City

Welaka, FL

1 ZIP code  ·  Putnam County  ·  Florida

👥1,200Population
💰$55,441Median HH Income▼ 27% below avg
🎂57.8Median Age
🏠$271,800Median Home Value≈ Avg
🎓16.0%College Grads▼ 59% below avg
📊6.9%Unemployment▲ 40% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 40.0% Female 60.0% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 46%Hispanic: 3.5%Black: 39.4%Other: 0.2%Race
White46.0%
Hispanic3.5%
Black39.4%
Other0.2%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
8%
18–24
7%
25–44
17%
45–64
23%
65+
13%

Key Indicators

Median Age57.8 yrs
Avg HH Size1.94
Below Poverty25.4% ▲ 154% above avg
College Grads16.0% ▼ 59% below avg
Unemployment6.9% ▲ 40% above avg
No HS Diploma5 (0.6%)
HS Graduate310 (35.7%)
Some College226 (26%)
Associates188 (21.7%)
Bachelors14 (1.6%)
Graduate Degree125 (14.4%)

Education

No HS: 0.6%HS Grad: 35.7%Some College: 26%Associates: 21.7%Bachelors: 1.6%Graduate: 14.4%Edu
No HS0.6%
HS Grad35.7%
Some College26.0%
Associates21.7%
Bachelors1.6%
Graduate14.4%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 78.6%Renter: 21.5%Tenure
Owner78.6%
Renter21.5%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
3%
$50k–$100k
9%
$100k–$150k
11%
$150k–$200k
5%
$200k–$300k
44%
$300k–$500k
25%
Over $500k
4%

Financials

Median HH Income$55,441 ▼ 27% below avg
Median Home Value$271,800 ≈ Avg
Home/Income Ratio4.9x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$941/mo
Total Housing Units965
Vacant Units345

Income Distribution

Under $25k
27%
$25k–$50k
15%
$50k–$75k
35%
$75k–$100k
7%
$100k–$150k
11%
$150k–$200k
4%
Over $200k
0%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
86%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
13%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
31%
15–30 min
10%
30–45 min
21%
Over 45 min
37%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
0%
1940s–1950s
14%
1960s–1970s
17%
1980s–1990s
14%
2000+
55%
About Welaka, FL

Welaka is a city in Florida, located in Putnam County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,200 residents. It is an older city, with a median age of 57.8 years.

Economically, Welaka is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $55,441 is below the national average. Approximately 25.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 6.9%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Welaka is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $271,800, which is near the national average. Renters typically pay around $941 per month. Homeownership is high at 78.6%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Welaka is less-educated. 16.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well below the national average. The community is racially diverse, with White as the largest group at 46.0%.

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

ZIP Codes in Welaka
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
32193 1,200 $55,441 $271,800 $941 6.9% 16.0% 78.6%