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Population & Demographics

ZIP Code 32055 has 16,624 residents and 6,381 households (average 2.50 persons per household). The median age is 41.5 years, slightly younger than the state (43.0) and slightly older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 50.7% male and 49.3% female, which is slightly higher than the state male share (48.6%), making this a male-majority area. Largest groups are White (62.8%, higher than the state average of 57.7%) and Black or African American (27.9%, much higher than the state average of 15.1% and well above the national average of 12.4%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 6.1%, which is much lower than the state average (26.5%), and Black or African American share is much higher than both the state (15.1%) and national averages (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:	16,624Source: Census DHC
2023 ACS Population Estimate:	16,792Source: Census ACS
2025 ZC Population Estimate:	17,055Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Population Density:	90.2 people per sq mile
Average Income:	$57,328Source: Census ACS

Households:	6,381Source: Census DHC
Average House Value:	$161,200Source: Census ACS
Persons Per Household:	2.50Source: Census DHC
Average Family Size:	3.35Source: 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	--	16,852	17,163	16,543	16,956	16,371	16,770	16,851	17,114	16,590	16,313	16,184	16,175	16,792
Decennial Census	16,570	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	16,624	--	--	--

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: 41.5

Male Median Age: 40.1

Female Median Age: 43.3

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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	485	537	597	561	449	480	569	523	495	498	558	577	570	538	396	323	155	111
Female	431	490	557	458	404	499	458	502	470	524	534	586	553	522	496	353	190	175
Total	916	1,027	1,154	1,019	853	979	1,027	1,025	965	1,022	1,092	1,163	1,123	1,060	892	676	345	286

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

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Population by Race

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White:	10,433	62.38%
Black:	4,638	27.73%
Hispanic:*	1,012	6.05%
Asian:	248	1.48%
American Indian:	48	0.29%
Hawaiian:	6	0.04%
Other:	339	2.03%
Total:	16,724	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:	8,422	50.66%	40.1 years
Females:	8,202	49.34%	43.3 years
Total:	16,624	100%	41.5 years

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

Nativity & Citizenship

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Native, born in the United States:	15,975	95.13%
Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad:	263	1.57%
Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen:	371	2.21%
Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen:	183	3.30%
Total Population:	16,792	100%
Total Native Population:	16,238	96.70%
Total Foreign-born Population:	554	3.30%

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 $57,328, which is considerably lower than the national median ($78,538), is up $23,420 (69.1%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $17,328. Family households earn a median of $65,248 versus $37,813 for nonfamily households (a difference of $27,435). By gender, male median income is $41,263 and female is $45,896, which is considerably lower than the national female median ($53,445), with a current gap of $4,633 that has narrowed from 2011 to 2023. The labor-force participation rate is 54.9%, which is considerably lower than the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 10.7%, which is considerably above the state rate (4.8%). The largest occupation group is Management (31.9%).

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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	$33,908	$33,154	$34,974	$37,038	$38,713	$38,971	$38,684	$40,173	$40,000	$40,838	$41,065	$50,461	$57,328
Median Family Income	$45,325	$41,136	$40,225	$43,415	$47,563	$48,041	$48,977	$56,552	$55,085	$57,520	$57,968	$65,547	$65,248
Median NonFamily Income	$22,135	$22,962	$23,201	$22,463	$23,699	$24,573	$24,215	$25,398	$26,096	$24,507	$27,402	$29,354	$37,813
Median Male Income	$35,235	$35,457	$35,500	$36,263	$36,930	$37,775	$37,213	$38,856	$39,162	$39,042	$37,905	$40,845	$41,263
Median Female Income	$25,579	$26,250	$24,942	$25,903	$27,236	$30,682	$31,585	$32,765	$31,901	$34,714	$32,605	$43,026	$45,896

