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Population & Demographics

ZIP Code 32420 has 2,289 residents and 960 households (average 2.38 persons per household). The median age is 47.7 years, older than the state (43.0) and significantly older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 48.0% male and 52.0% female, which is slightly lower than the national male share (49.1%), making this a female-majority area. Largest groups are White (88.6%, much higher than the state average of 57.7% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (3.7%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.7%, 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 2011-2024 American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates.

2020 Population:	2,289Source: Census DHC
2024 ACS Population Estimate:	2,159Source: Census ACS
2026 ZC Population Estimate:	2,720Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Population Density:	43.2 people per sq mile
Average Income:	$48,446Source: Census ACS

Households:	960Source: Census DHC
Average House Value:	$119,600Source: Census ACS
Persons Per Household:	2.38Source: Census DHC
Average Family Size:	3.15Source: 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	2024
Census ACS Population Estimate	--	1,832	2,057	2,033	1,905	2,016	1,843	1,763	1,983	1,958	2,263	2,275	2,712	2,232	2,159
Decennial Census	2,144	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	2,289	--	--	--	--

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP05. DEMOGRAPHIC AND HOUSING ESTIMATES

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

Median Age: 47.7

Male Median Age: 45.2

Female Median Age: 49.7

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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	44	65	72	73	73	59	64	41	56	51	79	80	94	70	81	59	25	12
Female	53	51	76	71	41	57	68	71	48	64	81	99	113	113	62	58	29	36
Total	97	116	148	144	114	116	132	112	104	115	160	179	207	183	143	117	54	48

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

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Population by Race

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White:	2,029	90.54%
Black:	57	2.54%
Hispanic:*	84	3.75%
Asian:	14	0.62%
American Indian:	15	0.67%
Hawaiian:	0	0%
Other:	42	1.87%
Total:	2,241	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:	1,098	47.97%	45.2 years
Females:	1,191	52.03%	49.7 years
Total:	2,289	100%	47.7 years

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

Nativity & Citizenship

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Native, born in the United States:	2,096	97.08%
Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad:	21	0.97%
Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen:	0	0.00%
Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen:	42	1.95%
Total Population:	2,159	100%
Total Native Population:	2,117	98.05%
Total Foreign-born Population:	42	1.95%

Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 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 2024, the Median household income is $48,446, which is far less than the national median ($80,734), is up $4,475 (10.2%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $16,093. Family households earn a median of $52,759 versus $36,970 for nonfamily households (a difference of $15,789). By gender, male median income is $70,461 and female is $44,224, which is well under the national female median ($55,274), with a current gap of $26,237 that has widened from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 51.7%, which is much lower than the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 3.0%, which is much lower than the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Management (36.0%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 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	2024
Median Household Income	$43,971	$41,786	$36,583	$31,659	$31,250	$29,475	$31,337	$31,858	$32,353	$40,909	$41,267	$46,703	$46,455	$48,446
Median Family Income	$53,029	$45,804	$44,757	$38,889	$39,750	$35,938	$38,571	$45,291	$48,571	$51,739	$60,069	$57,500	$51,438	$52,759
Median NonFamily Income	$18,411	$19,056	$19,150	$19,408	$18,182	$17,446	$17,955	$16,563	$21,604	$29,145	$30,763	$33,339	$35,804	$36,970
Median Male Income	$40,441	$39,712	$38,125	$37,159	$38,281	$32,011	$32,708	$33,665	$34,766	$58,533	$61,367	$65,667	$68,133	$70,461
Median Female Income	$23,796	$26,406	$27,500	$29,659	$37,778	$39,861	$31,818	$24,000	$26,094	$29,922	$31,726	$33,958	$44,526	$44,224

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Average Household Income

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Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

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Employment Status

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Employed:	935	50.11%
Unemployed:	29	1.55%
Not In Labor Force:	902	48.34%
Total:	1,866	100%

Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 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:	337	36.04%
Service:	132	14.12%
Sales and Office:	184	19.68%
Natural resources, construction, and maintenance:	195	20.86%
Production, transportation, and material moving:	87	9.30%
Total Civilian Employed Population:	935	100%

Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Housing & Affordability

In 2024, the median home value is $119,600, which is far less than the national median ($332,700), is up $29,900 (33.33%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $37,300. The median gross rent is $773, which is considerably lower than the national median ($1,413), is up $156 (25.28%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $84. Of occupied housing, owners make up 91.08% (29.94% with a mortgage, 70.06% free-and-clear) and renters 8.92% - making this ZIP Code under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 26.90%, which is far higher than the national rate (10.12%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 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 2020-2024 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	2024
Median Home Value	$89,700	$82,200	$82,100	$76,000	$81,000	$72,700	$68,200	$78,500	$82,300	$93,600	$115,300	$115,700	$118,800	$119,600

