| ZIP Code | 32601 |
|---|---|
| City | Gainesville |
| State | Florida (FL) |
| County | Alachua County |
| Area Code | 352 |
| Elevation | 126 ft |
| Latitude | 29.6487 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -82.325412 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 12001 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 23.0 yrs ↓ 8% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.10 |
| Below Poverty | 42.0% ▲ 320% above avg |
| College Grads | 70.4% ▲ 82% above avg |
| Unemployment | 3.7% ▼ 24% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 51 (0.6%) |
| HS Graduate | 1,061 (12.4%) |
| Some College | 649 (7.6%) |
| Associates | 764 (9%) |
| Bachelors | 981 (11.5%) |
| Graduate Degree | 5,022 (58.9%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $30,878 ▼ 60% below avg ↑ 20% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $284,200 ≈ Avg ↑ 78% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 9.2x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,092/mo ↑ 24% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 11,204 |
| Vacant Units | 1,091 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.10 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 11,204 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 1,091 |
| Owner Occupied | 23.7% |
| Renter Occupied | 76.3% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.10 |
ZIP code 32601 is located in Gainesville, Florida, within Alachua County. With a population of 23,296, this is a moderately populated ZIP code with a young community — the median age is 23 years. Economically, 32601 is a lower-income ZIP code: the median household income of $30,878 is well below the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 32601 represents a mid-range housing market. The median home value of $284,200 is near the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,092 per month in median rent. This is predominantly a renter community, with 76.3% of occupied units rented — typical of urban and transitional neighborhoods. Median home values have increased by 78% since 2019.
The population of 32601 is majority White (64.07%). Residents are highly educated — 70.4% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is significantly above the national average. Poverty affects a significant share of residents at 42.0%. Household income has grown by 20% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 32601 stands at 3.7%, which is below the national average. About 13% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 49%.
Overall, ZIP code 32601 in Gainesville, FL is characterized as lower-income, highly educated, and a young community. With 23,296 residents, a median household income of $30,878, and a median home value of $284,200, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Florida.