ZIP Code 32055

ZIP code 32055 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 485.9 square miles in Lake City, Columbia County, Florida. The area is home to 16,570 residents, producing a population density of 34 people per square mile, and falls within the New York time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 32055 against Florida and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 32055 sits at $61,111 (21% below the Florida average), while per-capita income is $27,570. The poverty rate stands at 18.2% and the unemployment rate at 9.5%. On housing, the median home value is $184,300 (51% below the state average) with median rent at $1,008 per month, and 63.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 32055 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 20.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 36.5, and the average commute is 26 minutes. Use the benchmarks above to see where 32055 sits relative to Florida and the national baseline rather than viewing the numbers in isolation. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →