Zip code 34472: Ocala, Florida
Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.
About 34472
34472 is a suburban zip code in Ocala, Florida (Marion County), covering 36 sq mi of land. About 35,851 people live here, or 988 per square mile. The median resident is 39.9 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.
The median household earns $64,208 a year, 20% below the national median of $80,734. 12.5% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $202,500, or 3.2 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes relatively affordable for local earners. 80% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $1,422 a month.
19% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 30.2 minutes each way, and 13% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in healthcare; office and administrative support; and sales. 25% of households speak a language other than English at home, most often Spanish.
How 34472 compares
- Healthcare workers14.2%93rdU.S. 9.7% · FL 9.5%62nd of 973 in FL
- Diversity index66.386thU.S. 61.4 · FL 64.7115th of 977 in FL
- Homeownership rate80.1%79thU.S. 65.2% · FL 67.6%361st of 969 in FL
- Uninsured rate11.8%79thU.S. 8.4% · FL 11.5%410th of 973 in FL
- Average commute30.2 min75thU.S. 26.4 min · FL 28 min300th of 948 in FL
- Veterans7.7%74thU.S. 6.2% · FL 7.4%507th of 976 in FL
- 67thU.S. 51.1% · FL 60.1%579th of 945 in FL
- 65thU.S. 17.2% · FL 21.3%566th of 977 in FL
- Residents under 1823.4%62ndU.S. 22% · FL 19.5%211th of 977 in FL
- Population35,85160thU.S. 334,922,499 · FL 22,416,077201st of 977 in FL
- 59thU.S. 14.1% · FL 21.9%447th of 977 in FL
- Poverty rate12.5%58thU.S. 12.5% · FL 12.6%434th of 970 in FL
- Broadband access92.9%57thU.S. 91% · FL 91.6%404th of 969 in FL
- Median age39.956thU.S. 38.9 · FL 42.6660th of 977 in FL
- Median gross rent$1,42251stU.S. $1,413 · FL $1,669560th of 902 in FL
- Work from home12.8%50thU.S. 15.1% · FL 15.7%542nd of 975 in FL
- Population density988/sq mi43rdU.S. 95/sq mi · FL 418/sq mi537th of 977 in FL
- Government workers12.7%42ndU.S. 14.5% · FL 11.7%370th of 973 in FL
- Housing vacancy5.4%37thU.S. 10.1% · FL 14.7%835th of 969 in FL
- 34thU.S. 10% · FL 12.8%818th of 973 in FL
- Median household income$64,20827thU.S. $80,734 · FL $74,568619th of 948 in FL
- 26thU.S. 5.2% · FL 4.8%645th of 973 in FL
- Tech workers1.6%25thU.S. 3.8% · FL 3.1%673rd of 973 in FL
- Median home value$202,50021stU.S. $332,700 · FL $359,000788th of 935 in FL
- 21stU.S. 0.483 · FL 0.485788th of 968 in FL
- Median earnings per worker$39,36819thWeaknessU.S. $49,666 · FL $44,337687th of 961 in FL
- 17thWeaknessU.S. 35.7% · FL 34.1%760th of 975 in FL
- Per capita income$28,13214thWeaknessU.S. $44,673 · FL $42,609802nd of 977 in FL
| Measure | 34472 | Marion | FL | U.S. | National percentile | Rank in FL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Healthcare workers | 14.2% | 11.4% | 9.5% | 9.7% | 62nd of 973 | |
| Diversity index | 66.3 | 52.7 | 64.7 | 61.4 | 115th of 977 | |
| Homeownership rate | 80.1% | 77.5% | 67.6% | 65.2% | 361st of 969 | |
| Uninsured rate | 11.8% | 12.5% | 11.5% | 8.4% | 410th of 973 | |
| Average commute | 30.2 min | 26.8 min | 28 min | 26.4 min | 300th of 948 | |
| Veterans | 7.7% | 10.5% | 7.4% | 6.2% | 507th of 976 | |
| Rent-burdened renters | 55.2% | 52.7% | 60.1% | 51.1% | 579th of 945 | |
| Residents 65 and older | 18.7% | 28.7% | 21.3% | 17.2% | 566th of 977 | |
| Residents under 18 | 23.4% | 18.8% | 19.5% | 22% | 211th of 977 | |
| Population | 35,851 | 400,078 | 22,416,077 | 334,922,499 | 201st of 977 | |
| Foreign-born residents | 12.6% | 9.4% | 21.9% | 14.1% | 447th of 977 | |
| Poverty rate | 12.5% | 14.4% | 12.6% | 12.5% | 434th of 970 | |
| Broadband access | 92.9% | 91.1% | 91.6% | 91% | 404th of 969 | |
| Median age | 39.9 | 47.9 | 42.6 | 38.9 | 660th of 977 | |
| Median gross rent | $1,422 | $1,277 | $1,669 | $1,413 | 560th of 902 | |
| Work from home | 12.8% | 12% | 15.7% | 15.1% | 542nd of 975 | |
| Population density | 988/sq mi | 252/sq mi | 418/sq mi | 95/sq mi | 537th of 977 | |
