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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
$87,953
Median income
$347,800
Median home value
57.6%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

ZIP code 32606 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 44.2 square miles in Gainesville, Alachua County, Florida. The area is home to 21,833 residents, producing a population density of 494 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 32606 against Florida and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 32606 sits at $87,953 (14% above the Florida average), while per-capita income is $51,469. The poverty rate stands at 7.9% and the unemployment rate at 1.8%. On housing, the median home value is $347,800 (7% below the state average) with median rent at $1,703 per month, and 47.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 32606 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 57.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39.3, and the average commute is 22 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Alachua County, so you can benchmark 32606 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 32606

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 32606.

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 32606, 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

21,833

Population

44.2

Area (sq mi)

494

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 32606?

39.3

Median Age

47.9%

Male

52.1%

Female

16.2%

Foreign-Born

White 65.3%
African American 13.9%
Asian 8.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 9.4%
Hispanic or Latino 10.4%

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

$51,469

Per Capita Income

7.9%

Poverty Rate

1.8%

Unemployment Rate

21.7 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 32606 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$87,953 Top 29% higher than 71% 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%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). This entry sits in this band. $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 73.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 57.6%

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

What does housing look like?

11,180

Total Housing Units

10,657

Occupied Units

523

Vacant Units

2.14

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 47.0%
Renter 53.0%

$347,800

Median Home Value

-7% vs state

$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

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ZIP 32606 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 32606 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 32606 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 32606 ranks #2 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
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

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
32609 standard
Gainesville, FL
Pop: 18,756
32601 standard
Gainesville, FL
Pop: 18,585
32615 standard
Alachua, FL
Pop: 14,295

Related Areas

Alachua County Gainesville, FL Florida

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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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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