Zip code 32157: Lake Como, Florida

Q: What city is zip code 32157?

32157 is assigned to Lake Como, Florida. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 32157 in?

32157 is in Putnam County, Florida.

Q: What is the population of 32157?

About 639 people live in 32157, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What is the median household income in 32157?

The median household income in 32157 is $22,111.

Q: What zip codes are near 32157?

The closest zip codes to 32157 are 32112, 32181, 32193, 32139, 32189.

Residential delivery areaPutnam CountyEastern Time

Population

639

Median household income

$22K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

$120K

U.S. $333K

Median rent

—

U.S. $1,413

Median age

56.7

U.S. 38.9

Land area

2.5 sq mi

254 people/sq mi

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

About 32157

32157 is a small-town zip code in Lake Como, Florida (Putnam County), covering 2.5 sq mi of land. About 639 people live here, or 254 per square mile. The median resident is 56.7 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.

The median household earns $22,111 a year, about 27% of the national median of $80,734. 27.4% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $119,800, or 5.4 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes relatively expensive for local earners. 82% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners.

17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). The most common jobs among working residents are in farming, fishing and forestry; construction and repair; and cleaning and personal care.

How 32157 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Uninsured rate37.4%
99th
WeaknessU.S. 8.4% · FL 11.5%4th of 973 in FL
Residents 65 and older38.5%
99th
U.S. 17.2% · FL 21.3%116th of 977 in FL
Median age56.7
98th
U.S. 38.9 · FL 42.6149th of 977 in FL
Housing vacancy31.8%
98th
U.S. 10.1% · FL 14.7%102nd of 969 in FL
Poverty rate27.4%
94th
WeaknessU.S. 12.5% · FL 12.6%54th of 970 in FL
Homeownership rate81.6%
82nd
StrengthU.S. 65.2% · FL 67.6%317th of 969 in FL
Veterans6.6%
61st
U.S. 6.2% · FL 7.4%601st of 976 in FL
Income inequality (Gini)0.444
58th
U.S. 0.483 · FL 0.485488th of 968 in FL
Unemployment rate4.9%
51st
U.S. 5.2% · FL 4.8%393rd of 973 in FL
Foreign-born residents5.9%
33rd
U.S. 14.1% · FL 21.9%746th of 977 in FL
Population density254/sq mi
24th
U.S. 95/sq mi · FL 418/sq mi712th of 977 in FL
Diversity index30.3
24th
U.S. 61.4 · FL 64.7765th of 977 in FL
Bachelor's degree or higher16.9%
14th
WeaknessU.S. 35.7% · FL 34.1%796th of 975 in FL
Median home value$119,800
5th
U.S. $332,700 · FL $359,000895th of 935 in FL
Residents under 1811.9%
4th
U.S. 22% · FL 19.5%826th of 977 in FL
Broadband access76.4%
2nd
WeaknessU.S. 91% · FL 91.6%935th of 969 in FL
Population639
1st
U.S. 334,922,499 · FL 22,416,077932nd of 977 in FL
Median household income$22,111
1st
WeaknessU.S. $80,734 · FL $74,568946th of 948 in FL
Per capita income$17,773
1st
WeaknessU.S. $44,673 · FL $42,609953rd of 977 in FL
Work from home0%
1st
U.S. 15.1% · FL 15.7%970th of 975 in FL
Rent-burdened renters0%
1st
StrengthU.S. 51.1% · FL 60.1%941st of 945 in FL
Median earnings per workerunder $2,500
1st
WeaknessU.S. $49,666 · FL $44,337961st of 961 in FL
Tech workers0%
1st
U.S. 3.8% · FL 3.1%958th of 973 in FL
Healthcare workers0%
1st
U.S. 9.7% · FL 9.5%970th of 973 in FL
Self-employed workers0%
1st
U.S. 10% · FL 12.8%972nd of 973 in FL
Government workers0%
1st
U.S. 14.5% · FL 11.7%972nd of 973 in FL

Measure	32157	Putnam	FL	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in FL
Uninsured rateWeakness	37.4%	14.1%	11.5%	8.4%	99th	4th of 973
Residents 65 and older	38.5%	23.8%	21.3%	17.2%	99th	116th of 977
Median age	56.7	45	42.6	38.9	98th	149th of 977
Housing vacancy	31.8%	15.4%	14.7%	10.1%	98th	102nd of 969
Poverty rateWeakness	27.4%	23.4%	12.6%	12.5%	94th	54th of 970
Homeownership rateStrength	81.6%	75.4%	67.6%	65.2%	82nd	317th of 969
Veterans	6.6%	10.7%	7.4%	6.2%	61st	601st of 976
Income inequality (Gini)	0.444	0.483	0.485	0.483	58th	488th of 968
Unemployment rate	4.9%	7.4%	4.8%	5.2%	51st	393rd of 973
Foreign-born residents	5.9%	4.7%	21.9%	14.1%	33rd	746th of 977
Population density	254/sq mi	103/sq mi	418/sq mi	95/sq mi	24th	712th of 977
Diversity index	30.3	48.4	64.7	61.4	24th	765th of 977
Bachelor's degree or higherWeakness	16.9%	14.5%	34.1%	35.7%	14th	796th of 975
Median home value	$119,800	$160,300	$359,000	$332,700	5th	895th of 935
Residents under 18	11.9%	21.2%	19.5%	22%	4th	826th of 977
Broadband accessWeakness	76.4%	85.7%	91.6%	91%	2nd	935th of 969
Population	639	75,164	22,416,077	334,922,499	1st	932nd of 977
Median household incomeWeakness	$22,111	$47,934	$74,568	$80,734	1st	946th of 948
Per capita incomeWeakness	$17,773	$28,621	$42,609	$44,673	1st	953rd of 977
Work from home	0%	9.8%	15.7%	15.1%	1st	970th of 975
Rent-burdened rentersStrength	0%	55.4%	60.1%	51.1%	1st	941st of 945
Median earnings per workerWeakness	under $2,500	$36,328	$44,337	$49,666	1st	961st of 961
Tech workers	0%	1.5%	3.1%	3.8%	1st	958th of 973
Healthcare workers	0%	8%	9.5%	9.7%	1st	970th of 973
Self-employed workers	0%	11.7%	12.8%	10%	1st	972nd of 973
Government workers	0%	13.4%	11.7%	14.5%	1st	972nd 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

