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Population & Demographics

ZIP Code 32038 has 10,141 residents and 4,039 households (average 2.51 persons per household). The median age is 47.8 years, older than the state (43.0) and significantly older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 50.0% male and 50.0% female, which is slightly higher than the state male share (48.6%). Largest groups are White (82.4%, much higher than the state average of 57.7% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and Black or African American (6.9%, much lower than the state average of 15.1%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 6.6%, which is much lower than the state average (26.5%).

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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:	10,141Source: Census DHC
2023 ACS Population Estimate:	10,035Source: Census ACS
2025 ZC Population Estimate:	11,566Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Population Density:	94.7 people per sq mile
Average Income:	$58,075Source: Census ACS

Households:	4,039Source: Census DHC
Average House Value:	$179,300Source: Census ACS
Persons Per Household:	2.51Source: Census DHC
Average Family Size:	3.18Source: Census ACS

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)

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Group	2010	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Census ACS Population Estimate	--	9,393	8,274	8,197	8,597	8,869	9,264	9,891	10,103	10,184	10,639	9,905	10,208	10,035
Decennial Census	9,228	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	10,141	--	--	--

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: 47.8

Male Median Age: 46.5

Female Median Age: 49.3

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Group	< 5	5-9	10-14	15-19	20-24	25-29	30-34	35-39	40-44	45-49	50-54	55-59	60-64	65-69	70-74	75-79	80-84	85+
Male	247	284	307	315	239	246	265	252	290	285	383	435	391	410	338	198	123	63
Female	248	259	279	263	234	211	273	227	294	292	376	429	471	430	358	233	124	69
Total	495	543	586	578	473	457	538	479	584	577	759	864	862	840	696	431	247	132

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

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Population by Race

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White:	8,357	83.60%
Black:	698	6.98%
Hispanic:*	673	6.73%
Asian:	50	0.50%
American Indian:	38	0.38%
Hawaiian:	7	0.07%
Other:	174	1.74%
Total:	9,997	100%

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.

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Gender Breakdown

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Gender	Count	%	Median Age
Males:	5,071	50.00%	46.5 years
Females:	5,070	50.00%	49.3 years
Total:	10,141	100%	47.8 years

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Nativity & Citizenship

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Native, born in the United States:	9,486	94.53%
Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad:	163	1.62%
Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen:	211	2.10%
Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen:	175	3.85%
Total Population:	10,035	100%
Total Native Population:	9,649	96.15%
Total Foreign-born Population:	386	3.85%

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 $58,075, which is considerably lower than the national median ($78,538), is up $16,884 (41.0%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $18,196. Family households earn a median of $65,607 versus $29,446 for nonfamily households (a difference of $36,161). By gender, male median income is $40,188 and female is $32,481, which is well under the national female median ($53,445), with a current gap of $7,707 that has widened from 2011 to 2023. The labor-force participation rate is 56.3%, which is far less than the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 6.3%, which is notably higher than the state rate (4.8%). The largest occupation group is Management (30.1%).

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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)

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Income Type	2011	2012	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Median Household Income	$41,191	$40,311	$40,729	$41,658	$42,276	$39,408	$41,325	$40,534	$39,879	$37,896	$45,188	$50,098	$58,075
Median Family Income	$43,750	$42,342	$51,155	$53,514	$54,592	$55,479	$56,138	$53,707	$49,238	$46,526	$53,580	$60,829	$65,607
Median NonFamily Income	$30,469	$28,018	$23,638	$20,448	$16,250	$16,574	$17,027	$21,954	$28,807	$25,000	$26,521	$28,199	$29,446
Median Male Income	$36,583	$37,315	$39,545	$36,697	$37,462	$36,287	$37,190	$39,140	$39,922	$33,285	$36,028	$38,542	$40,188
Median Female Income	$30,609	$28,686	$30,469	$32,292	$32,194	$38,250	$43,381	$40,795	$37,607	$31,505	$36,023	$36,369	$32,481

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Average Household Income

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

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Employment Status

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Employed:	4,368	52.77%
Unemployed:	294	3.55%
Not In Labor Force:	3,615	43.68%
Total:	8,277	100%

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)

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Management, business, science, and arts:	1,313	30.06%
Service:	991	22.69%
Sales and Office:	1,019	23.33%
Natural resources, construction, and maintenance:	585	13.39%
Production, transportation, and material moving:	460	10.53%
Total Civilian Employed Population:	4,368	100%

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 $179,300, which is well under the state median ($325,000), is up $60,700 (51.18%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $71,600. The median gross rent is $879, which is far less than the state median ($1,564), is down $133 (13.14%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $103. Of occupied housing, owners make up 85.80% (39.63% with a mortgage, 60.37% free-and-clear) and renters 14.20% - making this ZIP Code more home ownership than the state and under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 17.83%, which is considerably higher than the national rate (10.43%).