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:	6,303	48.97%
Unemployed:	758	5.89%
Not In Labor Force:	5,809	45.14%
Total:	12,870	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:	2,008	31.86%
Service:	1,198	19.01%
Sales and Office:	1,246	19.77%
Natural resources, construction, and maintenance:	757	12.01%
Production, transportation, and material moving:	1,094	17.36%
Total Civilian Employed Population:	6,303	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 $161,200, which is considerably lower than the state median ($325,000), is up $37,400 (30.21%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $38,500. The median gross rent is $873, which is considerably lower than the state median ($1,564), is up $213 (32.27%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $76. Of occupied housing, owners make up 61.28% (43.87% with a mortgage, 56.13% free-and-clear) and renters 38.72% - making this ZIP Code less home ownership than the state and higher than national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 14.12%, which is markedly above 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	$123,800	$121,600	$106,300	$95,500	$96,200	$96,900	$105,800	$117,700	$122,700	$108,100	$122,800	$155,400	$161,200

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:	136	5.46%
$500 to $999:	1,415	56.76%
$1,000 to $1,499:	545	21.86%
$1,500 to $1,999:	156	6.26%
$2,000 to $2,499:	0	0.00%
$2,500 to $2,999:	4	0.16%
$3,000 or more:	23	0.92%
No Rent:	214	8.58%
Total:	2,493	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	$660	$664	$720	$737	$711	$754	$770	$803	$797	$780	$788	$871	$873

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):	1,731	26.88%
Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage):	2,215	34.40%
Renter Occupied:	2,493	38.72%
Total Occupied Housing Units:	6,439	100%

Occupied Housing Units:	6,439	85.88%
Vacant Housing Units (not graphed):	1,059	14.12%
Total Housing Units:	7,498	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:	3,868	51.59%
Multi-Family Units:	997	13.30%
Other Units:	2,633	35.12%
Total Housing Units:	7,498	100%

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

Education, Health & Community

In 2023, 18.20% 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 84.00%, which is markedly below the state rate (89.60%). The uninsured rate is 15.80%, which is far higher than the national rate (8.60%). Private coverage is 49.50%, which is falls below the national rate (67.30%). Public coverage is 48.00%, 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 4.40 percentage points since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 3.80 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 (48.95%). College enrollment is 16.68%, 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:	460	4.20%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma:	1,294	11.81%
High school graduate (includes equivalency):	4,103	37.44%
Some college, no degree:	2,217	20.23%
Associate's degree:	889	8.11%
Bachelor's degree:	1,292	11.79%
Graduate or professional degree:	704	6.42%
Total:	10,959	100%
High school or higher:	9,205	83.99%
Bachelor's degree or higher:	1,996	18.21%

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:	8,043	43.66%
Public Insurance:	7,804	42.36%
No Insurance:	2,575	13.98%
Total:	18,422	100%
Has Health Insurance:	15,847	86.02%

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	16.2%	18.9%	23.7%	20.4%	23.1%	21.5%	21.3%	16.1%	15.6%	10.7%	10.4%	11.8%	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:	131	3.15%
Kindergarten:	293	7.05%
Elementary school (grades 1-8):	2,034	48.95%
High school (grades 9-12):	1,004	24.16%
College or graduate school:	693	16.68%
Total:	4,155	100%
Early Childhood:	424	10.20%
K-12 (Primary & Secondary School):	3,331	80.17%

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

City:	Lake City, Florida
Counties:	Columbia County[Primary] Suwannee County
Timezone:	Eastern (GMT -05:00)
Local Time:	9:26:10 PM
Population:	16,624 [See All]
Area Code:	386
Classification:	Standard [Normal Street Delivery]
Coordinates:	30.3872, -82.6260
Land Area:	184.263 sq mi
Quick Link:	https://www.zip-codes.com/zip-code/32055/zip-code-32055.asp

# Residential Mailboxes:	6,822Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:	831Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:	7,808Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:	5,577Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:	59Source: USPS

# of Businesses:	624Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:	$119,242,000Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:	$447,364,000Source: CBP
# of Employees:	9,777Source: 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:	184.263 sq miSource: Census
Water Area:	1.265 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:	1237775Source: Census
Place Name:	Lake City city; FloridaSource: Census

ZIP Code 32055 in Lake City, 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 32055

Colleges & Post Secondary Schools near ZIP Code 32055

Sources & References