Zip code 32179: Ocklawaha, Florida

Q: What city is zip code 32179?

32179 is assigned to Ocklawaha, Florida. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 32179 in?

32179 is in Marion County, Florida.

Q: What is the population of 32179?

About 9,318 people live in 32179, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What is the median household income in 32179?

The median household income in 32179 is $46,512.

Q: What zip codes are near 32179?

The closest zip codes to 32179 are 32183, 32111, 32133, 34472, 32195.

Residential delivery areaMarion CountyEastern Time

Population

9,318

Median household income

$47K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

$176K

U.S. $333K

Median rent

$998/mo

U.S. $1,413

Median age

48.3

U.S. 38.9

Land area

75 sq mi

124 people/sq mi

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

About 32179

32179 is a small-town zip code in Ocklawaha, Florida (Marion County), covering 75 sq mi of land. About 9,318 people live here, or 124 per square mile. The median resident is 48.3 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.

The median household earns $46,512 a year, 42% below the national median of $80,734. 16.5% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $175,900, or 3.8 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes about as affordable as the national average for local earners. 82% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $998 a month.

13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 33.7 minutes each way, and 7% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in construction and repair; office and administrative support; and healthcare.

How 32179 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Uninsured rate19.5%
95th
WeaknessU.S. 8.4% · FL 11.5%77th of 973 in FL
Housing vacancy21.3%
94th
U.S. 10.1% · FL 14.7%208th of 969 in FL
Residents 65 and older26.6%
94th
U.S. 17.2% · FL 21.3%282nd of 977 in FL
Median age48.3
93rd
U.S. 38.9 · FL 42.6306th of 977 in FL
Rent-burdened renters64.2%
91st
WeaknessU.S. 51.1% · FL 60.1%278th of 945 in FL
Average commute33.7 min
89th
WeaknessU.S. 26.4 min · FL 28 min129th of 948 in FL
Veterans9.7%
88th
U.S. 6.2% · FL 7.4%323rd of 976 in FL
Homeownership rate82.4%
84th
StrengthU.S. 65.2% · FL 67.6%292nd of 969 in FL
Healthcare workers11.8%
79th
U.S. 9.7% · FL 9.5%179th of 973 in FL
Poverty rate16.5%
75th
U.S. 12.5% · FL 12.6%244th of 970 in FL
Unemployment rate6.3%
72nd
U.S. 5.2% · FL 4.8%197th of 973 in FL
Income inequality (Gini)0.456
67th
U.S. 0.483 · FL 0.485410th of 968 in FL
Self-employed workers9.8%
56th
U.S. 10% · FL 12.8%686th of 973 in FL
Government workers12.4%
39th
U.S. 14.5% · FL 11.7%393rd of 973 in FL
Broadband access90.2%
35th
U.S. 91% · FL 91.6%594th of 969 in FL
Tech workers2.1%
35th
U.S. 3.8% · FL 3.1%557th of 973 in FL
Foreign-born residents5.6%
32nd
U.S. 14.1% · FL 21.9%758th of 977 in FL
Diversity index30.1
23rd
U.S. 61.4 · FL 64.7766th of 977 in FL
Median gross rent$998
21st
U.S. $1,413 · FL $1,669794th of 902 in FL
Work from home7.1%
17th
U.S. 15.1% · FL 15.7%828th of 975 in FL
Per capita income$28,896
16th
WeaknessU.S. $44,673 · FL $42,609783rd of 977 in FL
Median home value$175,900
16th
U.S. $332,700 · FL $359,000821st of 935 in FL
Population9,318
15th
U.S. 334,922,499 · FL 22,416,077716th of 977 in FL
Population density124/sq mi
15th
U.S. 95/sq mi · FL 418/sq mi797th of 977 in FL
Median earnings per worker$36,040
11th
WeaknessU.S. $49,666 · FL $44,337809th of 961 in FL
Median household income$46,512
6th
WeaknessU.S. $80,734 · FL $74,568873rd of 948 in FL
Residents under 1813.9%
6th
U.S. 22% · FL 19.5%766th of 977 in FL
Bachelor's degree or higher12.5%
5th
WeaknessU.S. 35.7% · FL 34.1%887th of 975 in FL

