ZIP Code 34473 in Ocala, FL

Data Last Updated: October 1, 2025
City:Ocala, Florida
County:Marion County
Timezone:Eastern (GMT -05:00)
Local Time:10:11:19 PM
Population:21,548 [See All]
Area Code:352
Classification:Standard [Normal Street Delivery]
Coordinates:29.0111, -82.1947
Land Area:35.842 sq mi
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Population & Demographics


ZIP Code 34473 has 21,548 residents and 7,995 households (average 2.70 persons per household). The median age is 42.9 years, about the same as the state (43.0) and older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 47.9% male and 52.1% female, which is slightly lower than the national male share (49.1%), making this a female-majority area. Largest groups are White (44.0%, much lower than the state average of 57.7% and well below the national average of 61.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (36.6%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 36.6%, which is much higher than the national average (18.7%), and Black or African American share is much higher than the national average (12.4%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2020 Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC) and U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates.
2020 Population:21,548Source: Census DHC
2023 ACS Population Estimate:25,030Source: Census ACS
2025 ZC Population Estimate:37,049Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Population Density:601.2 people per sq mile
Average Income:$70,559Source: Census ACS
Households:7,995Source: Census DHC
Average House Value:$242,400Source: Census ACS
Persons Per Household:2.70Source: Census DHC
Average Family Size:3.06Source: Census ACS

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)


Group20102011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Census ACS Population Estimate--16,06617,28017,89518,68819,53320,31019,27419,52219,99821,42422,44122,90225,030
Decennial Census17,029------------------21,548------
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP05. DEMOGRAPHIC AND HOUSING ESTIMATES

Population by Age & Gender (Total, Male, Female)


Median Age: 42.9

Male Median Age: 41.2

Female Median Age: 44.8

Group< 55-910-1415-1920-2425-2930-3435-3940-4445-4950-5455-5960-6465-6970-7475-7980-8485+
Male596621743706607540609575577546574600661672687542282173
Female545649727657565604623630634617699746790829849551301221
Total1,1411,2701,4701,3631,1721,1441,2321,2051,2111,1631,2731,3461,4511,5011,5361,093583394
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Population by Race


White:9,47837.40%
Black:4,96319.58%
Hispanic:*7,89431.15%
Asian:2801.10%
American Indian:1030.41%
Hawaiian:110.04%
Other:2,61310.31%
Total:25,342100%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)
* NOTE: Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity, not a race. This means individuals who identify as Hispanic will also be included in one of the race categories (such as White or Black). As a result, the totals shown here may exceed 100% when Hispanic is displayed alongside racial groups.

Gender Breakdown


GenderCount%Median Age
Males:10,31147.85%41.2 years
Females:11,23752.15%44.8 years
Total:21,548100%42.9 years
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Nativity & Citizenship


Native, born in the United States:18,10872.35%
Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad:2,60610.41%
Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen:3,12912.50%
Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen:1,18717.24%
Total Population:25,030100%
Total Native Population:20,71482.76%
Total Foreign-born Population:4,31617.24%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS
Note: Nativity and Citizenship derived from American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Total Population listed here will not match official ZIP Code population totals, which are based on the Decennial Census.

Income & Employment


In 2023, the Median household income is $70,559, which is well under the national median ($78,538), is up $31,384 (80.1%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $14,446. Family households earn a median of $72,404 versus $36,103 for nonfamily households (a difference of $36,301). By gender, male median income is $45,511 and female is $38,371, which is considerably lower than the national female median ($53,445), with a current gap of $7,140 that has widened from 2011 to 2023. The labor-force participation rate is 56.1%, which is far less than the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 3.7%, which is better than the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Management (28.6%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02, DP03, DP04 and DP05.

