| City: | Orlando, Florida |
| City Alias: | Alafaya |
| Names to Avoid: | Ucf, University Of Central Fl |
| County: | Orange County |
| Timezone: | Eastern (GMT -05:00) |
| Local Time: | 8:31:36 PM |
| Population: | 8,246 [See All] |
| Area Codes: | 321 / 407 / 689 |
| Classification: | Unique [Company/Government] |
| Coordinates: | 28.6016, -81.2051 |
| Land Area: | 1.971 sq mi |
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The University of Central Florida, one of the largest universities in the nation with over 71,000 students, operates under dedicated ZIP code 32816 in Orange County, Florida. Founded in 1963 as Florida Technological University to support the space program at nearby Kennedy Space Center, the university opened its doors in 1968 and was renamed UCF in 1978 as its academic scope broadened. This postal designation has served the university for over two decades.
The 1.72-square-mile campus encompasses 52 delivery codes routing mail across academic and administrative buildings. The 2020 Census counted 8,246 residents with a median age of just 19.4 years. A remarkable 98% of residents live in non-institutional group quarters, the Census classification for dormitory housing. Census Business Patterns data shows 34 establishments employing 726 workers. Both Orlando and Alafaya are valid mailing cities for correspondence to UCF.
ACS data shows 39% of workers employed in the educational and healthcare sector, consistent with a major research university. The young population, high group quarters percentage, and minimal owner-occupied housing (just 1 unit) confirm this is a residential campus serving primarily undergraduate students.
| Population: | 8,246 |
| Median Age: | 19.4 |
| Housing Units: | 28 |
| Establishments: | 34 |
| Employment: | 726 |
| Residential: | 0 |
| Business: | 1 |
ZIP Code 32816 has 8,246 residents and 19 households (average 7.21 persons per household). The median age is 19.4 years, significantly younger than the state (43.0) and significantly younger than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 42.8% male and 57.2% female, which is lower than the national male share (49.1%), making this a female-majority area. Largest groups are White (65.4%, much higher than the state average of 57.7%) and Hispanic or Latino (19.1%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 19.1%, which is much lower than the state average (26.5%).
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| 2020 Population: | 8,246Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 12,624Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 4,183.7 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $0Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 19Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $666,666,666Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 7.21Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 8.75Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11,667 | 13,835 | 13,134 | 12,624 |
| Decennial Census | 0 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 8,246 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 19.4
Male Median Age: 19.4
Female Median Age: 19.4
| 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 | 12 | 3 | 3 | 2,856 | 636 | 9 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Female | 11 | 2 | 0 | 3,762 | 913 | 22 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 23 | 5 | 3 | 6,618 | 1,549 | 31 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| White: | 5,390 | 61.16% |
| Black: | 879 | 9.97% |
| Hispanic:* | 1,577 | 17.89% |
| Asian: | 555 | 6.30% |
| American Indian: | 11 | 0.12% |
| Hawaiian: | 7 | 0.08% |
| Other: | 394 | 4.47% |
| Total: | 8,813 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 3,527 | 42.77% | 19.4 years |
| Females: | 4,719 | 57.23% | 19.4 years |
| Total: | 8,246 | 100% | 19.4 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 12,062 | 95.55% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 104 | 0.82% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 110 | 0.87% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 348 | 3.63% |
| Total Population: | 12,624 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 12,166 | 96.37% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 458 | 3.63% |
In 2024, the Median household income is $0, which is well under the national median ($80,734), and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $0. Family households earn a median of $0 versus $0 for nonfamily households (a difference of $0). By gender, male median income is $31,806 and female is $8,875, which is far less than the national female median ($55,274), with a current gap of $22,931 that has widened from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 12.5%, which is far less than the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 17.3%, which is much higher than the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Management (39.7%).
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| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Family Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Male Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $50,724 | $31,806 |
| Median Female Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $17,824 | $9,141 | $8,875 |
| Employed: | 1,302 | 10.31% |
| Unemployed: | 273 | 2.16% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 11,049 | 87.52% |
| Total: | 12,624 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 517 | 39.71% |
| Service: | 385 | 29.57% |
| Sales and Office: | 271 | 20.81% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 51 | 3.92% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 78 | 5.99% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 1,302 | 100% |
In 2024, 6.40% 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 100.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (89.60%). The uninsured rate is 3.00%, which is far lower than the national rate (8.40%). Private coverage is 93.80%, which is well above the national rate (67.10%). Public coverage is 3.60%, which is far lower than the national rate (36.70%). The share of people in poverty is -666,666,666.00%, which is far lower than the national rate (8.80%). Poverty has been broadly stable, which may reflect structural barriers or offsetting gains and setbacks. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is college (100.00%). College enrollment is 100.00%, 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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| Less than 9th grade: | 0 | 0.00% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 0 | 0.00% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 0 | 0.00% |
| Some college, no degree: | 84 | 77.06% |
| Associate's degree: | 18 | 16.51% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 7 | 6.42% |
| Total: | 109 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 109 | 100.00% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 7 | 6.42% |
| Private Insurance: | 11,839 | 93.37% |
| Public Insurance: | 460 | 3.63% |
| No Insurance: | 380 | 3.00% |
| Total: | 12,679 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 12,299 | 97.00% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
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: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Kindergarten: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 0 | 0.00% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 0 | 0.00% |
| College or graduate school: | 12,624 | 100.00% |
| Total: | 12,624 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 0 | 0.00% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 0 | 0.00% |
ZIP Code 32816 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 43 business establishments, employing about 992 people with an annual payroll of $39,635,000. USPS data shows 0 residential mailboxes and 1 business mailboxes, reflecting local delivery coverage.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 1Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 1Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 43Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $8,798,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $39,635,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 992Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 32816 is located in Orange County, Florida, within the Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 36740) and Florida's 10th Congressional District. This Metro area has a population of 2,134,411 people, about 0.39% of whom live in ZIP Code 32816. It covers 1.971 sq mi of land and a water area of 0.046 sq mi.
| CBSA Name: | Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FLSource: Census |
| CBSA Number: | 36740Source: Census |
| CBSA Type: | MetroSource: Census |
| CBSA Division: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Population: | 2,134,411Source: Census |
| MSA: | Orlando, FL MSASource: Census |
| Land Area: | 1.971 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | 0.046 sq miSource: Census |
| Congressional District: | 10Source: USPS |
| Congressional Land Area: | 1129.32 sq miSource: Census |
| PMSA: | --Source: Census |
| Intro Date: | < 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Place FIPS Code: | 1253000Source: Census |
| Place Name: | Orlando city; FloridaSource: Census |
We could not locate which school district 32816 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.