Monin
Pasco EDC announced on July 13, 2026 that Monin plans to purchase 70 acres of Zephyrhills Airport Industrial Park, with more than $111 million of investment and over 100 initial jobs, growing to 173 ongoing jobs.
Zephyrhills, FL
Commercial real estate in Zephyrhills and East Pasco.
Zephyrhills sits at the edge of the Tampa Bay growth path, with its own commercial market and a different buyer pool than the larger metro. For owners and investors who want East Pasco exposure, the opportunity is in the local dynamics. Tampa pricing doesn't transfer.
Zephyrhills Airport Industrial Park has become a food and beverage manufacturing location. Pasco EDC announced Bauducco Foods in October 2023 (72 acres, more than $200 million, 600 jobs) and Monin in July 2026 (70 acres, more than $111 million, over 100 initial jobs and 173 ongoing jobs at full operation). For commercial property owners and investors, the signal is employment, and the industrial land, housing, retail, and services that follow it.
I advise commercial property owners, business owners, and investors in Zephyrhills and East Pasco: evaluating value, comparing ownership to leasing, underwriting investment property, and understanding the options for development or repositioning land.
The process starts with what you want the property to accomplish, then tests it against the market, the property's constraints, and the realistic numbers. In a smaller market like Zephyrhills, the right buyer or seller is often reached through relationships.
By the Numbers
22,447Population, July 1, 2025 (Census est.)
+30.5%Change since 2020 Census
19,691BEBR est., April 1, 2025
$52,108Median household income (ACS 2020 to 2024)
U.S. Census Bureau QuickFacts, Zephyrhills city (FIPS 1279225); University of Florida BEBR. The two estimates differ by about 2,750 people. Pulled October 2, 2026. Full data tables →
On the Ground
The market, as it stands.
Bauducco Foods
Pasco EDC announced on October 24, 2023 that Bauducco Foods would locate its U.S. production and distribution facility on 72 acres at the industrial park, with more than $200 million of investment and 600 jobs.
Two population estimates
The Census Bureau estimates 22,447 residents (July 2025). BEBR estimates 19,691 (April 2025). Know which number a market report is using.
Smaller households
Zephyrhills averages 2.29 persons per household, below the Pasco County figure of 2.56, with a median household income of $52,108. That mix shapes retail and medical demand.
Common Questions About Zephyrhills
What is driving industrial demand in Zephyrhills?
Zephyrhills Airport Industrial Park has attracted food and beverage manufacturers. Pasco EDC announced Bauducco Foods in October 2023 (72 acres, more than $200 million, 600 jobs) and Monin in July 2026 (70 acres, more than $111 million, over 100 initial and 173 ongoing jobs). That employment supports demand for industrial land, housing, and services.
What is the commercial real estate market like in Zephyrhills?
Zephyrhills has a mix of retail, office, industrial, and development land, with growth pressure from the Tampa Bay metro along the US 301, SR 54, and SR 39 corridors. It's a smaller market than Tampa, which can mean better basis and less competition for patient buyers and sellers.
Is Zephyrhills a good place to buy commercial investment property?
It can be, depending on the submarket, property type, and basis. Each property still has to be evaluated on its own income, lease structure, tenant risk, and exit. Headline growth does not guarantee the individual deal.
How many people live in Zephyrhills?
The U.S. Census Bureau estimates 22,447 residents as of July 1, 2025, up 30.5% from 17,194 in 2020. The University of Florida's BEBR estimates 19,691 as of April 1, 2025.
How does Zephyrhills compare to Dade City for commercial real estate?
Both are smaller East Pasco markets with local buyer pools and growth tailwinds. Zephyrhills is larger, with more highway retail and an airport industrial park. Dade City has the historic downtown and courthouse district. The right choice depends on the property type and your objective.
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Where this comes from
- U.S. Census Bureau, QuickFacts: Zephyrhills city, Florida
- University of Florida BEBR, Florida Estimates of Population 2025
- Pasco EDC, Monin to open manufacturing facility in City of Zephyrhills (July 13, 2026)
- Pasco EDC, Bauducco Foods to locate in City of Zephyrhills (Oct. 24, 2023)
Updated October 3, 2026.