| City: | Worthington Springs, Florida |
| City Alias: | Worthngtn Spg |
| County: | Union County |
| Timezone: | Eastern (GMT -05:00) |
| Local Time: | 8:30:32 PM |
| Population: | 278 [See All] |
| Area Code: | 386 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 29.9334, -82.4390 |
| Land Area: | 0.276 sq mi |
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The ZIP code contains just one street delivery record for 3rd Avenue, but with 146 PO Box records across six separate ZIP+4 segments, the postal infrastructure reflects a community that relies almost entirely on post office delivery. One named building (Postmaster) appears in the ZIP+4 directory. The median age is 25.1 years, unusually young for a small town this size, though with only 278 residents, small demographic variations can produce statistical outliers. The median household income of $27,604 sits well below Florida's state average, consistent with remote rural areas where employment opportunities are limited. Home values average $156,300, reflecting affordable rural real estate in a county where major cities like Gainesville lie 15 miles south.
With only 3rd Avenue appearing in delivery records, the street infrastructure suggests an early-era grid that was planned but never fully developed. The overwhelming dominance of PO Box delivery (146 boxes vs. 1 street record) shows how rural Florida communities often maintain their historic post office-based mail systems rather than transitioning to carrier routes.
ZIP Code 32697 has 278 residents and 101 households (average 2.75 persons per household). The median age is 25.1 years, significantly younger than the state (43.0) and significantly younger than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 53.6% male and 46.4% female, which is higher than the state male share (48.6%), making this a male-majority area. Largest groups are White (77.0%, much higher than the state average of 57.7% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and Black or African American (13.7%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.2%, which is much lower than the state average (26.5%).
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| 2020 Population: | 278Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 189Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 1,007.2 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $28,000Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 101Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $203,600Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 2.75Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 2.75Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 287 | 228 | 249 | 397 | 461 | 425 | 450 | 334 | 253 | 226 | 147 | 185 | 156 | 189 |
| Decennial Census | 253 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 278 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 25.1
Male Median Age: 23.3
Female Median Age: 27.6
| 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 | 26 | 14 | 19 | 11 | 9 | 12 | 5 | 13 | 5 | 3 | 6 | 4 | 10 | 4 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Female | 15 | 10 | 12 | 10 | 12 | 10 | 18 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 10 | 6 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 4 | 6 |
| Total | 41 | 24 | 31 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 14 | 7 | 6 | 16 | 10 | 12 | 7 | 10 | 3 | 4 | 6 |
| White: | 214 | 81.37% |
| Black: | 38 | 14.45% |
| Hispanic:* | 6 | 2.28% |
| Asian: | 0 | 0% |
| American Indian: | 3 | 1.14% |
| Hawaiian: | 0 | 0% |
| Other: | 2 | 0.76% |
| Total: | 263 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 149 | 53.60% | 23.3 years |
| Females: | 129 | 46.40% | 27.6 years |
| Total: | 278 | 100% | 25.1 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 177 | 93.65% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 7 | 3.70% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 3 | 1.59% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 2 | 2.65% |
| Total Population: | 189 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 184 | 97.35% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 5 | 2.65% |
In 2024, the Median household income is $28,000, which is well under the national median ($80,734), is down $9,083 (24.5%) since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $10,036. Family households earn a median of $0 versus $0 for nonfamily households (a difference of $0). By gender, male median income is $0 and female is $0, which is considerably lower than the national female median ($55,274), with a current gap of $0 that has narrowed from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 43.7%, which is considerably lower than the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 21.8%, which is considerably above the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Sales (51.2%).
