Zip code 32702: Altoona, Florida

Q: What city is zip code 32702?

32702 is assigned to Altoona, Florida. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 32702 in?

32702 is mostly in Lake County, but it extends into 1 other county.

Q: What is the population of 32702?

About 2,636 people live in 32702, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What is the median household income in 32702?

The median household income in 32702 is $50,935.

Q: What zip codes are near 32702?

The closest zip codes to 32702 are 32767, 32784, 32102, 32736, 32735.

Residential delivery areaLake CountyEastern Time

Population

2,636

Median household income

$51K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

$118K

U.S. $333K

Median rent

$3,500+/mo

U.S. $1,413

Median age

U.S. 38.9

Land area

59 sq mi

45 people/sq mi

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

About 32702

32702 is a rural zip code in Altoona, Florida (Lake County), covering 59 sq mi of land. About 2,636 people live here, or 45 per square mile. The median resident is 57 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.

The median household earns $50,935 a year, 37% below the national median of $80,734. 20.6% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $118,400, or 2.3 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes relatively affordable for local earners. 61% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $3,500+ a month.

18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 31.7 minutes each way, and 6% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in construction and repair; office and administrative support; and management.

How 32702 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Median gross rent$3,500+
99th
U.S. $1,413 · FL $1,6692nd of 902 in FL
Unemployment rate15%
99th
WeaknessU.S. 5.2% · FL 4.8%14th of 973 in FL
Rent-burdened renters77.6%
99th
WeaknessU.S. 51.1% · FL 60.1%45th of 945 in FL
Median age57
98th
U.S. 38.9 · FL 42.6145th of 977 in FL
Residents 65 and older36%
98th
U.S. 17.2% · FL 21.3%144th of 977 in FL
Uninsured rate22.8%
97th
WeaknessU.S. 8.4% · FL 11.5%35th of 973 in FL
Housing vacancy23.8%
96th
U.S. 10.1% · FL 14.7%179th of 969 in FL
Veterans10.6%
91st
U.S. 6.2% · FL 7.4%250th of 976 in FL
Poverty rate20.6%
86th
WeaknessU.S. 12.5% · FL 12.6%139th of 970 in FL
Average commute31.7 min
82nd
WeaknessU.S. 26.4 min · FL 28 min211th of 948 in FL
Income inequality (Gini)0.420
37th
U.S. 0.483 · FL 0.485661st of 968 in FL
Homeownership rate60.6%
33rd
U.S. 65.2% · FL 67.6%726th of 969 in FL
Tech workers1.6%
25th
U.S. 3.8% · FL 3.1%671st of 973 in FL
Per capita income$30,855
21st
U.S. $44,673 · FL $42,609732nd of 977 in FL
Bachelor's degree or higher18.1%
16th
WeaknessU.S. 35.7% · FL 34.1%770th of 975 in FL
Work from home6%
12th
U.S. 15.1% · FL 15.7%864th of 975 in FL
Median household income$50,935
10th
WeaknessU.S. $80,734 · FL $74,568830th of 948 in FL
Foreign-born residents1.4%
8th
U.S. 14.1% · FL 21.9%925th of 977 in FL
Diversity index14.6
7th
U.S. 61.4 · FL 64.7923rd of 977 in FL
Population density45/sq mi
6th
U.S. 95/sq mi · FL 418/sq mi897th of 977 in FL
Median home value$118,400
5th
U.S. $332,700 · FL $359,000897th of 935 in FL
Population2,636
4th
U.S. 334,922,499 · FL 22,416,077870th of 977 in FL
Residents under 1812.4%
4th
U.S. 22% · FL 19.5%811th of 977 in FL
Self-employed workers5%
4th
U.S. 10% · FL 12.8%911th of 973 in FL
Government workers6.7%
3rd
U.S. 14.5% · FL 11.7%850th of 973 in FL
Broadband access75.7%
2nd
WeaknessU.S. 91% · FL 91.6%938th of 969 in FL
Median earnings per worker$26,763
2nd
WeaknessU.S. $49,666 · FL $44,337941st of 961 in FL
Healthcare workers2.6%
1st
U.S. 9.7% · FL 9.5%928th of 973 in FL

Measure	32702	Lake	FL	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in FL
Median gross rent	$3,500+	$1,586	$1,669	$1,413	99th	2nd of 902
Unemployment rateWeakness	15%	5%	4.8%	5.2%	99th	14th of 973
Rent-burdened rentersWeakness	77.6%	59%	60.1%	51.1%	99th	45th of 945
Median age	57	46.5	42.6	38.9	98th	145th of 977
Residents 65 and older	36%	26.6%	21.3%	17.2%	98th	144th of 977
Uninsured rateWeakness	22.8%	9.6%	11.5%	8.4%	97th	35th of 973
Housing vacancy	23.8%	12.3%	14.7%	10.1%	96th	179th of 969
Veterans	10.6%	9.8%	7.4%	6.2%	91st	250th of 976
Poverty rateWeakness	20.6%	8.9%	12.6%	12.5%	86th	139th of 970
Average commuteWeakness	31.7 min	30.2 min	28 min	26.4 min	82nd	211th of 948
Income inequality (Gini)	0.420	0.432	0.485	0.483	37th	661st of 968
Homeownership rate	60.6%	77.6%	67.6%	65.2%	33rd	726th of 969
Tech workers	1.6%	3%	3.1%	3.8%	25th	671st of 973
Per capita income	$30,855	$38,577	$42,609	$44,673	21st	732nd of 977
Bachelor's degree or higherWeakness	18.1%	27.8%	34.1%	35.7%	16th	770th of 975
Work from home	6%	15.7%	15.7%	15.1%	12th	864th of 975
Median household incomeWeakness	$50,935	$73,161	$74,568	$80,734	10th	830th of 948
Foreign-born residents	1.4%	10.7%	21.9%	14.1%	8th	925th of 977
Diversity index	14.6	54.7	64.7	61.4	7th	923rd of 977
Population density	45/sq mi	434/sq mi	418/sq mi	95/sq mi	6th	897th of 977
Median home value	$118,400	$318,400	$359,000	$332,700	5th	897th of 935
Population	2,636	412,924	22,416,077	334,922,499	4th	870th of 977
Residents under 18	12.4%	19%	19.5%	22%	4th	811th of 977
Self-employed workers	5%	11.3%	12.8%	10%	4th	911th of 973
Government workers	6.7%	12.3%	11.7%	14.5%	3rd	850th of 973
Broadband accessWeakness	75.7%	92.6%	91.6%	91%	2nd	938th of 969
Median earnings per workerWeakness	$26,763	$43,904	$44,337	$49,666	2nd	941st of 961
Healthcare workers	2.6%	9.8%	9.5%	9.7%	1st	928th 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

