Zip code 32131: East Palatka, Florida

Q: What city is zip code 32131?

32131 is assigned to East Palatka, Florida. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 32131 in?

32131 is mostly in Putnam County, but it extends into 1 other county.

Q: What is the population of 32131?

About 5,078 people live in 32131, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What is the median household income in 32131?

The median household income in 32131 is $69,416.

Q: What zip codes are near 32131?

The closest zip codes to 32131 are 32178, 32187, 32177, 32145, 32007.

Residential delivery areaPutnam CountyEastern Time

Population

5,078

Median household income

$69K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

$233K

U.S. $333K

Median rent

$1,094/mo

U.S. $1,413

Median age

U.S. 38.9

Land area

36 sq mi

142 people/sq mi

Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.

About 32131

32131 is a small-town zip code in East Palatka, Florida (Putnam County), covering 36 sq mi of land. About 5,078 people live here, or 142 per square mile. The median resident is 45 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.

The median household earns $69,416 a year, 14% below the national median of $80,734. 15.9% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $233,100, or 3.4 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes about as affordable as the national average for local earners. 77% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $1,094 a month.

16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 29 minutes each way, and 10% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in construction and repair; sales; and office and administrative support. 17% of them are self-employed (U.S.: 10%).

How 32131 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Rent-burdened renters80.2%
99th
WeaknessU.S. 51.1% · FL 60.1%36th of 945 in FL
Residents 65 and older28.4%
96th
U.S. 17.2% · FL 21.3%255th of 977 in FL
Uninsured rate19.9%
95th
WeaknessU.S. 8.4% · FL 11.5%69th of 973 in FL
Veterans12.1%
95th
U.S. 6.2% · FL 7.4%156th of 976 in FL
Self-employed workers17%
95th
U.S. 10% · FL 12.8%217th of 973 in FL
Median age45
86th
U.S. 38.9 · FL 42.6401st of 977 in FL
Income inequality (Gini)0.487
84th
WeaknessU.S. 0.483 · FL 0.485228th of 968 in FL
Housing vacancy13.2%
82nd
U.S. 10.1% · FL 14.7%436th of 969 in FL
Poverty rate15.9%
73rd
U.S. 12.5% · FL 12.6%265th of 970 in FL
Homeownership rate76.5%
70th
U.S. 65.2% · FL 67.6%449th of 969 in FL
Average commute29 min
69th
U.S. 26.4 min · FL 28 min378th of 948 in FL
Unemployment rate5.2%
56th
U.S. 5.2% · FL 4.8%346th of 973 in FL
Diversity index45
44th
U.S. 61.4 · FL 64.7544th of 977 in FL
Per capita income$35,731
36th
U.S. $44,673 · FL $42,609565th of 977 in FL
Median household income$69,416
35th
U.S. $80,734 · FL $74,568534th of 948 in FL
Work from home9.9%
34th
U.S. 15.1% · FL 15.7%716th of 975 in FL
Foreign-born residents5.4%
31st
U.S. 14.1% · FL 21.9%769th of 977 in FL
Median home value$233,100
29th
U.S. $332,700 · FL $359,000726th of 935 in FL
Median gross rent$1,094
28th
U.S. $1,413 · FL $1,669756th of 902 in FL
Population density142/sq mi
17th
U.S. 95/sq mi · FL 418/sq mi788th of 977 in FL
Broadband access85.9%
15th
WeaknessU.S. 91% · FL 91.6%814th of 969 in FL
Median earnings per worker$36,503
12th
WeaknessU.S. $49,666 · FL $44,337789th of 961 in FL
Bachelor's degree or higher15.6%
11th
WeaknessU.S. 35.7% · FL 34.1%824th of 975 in FL
Residents under 1815.9%
10th
U.S. 22% · FL 19.5%669th of 977 in FL
Population5,078
8th
U.S. 334,922,499 · FL 22,416,077803rd of 977 in FL
Government workers7.5%
5th
U.S. 14.5% · FL 11.7%808th of 973 in FL
Tech workers0%
1st
U.S. 3.8% · FL 3.1%955th of 973 in FL
Healthcare workers3.2%
1st
U.S. 9.7% · FL 9.5%920th of 973 in FL

