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Population & Demographics

ZIP Code 32609 has 18,322 residents and 7,420 households (average 2.28 persons per household). The median age is 37.3 years, younger than the state (43.0) and slightly younger than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 50.6% male and 49.4% female, which is slightly higher than the state male share (48.6%), making this a male-majority area. Largest groups are White (46.8%, much lower than the state average of 57.7% and well below the national average of 61.6%) and Black or African American (38.6%, much higher than the state average of 15.1% and well above the national average of 12.4%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 10.2%, 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:	18,322Source: Census DHC
2023 ACS Population Estimate:	19,694Source: Census ACS
2025 ZC Population Estimate:	16,906Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Population Density:	155.9 people per sq mile
Average Income:	$48,121Source: Census ACS

Households:	7,420Source: Census DHC
Average House Value:	$174,500Source: Census ACS
Persons Per Household:	2.28Source: Census DHC
Average Family Size:	3.86Source: 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	--	18,843	18,778	17,768	17,583	17,650	17,974	18,426	19,906	20,105	19,495	19,542	18,983	19,694
Decennial Census	18,756	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	18,322	--	--	--

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: 37.3

Male Median Age: 36.6

Female Median Age: 38

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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	468	519	557	532	674	831	808	672	576	533	485	676	604	583	378	189	102	93
Female	471	500	488	494	718	748	764	570	492	525	505	603	631	574	420	235	150	154
Total	939	1,019	1,045	1,026	1,392	1,579	1,572	1,242	1,068	1,058	990	1,279	1,235	1,157	798	424	252	247

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

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Population by Race

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White:	8,578	45.89%
Black:	7,076	37.86%
Hispanic:*	1,871	10.01%
Asian:	394	2.11%
American Indian:	55	0.29%
Hawaiian:	3	0.02%
Other:	714	3.82%
Total:	18,691	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:	9,280	50.65%	36.6 years
Females:	9,042	49.35%	38.0 years
Total:	18,322	100%	37.3 years

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

Nativity & Citizenship

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Native, born in the United States:	18,383	93.34%
Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad:	233	1.18%
Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen:	645	3.28%
Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen:	433	5.47%
Total Population:	19,694	100%
Total Native Population:	18,616	94.53%
Total Foreign-born Population:	1,078	5.47%

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 $48,121, which is considerably lower than the national median ($78,538), is up $11,321 (30.8%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $13,295. Family households earn a median of $56,110 versus $41,706 for nonfamily households (a difference of $14,404). By gender, male median income is $45,236 and female is $41,478, which is well under the national female median ($53,445), with a current gap of $3,758 that has widened from 2011 to 2023. The labor-force participation rate is 60.8%, which is trails slightly the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 7.8%, which is far worse than the state rate (4.8%). The largest occupation group is Management (39.2%).

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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	$36,800	$36,196	$33,504	$33,218	$28,569	$29,853	$31,357	$33,585	$34,826	$37,725	$40,619	$45,301	$48,121
Median Family Income	$45,474	$45,116	$45,445	$45,306	$42,067	$42,926	$46,061	$47,336	$48,003	$43,007	$43,589	$53,030	$56,110
Median NonFamily Income	$24,868	$25,107	$24,651	$24,487	$22,990	$22,013	$22,536	$24,210	$25,142	$27,100	$32,533	$36,489	$41,706
Median Male Income	$31,333	$31,752	$33,704	$36,481	$37,095	$35,671	$38,134	$40,180	$36,746	$35,205	$37,274	$41,467	$45,236
Median Female Income	$28,258	$29,870	$30,926	$31,408	$29,672	$33,321	$32,755	$32,155	$35,913	$35,404	$36,075	$39,288	$41,478

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:	9,347	56.02%
Unemployed:	790	4.74%
Not In Labor Force:	6,547	39.24%
Total:	16,684	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:	3,662	39.18%
Service:	1,639	17.54%
Sales and Office:	2,055	21.99%
Natural resources, construction, and maintenance:	659	7.05%
Production, transportation, and material moving:	1,332	14.25%
Total Civilian Employed Population:	9,347	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 $174,500, which is well under the state median ($325,000), is up $57,300 (48.89%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $73,400. The median gross rent is $1,159, which is considerably lower than the state median ($1,564), is up $438 (60.75%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $291. Of occupied housing, owners make up 52.53% (59.40% with a mortgage, 40.60% free-and-clear) and renters 47.47% - making this ZIP Code less home ownership than the state and higher than national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 9.15%, which is much lower than 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)

