City

Chiefland, FL

2 ZIP codes  ·  Levy County  ·  Florida

👥8,994Population
💰$49,643Median HH Income▼ 35% below avg
🎂46.3Median Age
🏠$160,900Median Home Value▼ 42% below avg
🎓24.4%College Grads▼ 37% below avg
📊5.8%Unemployment▲ 19% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 44.8% Female 55.2% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 77.8%Hispanic: 6.8%Black: 10.6%Asian: 1%Other: 3.8%Race
White77.8%
Hispanic6.8%
Black10.6%
Asian1.0%
Other3.8%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
17%
18–24
8%
25–44
18%
45–64
26%
65+
12%

Key Indicators

Median Age46.3 yrs
Avg HH Size2.43
Below Poverty15.4% ▲ 54% above avg
College Grads24.4% ▼ 37% below avg
Unemployment5.8% ▲ 19% above avg
No HS Diploma56 (1%)
HS Graduate2,510 (44.2%)
Some College997 (17.6%)
Associates726 (12.8%)
Bachelors629 (11.1%)
Graduate Degree758 (13.4%)

Education

No HS: 1%HS Grad: 44.2%Some College: 17.6%Associates: 12.8%Bachelors: 11.1%Graduate: 13.4%Edu
No HS1.0%
HS Grad44.2%
Some College17.6%
Associates12.8%
Bachelors11.1%
Graduate13.4%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 72.4%Renter: 27.6%Tenure
Owner72.4%
Renter27.6%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
9%
$50k–$100k
18%
$100k–$150k
20%
$150k–$200k
12%
$200k–$300k
19%
$300k–$500k
21%
Over $500k
2%

Financials

Median HH Income$49,643 ▼ 35% below avg
Median Home Value$160,900 ▼ 42% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.2x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$844/mo
Total Housing Units4,358
Vacant Units664

Income Distribution

Under $25k
26%
$25k–$50k
23%
$50k–$75k
16%
$75k–$100k
11%
$100k–$150k
19%
$150k–$200k
3%
Over $200k
2%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
94%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
5%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
33%
15–30 min
23%
30–45 min
23%
Over 45 min
21%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
5%
1960s–1970s
17%
1980s–1990s
22%
2000+
56%
About Chiefland, FL

Chiefland is a city in Florida, located in Levy County. The city spans 2 ZIP codes and is home to approximately 8,994 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 46.3 years.

Economically, Chiefland is a working-class community. The median household income of $49,643 is below the national average. Approximately 15.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 5.8%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Chiefland is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $160,900, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $844 per month. Homeownership is high at 72.4%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Chiefland is less-educated. 24.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (77.77%).

Chiefland, FL offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle 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 Chiefland
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
32626 8,994 $49,643 $160,900 $844 5.8% 24.4% 72.4%

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