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| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $37,083 | $43,144 | $30,580 | $31,172 | $31,333 | $31,321 | $30,673 | $25,357 | $38,036 | $42,031 | $0 | $82,083 | $0 | $28,000 |
| Median Family Income | $0 | $21,563 | $30,446 | $30,977 | $31,194 | $31,286 | $30,769 | $26,607 | $27,292 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $41,133 | $43,598 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $59,125 | $46,875 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Male Income | $13,867 | $16,705 | $27,344 | $45,227 | $0 | $35,357 | $35,313 | $28,750 | $42,750 | $45,750 | $47,054 | $49,844 | $41,042 | $0 |
| Median Female Income | $0 | $0 | $9,740 | $20,060 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $21,917 | $0 | $0 | $49,375 | $53,750 | $0 | $0 |
| Employed: | 43 | 34.13% |
| Unemployed: | 12 | 9.52% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 71 | 56.35% |
| Total: | 126 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 7 | 16.28% |
| Service: | 7 | 16.28% |
| Sales and Office: | 22 | 51.16% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 5 | 11.63% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 2 | 4.65% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 43 | 100% |
In 2024, the median home value is $203,600, which is much lower than the national median ($332,700), and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $203,600. The median gross rent is $1,109, which is far less than the national median ($1,413), is up $463 (71.67%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $284. Of occupied housing, owners make up 52.63% (15.00% with a mortgage, 85.00% free-and-clear) and renters 47.37% - making this ZIP Code higher than national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 33.33%, which is markedly above the national rate (10.12%).
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| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $180,000 | $0 | $56,900 | $76,000 | $93,600 | $156,300 | $203,600 |
| Less than $500: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $500 to $999: | 8 | 22.22% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 28 | 77.78% |
| $1,500 to $1,999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $2,000 to $2,499: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $2,500 to $2,999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $3,000 or more: | 0 | 0.00% |
| No Rent: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 36 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $646 | $634 | $1,009 | $1,024 | $1,049 | $1,019 | $885 | $805 | $825 | $844 | $1,030 | $990 | $1,225 | $1,109 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 6 | 7.89% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 34 | 44.74% |
| Renter Occupied: | 36 | 47.37% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 76 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 76 | 66.67% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 38 | 33.33% |
| Total Housing Units: | 114 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 43 | 37.72% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other Units: | 71 | 62.28% |
| Total Housing Units: | 114 | 100% |
In 2024, 14.40% 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 79.30%, which is comparable to the national rate (89.60%). The uninsured rate is 9.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.40%). Private coverage is 40.20%, which is falls below the national rate (67.10%). Public coverage is 63.50%, which is far higher than the national rate (36.70%). The share of people in poverty is 35.10%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.80%), down 85.70 percentage points since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 27.30 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 (50.00%). College enrollment is 12.50%, which is comparable to the national rate (26.70%), meaning the community mirrors broader higher-education participation.
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| Less than 9th grade: | 0 | 0.00% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 23 | 20.72% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 16 | 14.41% |
| Some college, no degree: | 37 | 33.33% |
| Associate's degree: | 19 | 17.12% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 12 | 10.81% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 4 | 3.60% |
| Total: | 111 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 88 | 79.28% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 16 | 14.41% |
| Private Insurance: | 76 | 35.68% |
| Public Insurance: | 120 | 56.34% |
| No Insurance: | 17 | 7.98% |
| Total: | 213 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 196 | 92.02% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 100.0% | 80.0% | 21.7% | 24.1% | 23.3% | 15.6% | 28.4% | 41.5% | 41.6% | 37.1% | 47.5% | 12.5% | 14.3% | 35.1% |
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.
| Nursery School, Preschool: | 7 | 8.75% |
| Kindergarten: | 8 | 10.00% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 40 | 50.00% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 15 | 18.75% |
| College or graduate school: | 10 | 12.50% |
| Total: | 80 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 15 | 18.75% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 63 | 78.75% |
ZIP Code 32697 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 9 business establishments, employing about 53 people with an annual payroll of $1,814,000.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 428Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 9Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $485,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $1,814,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 53Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 32697 is located in Union County, Florida, within the Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA ) and Florida's 3rd Congressional District. This area has a population of 0 people, about 0.00% of whom live in ZIP Code 32697. It covers 0.276 sq mi of land and a water area of 0.009 sq mi.
| 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: | 0.276 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | 0.009 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: | 1278775Source: Census |
| Place Name: | Worthington Springs town; FloridaSource: Census |
We could not locate which school district 32697 belongs to, but we will update this once new district data is released. There are no public schools nor private schools with a mailing address in this ZIP Code. Listing Nearby schools instead. It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.
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.