Measure	32179	Marion	FL	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in FL
Uninsured rateWeakness	19.5%	12.5%	11.5%	8.4%	95th	77th of 973
Housing vacancy	21.3%	12.4%	14.7%	10.1%	94th	208th of 969
Residents 65 and older	26.6%	28.7%	21.3%	17.2%	94th	282nd of 977
Median age	48.3	47.9	42.6	38.9	93rd	306th of 977
Rent-burdened rentersWeakness	64.2%	52.7%	60.1%	51.1%	91st	278th of 945
Average commuteWeakness	33.7 min	26.8 min	28 min	26.4 min	89th	129th of 948
Veterans	9.7%	10.5%	7.4%	6.2%	88th	323rd of 976
Homeownership rateStrength	82.4%	77.5%	67.6%	65.2%	84th	292nd of 969
Healthcare workers	11.8%	11.4%	9.5%	9.7%	79th	179th of 973
Poverty rate	16.5%	14.4%	12.6%	12.5%	75th	244th of 970
Unemployment rate	6.3%	4.8%	4.8%	5.2%	72nd	197th of 973
Income inequality (Gini)	0.456	0.448	0.485	0.483	67th	410th of 968
Self-employed workers	9.8%	11.8%	12.8%	10%	56th	686th of 973
Government workers	12.4%	12.2%	11.7%	14.5%	39th	393rd of 973
Broadband access	90.2%	91.1%	91.6%	91%	35th	594th of 969
Tech workers	2.1%	2.1%	3.1%	3.8%	35th	557th of 973
Foreign-born residents	5.6%	9.4%	21.9%	14.1%	32nd	758th of 977
Diversity index	30.1	52.7	64.7	61.4	23rd	766th of 977
Median gross rent	$998	$1,277	$1,669	$1,413	21st	794th of 902
Work from home	7.1%	12%	15.7%	15.1%	17th	828th of 975
Per capita incomeWeakness	$28,896	$33,539	$42,609	$44,673	16th	783rd of 977
Median home value	$175,900	$243,100	$359,000	$332,700	16th	821st of 935
Population	9,318	400,078	22,416,077	334,922,499	15th	716th of 977
Population density	124/sq mi	252/sq mi	418/sq mi	95/sq mi	15th	797th of 977
Median earnings per workerWeakness	$36,040	$38,875	$44,337	$49,666	11th	809th of 961
Median household incomeWeakness	$46,512	$61,010	$74,568	$80,734	6th	873rd of 948
Residents under 18	13.9%	18.8%	19.5%	22%	6th	766th of 977
Bachelor's degree or higherWeakness	12.5%	23.4%	34.1%	35.7%	5th	887th 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

11%

5–17

18–24

12%

25–34

12%

35–44

13%

45–54

15%

55–64

15%

65–74

12%

75+

Median age

48.3

Under 18

13.9%

65 and over

26.6%

Race and ethnicity

White83%
Black0.8%
Hispanic10%
Asian0.6%
Native American0.3%
Pacific Islander0%
Other0.0%
Multiracial5%

Diversity index

30.1

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

5.6%

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

35%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

92%

Spanish

Other Indo-European

Asian / Pacific

0.3%

Other

0.5%

Households

Households: 4,115
Average household size: 2.3
Family households: 55.7%
Married couples: 39.3%
Living alone: 34.9%
Veterans (of adults): 9.7%
Male / female: 51% / 49%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

29%

$25–50k

24%

$50–75k

16%

$75–100k

12%

$100–150k

14%

$150–200k

$200k+

Median household income

32179

$46,512

Marion Co.

