ZIP Code 32694 in Waldo, FL

Data Last Updated: February 1, 2026
City:Waldo, Florida
Counties:Alachua County[Primary]
Bradford County
Timezone:Eastern (GMT -05:00)
Local Time:8:30:30 PM
Population:1,962 [See All]
Area Code:352
Classification:Standard [Normal Street Delivery]
Coordinates:29.7908, -82.1422
Land Area:29.27 sq mi
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Population & Demographics


ZIP Code 32694 has 1,962 residents and 894 households (average 2.19 persons per household). The median age is 49.1 years, older than the state (43.0) and significantly older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 49.5% male and 50.5% female, which is about the same as the state male share (48.6%), making this a female-majority area. Largest groups are White (73.0%, much higher than the state average of 57.7% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and Black or African American (14.3%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 5.7%, 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:1,962Source: Census DHC
2024 ACS Population Estimate:2,286Source: Census ACS
2026 ZC Population Estimate:1,491Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Population Density:67.0 people per sq mile
Average Income:$43,537Source: Census ACS
Households:894Source: Census DHC
Average House Value:$124,200Source: Census ACS
Persons Per Household:2.19Source: Census DHC
Average Family Size:3.05Source: Census ACS

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)


Group201020112102201320142015201620172018201920202021202220232024
Census ACS Population Estimate--2,5192,4162,7662,6532,6112,3352,4742,4542,0232,1181,7531,9921,8702,286
Decennial Census2,142------------------1,962--------
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: 49.1

Male Median Age: 48.2

Female Median Age: 49.8

Group< 55-910-1415-1920-2425-2930-3435-3940-4445-4950-5455-5960-6465-6970-7475-7980-8485+
Male484165486350584636634182879067333518
Female4547574349534438576657857910460532628
Total938812291112103102849312998167166194127866146
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Population by Race


White:1,43274.74%
Black:28014.61%
Hispanic:*1115.79%
Asian:221.15%
American Indian:190.99%
Hawaiian:00%
Other:522.71%
Total:1,916100%
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:97149.49%48.2 years
Females:99150.51%49.8 years
Total:1,962100%49.1 years
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Nativity & Citizenship


Native, born in the United States:2,18095.36%
Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad:150.66%
Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen:662.89%
Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen:253.98%
Total Population:2,286100%
Total Native Population:2,19596.02%
Total Foreign-born Population:913.98%
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 $43,537, which is far less than the national median ($80,734), is down $7,296 (14.4%) since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $4,380. Family households earn a median of $89,583 versus $28,804 for nonfamily households (a difference of $60,779). By gender, male median income is $66,189 and female is $43,359, which is considerably lower than the national female median ($55,274), with a current gap of $22,830 that has widened from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 58.8%, which is falls short of 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 Sales (41.9%).

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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)


Income Type20112012201320142015201620172018201920202021202220232024
Median Household Income$50,833$51,667$39,375$36,480$38,101$38,142$39,278$48,816$47,917$32,125$38,576$50,854$40,455$43,537
Median Family Income$66,289$65,503$58,750$47,279$56,118$56,667$62,500$64,250$64,583$65,000$67,632$75,057$95,769$89,583
Median NonFamily Income$19,283$25,694$27,463$29,792$31,875$33,750$33,155$30,139$33,194$23,653$24,454$26,913$26,448$28,804
Median Male Income$42,813$37,917$36,122$33,036$34,531$29,704$30,625$34,274$32,342$37,407$57,009$60,608$64,483$66,189
Median Female Income$30,455$30,366$31,184$31,593$31,132$30,813$30,990$32,404$33,451$24,523$24,606$28,594$0$43,359
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Average Household Income


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

Employment Status


Employed:1,07156.82%
Unemployed:382.02%
Not In Labor Force:77641.17%
Total:1,885100%
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)


Management, business, science, and arts:28926.98%
Service:14513.54%
Sales and Office:44941.92%
Natural resources, construction, and maintenance:11310.55%
Production, transportation, and material moving:757.00%
Total Civilian Employed Population:1,071100%
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 $124,200, which is considerably lower than the national median ($332,700), is up $7,900 (6.79%) since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $3,500. The median gross rent is $705, which is far less than the national median ($1,413), is down $181 (20.43%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $146. Of occupied housing, owners make up 69.93% (29.00% with a mortgage, 71.00% free-and-clear) and renters 30.07% - making this ZIP Code under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 20.45%, which is markedly above 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)


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

Median Home Value Over Time


Group20112102201320142015201620172018201920202021202220232024
Median Home Value$116,300$85,200$76,000$76,100$79,000$84,600$95,000$119,200$127,700$111,300$111,500$115,200$121,300$124,200
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Gross Rent Paid


