ZIP Code 32653 in Gainesville, FL

Data Last Updated: November 1, 2025
City:Gainesville, Florida
County:Alachua County
Timezone:Eastern (GMT -05:00)
Local Time:9:38:06 PM
Population:14,397 [See All]
Area Code:352
Classification:Standard [Normal Street Delivery]
Coordinates:29.7666, -82.4123
Land Area:38.549 sq mi
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Population & Demographics


ZIP Code 32653 has 14,397 residents and 6,060 households (average 2.36 persons per household). The median age is 44.8 years, slightly older than the state (43.0) and older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 46.8% male and 53.2% female, which is slightly lower than the national male share (49.1%), making this a female-majority area. Largest groups are White (65.1%, much higher than the state average of 57.7%) and Black or African American (15.1%, slightly higher than the national average of 12.4%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 9.9%, 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:14,397Source: Census DHC
2023 ACS Population Estimate:15,457Source: Census ACS
2025 ZC Population Estimate:14,733Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Population Density:373.5 people per sq mile
Average Income:$97,700Source: Census ACS
Households:6,060Source: Census DHC
Average House Value:$273,700Source: Census ACS
Persons Per Household:2.36Source: Census DHC
Average Family Size:2.92Source: Census ACS

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)


Group20102011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Census ACS Population Estimate--14,09913,58014,12214,20414,16113,87013,58313,16814,03014,36315,79915,52415,457
Decennial Census12,844------------------14,397------
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: 44.8

Male Median Age: 43

Female Median Age: 46.3

Group< 55-910-1415-1920-2425-2930-3435-3940-4445-4950-5455-5960-6465-6970-7475-7980-8485+
Male438480396329289294413468406388414471485505416272168111
Female368438388358320368498499488403449557609603539371179219
Total8069187846876096629119678947918631,0281,0941,108955643347330
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Population by Race


White:9,37665.53%
Black:2,17415.20%
Hispanic:*1,4219.93%
Asian:9306.50%
American Indian:300.21%
Hawaiian:10.01%
Other:3752.62%
Total:14,307100%
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:6,74346.84%43.0 years
Females:7,65453.16%46.3 years
Total:14,397100%44.8 years
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Nativity & Citizenship


Native, born in the United States:12,71482.25%
Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad:7855.08%
Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen:1,4739.53%
Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen:48512.67%
Total Population:15,457100%
Total Native Population:13,49987.33%
Total Foreign-born Population:1,95812.67%
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 $97,700, which is far above the state median ($71,711), is up $28,374 (40.9%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $31,229. Family households earn a median of $111,346 versus $47,440 for nonfamily households (a difference of $63,906). By gender, male median income is $85,292 and female is $60,957, which is markedly greater than the state female median ($47,382), with a current gap of $24,335 that has widened from 2011 to 2023. The labor-force participation rate is 57.8%, which is below the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 3.4%, which is generally lower than the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Management (57.7%).

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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$69,326$72,117$69,574$63,607$67,743$60,172$61,954$65,427$66,471$63,333$74,386$86,508$97,700
Median Family Income$94,608$95,694$90,074$84,443$83,677$82,013$82,581$90,199$93,232$88,222$94,890$110,756$111,346
Median NonFamily Income$32,711$33,582$32,247$32,810$32,253$29,046$30,804$35,146$35,604$35,307$39,097$42,038$47,440
Median Male Income$65,734$63,699$65,379$63,245$59,981$57,269$54,920$62,686$62,455$56,568$64,442$77,500$85,292
Median Female Income$42,454$42,266$43,291$42,927$41,549$40,412$41,377$47,841$50,755$47,066$50,484$58,153$60,957
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:6,83155.87%
Unemployed:2401.96%
Not In Labor Force:5,15642.17%
Total:12,227100%
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:3,94457.74%
Service:5778.45%
Sales and Office:1,39320.39%
Natural resources, construction, and maintenance:2854.17%
Production, transportation, and material moving:6329.25%
Total Civilian Employed Population:6,831100%
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 $273,700, which is far less than the state median ($325,000), is up $74,400 (37.33%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $74,600. The median gross rent is $1,130, which is much lower than the state median ($1,564), is up $212 (23.09%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $195. Of occupied housing, owners make up 83.97% (62.89% with a mortgage, 37.11% free-and-clear) and renters 16.03% - making this ZIP Code more home ownership than the state and under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 4.73%, 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$199,300$189,600$178,600$174,400$174,300$181,600$180,200$191,400$199,100$202,100$208,400$251,900$273,700
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 $999:34433.40%
$1,000 to $1,499:30629.71%
$1,500 to $1,999:14714.27%
$2,000 to $2,499:12912.52%
$2,500 to $2,999:00.00%
$3,000 or more:575.53%
No Rent:474.56%
Total:1,030100%
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$918$993$952$909$915$939$908$937$935$948$935$1,081$1,130
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Occupancy


