Zip code 32653: Gainesville, Florida

Q: What city is zip code 32653?

32653 is assigned to Gainesville, Florida. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 32653 in?

32653 is in Alachua County, Florida.

Q: What is the population of 32653?

About 15,150 people live in 32653, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What is the median household income in 32653?

The median household income in 32653 is $93,913.

Q: What zip codes are near 32653?

The closest zip codes to 32653 are 32605, 32606, 32611, 32614, 32635.

Residential delivery areaAlachua CountyEastern Time

Population

15,150

Median household income

$94K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

$302K

U.S. $333K

Median rent

$1,188/mo

U.S. $1,413

Median age

46.5

U.S. 38.9

Land area

39 sq mi

393 people/sq mi

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

About 32653

32653 is a small-town zip code in Gainesville, Florida (Alachua County), covering 39 sq mi of land. About 15,150 people live here, or 393 per square mile. The median resident is 46.5 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.

The median household earns $93,913 a year, 16% above the national median of $80,734. 11% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $301,700, or 3.2 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes relatively affordable for local earners. 83% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $1,188 a month.

50% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 26.7 minutes each way, and 14% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in healthcare; management; and office and administrative support.

How 32653 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Government workers32%
99th
U.S. 14.5% · FL 11.7%27th of 973 in FL
Healthcare workers16.5%
97th
U.S. 9.7% · FL 9.5%29th of 973 in FL
Median age46.5
90th
U.S. 38.9 · FL 42.6342nd of 977 in FL
Veterans9.9%
89th
U.S. 6.2% · FL 7.4%304th of 976 in FL
Homeownership rate83.4%
86th
StrengthU.S. 65.2% · FL 67.6%258th of 969 in FL
Residents 65 and older22.8%
86th
U.S. 17.2% · FL 21.3%386th of 977 in FL
Bachelor's degree or higher50%
79th
U.S. 35.7% · FL 34.1%153rd of 975 in FL
Tech workers4.8%
77th
U.S. 3.8% · FL 3.1%114th of 973 in FL
Broadband access94.4%
70th
U.S. 91% · FL 91.6%279th of 969 in FL
Per capita income$48,302
69th
U.S. $44,673 · FL $42,609275th of 977 in FL
Median earnings per worker$55,635
68th
U.S. $49,666 · FL $44,337182nd of 961 in FL
Median household income$93,913
66th
U.S. $80,734 · FL $74,568206th of 948 in FL
Self-employed workers10.5%
64th
U.S. 10% · FL 12.8%633rd of 973 in FL
Diversity index55.5
62nd
U.S. 61.4 · FL 64.7358th of 977 in FL
Work from home14%
56th
U.S. 15.1% · FL 15.7%470th of 975 in FL
Foreign-born residents11.7%
56th
U.S. 14.1% · FL 21.9%477th of 977 in FL
Average commute26.7 min
54th
U.S. 26.4 min · FL 28 min543rd of 948 in FL
Poverty rate11%
51st
U.S. 12.5% · FL 12.6%510th of 970 in FL
Residents under 1821.8%
47th
U.S. 22% · FL 19.5%304th of 977 in FL
Median home value$301,700
44th
U.S. $332,700 · FL $359,000549th of 935 in FL
Income inequality (Gini)0.424
41st
U.S. 0.483 · FL 0.485637th of 968 in FL
Median gross rent$1,188
35th
U.S. $1,413 · FL $1,669702nd of 902 in FL
Rent-burdened renters45.3%
30th
U.S. 51.1% · FL 60.1%790th of 945 in FL
Population density393/sq mi
29th
U.S. 95/sq mi · FL 418/sq mi660th of 977 in FL
Housing vacancy4.5%
28th
U.S. 10.1% · FL 14.7%876th of 969 in FL
Population15,150
23rd
U.S. 334,922,499 · FL 22,416,077597th of 977 in FL
Uninsured rate4%
22nd
U.S. 8.4% · FL 11.5%899th of 973 in FL
Unemployment rate2.3%
8th
StrengthU.S. 5.2% · FL 4.8%841st of 973 in FL

Measure	32653	Alachua	FL	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in FL
Government workers	32%	27.7%	11.7%	14.5%	99th	27th of 973
Healthcare workers	16.5%	13.9%	9.5%	9.7%	97th	29th of 973
Median age	46.5	32.3	42.6	38.9	90th	342nd of 977
Veterans	9.9%	6.1%	7.4%	6.2%	89th	304th of 976
Homeownership rateStrength	83.4%	54.1%	67.6%	65.2%	86th	258th of 969
Residents 65 and older	22.8%	15.3%	21.3%	17.2%	86th	386th of 977
Bachelor's degree or higher	50%	48.8%	34.1%	35.7%	79th	153rd of 975
Tech workers	4.8%	3.8%	3.1%	3.8%	77th	114th of 973
Broadband access	94.4%	88%	91.6%	91%	70th	279th of 969
Per capita income	$48,302	$38,869	$42,609	$44,673	69th	275th of 977
Median earnings per worker	$55,635	$40,587	$44,337	$49,666	68th	182nd of 961
Median household income	$93,913	$61,949	$74,568	$80,734	66th	206th of 948
Self-employed workers	10.5%	8.8%	12.8%	10%	64th	633rd of 973
Diversity index	55.5	61.1	64.7	61.4	62nd	358th of 977
Work from home	14%	14.1%	15.7%	15.1%	56th	470th of 975
Foreign-born residents	11.7%	11.6%	21.9%	14.1%	56th	477th of 977
Average commute	26.7 min	21.8 min	28 min	26.4 min	54th	543rd of 948
Poverty rate	11%	21.2%	12.6%	12.5%	51st	510th of 970
Residents under 18	21.8%	17.8%	19.5%	22%	47th	304th of 977
Median home value	$301,700	$288,800	$359,000	$332,700	44th	549th of 935
Income inequality (Gini)	0.424	0.516	0.485	0.483	41st	637th of 968
Median gross rent	$1,188	$1,339	$1,669	$1,413	35th	702nd of 902
Rent-burdened renters	45.3%	63.4%	60.1%	51.1%	30th	790th of 945
Population density	393/sq mi	326/sq mi	418/sq mi	95/sq mi	29th	660th of 977
Housing vacancy	4.5%	8.6%	14.7%	10.1%	28th	876th of 969
Population	15,150	285,492	22,416,077	334,922,499	23rd	597th of 977
Uninsured rate	4%	7.4%	11.5%	8.4%	22nd	899th of 973
Unemployment rateStrength	2.3%	4.4%	4.8%	5.2%	8th	841st 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