Median Income Over Time (Household, Family, Nonfamily, Male, Female)


Income Type2011201220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Median Household Income$39,175$41,375$41,749$40,628$41,650$44,184$49,071$52,949$56,113$57,524$63,213$68,253$70,559
Median Family Income$38,565$41,329$40,948$40,672$41,221$50,549$55,037$57,885$61,402$61,206$64,919$71,767$72,404
Median NonFamily Income$27,869$24,060$26,129$26,780$26,425$25,992$27,968$30,492$26,778$30,546$34,063$35,276$36,103
Median Male Income$31,900$32,860$32,045$32,961$32,452$31,973$35,026$32,061$31,991$38,647$38,512$41,367$45,511
Median Female Income$27,012$27,315$26,398$25,878$25,694$26,762$27,536$30,456$29,208$30,397$31,527$39,338$38,371
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Average Household Income


Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Employment Status


Employed:10,49454.07%
Unemployed:3992.06%
Not In Labor Force:8,51643.88%
Total:19,409100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Employment by Occupation (Civilian Employed Population, 16 and Over)


Management, business, science, and arts:2,99828.57%
Service:2,19120.88%
Sales and Office:2,65325.28%
Natural resources, construction, and maintenance:9689.22%
Production, transportation, and material moving:1,68416.05%
Total Civilian Employed Population:10,494100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Housing & Affordability


In 2023, the median home value is $242,400, which is far less than the state median ($325,000), is up $100,600 (70.94%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $85,400. The median gross rent is $1,406, which is falls short of the state median ($1,564), is up $373 (36.11%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $338. Of occupied housing, owners make up 78.84% (61.26% with a mortgage, 38.74% free-and-clear) and renters 21.16% - making this ZIP Code more home ownership than the state and under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 9.69%, which is markedly below the state rate (15.19%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Table DP03, SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Median Home Value (Comparison)


Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Home Value Over Time


Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Median Home Value$141,800$133,100$123,400$104,500$107,500$131,900$142,300$148,300$157,000$161,300$161,700$207,500$242,400
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Gross Rent Paid


Less than $500:00.00%
$500 to $999:24813.93%
$1,000 to $1,499:65836.97%
$1,500 to $1,999:57632.36%
$2,000 to $2,499:1146.40%
$2,500 to $2,999:261.46%
$3,000 or more:00.00%
No Rent:1588.88%
Total:1,780100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Gross Rent Over Time


Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Median Rent$1,033$1,044$981$954$978$973$990$998$1,068$1,062$1,172$1,272$1,406
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Occupancy


Owner Occupied (with mortgage):4,06248.29%
Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage):2,56930.54%
Renter Occupied:1,78021.16%
Total Occupied Housing Units:8,411100%

Occupied Housing Units:8,41190.31%
Vacant Housing Units (not graphed):9029.69%
Total Housing Units:9,313100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Type (Single-Family, Multi-Family, Other)


Single-Family Units:8,48891.14%
Multi-Family Units:2262.43%
Other Units:5996.43%
Total Housing Units:9,313100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Education, Health & Community


In 2023, 16.30% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is far lower than the national rate (35.00%). High school or higher is 89.10%, which is on par with the state rate (89.60%). The uninsured rate is 14.40%, which is far higher than the national rate (8.60%). The share of people in poverty is 6.50%, which is on par with the state rate (8.90%), down 6.30 percentage points since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 0.50 percentage points. This points to a pronounced improvement in local conditions - rising incomes, firmer consumer demand, and a stronger tax base. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is elementary (42.88%). College enrollment is 20.12%, which is markedly below the state rate (27.90%), indicating the community may be more oriented toward vocational/trade or direct-to-workforce opportunities.

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02 and DP03.

Educational Attainment of Adults (25 and Older)


Less than 9th grade:7104.12%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma:1,1746.82%
High school graduate (includes equivalency):5,89234.22%
Some college, no degree:4,16424.19%
Associate's degree:2,47414.37%
Bachelor's degree:1,88310.94%
Graduate or professional degree:9205.34%
Total:17,217100%
High school or higher:15,33389.06%
Bachelor's degree or higher:2,80316.28%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Health Insurance Coverage by Type (Private, Public, Uninsured)


Private Insurance:13,70548.82%
Public Insurance:10,76338.34%
No Insurance:3,60512.84%
Total:28,073100%
Has Health Insurance:24,46887.16%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Percentage of People in Poverty Over Time (2011-2023)


Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
% of People in Poverty12.8%14.9%13.1%13.5%11.1%11.8%7.2%4.1%6.0%3.9%5.6%5.0%6.5%
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Note: Counts of Families & People in poverty are not published at the ZIP Code level due to small sample sizes. Percentages shown are survey estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS). They may differ from official poverty statistics. The U.S. Census Bureau defines poverty status by comparing a family's or individual's total income with federal poverty thresholds that vary by family size and composition.