$61,010

Florida

$74,568

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$28,896

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

16.5%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

6.1%

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.456

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

32179

$175,900

Marion Co.

$243,100

Florida

$359,000

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

32179

$998

Marion Co.

$1,277

Florida

$1,669

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

47%

2–4 units

5–19 units

0.1%

20+ units

Mobile home

49%

Boat, RV, van

Housing units: 5,232
Owner-occupied: 82.4%
Vacant: 21.3%
Median year built: 1985
Median rooms: 5
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 64.2%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 45.8%
Home value to income: 3.8× (U.S. 4.1×)

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

74%

Carpooled

14%

Transit

0.1%

Walked

Bicycle

Worked from home

Other

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

10–19

13%

20–29

19%

30–44

31%

45–59

19%

60+

12%

Average commute

33.7 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

6.3%

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

50.5%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Construction and repair

13%

Office and admin

12%

Healthcare

12%

Sales

11%

Cleaning and personal care

Food service

Transportation and moving

Management

Production

Police and fire

Farming, fishing and forestry

Computer and math

Business and finance

Education

Engineering and science

0.9%

Legal and social services

0.9%

Arts, media and sports

0.2%

Industries

Health care and social assistance

14%

Restaurants and hotels

12%

Retail

12%

Construction

10%

Other services

Manufacturing

Admin, support and management

Education

Finance, insurance and real estate

Public administration

Wholesale

Professional and technical services

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

Information

Agriculture and mining

Arts and recreation

0.9%

Median earnings per worker

$36,040

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

9.8%

U.S. 10%

Government workers

12.4%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

2.3%

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	32179	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$52,955	$74,888
Service	$23,750	$26,804
Sales and office	$27,561	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	$38,520	$49,199
Production and transportation	$42,420	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

16%

High school

40%

Some college

21%

Associate's

10%

Bachelor's

Graduate

High school graduate or higher: 83.7%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 12.5%
Graduate or professional degree: 6.6%
Households with broadband: 90.2%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 72.2%
No internet access: 7%
Without health insurance: 19.5%
Limited-English households: 0.1%

Geography

City (USPS): Ocklawaha
State: Florida
County: Marion County
Center point: 29.0952° N, 81.8999° W
Land area: 75 sq mi
Water area: 15 sq mi
Time zone: Eastern Time (UTC-5, UTC-4 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

Cities and towns within this zip

Silver Springs Shores East (unincorporated)10% of zip
Ocklawaha (unincorporated)3% of zip

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

Zip codes near 32179

Search by radius

Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
32183	Ocklawaha, FL · PO box	2.5 mi	—	—	—
32111	Candler, FL · PO box	4.8 mi	—	—	—
32133	Eastlake Weir, FL	5.8 mi	483	$161,198	$362,100
34472	Ocala, FL	6 mi	35,851	$64,208	$202,500
32195	Weirsdale, FL	7.4 mi	3,091	$57,000	$215,100
34420	Belleview, FL	8.9 mi	19,465	$60,680	$222,400
34488	Silver Springs, FL	8.9 mi	11,447	$43,438	$90,300
34492	Summerfield, FL · PO box	9.7 mi	—	—	—
34491	Summerfield, FL	11 mi	33,318	$66,679	$274,200
34480	Ocala, FL	12 mi	23,517	$77,557	$282,700
32159	Lady Lake, FL	12 mi	32,107	$58,518	$289,600
32158	Lady Lake, FL · PO box	12 mi	—	—	—

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Questions about 32179

What city is zip code 32179?

32179 is assigned to Ocklawaha, Florida. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 32179 in?

32179 is in Marion County, Florida.

What is the population of 32179?

About 9,318 people live in 32179, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 32179 in?

32179 is in Eastern Time.

What is the median household income in 32179?

The median household income in 32179 is $46,512.

What zip codes are near 32179?

The closest zip codes to 32179 are 32183, 32111, 32133, 34472, 32195.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 32179, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.