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 High-density area
- $13,408
- Median income Below-median income area
- $329,000
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 73.3%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Gainesville pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with above-median home values, in a low-density, renter-heavy area.
- Lowest
- 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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 32603 (Gainesville, FL) fell -17.7% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 367.6 in 2023 to 302.4 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 32603 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Gainesville, Alachua County, Florida, home to 6,741 residents across 3.5 square miles, a density of 1,903 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 32603 sits on the lower end of the income spectrum: median household income is $13,408 (83% below the average Florida ZIP), while per-capita income is $11,364. The poverty rate is 69.0%, so the area-level income figures should not be treated as typical household experience. Median home value is $329,000 (12% below the average Florida ZIP) and median rent is $1,235; 9.7% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
This is a highly-educated ZIP: 73.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 20.9, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Alachua County, so 32603 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →
Top industries in ZIP 32603
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Gainesville, FL
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 32603.
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
41 establishments
- Other services (except public administration) 16
Other services (except public administration)
16 establishments
- Real estate and rental and leasing 8
Real estate and rental and leasing
8 establishments
- Retail trade 6
Retail trade
6 establishments
- Wholesale trade 3
Wholesale trade
3 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, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, 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; 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
Who lives in ZIP 32603?
20.9
Median Age
55.7%
Male
44.3%
Female
15.4%
Foreign-Born
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 ZIP avg
$11,364
Per Capita Income
69.0%
Poverty Rate
6.0%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 32603 ranks among Florida ZIPs
Gainesville, FL household income vs. every Florida ZIP code
Median household income among 946 reporting Florida ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$13,408 0th percentile higher than 0% of 946 Florida ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
3,379housing units
3,379
Total Housing Units
2,694
Occupied Units
685
Vacant Units
1.78
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$329,000
Median Home Value
-12% vs state ZIP avg
$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.
- 32608
Gainesville (32608)
45,842 residents
- 32607
Gainesville (32607)
29,750 residents
- 32605
Gainesville (32605)
22,925 residents
- 32606
Gainesville (32606)
21,833 residents
- 32609
Gainesville (32609)
18,756 residents
- 32601
Gainesville (32601)
18,585 residents
- 32641 14,291
Gainesville (32641)
14,291 residents
- 32653 12,844
Gainesville (32653)
12,844 residents
- 32603 6,741
Gainesville (32603)
6,741 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 32603 ranks #9 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 32603 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 32653
Gainesville (32653)
$93,913 median income
- 32606
Gainesville (32606)
$87,953 median income
- 32605
Gainesville (32605)
$86,714 median income
- 32667
Micanopy (32667)
$81,659 median income
- 32608
Gainesville (32608)
$61,588 median income
- 32609
Gainesville (32609)
$49,406 median income
- 32607
Gainesville (32607)
$45,987 median income
- 32641 $35,223
Gainesville (32641)
$35,223 median income
- 32601 $30,352
Gainesville (32601)
$30,352 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.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 32603, both outside FL so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (6,741 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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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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