School Enrollment by Education Level (Ages 3 and Older)


Nursery School, Preschool:3575.77%
Kindergarten:3695.96%
Elementary school (grades 1-8):2,65542.88%
High school (grades 9-12):1,56525.27%
College or graduate school:1,24620.12%
Total:6,192100%
Early Childhood:72611.72%
K-12 (Primary & Secondary School):4,58974.11%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Business & Employment Statistics


ZIP Code 34473 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2023), there are 218 business establishments, employing about 1,786 people with an annual payroll of $64,100,000. USPS data shows 13,722 residential mailboxes and 147 business mailboxes, reflecting local delivery coverage.

# Residential Mailboxes:13,722Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:147Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:15,370Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:12,434Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:1,018Source: USPS
# of Businesses:218Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:$15,654,000Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:$64,100,000Source: CBP
# of Employees:1,786Source: CBP

Geography, Land Area, & Statistical Classifications


ZIP Code 34473 is located in Marion County, Florida, within the Ocala, FL Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 36100) and Florida's 3rd and 6th Congressional Districts. This Metro area has a population of 387,697 people, about 5.56% of whom live in ZIP Code 34473. It covers 35.842 sq mi of land and a water area of 0.196 sq mi.

CBSA Name:Ocala, FLSource: Census
CBSA Number:36100Source: Census
CBSA Type:MetroSource: Census
CBSA Division:--Source: Census
CBSA Population:387,697Source: Census
MSA:Ocala, FL MSASource: Census
Land Area:35.842 sq miSource: Census
Water Area:0.196 sq miSource: Census
Congressional District:03,06Source: USPS
Congressional Land Area:7306.05, 2506.92 sq miSource: Census
PMSA:--Source: Census
Intro Date:< 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Place FIPS Code:1250750Source: Census
Place Name:Ocala city; FloridaSource: Census

Adjacent & Nearby ZIP Codes


34474 | | 34472

Schools in ZIP Code 34473


ZIP Code 34473 is in the Marion County School District, which serves grades Pre-Kindergarten thru 12th. There are 3 public school(s) in this ZIP Code, and we have located 3 private school(s). It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.

Sunrise Elementary School 375 Marion Oaks Crse
Ocala, FL 34473
District: Marion County School District
Horizon Academy At Marion Oaks 365 Marion Oaks Dr
Ocala, FL 34473
District: Marion County School District
Marion Oaks Elementary School 280 Marion Oaks Trl
Ocala, FL 34473
District: Marion County School District
Montessori House Of Ocala 9880 Sw 84th Ct Ste D
Ocala, FL 34481
District: Private SchoolNearby
Redeemer Christian School 155 Sw 87th Pl
Ocala, FL 34476
District: Private SchoolNearby
Ocala Preparatory Academy 7634 Sw 60th Ave
Ocala, FL 34476
District: Private SchoolNearby

Colleges & Post Secondary Schools near ZIP Code 34473


Taylor College 5190 Se 125th Street
Belleview, FL 34420
Type: Post Secondary
Rasmussen University-Florida 4755 Southwest 46th Court
Ocala, FL 34474-6226
Type: Post Secondary
College Of Central Florida 3001 Sw College Rd
Ocala, FL 34474
Type: Post Secondary
Tenaj Salon Institute 11915 Cr 103
The Villages, FL 32162
Type: Post Secondary
Marion Technical College 1014 Sw 7th Rd
Ocala, FL 34471-3172
Type: Post Secondary
Withlacoochee Technical College 1201 W Main St
Inverness, FL 34450-4301
Type: Post Secondary

Sources & References


Our sources include trusted federal and licensed data from the United States Postal Service, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Geological Survey, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and the National Center for Education Statistics, along with proprietary datasets created by ZIP-Codes.com. Data last updated on October 1, 2025.

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