Zip code 32162: The Villages, Florida
Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.
About 32162
32162 is a suburban zip code in The Villages, Florida (Sumter County), covering 23 sq mi of land. About 55,424 people live here, or 2,434 per square mile. The median resident is 74.7 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.
The median household earns $74,119 a year, close to the national median of $80,734. 5% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $382,700, or 5.2 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes relatively expensive for local earners. 93% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $1,402 a month.
43% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 19.6 minutes each way, and 25% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in sales; management; and office and administrative support.
How 32162 compares
- Median age74.799thU.S. 38.9 · FL 42.62nd of 977 in FL
- Veterans16.9%99thU.S. 6.2% · FL 7.4%39th of 976 in FL
- 99thU.S. 17.2% · FL 21.3%2nd of 977 in FL
- Homeownership rate92.9%98thStrengthU.S. 65.2% · FL 67.6%59th of 969 in FL
- 98thWeaknessU.S. 51.1% · FL 60.1%108th of 945 in FL
- 90thU.S. 10.1% · FL 14.7%306th of 969 in FL
- Work from home24.8%88thU.S. 15.1% · FL 15.7%129th of 975 in FL
- Population55,42486thU.S. 334,922,499 · FL 22,416,07754th of 977 in FL
- 80thWeaknessU.S. 5.2% · FL 4.8%135th of 973 in FL
- Per capita income$54,53079thU.S. $44,673 · FL $42,609192nd of 977 in FL
- 75thU.S. 10% · FL 12.8%532nd of 973 in FL
- 71stU.S. 9.7% · FL 9.5%260th of 973 in FL
- 70thU.S. 35.7% · FL 34.1%233rd of 975 in FL
- Population density2,434/sq mi61stU.S. 95/sq mi · FL 418/sq mi339th of 977 in FL
- Median home value$382,70059thU.S. $332,700 · FL $359,000345th of 935 in FL
- Median gross rent$1,40250thU.S. $1,413 · FL $1,669571st of 902 in FL
- Tech workers2.5%43rdU.S. 3.8% · FL 3.1%487th of 973 in FL
- Median household income$74,11942ndU.S. $80,734 · FL $74,568447th of 948 in FL
- Broadband access91.1%42ndU.S. 91% · FL 91.6%543rd of 969 in FL
- 35thU.S. 14.1% · FL 21.9%724th of 977 in FL
- 28thU.S. 0.483 · FL 0.485732nd of 968 in FL
- Median earnings per worker$39,55520thWeaknessU.S. $49,666 · FL $44,337680th of 961 in FL
- 18thU.S. 14.5% · FL 11.7%621st of 973 in FL
- 12thStrengthU.S. 12.5% · FL 12.6%887th of 970 in FL
- Average commute19.6 min11thStrengthU.S. 26.4 min · FL 28 min896th of 948 in FL
- Diversity index12.15thU.S. 61.4 · FL 64.7939th of 977 in FL
- Uninsured rate1.2%2ndStrengthU.S. 8.4% · FL 11.5%947th of 973 in FL
- 1stU.S. 22% · FL 19.5%958th of 977 in FL
| Measure | 32162 | Sumter | FL | U.S. | National percentile | Rank in FL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 74.7 | 68.5 | 42.6 | 38.9 | 2nd of 977 | |
| Veterans | 16.9% | 13.7% | 7.4% | 6.2% | 39th of 976 | |
| Residents 65 and older | 86.4% | 57.7% | 21.3% | 17.2% | 2nd of 977 | |
| Homeownership rateStrength | 92.9% | 87.6% | 67.6% | 65.2% | 59th of 969 | |
| Rent-burdened rentersWeakness | 70.6% | 61% | 60.1% | 51.1% | 108th of 945 | |
| Housing vacancy | 17% | 16.4% | 14.7% | 10.1% | 306th of 969 | |
| Work from home | 24.8% | 13.9% | 15.7% | 15.1% | 129th of 975 | |
| Population | 55,424 | 143,408 | 22,416,077 | 334,922,499 | 54th of 977 | |
| Unemployment rateWeakness | 7% | 5.4% | 4.8% | 5.2% | 135th of 973 | |
| Per capita income | $54,530 | $49,030 | $42,609 | $44,673 | 192nd of 977 | |
| Self-employed workers | 11.7% | 11.9% | 12.8% | 10% | 532nd of 973 | |
| Healthcare workers | 11% | 8.7% | 9.5% | 9.7% | 260th of 973 | |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 42.8% | 35.3% | 34.1% | 35.7% | 233rd of 975 | |
| Population density | 2,434/sq mi | 257/sq mi | 418/sq mi | 95/sq mi | 339th of 977 | |
| Median home value | $382,700 | $385,400 | $359,000 | $332,700 | 345th of 935 | |
| Median gross rent | $1,402 | $1,269 | $1,669 | $1,413 | 571st of 902 | |
| Tech workers | 2.5% | 2.1% | 3.1% | 3.8% | 487th of 973 | |
| Median household income | $74,119 | $76,508 | $74,568 | $80,734 | 447th of 948 | |
| Broadband access | 91.1% | 91.5% | 91.6% | 91% | 543rd of 969 | |
| Foreign-born residents | 6.3% | 6.1% | 21.9% | 14.1% | 724th of 977 | |
