City

Waldo, FL

1 ZIP code  ·  Alachua County  ·  Florida

👥1,870Population
💰$40,455Median HH Income▼ 47% below avg
🎂58.9Median Age
🏠$121,300Median Home Value▼ 56% below avg
🎓33.1%College Grads▼ 14% below avg
📊3.8%Unemployment▼ 23% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 47.6% Female 52.4% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 76.7%Hispanic: 8.1%Black: 11%Asian: 1.1%Other: 3.1%Race
White76.7%
Hispanic8.1%
Black11.0%
Asian1.1%
Other3.1%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
2%
5–17
12%
18–24
5%
25–44
12%
45–64
41%
65+
12%

Key Indicators

Median Age58.9 yrs
Avg HH Size1.87
Below Poverty15.8% ▲ 58% above avg
College Grads33.1% ▼ 14% below avg
Unemployment3.8% ▼ 23% below avg
No HS Diploma74 (5.5%)
HS Graduate522 (38.8%)
Some College245 (18.2%)
Associates59 (4.4%)
Bachelors101 (7.5%)
Graduate Degree345 (25.6%)

Education

No HS: 5.5%HS Grad: 38.8%Some College: 18.2%Associates: 4.4%Bachelors: 7.5%Graduate: 25.6%Edu
No HS5.5%
HS Grad38.8%
Some College18.2%
Associates4.4%
Bachelors7.5%
Graduate25.6%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 73.1%Renter: 26.9%Tenure
Owner73.1%
Renter26.9%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
9%
$50k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
35%
$150k–$200k
8%
$200k–$300k
18%
$300k–$500k
6%
Over $500k
10%

Financials

Median HH Income$40,455 ▼ 47% below avg
Median Home Value$121,300 ▼ 56% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.0x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$673/mo
Total Housing Units1,305
Vacant Units305

Income Distribution

Under $25k
22%
$25k–$50k
32%
$50k–$75k
8%
$75k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
11%
$150k–$200k
9%
Over $200k
5%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
90%
Walked
0%
Work From Home
10%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
30%
15–30 min
19%
30–45 min
38%
Over 45 min
13%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
0%
1940s–1950s
2%
1960s–1970s
13%
1980s–1990s
15%
2000+
70%
About Waldo, FL

Waldo is a city in Florida, located in Alachua County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,870 residents. It is an older city, with a median age of 58.9 years.

Economically, Waldo is a working-class community. The median household income of $40,455 is below the national average. Approximately 15.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.8%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Waldo is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $121,300, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $673 per month. Homeownership is high at 73.1%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Waldo is moderately educated. 33.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (76.68%).

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

ZIP Codes in Waldo
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
32694 1,870 $40,455 $121,300 $673 3.8% 33.1% 73.1%