17%

5–17

18–24

11%

25–34

11%

35–44

11%

45–54

18%

55–64

14%

65–74

75+

Median age

46.5

Under 18

21.8%

65 and over

22.8%

Race and ethnicity

White63%
Black18%
Hispanic9%
Asian5%
Native American0%
Pacific Islander0%
Other0.5%
Multiracial4%

Diversity index

55.5

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

11.7%

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

45.1%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

83%

Spanish

Other Indo-European

Asian / Pacific

Other

0.9%

Households

Households: 6,505
Average household size: 2.3
Family households: 63.4%
Married couples: 49.5%
Living alone: 31.5%
Veterans (of adults): 9.9%
Male / female: 49% / 51%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

12%

$25–50k

17%

$50–75k

10%

$75–100k

12%

$100–150k

25%

$150–200k

10%

$200k+

13%

Median household income

32653

$93,913

Alachua Co.

$61,949

Florida

$74,568

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$48,302

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

11%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

22.8%

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.424

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

32653

$301,700

Alachua Co.

$288,800

Florida

$359,000

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

32653

$1,188

Alachua Co.

$1,339

Florida

$1,669

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

86%

2–4 units

5–19 units

20+ units

Mobile home

Boat, RV, van

Housing units: 6,808
Owner-occupied: 83.4%
Vacant: 4.5%
Median year built: 1988
Median rooms: 6.1
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 45.3%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 29.6%
Home value to income: 3.2× (U.S. 4.1×)

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

78%

Carpooled

Transit

Walked

Bicycle

0.2%

Worked from home

14%

Other

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

10–19

30%

20–29

37%

30–44

15%

45–59

60+

Average commute

26.7 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

2.3%

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

57.8%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Healthcare

17%

Management

15%

Office and admin

11%

Transportation and moving

Education

Sales

Legal and social services

Computer and math

Engineering and science

Cleaning and personal care

Business and finance

Construction and repair

Food service

Production

Police and fire

Arts, media and sports

0.6%

Farming, fishing and forestry

Industries

Education

20%

Health care and social assistance

18%

Retail

11%

Professional and technical services

10%

Public administration

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

Manufacturing

Other services

Finance, insurance and real estate

Admin, support and management

Construction

Wholesale

Restaurants and hotels

Information

Arts and recreation

0.4%

Agriculture and mining

Median earnings per worker

$55,635

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

10.5%

U.S. 10%

Government workers

32%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

13.8%

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	32653	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$75,508	$74,888
Service	$38,516	$26,804
Sales and office	$33,009	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	$54,250	$49,199
Production and transportation	$40,046	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

High school

16%

Some college

18%

Associate's

14%

Bachelor's

22%

Graduate

28%

High school graduate or higher: 98%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 50%
Graduate or professional degree: 28.3%
Households with broadband: 94.4%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 85.1%
No internet access: 3.1%
Without health insurance: 4%
Limited-English households: 4.9%

Geography

City (USPS): Gainesville
State: Florida
County: Alachua County
Center point: 29.7439° N, 82.4028° W
Land area: 39 sq mi
Water area: 0.8 sq mi
Time zone: Eastern Time (UTC-5, UTC-4 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

Cities and towns within this zip

Gainesville36% of zip
Alachua5% of zip
La Crosse2% of zip

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

Zip codes near 32653

Search by radius

Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
32605	Gainesville, FL	4.8 mi	24,689	$86,714	$284,900
32606	Gainesville, FL	4.9 mi	23,022	$87,953	$347,800
32611	Gainesville, FL · PO box	5.2 mi	—	—	—
32614	Gainesville, FL · PO box	5.2 mi	—	—	—
32635	Gainesville, FL · PO box	5.2 mi	—	—	—
32616	Alachua, FL	6.4 mi	123	—	—
32607	Gainesville, FL	6.7 mi	35,720	$45,987	$321,900
32603	Gainesville, FL	7 mi	7,419	$13,408	$329,000
32615	Alachua, FL	7.2 mi	16,771	$85,701	$297,200
32609	Gainesville, FL	7.4 mi	19,752	$49,406	$178,900
32658	La Crosse, FL	7.5 mi	347	$53,568	$161,900
32612	Gainesville, FL	7.6 mi	9,157	—	—

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Questions about 32653

What city is zip code 32653?

32653 is assigned to Gainesville, Florida. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 32653 in?

32653 is in Alachua County, Florida.

What is the population of 32653?

About 15,150 people live in 32653, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 32653 in?

32653 is in Eastern Time.

What is the median household income in 32653?

The median household income in 32653 is $93,913.

What zip codes are near 32653?

The closest zip codes to 32653 are 32605, 32606, 32611, 32614, 32635.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 32653, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.