City

Fort White, FL

1 ZIP code  ·  Columbia County  ·  Florida

👥10,035Population
💰$58,075Median HH Income▼ 24% below avg
🎂51.2Median Age
🏠$179,300Median Home Value▼ 36% below avg
🎓29.8%College Grads▼ 23% below avg
📊6.3%Unemployment▲ 29% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 47.4% Female 52.6% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 82.7%Hispanic: 6.9%Black: 6.3%Asian: 0.8%Other: 3.2%Race
White82.7%
Hispanic6.9%
Black6.3%
Asian0.8%
Other3.2%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
15%
18–24
5%
25–44
20%
45–64
33%
65+
11%

Key Indicators

Median Age51.2 yrs
Avg HH Size2.58
Below Poverty15.9% ▲ 59% above avg
College Grads29.8% ▼ 23% below avg
Unemployment6.3% ▲ 29% above avg
No HS Diploma63 (0.9%)
HS Graduate2,219 (32.8%)
Some College984 (14.5%)
Associates1,490 (22%)
Bachelors918 (13.6%)
Graduate Degree1,099 (16.2%)

Education

No HS: 0.9%HS Grad: 32.8%Some College: 14.5%Associates: 22%Bachelors: 13.6%Graduate: 16.2%Edu
No HS0.9%
HS Grad32.8%
Some College14.5%
Associates22.0%
Bachelors13.6%
Graduate16.2%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 85.8%Renter: 14.2%Tenure
Owner85.8%
Renter14.2%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
13%
$50k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
11%
$150k–$200k
21%
$200k–$300k
17%
$300k–$500k
16%
Over $500k
6%

Financials

Median HH Income$58,075 ▼ 24% below avg
Median Home Value$179,300 ▼ 36% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.1x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$879/mo
Total Housing Units4,739
Vacant Units845

Income Distribution

Under $25k
21%
$25k–$50k
20%
$50k–$75k
21%
$75k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
12%
$150k–$200k
7%
Over $200k
5%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
87%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
0%
Work From Home
13%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
12%
15–30 min
33%
30–45 min
32%
Over 45 min
23%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
0%
1940s–1950s
2%
1960s–1970s
8%
1980s–1990s
31%
2000+
59%
About Fort White, FL

Fort White is a city in Florida, located in Columbia County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 10,035 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 51.2 years.

Economically, Fort White is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $58,075 is below the national average. Approximately 15.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 6.3%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Fort White is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $179,300, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $879 per month. Homeownership is high at 85.8%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Fort White is moderately educated. 29.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (82.74%).

Fort White, FL offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Florida.

ZIP Codes in Fort White
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
32038 10,035 $58,075 $179,300 $879 6.3% 29.8% 85.8%