Less than $500:8424.42%
$500 to $999:13840.12%
$1,000 to $1,499:4312.50%
$1,500 to $1,999:257.27%
$2,000 to $2,499:00.00%
$2,500 to $2,999:00.00%
$3,000 or more:00.00%
No Rent:5415.70%
Total:344100%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Gross Rent Over Time


Group20112102201320142015201620172018201920202021202220232024
Median Rent$886$857$825$692$675$676$680$535$559$555$635$672$673$705
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Occupancy


Owner Occupied (with mortgage):23220.28%
Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage):56849.65%
Renter Occupied:34430.07%
Total Occupied Housing Units:1,144100%

Occupied Housing Units:1,14479.55%
Vacant Housing Units (not graphed):29420.45%
Total Housing Units:1,438100%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

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


Single-Family Units:91063.28%
Multi-Family Units:845.84%
Other Units:44430.88%
Total Housing Units:1,438100%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Education, Health & Community


In 2024, 22.70% 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 86.50%, which is comparable to the national rate (89.60%). The uninsured rate is 11.70%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.40%). The share of people in poverty is 11.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.80%), down 7.60 percentage points since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 7.00 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 (44.61%). College enrollment is 14.50%, which is far lower than the national rate (26.70%), indicating the community may be more oriented toward vocational/trade or direct-to-workforce opportunities.

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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)


Less than 9th grade:865.06%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma:1448.48%
High school graduate (includes equivalency):69640.97%
Some college, no degree:26415.54%
Associate's degree:1237.24%
Bachelor's degree:23713.95%
Graduate or professional degree:1498.77%
Total:1,699100%
High school or higher:1,46986.46%
Bachelor's degree or higher:38622.72%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

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


Private Insurance:1,51658.56%
Public Insurance:80631.13%
No Insurance:26710.31%
Total:2,589100%
Has Health Insurance:2,32289.69%
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)


Group20112102201320142015201620172018201920202021202220232024
% of People in Poverty11.7%14.6%19.3%27.1%21.9%19.4%15.2%11.4%11.1%10.2%8.1%5.2%4.1%11.0%
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)


Nursery School, Preschool:132.42%
Kindergarten:305.58%
Elementary school (grades 1-8):24044.61%
High school (grades 9-12):17732.90%
College or graduate school:7814.50%
Total:538100%
Early Childhood:437.99%
K-12 (Primary & Secondary School):44783.09%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Business & Employment Statistics


ZIP Code 32694 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 32 business establishments, employing about 134 people with an annual payroll of $4,786,000. USPS data shows 681 residential mailboxes and 32 business mailboxes, reflecting local delivery coverage.

# Residential Mailboxes:681Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:32Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:1,472Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:647Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:0Source: USPS
# of Businesses:32Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:$1,097,000Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:$4,786,000Source: CBP
# of Employees:134Source: CBP

Geography, Land Area, & Statistical Classifications


ZIP Code 32694 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 264,275 people, about 0.74% of whom live in ZIP Code 32694. It covers 29.27 sq mi of land and a water area of 3.157 sq mi.

CBSA Name:Gainesville, FLSource: Census
CBSA Number:23540Source: Census
CBSA Type:MetroSource: Census
CBSA Division:--Source: Census
CBSA Population:264,275Source: Census
MSA:Gainesville, FL MSASource: Census
Land Area:29.27 sq miSource: Census
Water Area:3.157 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:1274925Source: Census
Place Name:Waldo city; FloridaSource: Census

Adjacent & Nearby ZIP Codes


32696 | | 32693

Schools in ZIP Code 32694


ZIP Code 32694 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.

Constellation Charter School Of Gainesville 14450 Ne 148th Avenue
Waldo, FL 32694
District: Alachua County School District
Hope Christian Academy 3900 Se State Road 100
Starke, FL 32091
District: Private SchoolNearby
Windsor Christian Academy 918 Se County Road 234
Gainesville, FL 32641
District: Private SchoolNearby
Passage Christian Academy 5121 E University Ave
Gainesville, FL 32641
District: Private SchoolNearby

Colleges & Post Secondary Schools near ZIP Code 32694


North Florida Technical College 609 N Orange St
Starke, FL 32091
Type: Post Secondary
Dragon Rises College Of Oriental Medicine 1000 Ne 16th Ave., Building F
Gainesville, FL 32601
Type: Post Secondary
Florida School Of Traditional Midwifery 810 E University Ave
Gainesville, FL 32601
Type: Post Secondary
Academy For Five Element Acupuncture 305 Se 2nd Ave
Gainesville, FL 32601
Type: Post Secondary
University Of Florida-Online 341 Tigert Hall 300 Sw 13th St
Gainesville, FL 32611
Type: Post Secondary
University Of Florida Tigert Hall
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 February 1, 2026.

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    • U.S. Census 2011-2024 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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