City

Lake Butler, FL

1 ZIP code  ·  Union County  ·  Florida

👥12,467Population
💰$67,044Median HH Income▼ 12% below avg
🎂39.7Median Age
🏠$166,700Median Home Value▼ 40% below avg
🎓23.8%College Grads▼ 39% below avg
📊3.2%Unemployment▼ 34% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 59.9% Female 40.1% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 75.2%Hispanic: 4.4%Black: 13.7%Asian: 0.1%Other: 6.3%Race
White75.2%
Hispanic4.4%
Black13.7%
Asian0.1%
Other6.3%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
17%
18–24
8%
25–44
27%
45–64
25%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age39.7 yrs
Avg HH Size2.62
Below Poverty12.7% ▲ 27% above avg
College Grads23.8% ▼ 39% below avg
Unemployment3.2% ▼ 34% below avg
No HS Diploma105 (1.5%)
HS Graduate2,681 (37.5%)
Some College1,754 (24.5%)
Associates914 (12.8%)
Bachelors780 (10.9%)
Graduate Degree919 (12.8%)

Education

No HS: 1.5%HS Grad: 37.5%Some College: 24.5%Associates: 12.8%Bachelors: 10.9%Graduate: 12.8%Edu
No HS1.5%
HS Grad37.5%
Some College24.5%
Associates12.8%
Bachelors10.9%
Graduate12.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 76.3%Renter: 23.7%Tenure
Owner76.3%
Renter23.7%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
11%
$50k–$100k
20%
$100k–$150k
12%
$150k–$200k
15%
$200k–$300k
23%
$300k–$500k
14%
Over $500k
5%

Financials

Median HH Income$67,044 ▼ 12% below avg
Median Home Value$166,700 ▼ 40% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.5x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$811/mo
Total Housing Units4,098
Vacant Units431

Income Distribution

Under $25k
18%
$25k–$50k
17%
$50k–$75k
18%
$75k–$100k
16%
$100k–$150k
20%
$150k–$200k
6%
Over $200k
6%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
93%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
6%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
19%
15–30 min
27%
30–45 min
20%
Over 45 min
35%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
5%
1960s–1970s
15%
1980s–1990s
20%
2000+
59%
About Lake Butler, FL

Lake Butler is a city in Florida, located in Union County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 12,467 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 39.7 years.

Economically, Lake Butler is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $67,044 is near the national average. Approximately 12.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.2%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Lake Butler is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $166,700, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $811 per month. Homeownership is high at 76.3%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Lake Butler is less-educated. 23.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (75.23%).

Lake Butler, FL offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Florida.

ZIP Codes in Lake Butler
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
32054 12,467 $67,044 $166,700 $811 3.2% 23.8% 76.3%