City

Alachua, FL

2 ZIP codes  ·  Alachua County  ·  Florida

👥16,362Population
💰$79,983Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂40.3Median Age
🏠$289,000Median Home Value≈ Avg
🎓51.3%College Grads▲ 32% above avg
📊3.2%Unemployment▼ 35% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 44.6% Female 55.4% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 66.4%Hispanic: 10.4%Black: 18.8%Asian: 1.1%Other: 2.7%Race
White66.4%
Hispanic10.4%
Black18.8%
Asian1.1%
Other2.7%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
8%
5–17
16%
18–24
7%
25–44
25%
45–64
26%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age40.3 yrs
Avg HH Size2.55
Below Poverty9.7% ≈ Avg
College Grads51.3% ▲ 32% above avg
Unemployment3.2% ▼ 35% below avg
No HS Diploma99 (0.9%)
HS Graduate2,726 (25.4%)
Some College1,306 (12.2%)
Associates1,071 (10%)
Bachelors1,255 (11.7%)
Graduate Degree4,259 (39.7%)

Education

No HS: 0.9%HS Grad: 25.4%Some College: 12.2%Associates: 10%Bachelors: 11.7%Graduate: 39.7%Edu
No HS0.9%
HS Grad25.4%
Some College12.2%
Associates10.0%
Bachelors11.7%
Graduate39.7%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 77.1%Renter: 22.9%Tenure
Owner77.1%
Renter22.9%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
3%
$50k–$100k
8%
$100k–$150k
5%
$150k–$200k
11%
$200k–$300k
26%
$300k–$500k
37%
Over $500k
10%

Financials

Median HH Income$79,983 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$289,000 ≈ Avg
Home/Income Ratio3.6x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,131/mo
Total Housing Units6,977
Vacant Units577

Income Distribution

Under $25k
14%
$25k–$50k
9%
$50k–$75k
23%
$75k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
21%
$150k–$200k
11%
Over $200k
8%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
80%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
19%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
20%
15–30 min
35%
30–45 min
32%
Over 45 min
13%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
0%
1940s–1950s
3%
1960s–1970s
14%
1980s–1990s
26%
2000+
58%
About Alachua, FL

Alachua is a city in Florida, located in Alachua County. The city spans 2 ZIP codes and is home to approximately 16,362 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 40.33 years.

Economically, Alachua is a middle-income community. The median household income of $79,983 is near the national average. Approximately 9.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.2%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Alachua is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $289,000, which is near the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,131 per month. Homeownership is high at 77.1%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Alachua is well-educated. 51.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is majority White (66.44%).

Alachua, FL offers residents above-average earning potential within Florida. Spread across 2 ZIP codes, the city's neighborhoods vary in character, density, and demographics — explore each ZIP code below for a detailed breakdown.

ZIP Codes in Alachua
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
32615 16,244 $79,983 $289,000 $1,131 3.2% 51.7% 77.7%