| ZIP Code | 32609 |
|---|---|
| City | Gainesville |
| State | Florida (FL) |
| County | Alachua County |
| Area Code | 352 |
| Elevation | 169 ft |
| Latitude | 29.772187 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -82.283422 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 12001 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 35.9 yrs ↑ 4% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.31 |
| Below Poverty | 21.3% ▲ 113% above avg |
| College Grads | 38.1% ≈ Avg |
| Unemployment | 7.8% ▲ 59% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 91 (0.7%) |
| HS Graduate | 4,041 (32%) |
| Some College | 1,614 (12.8%) |
| Associates | 2,059 (16.3%) |
| Bachelors | 1,226 (9.7%) |
| Graduate Degree | 3,582 (28.4%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $48,121 ▼ 37% below avg ↑ 38% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $174,500 ▼ 37% below avg ↑ 73% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.6x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,159/mo ↑ 34% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 8,515 |
| Vacant Units | 779 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.31 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 8,515 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 779 |
| Owner Occupied | 52.5% |
| Renter Occupied | 47.5% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.31 |
ZIP code 32609 is located in Gainesville, Florida, within Alachua County. With a population of 19,694, this is a moderately populated ZIP code with a relatively young community — the median age is 35.9 years. Economically, 32609 is a working-class ZIP code: the median household income of $48,121 is below the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 32609 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $174,500 is below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,159 per month in median rent. The area has a relatively balanced mix of owners (52.5%) and renters (47.5%). Median home values have increased by 73% since 2019.
The population of 32609 is majority White (53.66%). Residents are moderately educated — 38.1% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is near the national average. Poverty affects a significant share of residents at 21.3%. Household income has grown by 38% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 32609 stands at 7.8%, which is significantly above the national average. About 11% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 66%.
Overall, ZIP code 32609 in Gainesville, FL is characterized as working-class, moderately educated, and a relatively young community. With 19,694 residents, a median household income of $48,121, and a median home value of $174,500, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Florida.