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Lady Lake, FL · standard

ZIP Code 32159

Lake County, Florida — Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

28,867
351/sq mi
$58,518
Median income
$289,600
Median home value
29.0%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Lady Lake pairs a below-median household income with above-median home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

27th pct
household income, US ZIPs
Top 35%
home value, US ZIPs
351
people per sq mi
82%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 32159 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 32159 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 82.2 square miles in Lady Lake, Lake County, Florida. The area is home to 28,867 residents, producing a population density of 351 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 32159 against Florida and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 32159 sits at $58,518 (24% below the Florida average), while per-capita income is $41,015. The poverty rate stands at 8.8% and the unemployment rate at 5.8%. On housing, the median home value is $289,600 (23% below the state average) with median rent at $1,401 per month, and 82.4% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 32159 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 29.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 69, and the average commute is 23 minutes. We also surface 8 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Lake County, so you can benchmark 32159 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. 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 →

Top industries in ZIP 32159

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 32159.

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 · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 32159, Lady Lake, FL · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

28,867

Population

82.2

Area (sq mi)

351

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 32159?

69.0

Median Age

45.4%

Male

54.6%

Female

5.2%

Foreign-Born

White 86.1%
African American 5.6%
Asian 1.5%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 5.0%
Hispanic or Latino 6.4%

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?

$58,518

Median Household Income

-24% vs state

$41,015

Per Capita Income

8.8%

Poverty Rate

5.8%

Unemployment Rate

22.9 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 32159 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income — the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$58,518 27th percentile higher than 27% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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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?

High School Graduate or Higher 61.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 29.0%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

20,736

Total Housing Units

17,363

Occupied Units

3,373

Vacant Units

1.83

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 82.4%
Renter 17.6%

$289,600

Median Home Value

-23% vs state

$1,401

Median Rent

1995

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How have home values changed over time?

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

+0.1%

YoY Change (2024)

273

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+173%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 32159 have increased 0.1% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +173% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +6.9% 192
2021 +7.1% 206
2022 +22.4% 252
2023 +8.3% 273
2024 +0.1% 273

Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 738 business establishments in ZIP 32159, employing approximately 10,716 people with a combined annual payroll of $431,930,000.

738

Businesses

10,716

Employees

$431.9M

Annual Payroll

15

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Health care and social assistance 167 22.6%
Retail trade 116 15.7%
Construction 69 9.3%
Accommodation and food services 68 9.2%
Other services (except public administration) 61 8.3%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 53 7.2%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 52 7.0%
Finance and insurance 47 6.4%
Real estate and rental and leasing 47 6.4%
Transportation and warehousing 15 2.0%
Manufacturing 14 1.9%
Wholesale trade 9 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 9 1.2%
Information 6 0.8%
Educational services 4 0.5%

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 32159 vs 32195 →

ZIP 32159 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 32159 ranks #2 by population — useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 32159 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 32159 ranks #7 of 9 neighboring ZIPs — local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
32195 Weirsdale, FL 3,328 4.2 mi
34731 Fruitland Park, FL 10,815 4.3 mi
32162 The Villages, FL 45,180 5.5 mi
32133 Eastlake Weir, FL 137 6.5 mi
34788 Leesburg, FL 17,519 6.9 mi
34491 Summerfield, FL 27,454 9.9 mi
34785 Wildwood, FL 17,406 10.2 mi
34420 Belleview, FL 16,287 12.0 mi

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Pop: 38,246
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Pop: 23,746
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Pop: 20,029
32778 standard
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Pop: 18,617
34788 standard
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Pop: 17,519

Related Areas

Lake County Lady Lake, FL Florida

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 32159 in? ▼
ZIP code 32159 (Lady Lake) is located in Lake County, Florida. Lake County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/lake-fl.
What is the population of ZIP code 32159? ▼
ZIP code 32159 in Lady Lake, FL has a population of 28,867 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 32159? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 32159 is $58,518, which is 23% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 32159? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 32159 is $289,600, which is 4% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 32159? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 32159 is White at 86.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 6.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 32159? ▼
ZIP code 32159 has 738 business establishments employing approximately 10,716 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 32159? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 32159 are: Health care and social assistance (167), Retail trade (116), Construction (69). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 32159? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 32159 increased by 0.1% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 173%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 32159? ▼
In ZIP code 32159, 61.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 29.0% 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 32159? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 32159 is 22.9 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 32159? ▼
In ZIP code 32159, approximately 82.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 17.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 32159? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 32159 is 8.8% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Lady Lake, FL

Verify and explore additional data for this area using these official government sources.

U.S. Census Bureau
Official demographic, economic, and housing data from the American Community Survey.
HUD Fair Market Rents
Department of Housing and Urban Development rental cost estimates by metropolitan area.
FBI Uniform Crime Reports
Official crime statistics compiled from law enforcement agencies nationwide.
FHFA House Price Index
Federal Housing Finance Agency home value trends based on repeat sales and appraisals.

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