City

Ocala, FL

14 ZIP codes  ·  Marion County  ·  Florida

👥253,459Population
💰$61,211Median HH Income▼ 20% below avg
🎂45.4Median Age
🏠$221,505Median Home Value▼ 21% below avg
🎓36.8%College Grads≈ Avg
📊5.0%Unemployment≈ Avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.1% Female 51.9% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 59.4%Hispanic: 19%Black: 16.2%Asian: 1.9%Other: 2.9%Race
White59.4%
Hispanic19.0%
Black16.2%
Asian1.9%
Other2.9%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
15%
18–24
7%
25–44
23%
45–64
24%
65+
11%

Key Indicators

Median Age45.4 yrs
Avg HH Size2.44
Below Poverty13.4% ▲ 34% above avg
College Grads36.8% ≈ Avg
Unemployment5.0% ≈ Avg
No HS Diploma2,714 (1.6%)
HS Graduate55,152 (32%)
Some College24,280 (14.1%)
Associates26,584 (15.4%)
Bachelors19,789 (11.5%)
Graduate Degree43,926 (25.5%)

Education

No HS: 1.6%HS Grad: 32%Some College: 14.1%Associates: 15.4%Bachelors: 11.5%Graduate: 25.5%Edu
No HS1.6%
HS Grad32.0%
Some College14.1%
Associates15.4%
Bachelors11.5%
Graduate25.5%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 72.9%Renter: 27.1%Tenure
Owner72.9%
Renter27.1%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
6%
$50k–$100k
9%
$100k–$150k
12%
$150k–$200k
16%
$200k–$300k
28%
$300k–$500k
21%
Over $500k
7%

Financials

Median HH Income$61,211 ▼ 20% below avg
Median Home Value$221,504 ▼ 21% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.6x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,218/mo
Total Housing Units112,697
Vacant Units10,443

Income Distribution

Under $25k
18%
$25k–$50k
20%
$50k–$75k
21%
$75k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
15%
$150k–$200k
6%
Over $200k
5%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
87%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
12%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
26%
15–30 min
43%
30–45 min
20%
Over 45 min
11%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
4%
1960s–1970s
16%
1980s–1990s
22%
2000+
57%
About Ocala, FL

Ocala is a city in Florida, located in Marion County. The city spans 14 ZIP codes and is home to approximately 253,459 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 45.39 years.

Economically, Ocala is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $61,211 is below the national average. Approximately 13.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 5.0%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Ocala is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $221,504, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,217 per month. Homeownership is high at 72.9%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Ocala is moderately educated. 36.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is majority White (59.43%).

Ocala, FL offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Florida. Spread across 14 ZIP codes, the city's neighborhoods vary in character, density, and demographics — explore each ZIP code below for a detailed breakdown.

ZIP Codes in Ocala
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
34470 21,521 $49,592 $171,500 $1,124 6.7% 34.5% 61.8%
34471 26,031 $60,283 $292,200 $1,225 4.9% 48.0% 59.3%
34472 34,665 $61,635 $185,900 $1,232 3.1% 34.0% 78.7%
34473 25,030 $70,559 $242,400 $1,406 3.7% 32.4% 78.8%
34474 20,497 $62,150 $177,800 $1,605 6.2% 42.3% 45.6%
34475 14,812 $33,515 $170,300 $871 8.6% 23.1% 48.4%
34476 26,397 $65,429 $260,300 $1,303 6.1% 39.1% 88.8%
34479 13,265 $54,805 $190,400 $1,252 1.3% 24.8% 70.0%
34480 23,749 $75,334 $248,400 $1,238 4.2% 42.4% 78.0%
34481 25,668 $54,639 $213,000 $1,154 5.6% 38.1% 90.5%
34482 21,824 $71,449 $247,600 $861 5.2% 36.1% 82.6%