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Gainesville, FL · standard

ZIP Code 32603

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

6,741
1,903/sq mi
$13,408
Median income
$329,000
Median home value
73.3%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Gainesville pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with above-median home values, in a low-density, renter-heavy area.

0th pct
household income, US ZIPs
Top 29%
home value, US ZIPs
1,903
people per sq mi
10%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 32603 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 32603 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 3.5 square miles in Gainesville, Alachua County, Florida. The area is home to 6,741 residents, producing a population density of 1,903 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 32603 against Florida and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 32603 sits at $13,408 (83% below the Florida average), while per-capita income is $11,364. The poverty rate stands at 69.0% and the unemployment rate at 6.0%. On housing, the median home value is $329,000 (12% below the state average) with median rent at $1,235 per month, and 9.7% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 32603 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 73.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 20.9, and the average commute is —. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Alachua County, so you can benchmark 32603 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 32603

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 32603.

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 32603, Gainesville, 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

6,741

Population

3.5

Area (sq mi)

1,903

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 32603?

20.9

Median Age

55.7%

Male

44.3%

Female

15.4%

Foreign-Born

White 71.6%
African American 3.6%
Asian 11.6%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 10.7%
Hispanic or Latino 15.3%

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?

$13,408

Median Household Income

-83% vs state

$11,364

Per Capita Income

69.0%

Poverty Rate

6.0%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 32603 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$13,408 0th percentile higher than 0% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). This entry sits in this band. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Above this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Above this entry. $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 76.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 73.3%

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

What does housing look like?

3,379

Total Housing Units

2,694

Occupied Units

685

Vacant Units

1.78

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 9.7%
Renter 90.3%

$329,000

Median Home Value

-12% vs state

$1,235

Median Rent

1977

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

-17.7%

YoY Change (2024)

302

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+202%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 32603 have decreased 17.7% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +202% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +4.3% 237
2021 +4.7% 248
2022 +38.5% 344
2023 +6.8% 368
2024 -17.7% 302

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 86 business establishments in ZIP 32603, employing approximately 1,201 people with a combined annual payroll of $26,055,000.

86

Businesses

1,201

Employees

$26.1M

Annual Payroll

6

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Accommodation and food services 41 47.7%
Other services (except public administration) 16 18.6%
Real estate and rental and leasing 8 9.3%
Retail trade 6 7.0%
Wholesale trade 3 3.5%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 3 3.5%

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 32603 vs 32612 →

ZIP 32603 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 32603 ranks #9 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 32603 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 32603 ranks #null 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
32612 Gainesville, FL 5,458 0.4 mi
32601 Gainesville, FL 18,585 1.7 mi
32605 Gainesville, FL 22,925 2.2 mi
32607 Gainesville, FL 29,750 4.0 mi
32608 Gainesville, FL 45,842 4.8 mi
32606 Gainesville, FL 21,833 5.9 mi
32641 Gainesville, FL 14,291 7.7 mi
32653 Gainesville, FL 12,844 6.9 mi
32667 Micanopy, FL 3,794 10.0 mi
32609 Gainesville, FL 18,756 9.4 mi

More ZIP Codes in Alachua County

32608 standard
Gainesville, FL
Pop: 45,842
32607 standard
Gainesville, FL
Pop: 29,750
32605 standard
Gainesville, FL
Pop: 22,925
32606 standard
Gainesville, FL
Pop: 21,833
32609 standard
Gainesville, FL
Pop: 18,756
32601 standard
Gainesville, FL
Pop: 18,585

Related Areas

Alachua County Gainesville, FL Florida

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 32603 in? ▼
ZIP code 32603 (Gainesville) is located in Alachua County, Florida. Alachua County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/alachua-fl.
What is the population of ZIP code 32603? ▼
ZIP code 32603 in Gainesville, FL has a population of 6,741 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 32603? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 32603 is $13,408, which is 82% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 32603? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 32603 is $329,000, which is 18% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 32603? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 32603 is White at 71.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 15.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 32603? ▼
ZIP code 32603 has 86 business establishments employing approximately 1,201 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 32603? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 32603 are: Accommodation and food services (41), Other services (except public administration) (16), Real estate and rental and leasing (8). There are 6 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 32603? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 32603 decreased by 17.7% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 202%. 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 32603? ▼
In ZIP code 32603, 76.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 73.3% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 32603? ▼
In ZIP code 32603, approximately 9.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 90.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 32603? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 32603 is 69.0% 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 Gainesville, 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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