City

Lake Como, FL

1 ZIP code  ·  Putnam County  ·  Florida

👥715Population
💰$32,057Median HH Income▼ 58% below avg
🎂40.8Median Age
🏠$136,600Median Home Value▼ 51% below avg
🎓26.4%College Grads▼ 32% below avg
📊4.4%Unemployment▼ 9% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 55.1% Female 44.9% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 80.8%Hispanic: 15.2%Other: 3.9%Race
White80.8%
Hispanic15.2%
Other3.9%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
9%
18–24
3%
25–44
35%
45–64
17%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age40.8 yrs
Avg HH Size2.05
Below Poverty22.8% ▲ 128% above avg
College Grads26.4% ▼ 32% below avg
Unemployment4.4% ▼ 9% below avg
HS Graduate95 (20.9%)
Some College153 (33.7%)
Associates86 (18.9%)
Bachelors44 (9.7%)
Graduate Degree76 (16.7%)

Education

HS Grad: 20.9%Some College: 33.7%Associates: 18.9%Bachelors: 9.7%Graduate: 16.7%Edu
HS Grad20.9%
Some College33.7%
Associates18.9%
Bachelors9.7%
Graduate16.7%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 74.2%Renter: 25.8%Tenure
Owner74.2%
Renter25.8%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
20%
$100k–$150k
39%
$150k–$200k
12%
$200k–$300k
25%
$300k–$500k
4%

Financials

Median HH Income$32,057 ▼ 58% below avg
Median Home Value$136,600 ▼ 51% below avg
Home/Income Ratio4.3x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Total Housing Units464
Vacant Units115

Income Distribution

Under $25k
47%
$25k–$50k
22%
$50k–$75k
22%
$75k–$100k
10%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
83%
Work From Home
17%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
17%
15–30 min
28%
30–45 min
22%
Over 45 min
33%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1940s–1950s
11%
1960s–1970s
28%
1980s–1990s
4%
2000+
57%
About Lake Como, FL

Lake Como is a city in Florida, located in Putnam County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 715 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 40.8 years.

Economically, Lake Como is a lower-income community. The median household income of $32,057 is well below the national average. Approximately 22.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.4%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Lake Como is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $136,600, which is well below the national average. Homeownership is high at 74.2%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Lake Como is moderately educated. 26.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (80.84%).

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

ZIP Codes in Lake Como
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
32157 715 $32,057 $136,600 4.4% 26.4% 74.2%