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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)

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

Median Home Value Over Time

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Group	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Median Home Value	$118,600	$112,300	$110,900	$110,700	$95,200	$95,900	$99,700	$101,400	$107,700	$115,000	$146,000	$157,200	$179,300

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Gross Rent Paid

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Less than $500:	83	15.01%
$500 to $999:	247	44.67%
$1,000 to $1,499:	99	17.90%
$1,500 to $1,999:	32	5.79%
$2,000 to $2,499:	0	0.00%
$2,500 to $2,999:	0	0.00%
$3,000 or more:	0	0.00%
No Rent:	92	16.64%
Total:	553	100%

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

Median Gross Rent Over Time

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Group	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Median Rent	$1,012	$783	$810	$865	$769	$771	$841	$873	$776	$778	$792	$825	$879

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Occupancy

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Owner Occupied (with mortgage):	1,324	34.00%
Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage):	2,017	51.80%
Renter Occupied:	553	14.20%
Total Occupied Housing Units:	3,894	100%

Occupied Housing Units:	3,894	82.17%
Vacant Housing Units (not graphed):	845	17.83%
Total Housing Units:	4,739	100%

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

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

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Single-Family Units:	1,857	39.19%
Multi-Family Units:	48	1.01%
Other Units:	2,834	59.80%
Total Housing Units:	4,739	100%

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

Education, Health & Community

In 2023, 15.40% 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 88.00%, which is on par with the state rate (89.60%). The uninsured rate is 12.50%, which is well above the national rate (8.60%). Public coverage is 47.60%, which is well above the national rate (36.30%). The share of people in poverty is 11.80%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.70%), down 4.20 percentage points since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 1.00 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 (44.32%). College enrollment is 16.73%, 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)

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Less than 9th grade:	251	3.33%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma:	652	8.65%
High school graduate (includes equivalency):	2,563	34.00%
Some college, no degree:	1,995	26.46%
Associate's degree:	918	12.18%
Bachelor's degree:	808	10.72%
Graduate or professional degree:	352	4.67%
Total:	7,539	100%
High school or higher:	6,636	88.02%
Bachelor's degree or higher:	1,160	15.39%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

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

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Private Insurance:	5,317	46.85%
Public Insurance:	4,781	42.13%
No Insurance:	1,251	11.02%
Total:	11,349	100%
Has Health Insurance:	10,098	88.98%

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)

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Group	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
% of People in Poverty	16.0%	18.3%	12.2%	13.2%	15.4%	13.2%	9.7%	11.9%	12.8%	12.3%	12.1%	14.2%	11.8%

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)

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Nursery School, Preschool:	110	5.58%
Kindergarten:	239	12.12%
Elementary school (grades 1-8):	874	44.32%
High school (grades 9-12):	419	21.25%
College or graduate school:	330	16.73%
Total:	1,972	100%
Early Childhood:	349	17.70%
K-12 (Primary & Secondary School):	1,532	77.69%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

City:	Fort White, Florida
County:	Columbia County
Timezone:	Eastern (GMT -05:00)
Local Time:	9:25:36 PM
Population:	10,141 [See All]
Area Code:	386
Classification:	Standard [Normal Street Delivery]
Coordinates:	29.9257, -82.7043
Land Area:	107.089 sq mi
Quick Link:	https://www.zip-codes.com/zip-code/32038/zip-code-32038.asp

# Residential Mailboxes:	4,608Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:	90Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:	5,066Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:	4,581Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:	0Source: USPS

# of Businesses:	93Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:	$1,970,000Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:	$8,972,000Source: CBP
# of Employees:	247Source: CBP

CBSA Name:	Lake City, FLSource: Census
CBSA Number:	29380Source: Census
CBSA Type:	MicroSource: Census
CBSA Division:	--Source: Census
CBSA Population:	70,755Source: Census
MSA:	Source: Census
Land Area:	107.089 sq miSource: Census
Water Area:	0.105 sq miSource: Census

Congressional District:	03Source: USPS
Congressional Land Area:	7306.05 sq miSource: Census
PMSA:	Source: Census
Intro Date:	< 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Place FIPS Code:	1224500Source: Census
Place Name:	Fort White town; FloridaSource: Census

ZIP Code 32038 in Fort White, FL

Population & Demographics

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)

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

Population by Race

Gender Breakdown

Nativity & Citizenship

Income & Employment

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

Average Household Income

Employment Status

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

Housing & Affordability

Median Home Value (Comparison)

Median Home Value Over Time

Gross Rent Paid

Median Gross Rent Over Time

Housing Occupancy

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

Education, Health & Community

Educational Attainment of Adults (25 and Older)

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

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

School Enrollment by Education Level (Ages 3 and Older)

Business & Employment Statistics

Geography, Land Area, & Statistical Classifications

Adjacent & Nearby ZIP Codes

Schools in ZIP Code 32038

Colleges & Post Secondary Schools near ZIP Code 32038

Sources & References