Measure	32131	Putnam	FL	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in FL
Rent-burdened rentersWeakness	80.2%	55.4%	60.1%	51.1%	99th	36th of 945
Residents 65 and older	28.4%	23.8%	21.3%	17.2%	96th	255th of 977
Uninsured rateWeakness	19.9%	14.1%	11.5%	8.4%	95th	69th of 973
Veterans	12.1%	10.7%	7.4%	6.2%	95th	156th of 976
Self-employed workers	17%	11.7%	12.8%	10%	95th	217th of 973
Median age	45	45	42.6	38.9	86th	401st of 977
Income inequality (Gini)Weakness	0.487	0.483	0.485	0.483	84th	228th of 968
Housing vacancy	13.2%	15.4%	14.7%	10.1%	82nd	436th of 969
Poverty rate	15.9%	23.4%	12.6%	12.5%	73rd	265th of 970
Homeownership rate	76.5%	75.4%	67.6%	65.2%	70th	449th of 969
Average commute	29 min	29.6 min	28 min	26.4 min	69th	378th of 948
Unemployment rate	5.2%	7.4%	4.8%	5.2%	56th	346th of 973
Diversity index	45	48.4	64.7	61.4	44th	544th of 977
Per capita income	$35,731	$28,621	$42,609	$44,673	36th	565th of 977
Median household income	$69,416	$47,934	$74,568	$80,734	35th	534th of 948
Work from home	9.9%	9.8%	15.7%	15.1%	34th	716th of 975
Foreign-born residents	5.4%	4.7%	21.9%	14.1%	31st	769th of 977
Median home value	$233,100	$160,300	$359,000	$332,700	29th	726th of 935
Median gross rent	$1,094	$906	$1,669	$1,413	28th	756th of 902
Population density	142/sq mi	103/sq mi	418/sq mi	95/sq mi	17th	788th of 977
Broadband accessWeakness	85.9%	85.7%	91.6%	91%	15th	814th of 969
Median earnings per workerWeakness	$36,503	$36,328	$44,337	$49,666	12th	789th of 961
Bachelor's degree or higherWeakness	15.6%	14.5%	34.1%	35.7%	11th	824th of 975
Residents under 18	15.9%	21.2%	19.5%	22%	10th	669th of 977
Population	5,078	75,164	22,416,077	334,922,499	8th	803rd of 977
Government workers	7.5%	13.4%	11.7%	14.5%	5th	808th of 973
Tech workers	0%	1.5%	3.1%	3.8%	1st	955th of 973
Healthcare workers	3.2%	8%	9.5%	9.7%	1st	920th of 973

The percentile is the share of Americans who live in a zip code with a lower value, so the 50th percentile is typical. Rank 1 is the highest value in the state. Both include zip codes with at least 100 residents. Strengths and weaknesses mark measures in the best or worst fifth nationally, where higher or lower is clearly better (income, poverty, education, commute, broadband, insurance and similar). Measures like age or density are left unmarked.

People

Age

Under 5

13%

5–17

18–24

18%

25–34

11%

35–44

11%

45–54

11%

55–64

21%

65–74

75+

Median age

Under 18

15.9%

65 and over

28.4%

Race and ethnicity

White72%
Black13%
Hispanic11%
Asian0%
Native American0.1%
Pacific Islander0%
Other0%
Multiracial3%

Diversity index

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

5.4%

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

59%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

91%

Spanish

Other Indo-European

Asian / Pacific

Other

Households

Households: 1,918
Average household size: 2.4
Family households: 65.6%
Married couples: 46%
Living alone: 21.5%
Veterans (of adults): 12.1%
Male / female: 58% / 42%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

13%

$25–50k

25%

$50–75k

19%

$75–100k

17%

$100–150k

12%

$150–200k

$200k+

10%

Median household income

32131

$69,416

Putnam Co.