5–17

18–24

23%

25–34

35–44

45–54

13%

55–64

25%

65–74

13%

75+

Median age

56.7

Under 18

11.9%

65 and over

38.5%

Race and ethnicity

White82%
Black0%
Hispanic14%
Asian0%
Native American0%
Pacific Islander0%
Other0%
Multiracial3%

Diversity index

30.3

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

5.9%

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

50.2%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

95%

Spanish

Other Indo-European

Asian / Pacific

Other

Households

Households: 309
Average household size: 2.1
Family households: 46.3%
Married couples: 34.3%
Living alone: 49.8%
Veterans (of adults): 6.6%
Male / female: 59% / 41%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

53%

$25–50k

30%

$50–75k

$75–100k

$100–150k

13%

$150–200k

$200k+

Median household income

32157

$22,111

Putnam Co.

$47,934

Florida

$74,568

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$17,773

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

27.4%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.444

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

32157

$119,800

Putnam Co.

$160,300

Florida

$359,000

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

32157

—

Putnam Co.

$906

Florida

$1,669

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

70%

2–4 units

5–19 units

20+ units

Mobile home

30%

Boat, RV, van

Housing units: 453
Owner-occupied: 81.6%
Vacant: 31.8%
Median year built: 1981
Median rooms: 4.4
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 0%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 0%
Home value to income: 5.4× (U.S. 4.1×)

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

100%

Carpooled

Transit

Walked

Bicycle

Worked from home

Other

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

10–19

20–29

51%

30–44

33%

45–59

16%

60+

Average commute

—

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

4.9%

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

32.5%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Farming, fishing and forestry

51%

Construction and repair

33%

Cleaning and personal care

14%

Office and admin

Management

Business and finance

Computer and math

Engineering and science

Education

Legal and social services

Arts, media and sports

Healthcare

Police and fire

Food service

Sales

Production

Transportation and moving

Industries

Agriculture and mining

51%

Construction

33%

Admin, support and management

14%

Health care and social assistance

Education

Retail

Manufacturing

Professional and technical services

Restaurants and hotels

Finance, insurance and real estate

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

Public administration

Other services

Wholesale

Information

Arts and recreation

Median earnings per worker

under $2,500

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

U.S. 10%

Government workers

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	32157	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	—	$74,888
Service	—	$26,804
Sales and office	—	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	—	$49,199
Production and transportation	—	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

11%

High school

50%

Some college

22%

Associate's

Bachelor's

Graduate

15%

High school graduate or higher: 89%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 16.9%
Graduate or professional degree: 14.7%
Households with broadband: 76.4%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 73.1%
No internet access: 23.6%
Without health insurance: 37.4%
Limited-English households: 0%

Geography

City (USPS): Lake Como
State: Florida
County: Putnam County
Center point: 29.4615° N, 81.5878° W
Land area: 2.5 sq mi
Water area: 0.6 sq mi
Time zone: Eastern Time (UTC-5, UTC-4 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

Zip codes near 32157

Search by radius

Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
32112	Crescent City, FL	2.5 mi	8,214	$39,890	$152,300
32181	Pomona Park, FL	3.3 mi	2,377	$47,101	$100,400
32193	Welaka, FL	4.7 mi	1,236	$56,528	$280,600
32139	Georgetown, FL	6 mi	981	$58,438	—
32189	Satsuma, FL	7.1 mi	5,593	$42,920	$152,500
32187	San Mateo, FL	8.4 mi	1,191	$51,982	$170,800
32190	Seville, FL	10 mi	1,488	$92,222	$229,300
32178	Palatka, FL · PO box	13 mi	—	—	—
32110	Bunnell, FL	14 mi	10,018	$57,485	$246,500
32131	East Palatka, FL	15 mi	5,078	$69,416	$233,100
32134	Fort Mc Coy, FL	16 mi	7,442	$45,760	$151,600
32147	Hollister, FL	17 mi	1,353	—	$175,800

Questions about 32157

What city is zip code 32157?

32157 is assigned to Lake Como, Florida. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 32157 in?

32157 is in Putnam County, Florida.

What is the population of 32157?

About 639 people live in 32157, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 32157 in?

32157 is in Eastern Time.

What is the median household income in 32157?

The median household income in 32157 is $22,111.

What zip codes are near 32157?

The closest zip codes to 32157 are 32112, 32181, 32193, 32139, 32189.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 32157, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.