrhills Museum of Military History
Museum · 1.2 mi
Museum in Zephyrhills, Florida, United States
39444 South Avenue, Zephyrhills
Capt. Howard B. Jeffries House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.4 mi
Historic house in Florida, United States
Zephyrhills Downtown Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.4 mi
Historic district in Florida, United States
Capt. Harold B. Jeffries House
Monument and historic site · 0.4 mi
38537 5th Avenue, Zephyrhills
American Legion Hall Post 118
Monument and historic site · 0.4 mi
5340 8th Street, Zephyrhills
Historic Home Theater
Monument and historic site · 0.4 mi
38521 5th Avenue, Zephyrhills
Women's Club of Zephyrhills
Monument and historic site · 0.4 mi
38545 5th Avenue, Zephyrhills
Parks, trails and playgrounds10
Restaurants and cafes18
Saigon Cafe
Restaurant · Vietnamese, Asian · 0.6 mi
Vietnamese grill
5118 Gall Boulevard, Zephyrhills
Mo-Su 11:00-21:00
LongHorn Steakhouse
Restaurant · Steak House · 1.9 mi
7471 Gall Boulevard, Zephyrhills
Mo-Su 11:00-22:00
Living Food Bakery & Cafe
Cafe · 0.4 mi
38201 10th Avenue, Zephyrhills
Mo 09:00-15:00; Tu-Fr 07:00-18:00; Sa 08:00-18:00
Village Inn
Diner · American · 0.5 mi
5214 Gall Boulevard, Zephyrhills
Mo-Su 06:00-22:00
Manolo’s Ristorante
Restaurant · Italian · 0.5 mi
38445 5th Avenue
Mesa Latina Restaurant
Restaurant · Mexican · 0.4 mi
5327 Gall Boulevard, Zephyrhills
Golden Corral
Restaurant · 1.3 mi
6855 Gall Boulevard, Zephyrhills
Zephyrhills Brewing Company - ZBC
Brewery and winery · 0.4 mi
38530 5th Avenue, Zephyrhills
6 more on the map.
History
Zephyrhills began as the town of Abbott on April 18, 1888, and consisted of 280.74 acres. It was briefly renamed Hegman from 1890 to 1892 until its name was reverted to Abbott. A voting district was established in 1893 followed by a post office in 1896. In 1909, Captain Howard B. Jeffries, a Civil War Union veteran from Pennsylvania, purchased 35,000 acres and created the Zephyrhills Colony Company with a plan to create a community for Civil War veterans. In 1910 the town voted to change its name to Zephyrhills; it was incorporated in 1914.
In 1941, one resident reported that Zephyrhills had a sundown town policy forbidding Black people from living within the city limits.
The city created a historic district in 1999; in 2001 the Zephyrhills Historic District was nominated for and listed on the National Register of Historic Places. A Founders Day celebration is held annually in March.
From the History section of Zephyrhills, Florida on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay4
Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Zephyrhills
Motel and hotel · 2.2 mi
7839 Gall Boulevard, Zephyrhills
Churches and places of worship8
Shopping6
Gas and EV charging4
Schools, colleges and libraries15
Zephyrhills Public Library
Library · 0.4 mi
5347 8th Street, Zephyrhills
Chester W. Taylor Jr. Elementary School
School · 4.5 mi
3638 Morris Bridge Rd, Zephyrhills
Pinecrest Academy Wesley Chapel High School
School · 5.4 mi
33347 State Road 54, Wesley Chapel
Healthcare1
Map of Zephyrhills
75 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 70°F | 49°F | 3.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Feb | 73°F | 52°F | 2.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Mar | 78°F | 55°F | 3.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Apr | 83°F | 60°F | 3.1 in | 0.0 in |
| May | 88°F | 66°F | 3.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 89°F | 71°F | 8.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 90°F | 73°F | 8.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 90°F | 73°F | 8.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 88°F | 71°F | 6.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 83°F | 65°F | 3.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 77°F | 57°F | 1.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Dec | 72°F | 52°F | 2.5 in | 0.0 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Saint Leo Hcn (8 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Pasco County has had 31 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for hurricanes.
- 2024-10-11: Hurricane Milton (Hurricane)
- 2024-10-07: Hurricane Milton (Hurricane)
- 2024-09-28: Hurricane Helene (Hurricane)
- 2024-09-24: Tropical Storm Helene (Tropical Storm)
- 2024-08-10: Hurricane Debby (Tropical Storm)
- 2024-08-03: Tropical Storm Debby (Tropical Storm)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Zephyrhills Municipal Airport (ZPH) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 2 miles away.
- Zephyrhills North 1 mi northeast, about 2 min by car
- Zephyrhills West 2 mi southwest, about 3 min by car
- Zephyrhills South 2 mi south, about 3 min by car
- Pasadena Hills 4 mi northwest, about 7 min by car
- Crystal Springs 4 mi south, about 7 min by car
- Dade City 8 mi north, about 13 min by car
- St. Leo 8 mi northwest, about 13 min by car
- Wesley Chapel 9 mi west, about 14 min by car
- San Antonio 9 mi northwest, about 15 min by car
- Dade City North 10 mi north, about 17 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Zephyrhills Downtown Historic District 2, User:Wknight94, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Capt. Howard B. Jeffries House in Zephyrhills plaque, Tupelo the typo fixer, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Captain Howard B. Jeffries House, in Zephyrhills, Florida side view, Tupelo the typo fixer, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Capt. Howard B. Jeffries House, in Zephyrhills, Florida front view, Tupelo the typo fixer, CC BY-SA 4.0
- FL Zephyrhills Museum of Military History01, Ebyabe, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Jeffries house zephyrhills side01, Ebyabe, CC BY-SA 2.5
- Zephyrhills Downtown Hist Dist GAR hall01, Ebyabe, CC BY-SA 2.5
- 1959 Ford Thunderbird Convertible1, Michel Curi, CC BY 2.0
- 1927 Peerless Sedan Six-90 (13055105905), Michel Curi, CC BY 2.0
- 1967 Ford Country Squire 390 rear, Michel Curi, CC BY 2.0
- 1965 Buick Special, Michel Curi, CC BY 2.0
- 1960 Ford Thunderbird - 13055275373, Michel Curi, CC BY 2.0
- 1963 Ford Falcon Futura "F" Code 260 V-8 Convertible, Michel Curi, CC BY 2.0
- 1966 Chevy Van "The Mystery Machine", amateur photography by michel, CC BY 2.0
- 1967 Mercury Comet Cyclone GT, Michel Curi, CC BY 2.0
- 1960 Ford Thunderbird - 13055276413, Michel Curi, CC BY 2.0
- Tenneys 2, Joefederico, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Tenneys 1, Joefederico, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Rapunzel Treehouse, Endora6398, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Rapunzel Treehosue, Endora6398, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Swoop (2178757373), Oskari Kettunen from Helsinki, Finland, CC BY 2.0
- Swoop (2179543700), Oskari Kettunen from Helsinki, Finland, CC BY 2.0
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