$47,934

Florida

$74,568

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$35,731

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

15.9%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

14.4%

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.487

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

32131

$233,100

Putnam Co.

$160,300

Florida

$359,000

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

32131

$1,094

Putnam Co.

$906

Florida

$1,669

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

62%

2–4 units

5–19 units

20+ units

0.5%

Mobile home

35%

Boat, RV, van

Housing units: 2,210
Owner-occupied: 76.5%
Vacant: 13.2%
Median year built: 1985
Median rooms: 5.9
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 80.2%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 26.2%
Home value to income: 3.4× (U.S. 4.1×)

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

80%

Carpooled

Transit

Walked

Bicycle

Worked from home

10%

Other

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

10–19

17%

20–29

34%

30–44

18%

45–59

13%

60+

10%

Average commute

29 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

5.2%

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

46.4%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Construction and repair

26%

Sales

15%

Office and admin

10%

Transportation and moving

Food service

Management

Education

Engineering and science

Healthcare

Production

Business and finance

Farming, fishing and forestry

Police and fire

Legal and social services

Cleaning and personal care

Computer and math

Arts, media and sports

Industries

Construction

28%

Retail

11%

Restaurants and hotels

Manufacturing

Finance, insurance and real estate

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

Education

Public administration

Admin, support and management

Agriculture and mining

Health care and social assistance

Other services

Professional and technical services

Wholesale

Information

Arts and recreation

Median earnings per worker

$36,503

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

17%

U.S. 10%

Government workers

7.5%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

4.9%

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	32131	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$58,958	$74,888
Service	$19,680	$26,804
Sales and office	$34,028	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	$19,827	$49,199
Production and transportation	$46,711	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

19%

High school

35%

Some college

20%

Associate's

10%

Bachelor's

11%

Graduate

High school graduate or higher: 81.1%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 15.6%
Graduate or professional degree: 5%
Households with broadband: 85.9%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 57.1%
No internet access: 11.5%
Without health insurance: 19.9%
Limited-English households: 2.1%

Geography

City (USPS): East Palatka
State: Florida
County: Putnam County
Center point: 29.6779° N, 81.5637° W
Land area: 36 sq mi
Water area: 10 sq mi
Time zone: Eastern Time (UTC-5, UTC-4 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

32131 spans 2 counties

Putnam County92% of land
St. Johns County8% of land

Cities and towns within this zip

East Palatka (unincorporated)9% of zip

Census places overlapping the zip's area. Mail may use a different city name than the municipality.

Zip codes near 32131

Search by radius

Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
32178	Palatka, FL · PO box	4.9 mi	—	—	—
32187	San Mateo, FL	6.9 mi	1,191	$51,982	$170,800
32177	Palatka, FL	8.5 mi	25,645	$47,796	$165,500
32145	Hastings, FL	8.5 mi	5,759	$75,557	$229,200
32007	Bostwick, FL · PO box	9.2 mi	—	—	—
32189	Satsuma, FL	10 mi	5,593	$42,920	$152,500
32033	Elkton, FL	10 mi	4,556	$86,185	$330,600
32181	Pomona Park, FL	12 mi	2,377	$47,101	$100,400
32147	Hollister, FL	14 mi	1,353	—	$175,800
32157	Lake Como, FL	15 mi	639	$22,111	$119,800
32193	Welaka, FL	15 mi	1,236	$56,528	$280,600
32086	Saint Augustine, FL	16 mi	34,855	$76,512	$382,800

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Questions about 32131

What city is zip code 32131?

32131 is assigned to East Palatka, Florida. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 32131 in?

32131 is mostly in Putnam County, but it extends into 1 other county.

What is the population of 32131?

About 5,078 people live in 32131, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 32131 in?

32131 is in Eastern Time.

What is the median household income in 32131?

The median household income in 32131 is $69,416.

What zip codes are near 32131?

The closest zip codes to 32131 are 32178, 32187, 32177, 32145, 32007.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 32131, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.