Lake Butler, FL · standard
ZIP Code 32054
Union County, Florida - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 12,307
- 22/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $65,870
- Median income Near-median income area
- $185,100
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 11.2%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Lake Butler pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 40th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 39th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 22
- people per sq mi
- 78%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 32054 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 32054 (Lake Butler, FL) rose +4.4% from 2023 to 2024.
ZIP code 32054 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Lake Butler, Union County, Florida, home to 12,307 residents across 554.4 square miles, a density of 22 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 32054 reports a modest median household income of $65,870 (15% below the average Florida ZIP), while per-capita income is $25,749. The poverty rate is 17.2%, with unemployment at 3.8%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $185,100 (51% below the average Florida ZIP), and median rent is $866; owner occupancy is 77.8%.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 11.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39.1, and the average commute is 39 minutes. The page also surfaces 3 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 2 more in Union County, so 32054 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →
Top industries in ZIP 32054
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Lake Butler, FL
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 32054.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
27 establishments
- Construction
Construction
24 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
17 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
13 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
11 establishments
What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 32054, Lake Butler, FL · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
12,307
Population
554.4
Area (sq mi)
22
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 32054?
39.1
Median Age
59.6%
Male
40.4%
Female
1.5%
Foreign-Born
Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How much do residents earn?
$65,870
Median Household Income
-15% vs state ZIP avg
$25,749
Per Capita Income
17.2%
Poverty Rate
3.8%
Unemployment Rate
38.9 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 32054 ranks among Florida ZIPs
Lake Butler, FL household income vs. every Florida ZIP code
Median household income among 946 reporting Florida ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$65,870 38th percentile higher than 38% of 946 Florida ZIPs
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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What is the education profile here?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
4,184housing units
4,184
Total Housing Units
3,812
Occupied Units
372
Vacant Units
2.62
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$185,100
Median Home Value
-51% vs state ZIP avg
$866
Median Rent
1995
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 144 business establishments in ZIP 32054, employing approximately 1,591 people with a combined annual payroll of $74,765,000.
144
Businesses
1,591
Employees
$74.8M
Annual Payroll
12
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 27 | 18.8% |
| Construction | 24 | 16.7% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 17 | 11.8% |
| Health care and social assistance | 13 | 9.0% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 11 | 7.6% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 10 | 6.9% |
| Accommodation and food services | 9 | 6.3% |
| Manufacturing | 7 | 4.9% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 7 | 4.9% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 7 | 4.9% |
| Wholesale trade | 5 | 3.5% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting | 3 | 2.1% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
Want a side-by-side? Compare 32054 vs 32697 →
ZIP 32054 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 32054
Lake Butler (32054)
12,307 residents
- 32622 1,294
Brooker (32622)
1,294 residents
- 32061 283
Lulu (32061)
283 residents
- 32697 253
Worthington Springs (32697)
253 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 32054 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 32054 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 32622
Brooker (32622)
$72,639 median income
- 32054
Lake Butler (32054)
$65,870 median income
- 32697 $28,000
Worthington Springs (32697)
$28,000 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 32054 ranks #2 of 3 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 32054, both outside FL so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (12,307 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 32054 in?
ZIP code 32054 (Lake Butler) is located in Union County, Florida. Union County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/union-fl.
What is the population of ZIP code 32054?
ZIP code 32054 in Lake Butler, FL has a population of 12,307 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 32054?
The median household income in ZIP 32054 is $65,870, which is 14% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 32054?
The median home value in ZIP 32054 is $185,100, which is 33% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 32054?
The largest racial group in ZIP 32054 is White at 74.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 32054?
ZIP code 32054 has 144 business establishments employing approximately 1,591 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 32054?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 32054 are: Retail trade (27), Construction (24), Other services (except public administration) (17). There are 12 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 32054?
In ZIP code 32054, 52.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 11.2% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 32054?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 32054 is 38.9 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 32054?
In ZIP code 32054, approximately 77.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 22.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 32054?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 32054 is 17.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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