Gainesville, FL · standard
ZIP Code 32606
Alachua County, Florida - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 21,833
- 494/sq mi High-density area
- $87,953
- Median income Above-median income area
- $347,800
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 57.6%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Gainesville pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a low-density, mixed-tenure area.
- Top 29%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 27%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 494
- people per sq mi
- 47%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 32606 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 32606 (Gainesville, FL) rose +5.5% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 272.3 in 2023 to 287.2 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 32606 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Gainesville, Alachua County, Florida, with 21,833 residents across 44.2 square miles, a density of 494 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 32606 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $87,953 (14% above the average Florida ZIP), while per-capita income is $51,469. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 7.9% and unemployment is 1.8%. Median home value is $347,800 (7% below the average Florida ZIP) and median rent is $1,703; 47.0% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
This is a highly-educated ZIP: 57.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39.3, and the average commute is 22 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Alachua County, so 32606 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 32606
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Gainesville, FL
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 32606.
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
179 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
170 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
72 establishments
- Finance and insurance 71
Finance and insurance
71 establishments
- Other services (except public administration) 68
Other services (except public administration)
68 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 32606, 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
21,833
Population
44.2
Area (sq mi)
494
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 32606?
39.3
Median Age
47.9%
Male
52.1%
Female
16.2%
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?
$87,953
Median Household Income
+14% vs state ZIP avg
$51,469
Per Capita Income
7.9%
Poverty Rate
1.8%
Unemployment Rate
21.7 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 32606 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)
$87,953 Top 27% higher than 73% 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
11,180housing units
11,180
Total Housing Units
10,657
Occupied Units
523
Vacant Units
2.14
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$347,800
Median Home Value
-7% vs state ZIP avg
$1,703
Median Rent
1992
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
+5.5%
YoY Change (2024)
287
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+187%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 32606 have increased 5.5% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +187% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +6.3% | 198 |
| 2021 | +11.3% | 220 |
| 2022 | +15.0% | 253 |
| 2023 | +7.7% | 272 |
| 2024 | +5.5% | 287 |
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 877 business establishments in ZIP 32606, employing approximately 10,684 people with a combined annual payroll of $578,000,000.
877
Businesses
10,684
Employees
$578.0M
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 179 | 20.4% |
| Health care and social assistance | 170 | 19.4% |
| Retail trade | 72 | 8.2% |
| Finance and insurance | 71 | 8.1% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 68 | 7.8% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 65 | 7.4% |
| Construction | 63 | 7.2% |
| Accommodation and food services | 55 | 6.3% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 44 | 5.0% |
| Information | 22 | 2.5% |
| Wholesale trade | 16 | 1.8% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 14 | 1.6% |
| Manufacturing | 13 | 1.5% |
| Educational services | 10 | 1.1% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 9 | 1.0% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 5 | 0.6% |
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 32606 vs 32607 →
ZIP 32606 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
- 32601
Gainesville (32601)
18,585 residents
- 32615 14,295
Alachua (32615)
14,295 residents
- 32653 12,844
Gainesville (32653)
12,844 residents
- 32618 7,732
Archer (32618)
7,732 residents
- 32603 6,741
Gainesville (32603)
6,741 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 32606 ranks #4 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 32606 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
- 32615
Alachua (32615)
$85,701 median income
- 32608
Gainesville (32608)
$61,588 median income
- 32618
Archer (32618)
$54,585 median income
- 32607
Gainesville (32607)
$45,987 median income
- 32601 $30,352
Gainesville (32601)
$30,352 median income
- 32603 $13,408
Gainesville (32603)
$13,408 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 32606 ranks #2 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 32607 | Gainesville, FL | 29,750 | 3.0 mi |
| 32605 | Gainesville, FL | 22,925 | 4.3 mi |
| 32653 | Gainesville, FL | 12,844 | 5.0 mi |
| 32603 | Gainesville, FL | 6,741 | 5.9 mi |
| 32608 | Gainesville, FL | 45,842 | 6.4 mi |
| 32612 | Gainesville, FL | 5,458 | 6.1 mi |
| 32601 | Gainesville, FL | 18,585 | 7.6 mi |
| 32616 | Alachua, FL | 872 | 7.8 mi |
| 32615 | Alachua, FL | 14,295 | 9.6 mi |
| 32618 | Archer, FL | 7,732 | 10.8 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 32606, 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 (21,833 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 32606 in?
ZIP code 32606 (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 32606?
ZIP code 32606 in Gainesville, FL has a population of 21,833 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 32606?
The median household income in ZIP 32606 is $87,953, which is 15% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 32606?
The median home value in ZIP 32606 is $347,800, which is 25% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 32606?
The largest racial group in ZIP 32606 is White at 65.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 10.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 32606?
ZIP code 32606 has 877 business establishments employing approximately 10,684 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 32606?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 32606 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (179), Health care and social assistance (170), Retail trade (72). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 32606?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 32606 increased by 5.5% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 187%. 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 32606?
In ZIP code 32606, 73.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 57.6% 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 32606?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 32606 is 21.7 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 32606?
In ZIP code 32606, approximately 47.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 53.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 32606?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 32606 is 7.9% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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