11%

5–17

18–24

15%

25–34

35–44

10%

45–54

19%

55–64

13%

65–74

23%

75+

Median age

Under 18

12.4%

65 and over

36%

Race and ethnicity

White92%
Black0.8%
Hispanic5%
Asian0%
Native American0%
Pacific Islander0%
Other0.7%
Multiracial1%

Diversity index

14.6

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

1.4%

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

49.3%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

96%

Spanish

Other Indo-European

0.3%

Asian / Pacific

Other

Households

Households: 1,204
Average household size: 2.1
Family households: 59.5%
Married couples: 46.8%
Living alone: 31.5%
Veterans (of adults): 10.6%
Male / female: 48% / 52%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

19%

$25–50k

27%

$50–75k

26%

$75–100k

10%

$100–150k

12%

$150–200k

$200k+

Median household income

32702

$50,935

Lake Co.

$73,161

Florida

$74,568

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$30,855

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

20.6%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

5.4%

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.420

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

32702

$118,400

Lake Co.

$318,400

Florida

$359,000

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

32702

$3,500+

Lake Co.

$1,586

Florida

$1,669

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

45%

2–4 units

5–19 units

20+ units

Mobile home

37%

Boat, RV, van

Housing units: 1,581
Owner-occupied: 60.6%
Vacant: 23.8%
Median year built: 1983
Median rooms: 4.6
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 77.6%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 61.8%
Home value to income: 2.3× (U.S. 4.1×)

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

84%

Carpooled

Transit

Walked

Bicycle

Worked from home

Other

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

10–19

14%

20–29

33%

30–44

32%

45–59

60+

11%

Average commute

31.7 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

15%

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

40.6%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Construction and repair

27%

Office and admin

20%

Management

13%

Cleaning and personal care

13%

Sales

Food service

Production

Transportation and moving

Healthcare

Computer and math

Engineering and science

Legal and social services

Education

0.6%

Business and finance

Arts, media and sports

Police and fire

Farming, fishing and forestry

Industries

Construction

33%

Finance, insurance and real estate

14%

Retail

12%

Health care and social assistance

Other services

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

Admin, support and management

Wholesale

Education

Professional and technical services

Restaurants and hotels

Arts and recreation

Public administration

Information

0.7%

Manufacturing

Agriculture and mining

Median earnings per worker

$26,763

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

U.S. 10%

Government workers

6.7%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

5.9%

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	32702	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$56,178	$74,888
Service	$7,181	$26,804
Sales and office	$26,196	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	$26,975	$49,199
Production and transportation	$38,958	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

14%

High school

39%

Some college

18%

Associate's

11%

Bachelor's

Graduate

High school graduate or higher: 85.8%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 18.1%
Graduate or professional degree: 9.2%
Households with broadband: 75.7%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 44.7%
No internet access: 14.4%
Without health insurance: 22.8%
Limited-English households: 0%

Geography

City (USPS): Altoona
State: Florida
County: Lake County
Center point: 29.0442° N, 81.6275° W
Land area: 59 sq mi
Water area: 6.7 sq mi
Time zone: Eastern Time (UTC-5, UTC-4 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

32702 spans 2 counties

Lake County77% of land
Marion County23% of land

Cities and towns within this zip

Pittman (unincorporated)2% of zip

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

Zip codes near 32702

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Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
32767	Paisley, FL	5.7 mi	3,408	$71,714	$182,900
32784	Umatilla, FL	7.2 mi	10,019	$72,201	$272,800
32102	Astor, FL	9.1 mi	2,371	$57,588	$161,100
32736	Eustis, FL	12 mi	12,688	$96,542	$386,000
32735	Grand Island, FL	13 mi	5,304	$68,441	$273,300
32727	Eustis, FL · PO box	13 mi	—	—	—
32726	Eustis, FL	14 mi	24,715	$63,152	$255,400
34788	Leesburg, FL	15 mi	22,137	$54,147	$169,800
32720	Deland, FL	15 mi	36,259	$68,830	$322,600
32195	Weirsdale, FL	16 mi	3,091	$57,000	$215,100
32756	Mount Dora, FL · PO box	16 mi	—	—	—
32179	Ocklawaha, FL	17 mi	9,318	$46,512	$175,900

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Questions about 32702

What city is zip code 32702?

32702 is assigned to Altoona, Florida. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 32702 in?

32702 is mostly in Lake County, but it extends into 1 other county.

What is the population of 32702?

About 2,636 people live in 32702, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 32702 in?

32702 is in Eastern Time.

What is the median household income in 32702?

The median household income in 32702 is $50,935.

What zip codes are near 32702?

The closest zip codes to 32702 are 32767, 32784, 32102, 32736, 32735.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 32702, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.