PlainZIP

Ocklawaha, FL · standard

ZIP Code 32179

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

8,156
46/sq mi
$46,512
Median income
$175,900
Median home value
12.5%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Ocklawaha pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

10th pct
household income, US ZIPs
37th pct
home value, US ZIPs
46
people per sq mi
82%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 32179 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 32179 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 178.5 square miles in Ocklawaha, Marion County, Florida. The area is home to 8,156 residents, producing a population density of 46 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 32179 against Florida and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 32179 sits at $46,512 (40% below the Florida average), while per-capita income is $28,896. The poverty rate stands at 16.5% and the unemployment rate at 6.3%. On housing, the median home value is $175,900 (53% below the state average) with median rent at $998 per month, and 82.4% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 32179 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 12.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 48.3, and the average commute is 34 minutes. We also surface 5 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Marion County, so you can benchmark 32179 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 32179

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 32179.

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 32179, Ocklawaha, 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

8,156

Population

178.5

Area (sq mi)

46

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 32179?

48.3

Median Age

50.6%

Male

49.4%

Female

5.6%

Foreign-Born

White 84.8%
African American 0.8%
Asian 0.6%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 10.4%
Hispanic or Latino 10.3%

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?

$46,512

Median Household Income

-40% vs state

$28,896

Per Capita Income

16.5%

Poverty Rate

6.3%

Unemployment Rate

33.7 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 32179 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$46,512 10th percentile higher than 10% 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

Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

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 52.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 12.5%

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

What does housing look like?

5,232

Total Housing Units

4,115

Occupied Units

1,117

Vacant Units

2.26

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 82.4%
Renter 17.6%

$175,900

Median Home Value

-53% vs state

$998

Median Rent

1985

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

+13.8%

YoY Change (2024)

328

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+228%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 32179 have increased 13.8% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +228% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +0.4% 180
2021 +18.5% 214
2022 +28.7% 275
2023 +4.8% 288
2024 +13.8% 328

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 102 business establishments in ZIP 32179, employing approximately 494 people with a combined annual payroll of $19,987,000.

102

Businesses

494

Employees

$20.0M

Annual Payroll

9

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 28 27.4%
Retail trade 18 17.6%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 11 10.8%
Real estate and rental and leasing 10 9.8%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 9 8.8%
Accommodation and food services 8 7.8%
Transportation and warehousing 6 5.9%
Health care and social assistance 5 4.9%
Other services (except public administration) 3 2.9%

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 32179 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 32179 ranks #4 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 32179 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 32179 ranks #5 of 6 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
32133 Eastlake Weir, FL 137 4.9 mi
32195 Weirsdale, FL 3,328 7.1 mi
34472 Ocala, FL 25,968 6.7 mi
34488 Silver Springs, FL 10,291 9.7 mi
34420 Belleview, FL 16,287 9.4 mi

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Summerfield, FL
Pop: 27,454
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Ocala, FL
Pop: 25,968
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Ocala, FL
Pop: 25,152
34482 standard
Ocala, FL
Pop: 22,500
34476 standard
Ocala, FL
Pop: 20,862
34480 standard
Ocala, FL
Pop: 19,068

Related Areas

Marion County Ocklawaha, FL Florida

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 32179 in? ▼
ZIP code 32179 (Ocklawaha) is located in Marion County, Florida. Marion County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/marion-fl.
What is the population of ZIP code 32179? ▼
ZIP code 32179 in Ocklawaha, FL has a population of 8,156 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 32179? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 32179 is $46,512, which is 39% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 32179? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 32179 is $175,900, which is 37% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 32179? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 32179 is White at 84.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 10.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 32179? ▼
ZIP code 32179 has 102 business establishments employing approximately 494 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 32179? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 32179 are: Construction (28), Retail trade (18), Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services (11). There are 9 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 32179? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 32179 increased by 13.8% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 228%. 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 32179? ▼
In ZIP code 32179, 52.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 12.5% 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 32179? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 32179 is 33.7 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 32179? ▼
In ZIP code 32179, 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 32179? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 32179 is 16.5% 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 Ocklawaha, FL

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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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