32609 ZIP Code
Gainesville, Florida
December 16, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 32609 |
| City/Town: | Gainesville |
| County: | Alachua |
| State: | Florida |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 18,983 |
| Median Household Income: | $45,301 |
| Per Capita Income: | $30,923 |
| Total Housing Units: | 8,326 |
| Median Home Value: | $155,000 |
| Land Area: | 117.6 sq miles
304.5 sq km |
| Water Area: | 2.2 sq miles
5.7 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 29.7722, -82.2834 |
Population Information (32609 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 18,983 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 9,722 | 51.2% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 9,261 | 48.8% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 35.9 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 681 | 3.6% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 1,358 | 7.2% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 1,040 | 5.5% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 649 | 3.4% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 1,669 | 8.8% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 3,916 | 20.6% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 2,276 | 12.0% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 1,661 | 8.7% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,142 | 6.0% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,287 | 6.8% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 2,183 | 11.5% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 923 | 4.9% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 198 | 1.0% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (32609 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $155,000 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.0 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,046 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 8,326 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 7,486 | 89.9% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 840 | 10.1% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 4,083 | 54.5% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 3,403 | 45.5% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (32609 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 13,586 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 904 | 6.7% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 972 | 7.2% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 3,645 | 26.8% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 2,894 | 21.3% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 1,362 | 10.0% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 2,463 | 18.1% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 1,346 | 9.9% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 86.2% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 28.0% | 34.3% |
Income Information (32609 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $45,301 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $57,907 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $53,030 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $30,923 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (32609 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 9,406 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 8,464 | 90.0% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 942 | 10.0% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 6,334 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 5,545 | 65.5% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 2,436 | 28.8% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 483 | 5.7% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (32609 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 10,306 | 54.3% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 6,794 | 35.8% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 114 | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 362 | 1.9% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 25 | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 253 | 1.3% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 1,129 | 5.9% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 512 | 2.7% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 1,473 | 7.8% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 225 | 1.2% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 680 | 3.6% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 188 | 1.0% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 380 | 2.0% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (32609 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 389 | 5.2% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 784 | 10.5% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 764 | 10.2% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 760 | 10.2% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 1,583 | 21.1% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 1,311 | 17.5% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 861 | 11.5% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 707 | 9.4% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 135 | 1.8% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 192 | 2.6% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (32609 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 5,809 | 68.6% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 1,054 | 12.5% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 372 | 4.4% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 278 | 3.3% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 53 | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 666 | 7.9% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 21.4 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (32609 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 40 | 0.5% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 392 | 4.6% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 260 | 3.1% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 130 | 1.5% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 605 | 7.1% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 329 | 3.9% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 67 | 0.8% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 325 | 3.8% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 949 | 11.2% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 2,439 | 28.8% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 1,513 | 17.9% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 573 | 6.8% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 842 | 9.9% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (32609 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 22.7% | 8.8% |
| All people below poverty level: | -- | -- | -- |
| Under 18 years: | -- | -- | 16.3% |
| 18 to 64 years: | -- | -- | 11.0% |
| 65 years and over: | -- | -- | 10.3% |
Health Insurance (32609 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 16,355 | 86.2% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 11,491 | 60.5% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 7,166 | 37.7% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 1,882 | 9.9% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (32609 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 5,548 | 74.1% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 2,300 | 30.7% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 1,251 | 16.7% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 593 | 7.9% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 267 | 3.6% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 1,460 | 19.5% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (32609 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 3,985 | 47.9% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 228 | 2.7% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 424 | 5.1% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 858 | 10.3% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 668 | 8.0% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 292 | 3.5% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 528 | 6.3% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 1,343 | 16.1% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (32609 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 69 | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 696 | 8.4% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 776 | 9.3% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 1,080 | 13.0% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 1,257 | 15.1% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 1,390 | 16.7% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 1,283 | 15.4% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 1,236 | 14.8% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 360 | 4.3% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 179 | 2.1% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (32609 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 342 | 4.1% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 550 | 6.6% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 2,776 | 33.3% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 3,644 | 43.8% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 974 | 11.7% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 40 | 0.5% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (32609 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 1,416 | 18.9% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 123 | 1.6% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 5,639 | 75.3% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 14 | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 91 | 1.2% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 129 | 1.7% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 16 | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 58 | 0.8% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (32609 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 839 | 11.2% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 3,618 | 48.3% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 2,023 | 27.0% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 1,006 | 13.4% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (32609 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 528 | 12.9% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 597 | 14.6% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 817 | 20.0% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 777 | 19.0% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 987 | 24.2% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 241 | 5.9% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 98 | 2.4% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 38 | 0.9% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (32609 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,130 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $430 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,046 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.37 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.19 | 2.38 |
Households (32609 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 7,486 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 2,436 | 32.5% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 855 | 11.4% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 1,884 | 25.2% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 2,536 | 33.9% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 1,867 | 24.9% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 2,267 | 30.3% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.29 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.19 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (32609 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 8,077 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 4,430 | 54.8% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 2,691 | 33.3% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 151 | 1.9% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 727 | 9.0% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 3,303 | 40.9% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (32609 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 4,175 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 269 | 6.4% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 166 | 4.0% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 1,774 | 42.5% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 441 | 10.6% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 1,525 | 36.5% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (32609 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 15,563 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 1,231 | 7.9% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 18,237 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 3,791 | 20.8% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 296 | 7.8% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 1,915 | 50.5% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,580 | 41.7% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (32609 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 15,306 | 80.6% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 3,605 | 19.0% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 2,267 | 62.9% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 1,330 | 36.9% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 492 | 13.6% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 8 | 0.2% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (32609 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 17,931 | 94.5% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 405 | 2.1% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 1,052 | 259.8% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 1,052 | 259.8% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 1,052 | 259.8% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 23 | 5.7% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 116 | 28.6% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 428 | 105.7% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 71 | 17.5% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (32609 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 18,302 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 16,775 | 91.7% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 1,527 | 8.3% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 950 | 5.2% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 281 | 1.5% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 278 | 1.5% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 18 | 0.1% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (32609 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 7,486 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 7,101 | 94.9% | 89.4% |
Gainesville, FL32609