City

Gainesville, FL

17 ZIP codes  ·  Alachua County  ·  Florida

👥224,073Population
💰$58,385Median HH Income▼ 23% below avg
🎂32.5Median Age
🏠$279,882Median Home Value≈ Avg
🎓61.7%College Grads▲ 59% above avg
📊4.5%Unemployment▼ 9% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.5% Female 51.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 56.3%Hispanic: 12.8%Black: 19.7%Asian: 6.7%Other: 3.8%Race
White56.3%
Hispanic12.8%
Black19.7%
Asian6.7%
Other3.8%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
12%
18–24
25%
25–44
27%
45–64
18%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age32.5 yrs
Avg HH Size-1.79
Below Poverty20.2% ▲ 102% above avg
College Grads61.7% ▲ 59% above avg
Unemployment4.5% ▼ 9% below avg
No HS Diploma779 (0.7%)
HS Graduate21,407 (18.3%)
Some College10,112 (8.6%)
Associates13,133 (11.2%)
Bachelors13,531 (11.5%)
Graduate Degree58,253 (49.7%)

Education

No HS: 0.7%HS Grad: 18.3%Some College: 8.6%Associates: 11.2%Bachelors: 11.5%Graduate: 49.7%Edu
No HS0.7%
HS Grad18.3%
Some College8.6%
Associates11.2%
Bachelors11.5%
Graduate49.7%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 47.3%Renter: 52.7%Tenure
Owner47.3%
Renter52.7%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
4%
$50k–$100k
4%
$100k–$150k
8%
$150k–$200k
13%
$200k–$300k
29%
$300k–$500k
28%
Over $500k
13%

Financials

Median HH Income$58,385 ▼ 23% below avg
Median Home Value$279,882 ≈ Avg
Home/Income Ratio4.8x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,295/mo
Total Housing Units100,589
Vacant Units10,385

Income Distribution

Under $25k
24%
$25k–$50k
19%
$50k–$75k
16%
$75k–$100k
11%
$100k–$150k
14%
$150k–$200k
7%
Over $200k
9%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
78%
Public Transit
4%
Walked
4%
Work From Home
14%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
29%
15–30 min
50%
30–45 min
14%
Over 45 min
6%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
9%
1960s–1970s
18%
1980s–1990s
17%
2000+
55%
About Gainesville, FL

Gainesville is a city in Florida, located in Alachua County. The city spans 17 ZIP codes and is home to approximately 224,073 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 32.5 years.

Economically, Gainesville is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $58,385 is below the national average. Approximately 20.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.5%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Gainesville is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $279,882, which is near the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,295 per month.

The population of Gainesville is highly educated. 61.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — significantly above the national average. The community is majority White (56.27%).

Gainesville, FL offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Florida. Spread across 17 ZIP codes, the city's neighborhoods vary in character, density, and demographics — explore each ZIP code below for a detailed breakdown.

ZIP Codes in Gainesville
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
32601 23,296 $30,878 $284,200 $1,092 3.7% 70.4% 23.7%
32603 6,713 $14,580 $290,500 $1,141 6.9% 79.7% 10.4%
32605 25,698 $83,114 $264,700 $1,505 3.3% 70.5% 76.5%
32606 23,313 $79,888 $319,300 $1,664 2.3% 65.6% 45.3%
32607 31,938 $46,517 $297,800 $1,222 3.9% 60.5% 34.4%
32608 53,966 $60,182 $340,200 $1,357 4.2% 68.7% 40.8%
32609 19,694 $48,121 $174,500 $1,159 7.8% 38.1% 52.5%
32641 15,082 $36,814 $123,600 $1,034 6.1% 32.3% 59.1%
32653 15,457 $97,700 $273,700 $1,130 3.4% 63.7% 84.0%