County

Columbia County, FL

6 ZIP codes  ·  3 cities  ·  Florida

👥70,801Population
💰$55,444Median HH Income▼ 27% below avg
🎂41.9Median Age
🏠$183,382Median Home Value▼ 34% below avg
🎓29.5%College Grads▼ 24% below avg
📊6.2%Unemployment▲ 27% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 51.4% Female 48.6% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 71.1%Hispanic: 7.4%Black: 16%Asian: 0.9%Other: 3.7%Race
White71.1%
Hispanic7.4%
Black16.0%
Asian0.9%
Other3.7%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
17%
18–24
8%
25–44
24%
45–64
26%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age41.9 yrs
Avg HH Size2.50
Below Poverty16.0% ▲ 60% above avg
College Grads29.5% ▼ 24% below avg
Unemployment6.2% ▲ 27% above avg
No HS Diploma647 (1.5%)
HS Graduate14,731 (33.6%)
Some College8,482 (19.3%)
Associates7,076 (16.1%)
Bachelors5,050 (11.5%)
Graduate Degree7,897 (18%)

Education

No HS: 1.5%HS Grad: 33.6%Some College: 19.3%Associates: 16.1%Bachelors: 11.5%Graduate: 18%Edu
No HS1.5%
HS Grad33.6%
Some College19.3%
Associates16.1%
Bachelors11.5%
Graduate18.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 70.5%Renter: 29.5%Tenure
Owner70.5%
Renter29.5%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
11%
$50k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
13%
$150k–$200k
17%
$200k–$300k
22%
$300k–$500k
17%
Over $500k
6%

Financials

Median HH Income$55,444 ▼ 27% below avg
Median Home Value$183,382 ▼ 34% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.3x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$928/mo
Total Housing Units29,974
Vacant Units3,370

Income Distribution

Under $25k
22%
$25k–$50k
21%
$50k–$75k
20%
$75k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
14%
$150k–$200k
7%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
91%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
8%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
30%
15–30 min
38%
30–45 min
15%
Over 45 min
18%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
4%
1960s–1970s
14%
1980s–1990s
24%
2000+
57%
About Columbia County, FL

Columbia County is located in Florida and encompasses 6 ZIP codes spanning 3 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 70,801 residents. With a median age of 41.85, it is a middle-aged county.

Columbia County has a solidly middle-class economic profile. The median household income of $55,443 is below the national average. Unemployment stands at 6.2%, above the national average. The poverty rate of 16.0% is significantly above the national average, indicating economic challenges.

Housing in Columbia County is an affordable housing market, with a median home value of $183,382 — below the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $928. Homeownership rates are high at 70.5%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.

The residents of Columbia County are primarily White (71.07%). Educational attainment is moderately educated — 29.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average.

Columbia County, FL is a solidly middle-class area in Florida. The 6 ZIP codes within the county each have their own character — browse the full list below to find the right community, whether you're looking for affordable housing, strong schools, or economic opportunity.

ZIP Codes in Columbia County
ZIPCityPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.College
32038 Fort White 10,035 $58,075 $179,300 $879 6.3% 29.8%
32024 Lake City 20,644 $62,066 $201,700 $980 5.0% 28.6%
32025 Lake City 23,268 $47,074 $184,900 $943 4.1% 30.4%
32055 Lake City 16,792 $57,328 $161,200 $873 10.7% 29.4%

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