City

East Palatka, FL

1 ZIP code  ·  Putnam County  ·  Florida

👥4,596Population
💰$66,580Median HH Income▼ 13% below avg
🎂45.6Median Age
🏠$222,300Median Home Value▼ 20% below avg
🎓33.5%College Grads▼ 13% below avg
📊4.9%Unemployment≈ Avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 60.6% Female 39.4% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 75.8%Hispanic: 6.7%Black: 14.4%Other: 3%Race
White75.8%
Hispanic6.7%
Black14.4%
Other3.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
13%
18–24
4%
25–44
28%
45–64
21%
65+
19%

Key Indicators

Median Age45.6 yrs
Avg HH Size2.31
Below Poverty13.1% ▲ 31% above avg
College Grads33.5% ▼ 13% below avg
Unemployment4.9% ≈ Avg
No HS Diploma7 (0.2%)
HS Graduate806 (26.9%)
Some College718 (23.9%)
Associates462 (15.4%)
Bachelors419 (14%)
Graduate Degree586 (19.5%)

Education

No HS: 0.2%HS Grad: 26.9%Some College: 23.9%Associates: 15.4%Bachelors: 14%Graduate: 19.5%Edu
No HS0.2%
HS Grad26.9%
Some College23.9%
Associates15.4%
Bachelors14.0%
Graduate19.5%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 78.2%Renter: 21.8%Tenure
Owner78.2%
Renter21.8%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
13%
$50k–$100k
5%
$100k–$150k
14%
$150k–$200k
13%
$200k–$300k
16%
$300k–$500k
23%
Over $500k
16%

Financials

Median HH Income$66,580 ▼ 13% below avg
Median Home Value$222,300 ▼ 20% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.3x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$998/mo
Total Housing Units2,153
Vacant Units368

Income Distribution

Under $25k
15%
$25k–$50k
14%
$50k–$75k
24%
$75k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
16%
$150k–$200k
6%
Over $200k
12%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
85%
Work From Home
15%

Commute Time

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

Year Built

Before 1940
0%
1940s–1950s
11%
1960s–1970s
16%
1980s–1990s
8%
2000+
64%
About East Palatka, FL

East Palatka is a city in Florida, located in Putnam County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 4,596 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 45.6 years.

Economically, East Palatka is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $66,580 is near the national average. Approximately 13.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.9%, near the national average.

The real estate market in East Palatka is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $222,300, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $998 per month. Homeownership is high at 78.2%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of East Palatka is moderately educated. 33.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (75.78%).

East Palatka, FL offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Florida.

ZIP Codes in East Palatka
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
32131 4,596 $66,580 $222,300 $998 4.9% 33.5% 78.2%