| ZIP Code | 34473 |
|---|---|
| City | Ocala |
| State | Florida (FL) |
| County | Marion County |
| Area Code | 352 |
| Elevation | 91 ft |
| Latitude | 28.99763 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -82.18778 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 12083 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 39.4 yrs ↓ 10% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.98 |
| Below Poverty | 9.7% ≈ Avg |
| College Grads | 32.4% ▼ 16% below avg |
| Unemployment | 3.7% ▼ 25% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 242 (1.5%) |
| HS Graduate | 5,456 (34.2%) |
| Some College | 2,040 (12.8%) |
| Associates | 3,039 (19.1%) |
| Bachelors | 2,474 (15.5%) |
| Graduate Degree | 2,697 (16.9%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $70,559 ▼ 8% below avg ↑ 26% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $242,400 ▼ 13% below avg ↑ 54% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.4x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,406/mo ↑ 32% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 9,313 |
| Vacant Units | 902 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.98 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 9,313 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 902 |
| Owner Occupied | 78.8% |
| Renter Occupied | 21.2% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.98 |
ZIP code 34473 is located in Ocala, Florida, within Marion County. With a population of 25,030, this is a moderately populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 39.4 years. Economically, 34473 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $70,559 is near the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 34473 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $242,400 is near the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,406 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 78.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 54% since 2019.
The population of 34473 is racially diverse, with White as the largest group at 34.0%. Residents are moderately educated — 32.4% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is below the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 9.7%. Household income has grown by 26% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 34473 stands at 3.7%, which is below the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 82%.
Overall, ZIP code 34473 in Ocala, FL is characterized as solidly middle-class, moderately educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 25,030 residents, a median household income of $70,559, and a median home value of $242,400, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Florida.