Owner Occupied (with mortgage):3,39452.81%
Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage):2,00331.17%
Renter Occupied:1,03016.03%
Total Occupied Housing Units:6,427100%

Occupied Housing Units:6,42795.27%
Vacant Housing Units (not graphed):3194.73%
Total Housing Units:6,746100%
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:5,79485.89%
Multi-Family Units:6329.37%
Other Units:3204.74%
Total Housing Units:6,746100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Education, Health & Community


In 2023, 51.90% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is markedly above the state rate (33.20%), well above both the state and national averages. High school or higher is 97.30%, which is far higher than the national rate (89.40%). The uninsured rate is 5.30%, which is markedly below the state rate (11.90%). The share of people in poverty is 6.00%, which is on par with the state rate (8.90%), up 3.20 percentage points since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 1.20 percentage points. This points to rising hardship - a weaker consumer base, greater strain on public services, and job-market headwinds. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is elementary (42.23%). College enrollment is 29.83%, 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 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02 and DP03.

Educational Attainment of Adults (25 and Older)


Less than 9th grade:1251.14%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma:1701.55%
High school graduate (includes equivalency):1,95317.78%
Some college, no degree:1,59814.55%
Associate's degree:1,43313.05%
Bachelor's degree:2,30120.95%
Graduate or professional degree:3,40330.98%
Total:10,983100%
High school or higher:10,68897.31%
Bachelor's degree or higher:5,70451.93%
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:12,03366.82%
Public Insurance:5,16228.66%
No Insurance:8144.52%
Total:18,009100%
Has Health Insurance:17,19595.48%
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 Poverty2.8%3.7%7.0%11.1%12.0%11.9%11.8%5.9%7.2%6.2%5.7%5.8%6.0%
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:3407.90%
Kindergarten:1262.93%
Elementary school (grades 1-8):1,81842.23%
High school (grades 9-12):73717.12%
College or graduate school:1,28429.83%
Total:4,305100%
Early Childhood:46610.82%
K-12 (Primary & Secondary School):2,68162.28%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Business & Employment Statistics


ZIP Code 32653 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2023), there are 366 business establishments, employing about 4,674 people with an annual payroll of $279,880,000. USPS data shows 6,243 residential mailboxes and 392 business mailboxes, reflecting local delivery coverage.

# Residential Mailboxes:6,243Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:392Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:6,385Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:2,872Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:489Source: USPS
# of Businesses:366Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:$74,598,000Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:$279,880,000Source: CBP
# of Employees:4,674Source: CBP

Geography, Land Area, & Statistical Classifications


ZIP Code 32653 is located in Alachua County, Florida, within the Gainesville, FL Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 23540) and Florida's 3rd Congressional District. This Metro area has a population of 344,521 people, about 4.18% of whom live in ZIP Code 32653. It covers 38.549 sq mi of land and a water area of 0.77 sq mi.

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:38.549 sq miSource: Census
Water Area:0.77 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

Adjacent & Nearby ZIP Codes


32654 | | 32648

Schools in ZIP Code 32653


ZIP Code 32653 is in the Alachua County School District, which serves grades Pre-Kindergarten thru 12th. There are 1 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.

William S. Talbot Elem School 5701 Nw 43rd St
Gainesville, FL 32653
District: Alachua County School District
Bhaktivedanta Academy 17414 Nw 112th Blvd
Alachua, FL 32615
District: Private SchoolNearby
Millhopper Montessori School 8505 Nw 39th Ave
Gainesville, FL 32606
District: Private SchoolNearby
Countryside Christian School 10926 Nw 39th Ave
Gainesville, FL 32606
District: Private SchoolNearby

Colleges & Post Secondary Schools near ZIP Code 32653


Santa Fe College 3000 Northwest 83rd Street
Gainesville, FL 32606-6210
Type: Post Secondary
City College-Gainesville 7001 N.w. 4th Blvd.
Gainesville, FL 32607
Type: Post Secondary
Summit Salon Academy-Gainesville 6915 Nw 4th Blvd., Suite B
Gainesville, FL 32607
Type: Post Secondary
Dragon Rises College Of Oriental Medicine 1000 Ne 16th Ave., Building F
Gainesville, FL 32601
Type: Post Secondary
University Of Florida Tigert Hall
Gainesville, FL 32611
Type: Post Secondary
University Of Florida-Online 341 Tigert Hall 300 Sw 13th St
Gainesville, FL 32611
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 November 1, 2025.

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    • U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates (ACS) [Annually] [Updated: Annually, As Released]
    • U.S. Census Business Patterns (CBD) [Annually] [Updated: Annually, As Released]
    • U.S. Census American National Standards Institute (ANSI) [Updated: As Released]
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  5. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services [Updated: Annually, As Released], https://www.cms.gov
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