Zip code 32177: Palatka, Florida

Q: What city is zip code 32177?

32177 is assigned to Palatka, Florida. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 32177 in?

32177 is in Putnam County, Florida.

Q: What is the population of 32177?

About 25,645 people live in 32177, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What is the median household income in 32177?

The median household income in 32177 is $47,796.

Q: What zip codes are near 32177?

The closest zip codes to 32177 are 32178, 32147, 32007, 32131, 32189.

Residential delivery areaPutnam CountyEastern Time

Population

25,645

Median household income

$48K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

$166K

U.S. $333K

Median rent

$951/mo

U.S. $1,413

Median age

39.9

U.S. 38.9

Land area

227 sq mi

113 people/sq mi

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

About 32177

32177 is a small-town zip code in Palatka, Florida (Putnam County), covering 227 sq mi of land. About 25,645 people live here, or 113 per square mile. The median resident is 39.9 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.

The median household earns $47,796 a year, 41% below the national median of $80,734. 23.4% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $165,500, or 3.5 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes about as affordable as the national average for local earners. 67% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $951 a month.

13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 24 minutes each way, and 9% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in office and administrative support; construction and repair; and healthcare.

How 32177 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Poverty rate23.4%
90th
WeaknessU.S. 12.5% · FL 12.6%94th of 970 in FL
Unemployment rate8%
87th
WeaknessU.S. 5.2% · FL 4.8%87th of 973 in FL
Income inequality (Gini)0.492
86th
WeaknessU.S. 0.483 · FL 0.485207th of 968 in FL
Rent-burdened renters60.9%
85th
WeaknessU.S. 51.1% · FL 60.1%393rd of 945 in FL
Uninsured rate12.9%
83rd
WeaknessU.S. 8.4% · FL 11.5%322nd of 973 in FL
Veterans8.1%
78th
U.S. 6.2% · FL 7.4%463rd of 976 in FL
Residents 65 and older20.4%
76th
U.S. 17.2% · FL 21.3%487th of 977 in FL
Residents under 1824.7%
72nd
U.S. 22% · FL 19.5%145th of 977 in FL
Healthcare workers10.6%
66th
U.S. 9.7% · FL 9.5%293rd of 973 in FL
Government workers15.9%
65th
U.S. 14.5% · FL 11.7%215th of 973 in FL
Housing vacancy8.5%
63rd
U.S. 10.1% · FL 14.7%675th of 969 in FL
Diversity index53.5
58th
U.S. 61.4 · FL 64.7406th of 977 in FL
Median age39.9
56th
U.S. 38.9 · FL 42.6663rd of 977 in FL
Homeownership rate67.1%
46th
U.S. 65.2% · FL 67.6%635th of 969 in FL
Population25,645
41st
U.S. 334,922,499 · FL 22,416,077384th of 977 in FL
Self-employed workers8.6%
40th
U.S. 10% · FL 12.8%790th of 973 in FL
Average commute24 min
36th
U.S. 26.4 min · FL 28 min723rd of 948 in FL
Tech workers2%
33rd
U.S. 3.8% · FL 3.1%589th of 973 in FL
Work from home9.2%
29th
U.S. 15.1% · FL 15.7%747th of 975 in FL
Median earnings per worker$40,919
24th
U.S. $49,666 · FL $44,337618th of 961 in FL
Median gross rent$951
17th
U.S. $1,413 · FL $1,669818th of 902 in FL
Foreign-born residents2.8%
17th
U.S. 14.1% · FL 21.9%872nd of 977 in FL
Population density113/sq mi
15th
U.S. 95/sq mi · FL 418/sq mi803rd of 977 in FL
Broadband access85.6%
14th
WeaknessU.S. 91% · FL 91.6%827th of 969 in FL
Per capita income$27,569
13th
WeaknessU.S. $44,673 · FL $42,609814th of 977 in FL
Median home value$165,500
13th
U.S. $332,700 · FL $359,000846th of 935 in FL
Median household income$47,796
7th
WeaknessU.S. $80,734 · FL $74,568856th of 948 in FL
Bachelor's degree or higher12.7%
6th
WeaknessU.S. 35.7% · FL 34.1%881st of 975 in FL

Measure	32177	Putnam	FL	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in FL
Poverty rateWeakness	23.4%	23.4%	12.6%	12.5%	90th	94th of 970
Unemployment rateWeakness	8%	7.4%	4.8%	5.2%	87th	87th of 973
Income inequality (Gini)Weakness	0.492	0.483	0.485	0.483	86th	207th of 968
Rent-burdened rentersWeakness	60.9%	55.4%	60.1%	51.1%	85th	393rd of 945
Uninsured rateWeakness	12.9%	14.1%	11.5%	8.4%	83rd	322nd of 973
Veterans	8.1%	10.7%	7.4%	6.2%	78th	463rd of 976
Residents 65 and older	20.4%	23.8%	21.3%	17.2%	76th	487th of 977
Residents under 18	24.7%	21.2%	19.5%	22%	72nd	145th of 977
Healthcare workers	10.6%	8%	9.5%	9.7%	66th	293rd of 973
Government workers	15.9%	13.4%	11.7%	14.5%	65th	215th of 973
Housing vacancy	8.5%	15.4%	14.7%	10.1%	63rd	675th of 969
Diversity index	53.5	48.4	64.7	61.4	58th	406th of 977
Median age	39.9	45	42.6	38.9	56th	663rd of 977
Homeownership rate	67.1%	75.4%	67.6%	65.2%	46th	635th of 969
Population	25,645	75,164	22,416,077	334,922,499	41st	384th of 977
Self-employed workers	8.6%	11.7%	12.8%	10%	40th	790th of 973
Average commute	24 min	29.6 min	28 min	26.4 min	36th	723rd of 948
Tech workers	2%	1.5%	3.1%	3.8%	33rd	589th of 973
Work from home	9.2%	9.8%	15.7%	15.1%	29th	747th of 975
Median earnings per worker	$40,919	$36,328	$44,337	$49,666	24th	618th of 961
Median gross rent	$951	$906	$1,669	$1,413	17th	818th of 902
Foreign-born residents	2.8%	4.7%	21.9%	14.1%	17th	872nd of 977
Population density	113/sq mi	103/sq mi	418/sq mi	95/sq mi	15th	803rd of 977
Broadband accessWeakness	85.6%	85.7%	91.6%	91%	14th	827th of 969
Per capita incomeWeakness	$27,569	$28,621	$42,609	$44,673	13th	814th of 977
Median home value	$165,500	$160,300	$359,000	$332,700	13th	846th of 935
Median household incomeWeakness	$47,796	$47,934	$74,568	$80,734	7th	856th of 948
Bachelor's degree or higherWeakness	12.7%	14.5%	34.1%	35.7%	6th	881st of 975