| Government workers | 12.7% | 12.2% | 11.7% | 14.5% | 370th of 973 | |
| Housing vacancy | 5.4% | 12.4% | 14.7% | 10.1% | 835th of 969 | |
| Self-employed workers | 8.1% | 11.8% | 12.8% | 10% | 818th of 973 | |
| Median household income | $64,208 | $61,010 | $74,568 | $80,734 | 619th of 948 | |
| Unemployment rate | 3.6% | 4.8% | 4.8% | 5.2% | 645th of 973 | |
| Tech workers | 1.6% | 2.1% | 3.1% | 3.8% | 673rd of 973 | |
| Median home value | $202,500 | $243,100 | $359,000 | $332,700 | 788th of 935 | |
| Income inequality (Gini) | 0.400 | 0.448 | 0.485 | 0.483 | 788th of 968 | |
| Median earnings per workerWeakness | $39,368 | $38,875 | $44,337 | $49,666 | 687th of 961 | |
| Bachelor's degree or higherWeakness | 18.5% | 23.4% | 34.1% | 35.7% | 760th of 975 | |
| Per capita incomeWeakness | $28,132 | $33,539 | $42,609 | $44,673 | 802nd 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
- White47%
- Black21%
- Hispanic27%
- Asian1%
- Native American0.2%
- Pacific Islander0%
- Other0.8%
- Multiracial3%
Language spoken at home (households)
Households
- Households
- 13,412
- Average household size
- 2.7
- Family households
- 67%
- Married couples
- 48.4%
- Living alone
- 26.9%
- Veterans (of adults)
- 7.7%
- Male / female
- 50% / 50%
Income and poverty
Household income distribution
Median household income
Housing
Median home value
Median gross rent
Types of housing
- Housing units
- 14,185
- Owner-occupied
- 80.1%
- Vacant
- 5.4%
- Median year built
- 1995
- Median rooms
- 5.5
- Renters paying 30%+ of income
- 55.2%
- Renters paying 50%+ of income
- 26.1%
- Home value to income
- 3.2× (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 | 34472 | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| Management, business, science and arts | $47,117 | $74,888 |
| Service | $32,900 | $26,804 |
| Sales and office | $38,036 | $40,476 |
| Construction and maintenance | $52,426 | $49,199 |
| Production and transportation | $39,303 | $39,989 |
Education, internet and health coverage
Highest education (adults 25+)
- High school graduate or higher
- 87%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 18.5%
- Graduate or professional degree
- 5.6%
- Households with broadband
- 92.9%
- Cable, fiber or DSL
- 75.7%
- No internet access
- 4.5%
- Without health insurance
- 11.8%
- Limited-English households
- 5.4%
Geography
- City (USPS)
- Ocala
- State
- Florida
- County
- Marion County
- Center point
- 29.1095° N, 81.9974° W
- Land area
- 36 sq mi
- Water area
- 3.2 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 (unincorporated)41% of zip
Census places overlapping the zip's area. Mail may use a different city name than the municipality.
Zip codes near 34472
| Zip | City | Distance | IncomeMedian income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 32111 | Candler, FL · PO box | 3.8 mi | — |
| 34420 | Belleview, FL | 4.6 mi | $60,680 |
| 34480 | Ocala, FL | 5.9 mi | $77,557 |
| 32179 | Ocklawaha, FL | 6 mi | $46,512 |
| 32183 | Ocklawaha, FL · PO box | 6.5 mi | — |
| 34492 | Summerfield, FL · PO box | 7.8 mi | — |
| 34491 | Summerfield, FL | 8.1 mi | $66,679 |
| 34470 | Ocala, FL | 8.1 mi | $52,083 |
| 34488 | Silver Springs, FL | 8.3 mi | $43,438 |
| 32133 | Eastlake Weir, FL | 8.4 mi | $161,198 |
| 34471 | Ocala, FL | 8.6 mi | $65,789 |
| 34478 | Ocala, FL · PO box | 8.8 mi | — |
Zip codes like 34472 elsewhere
Questions about 34472
What city is zip code 34472?
34472 is assigned to Ocala, Florida. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.
What county is 34472 in?
34472 is in Marion County, Florida.
What is the population of 34472?
About 35,851 people live in 34472, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
What time zone is 34472 in?
34472 is in Eastern Time.
What is the median household income in 34472?
The median household income in 34472 is $64,208.
What zip codes are near 34472?
The closest zip codes to 34472 are 32111, 34420, 34480, 32179, 32183.
Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 34472, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.