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Gross Rent Paid

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Less than $500:	0	0.00%
$500 to $999:	57	55.88%
$1,000 to $1,499:	24	23.53%
$1,500 to $1,999:	0	0.00%
$2,000 to $2,499:	1	0.98%
$2,500 to $2,999:	0	0.00%
$3,000 or more:	0	0.00%
No Rent:	20	19.61%
Total:	102	100%

Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 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	2024
Median Rent	$617	$639	$667	$694	$730	$732	$666	$641	$689	$676	$640	$632	$775	$773

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Occupancy

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Owner Occupied (with mortgage):	312	27.27%
Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage):	730	63.81%
Renter Occupied:	102	8.92%
Total Occupied Housing Units:	1,144	100%

Occupied Housing Units:	1,144	73.10%
Vacant Housing Units (not graphed):	421	26.90%
Total Housing Units:	1,565	100%

Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 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:	1,086	69.39%
Multi-Family Units:	0	0.00%
Other Units:	479	30.61%
Total Housing Units:	1,565	100%

Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Education, Health & Community

In 2024, 10.10% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is far lower than the national rate (35.70%). High school or higher is 82.20%, which is comparable to the national rate (89.60%). The uninsured rate is 13.60%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.40%). Private coverage is 49.20%, which is falls below the national rate (67.10%). Public coverage is 52.10%, which is well above the national rate (36.70%). The share of people in poverty is 8.80%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.80%), up 4.10 percentage points since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 0.50 percentage points. This signals a sharp increase in hardship - a shrinking consumer base, heavy pressure on public services, and job-market contraction risks. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is elementary (41.96%). College enrollment is 18.43%, which is comparable to the national rate (26.70%), meaning the community mirrors broader higher-education participation.

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 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:	63	3.61%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma:	247	14.17%
High school graduate (includes equivalency):	710	40.73%
Some college, no degree:	381	21.86%
Associate's degree:	166	9.52%
Bachelor's degree:	170	9.75%
Graduate or professional degree:	6	0.34%
Total:	1,743	100%
High school or higher:	1,433	82.21%
Bachelor's degree or higher:	176	10.10%

Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 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:	1,063	42.85%
Public Insurance:	1,124	45.30%
No Insurance:	294	11.85%
Total:	2,481	100%
Has Health Insurance:	2,187	88.15%

Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Percentage of People in Poverty Over Time (2011-2024)

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Group	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023	2024
% of People in Poverty	4.3%	8.2%	12.5%	20.8%	20.7%	23.9%	22.0%	14.9%	8.9%	6.6%	5.2%	5.0%	8.4%	8.8%

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 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:	29	11.37%
Kindergarten:	9	3.53%
Elementary school (grades 1-8):	107	41.96%
High school (grades 9-12):	63	24.71%
College or graduate school:	47	18.43%
Total:	255	100%
Early Childhood:	38	14.90%
K-12 (Primary & Secondary School):	179	70.20%

Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

City:	Alford, Florida
Counties:	Jackson County[Primary] Washington County
Timezone:	Central (GMT -06:00)
Local Time:	7:28:42 PM
Population:	2,289 [See All]
Area Codes:	448 / 850
Classification:	Standard [Normal Street Delivery]
Coordinates:	30.6465, -85.3891
Land Area:	53.041 sq mi
Quick Link:	https://www.zip-codes.com/zip-code/32420/zip-code-32420.asp

# Residential Mailboxes:	1,143Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:	19Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:	1,290Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:	1,143Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:	0Source: USPS

# of Businesses:	33Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:	$721,000Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:	$3,139,000Source: CBP
# of Employees:	123Source: CBP

CBSA Name:	--Source: Census
CBSA Number:	--Source: Census
CBSA Type:	--Source: Census
CBSA Division:	--Source: Census
CBSA Population:	0Source: Census
MSA:	Source: Census
Land Area:	53.041 sq miSource: Census
Water Area:	1.925 sq miSource: Census

Congressional District:	02Source: USPS
Congressional Land Area:	8613.58 sq miSource: Census
PMSA:	Source: Census
Intro Date:	< 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Place FIPS Code:	1200625Source: Census
Place Name:	Alford town; FloridaSource: Census

ZIP Code 32420 in Alford, 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 (2011-2024)

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 32420

Colleges & Post Secondary Schools near ZIP Code 32420

Sources & References