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

20%

5–17

18–24

12%

25–34

12%

35–44

11%

45–54

13%

55–64

13%

65–74

75+

Median age

39.9

Under 18

24.7%

65 and over

20.4%

Race and ethnicity

White62%
Black28%
Hispanic7%
Asian0.5%
Native American0.2%
Pacific Islander0%
Other0.0%
Multiracial3%

Diversity index

53.5

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

2.8%

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

72%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

94%

Spanish

Other Indo-European

0.9%

Asian / Pacific

0.6%

Other

Households

Households: 10,444
Average household size: 2.4
Family households: 59.5%
Married couples: 35.5%
Living alone: 34.5%
Veterans (of adults): 8.1%
Male / female: 49% / 51%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

29%

$25–50k

23%

$50–75k

14%

$75–100k

12%

$100–150k

11%

$150–200k

$200k+

Median household income

32177

$47,796

Putnam Co.

$47,934

Florida

$74,568

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$27,569

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

23.4%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

9.8%

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.492

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

32177

$165,500

Putnam Co.

$160,300

Florida

$359,000

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

32177

$951

Putnam Co.

$906

Florida

$1,669

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

63%

2–4 units

5–19 units

20+ units

Mobile home

21%

Boat, RV, van

0.7%

Housing units: 11,420
Owner-occupied: 67.1%
Vacant: 8.5%
Median year built: 1981
Median rooms: 5.8
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 60.9%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 25.6%
Home value to income: 3.5× (U.S. 4.1×)

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

78%

Carpooled

10%

Transit

0.8%

Walked

Bicycle

Worked from home

Other

0.2%

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

14%

10–19

34%

20–29

20%

30–44

16%

45–59

10%

60+

Average commute

24 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

50.8%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Office and admin

11%

Construction and repair

11%

Healthcare

11%

Production

10%

Transportation and moving

Sales

Management

Food service

Cleaning and personal care

Education

Business and finance

Computer and math

Police and fire

Farming, fishing and forestry

Engineering and science

Legal and social services

0.9%

Arts, media and sports

0.8%

Industries

Health care and social assistance

16%

Manufacturing

14%

Retail

11%

Restaurants and hotels

10%

Education

Construction

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

Public administration

Other services

Finance, insurance and real estate

Professional and technical services

Admin, support and management

Agriculture and mining

Wholesale

Information

Arts and recreation

0.5%

Median earnings per worker

$40,919

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

8.6%

U.S. 10%

Government workers

15.9%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

6.6%

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	32177	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$55,833	$74,888
Service	$20,296	$26,804
Sales and office	$34,474	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	$46,940	$49,199
Production and transportation	$45,682	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

15%

High school

44%

Some college

18%

Associate's

10%

Bachelor's

Graduate

High school graduate or higher: 85%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 12.7%
Graduate or professional degree: 3.9%
Households with broadband: 85.6%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 59%
No internet access: 12.9%
Without health insurance: 12.9%
Limited-English households: 0.3%

Geography

City (USPS): Palatka
State: Florida
County: Putnam County
Center point: 29.6977° N, 81.7032° W
Land area: 227 sq mi
Water area: 18 sq mi
Time zone: Eastern Time (UTC-5, UTC-4 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

Cities and towns within this zip

Palatka4% of zip

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

Zip codes near 32177

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Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
32178	Palatka, FL · PO box	5.2 mi	—	—	—
32147	Hollister, FL	6.7 mi	1,353	—	$175,800
32007	Bostwick, FL · PO box	8.4 mi	—	—	—
32131	East Palatka, FL	8.5 mi	5,078	$69,416	$233,100
32189	Satsuma, FL	11 mi	5,593	$42,920	$152,500
32140	Florahome, FL	11 mi	1,479	$35,474	$151,900
32187	San Mateo, FL	12 mi	1,191	$51,982	$170,800
32149	Interlachen, FL · PO box	13 mi	—	—	—
32148	Interlachen, FL	13 mi	12,063	$45,420	$112,300
32138	Grandin, FL · PO box	13 mi	—	—	—
32181	Pomona Park, FL	15 mi	2,377	$47,101	$100,400
32193	Welaka, FL	15 mi	1,236	$56,528	$280,600

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Questions about 32177

What city is zip code 32177?

32177 is assigned to Palatka, Florida. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 32177 in?

32177 is in Putnam County, Florida.

What is the population of 32177?

About 25,645 people live in 32177, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 32177 in?

32177 is in Eastern Time.

What is the median household income in 32177?

The median household income in 32177 is $47,796.

What zip codes are near 32177?

The closest zip codes to 32177 are 32178, 32147, 32007, 32131, 32189.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 32177, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.