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The Villages, FL · standard

ZIP Code 32162

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

45,180
751/sq mi
$74,119
Median income
$382,700
Median home value
42.8%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

The Villages pairs an above-median household income with upper-quartile home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 47%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 22%
home value, US ZIPs
751
people per sq mi
93%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 32162 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 32162 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 60.1 square miles in The Villages, Sumter County, Florida. The area is home to 45,180 residents, producing a population density of 751 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 32162 against Florida and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 32162 sits at $74,119 (4% below the Florida average), while per-capita income is $54,530. The poverty rate stands at 5.0% and the unemployment rate at 7.0%. On housing, the median home value is $382,700 (2% above the state average) with median rent at $1,402 per month, and 92.9% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 32162 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 42.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 74.7, and the average commute is 20 minutes. We also surface 9 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Sumter County, so you can benchmark 32162 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 32162

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 32162.

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 32162, The Villages, 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

45,180

Population

60.1

Area (sq mi)

751

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 32162?

74.7

Median Age

45.9%

Male

54.1%

Female

6.3%

Foreign-Born

White 94.0%
African American 1.9%
Asian 1.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 2.7%
Hispanic or Latino 2.1%

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?

$74,119

Median Household Income

-4% vs state

$54,530

Per Capita Income

5.0%

Poverty Rate

7.0%

Unemployment Rate

19.6 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 32162 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$74,119 Top 47% higher than 53% 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%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). This entry sits in this band. $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 66.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 42.8%

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

What does housing look like?

39,075

Total Housing Units

32,445

Occupied Units

6,630

Vacant Units

1.71

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 92.9%
Renter 7.1%

$382,700

Median Home Value

+2% vs state

$1,402

Median Rent

2006

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

-0.4%

YoY Change (2024)

251

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+151%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 32162 have decreased 0.4% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +151% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +3.1% 186
2021 +7.1% 199
2022 +26.2% 251
2023 +0.6% 252
2024 -0.4% 251

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 510 business establishments in ZIP 32162, employing approximately 8,945 people with a combined annual payroll of $371,076,000.

510

Businesses

8,945

Employees

$371.1M

Annual Payroll

15

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Health care and social assistance 96 18.8%
Retail trade 85 16.7%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 60 11.8%
Accommodation and food services 60 11.8%
Finance and insurance 58 11.4%
Real estate and rental and leasing 55 10.8%
Other services (except public administration) 25 4.9%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 21 4.1%
Information 10 2.0%
Wholesale trade 9 1.8%
Construction 6 1.2%
Educational services 6 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 6 1.2%
Transportation and warehousing 5 1.0%
Manufacturing 4 0.8%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP 32162 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 32162 ranks the most populous — useful context the national average alone can't give.

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

ZIP 32162 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 32162 ranks #3 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
32159 Lady Lake, FL 28,867 5.5 mi
34484 Oxford, FL 3,069 5.9 mi
34785 Wildwood, FL 17,406 6.1 mi
34491 Summerfield, FL 27,454 6.3 mi
34731 Fruitland Park, FL 10,815 6.8 mi
32195 Weirsdale, FL 3,328 7.3 mi
34420 Belleview, FL 16,287 9.8 mi
32133 Eastlake Weir, FL 137 8.7 mi
33521 Coleman, FL 599 9.4 mi

More ZIP Codes in Sumter County

34785 standard
Wildwood, FL
Pop: 17,406
33513 standard
Bushnell, FL
Pop: 12,086
33597 standard
Webster, FL
Pop: 8,026
33538 standard
Lake Panasoffkee, FL
Pop: 4,789
34484 standard
Oxford, FL
Pop: 3,069
33514 standard
Center Hill, FL
Pop: 1,811

Related Areas

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 32162 in? ▼
ZIP code 32162 (The Villages) is located in Sumter County, Florida. Sumter County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/sumter-fl.
What is the population of ZIP code 32162? ▼
ZIP code 32162 in The Villages, FL has a population of 45,180 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 32162? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 32162 is $74,119, which is 3% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 32162? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 32162 is $382,700, which is 38% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 32162? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 32162 is White at 94.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 32162? ▼
ZIP code 32162 has 510 business establishments employing approximately 8,945 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 32162? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 32162 are: Health care and social assistance (96), Retail trade (85), Professional, scientific, and technical services (60). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 32162? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 32162 decreased by 0.4% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 151%. 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 32162? ▼
In ZIP code 32162, 66.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 42.8% 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 32162? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 32162 is 19.6 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 32162? ▼
In ZIP code 32162, approximately 92.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 7.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 32162? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 32162 is 5.0% 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 The Villages, 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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