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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	$117,200	$108,800	$103,100	$98,400	$93,300	$95,400	$96,000	$98,300	$101,100	$115,300	$126,000	$155,000	$174,500

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:	472	12.85%
$500 to $999:	880	23.97%
$1,000 to $1,499:	888	24.18%
$1,500 to $1,999:	979	26.66%
$2,000 to $2,499:	69	1.88%
$2,500 to $2,999:	110	3.00%
$3,000 or more:	62	1.69%
No Rent:	212	5.77%
Total:	3,672	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	$721	$770	$775	$801	$793	$802	$850	$879	$868	$953	$937	$1,046	$1,159

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):	2,414	31.20%
Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage):	1,650	21.33%
Renter Occupied:	3,672	47.47%
Total Occupied Housing Units:	7,736	100%

Occupied Housing Units:	7,736	90.85%
Vacant Housing Units (not graphed):	779	9.15%
Total Housing Units:	8,515	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:	4,434	52.07%
Multi-Family Units:	2,760	32.41%
Other Units:	1,321	15.51%
Total Housing Units:	8,515	100%

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

Education, Health & Community

In 2023, 26.90% 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 86.50%, which is on par with the state rate (89.60%). The uninsured rate is 9.10%, which is on par with the state rate (11.90%). The share of people in poverty is 12.50%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.70%), down 4.30 percentage points since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 0.70 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 (40.06%). College enrollment is 37.93%, which is far higher than the national rate (26.70%), indicating the community is likely a college hub with student-driven housing and services.

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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:	588	4.14%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma:	1,326	9.32%
High school graduate (includes equivalency):	4,362	30.68%
Some college, no degree:	2,888	20.31%
Associate's degree:	1,226	8.62%
Bachelor's degree:	2,388	16.79%
Graduate or professional degree:	1,442	10.14%
Total:	14,220	100%
High school or higher:	12,306	86.54%
Bachelor's degree or higher:	3,830	26.93%

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:	12,418	58.29%
Public Insurance:	7,166	33.64%
No Insurance:	1,719	8.07%
Total:	21,303	100%
Has Health Insurance:	19,584	91.93%

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	16.8%	17.0%	17.0%	20.4%	21.5%	19.1%	17.4%	14.1%	11.8%	16.5%	17.6%	17.5%	12.5%

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)

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Nursery School, Preschool:	181	4.49%
Kindergarten:	189	4.69%
Elementary school (grades 1-8):	1,614	40.06%
High school (grades 9-12):	517	12.83%
College or graduate school:	1,528	37.93%
Total:	4,029	100%
Early Childhood:	370	9.18%
K-12 (Primary & Secondary School):	2,320	57.58%

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

City:	Gainesville, Florida
County:	Alachua County
Timezone:	Eastern (GMT -05:00)
Local Time:	9:37:20 PM
Population:	18,322 [See All]
Area Code:	352
Classification:	Standard [Normal Street Delivery]
Coordinates:	29.7579, -82.2758
Land Area:	117.554 sq mi
Quick Link:	https://www.zip-codes.com/zip-code/32609/zip-code-32609.asp

# Residential Mailboxes:	7,415Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:	1,056Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:	17,542Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:	2,801Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:	1,407Source: USPS

# of Businesses:	657Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:	$108,630,000Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:	$457,969,000Source: CBP
# of Employees:	9,003Source: CBP

CBSA Name:	Gainesville, FLSource: Census
CBSA Number:	23540Source: Census
CBSA Type:	MetroSource: Census
CBSA Division:	--Source: Census
CBSA Population:	344,521Source: Census
MSA:	Gainesville, FL MSASource: Census
Land Area:	117.554 sq miSource: Census
Water Area:	2.203 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:	1225175Source: Census
Place Name:	Gainesville city; FloridaSource: Census

ZIP Code 32609 in Gainesville, 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 32609

Colleges & Post Secondary Schools near ZIP Code 32609

Sources & References