| Income inequality (Gini) | 0.410 | 0.433 | 0.485 | 0.483 | 732nd of 968 | |
| Median earnings per workerWeakness | $39,555 | $40,864 | $44,337 | $49,666 | 680th of 961 | |
| Government workers | 9.9% | 11% | 11.7% | 14.5% | 621st of 973 | |
| Poverty rateStrength | 5% | 9.7% | 12.6% | 12.5% | 887th of 970 | |
| Average commuteStrength | 19.6 min | 28.9 min | 28 min | 26.4 min | 896th of 948 | |
| Diversity index | 12.1 | 29.2 | 64.7 | 61.4 | 939th of 977 | |
| Uninsured rateStrength | 1.2% | 5.2% | 11.5% | 8.4% | 947th of 973 | |
| Residents under 18 | 0.6% | 7.1% | 19.5% | 22% | 958th of 977 |
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
Race and ethnicity
- White94%
- Black2%
- Hispanic2%
- Asian1%
- Native American0.0%
- Pacific Islander0.0%
- Other0%
- Multiracial1%
Language spoken at home (households)
Households
- Households
- 32,445
- Average household size
- 1.7
- Family households
- 63.4%
- Married couples
- 60.7%
- Living alone
- 33.3%
- Veterans (of adults)
- 16.9%
- Male / female
- 46% / 54%
Income and poverty
Household income distribution
Median household income
Housing
Median home value
Median gross rent
Types of housing
- Housing units
- 39,075
- Owner-occupied
- 92.9%
- Vacant
- 17%
- Median year built
- 2006
- Median rooms
- 5.2
- Renters paying 30%+ of income
- 70.6%
- Renters paying 50%+ of income
- 56.9%
- Home value to income
- 5.2× (U.S. 4.1×)
Work and commute
How people get to work
Commute time (one way)
Jobs and careers
Occupations
Industries
Median earnings by type of work
| Type of work | 32162 | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| Management, business, science and arts | $47,241 | $74,888 |
| Service | $20,655 | $26,804 |
| Sales and office | $25,533 | $40,476 |
| Construction and maintenance | $25,612 | $49,199 |
| Production and transportation | $45,151 | $39,989 |
Education, internet and health coverage
Highest education (adults 25+)
- High school graduate or higher
- 97.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 42.8%
- Graduate or professional degree
- 17.4%
- Households with broadband
- 91.1%
- Cable, fiber or DSL
- 78.7%
- No internet access
- 5.6%
- Without health insurance
- 1.2%
- Limited-English households
- 0.6%
Geography
- City (USPS)
- The Villages
- State
- Florida
- County
- Sumter County
- Center point
- 28.9223° N, 81.9993° W
- Land area
- 23 sq mi
- Water area
- 0.8 sq mi
- Time zone
- Eastern Time (UTC-5, UTC-4 in summer)
- Zip type
- Residential delivery area
32162 spans 2 counties
- Sumter County85% of land
- Marion County15% of land
Cities and towns within this zip
- The Villages (unincorporated)94% of zip
Census places overlapping the zip's area. Mail may use a different city name than the municipality.
Zip codes near 32162
| Zip | City | Distance | IncomeMedian income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 32158 | Lady Lake, FL · PO box | 4.6 mi | — |
| 34492 | Summerfield, FL · PO box | 5.3 mi | — |
| 34491 | Summerfield, FL | 5.8 mi | $66,679 |
| 34484 | Oxford, FL | 6.1 mi | $92,582 |
| 32159 | Lady Lake, FL | 6.2 mi | $58,518 |
| 32163 | The Villages, FL | 6.4 mi | $96,775 |
| 34785 | Wildwood, FL | 6.5 mi | $66,136 |
| 34731 | Fruitland Park, FL | 7.3 mi | $66,300 |
| 32133 | Eastlake Weir, FL | 8 mi | $161,198 |
| 32195 | Weirsdale, FL | 8.2 mi | $57,000 |
| 34420 | Belleview, FL | 9.3 mi | $60,680 |
| 33521 | Coleman, FL | 9.7 mi | $62,188 |
Zip codes like 32162 elsewhere
Questions about 32162
What city is zip code 32162?
32162 is assigned to The Villages, Florida. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.
What county is 32162 in?
32162 is mostly in Sumter County, but it extends into 1 other county.
What is the population of 32162?
About 55,424 people live in 32162, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
What time zone is 32162 in?
32162 is in Eastern Time.
What is the median household income in 32162?
The median household income in 32162 is $74,119.
What zip codes are near 32162?
The closest zip codes to 32162 are 32158, 34492, 34491, 34484, 32159.
Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 32162, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.