Gainesville, FL · standard
ZIP Code 32608
Alachua County, Florida - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 45,842
- 454/sq mi High-density area
- $61,588
- Median income Below-median income area
- $358,200
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 59.5%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Gainesville pairs a below-median household income with upper-quartile home values, in a low-density, mixed-tenure area.
- 32nd pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 25%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 454
- people per sq mi
- 41%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 32608 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 32608 (Gainesville, FL) rose +3.1% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 278.1 in 2023 to 286.8 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 32608 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Gainesville, Alachua County, Florida, with 45,842 residents across 101.0 square miles, a density of 454 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 32608 reports a modest median household income of $61,588 (20% below the average Florida ZIP), while per-capita income is $44,520. The poverty rate is 19.7%, with unemployment at 4.1%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $358,200 (5% below the average Florida ZIP) and median rent is $1,412; 41.3% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
This is a highly-educated ZIP: 59.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 30.3, and the average commute is 21 minutes. The page also surfaces 9 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Alachua County, so 32608 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 32608
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Gainesville, FL
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 32608.
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
172 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
147 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
138 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
122 establishments
- Real estate and rental and leasing
Real estate and rental and leasing
92 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 32608, 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
45,842
Population
101.0
Area (sq mi)
454
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 32608?
30.3
Median Age
48.8%
Male
51.2%
Female
18.2%
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?
$61,588
Median Household Income
-20% vs state ZIP avg
$44,520
Per Capita Income
19.7%
Poverty Rate
4.1%
Unemployment Rate
20.5 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 32608 ranks nationally
Gainesville, FL household income vs. every US ZIP code
Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked
$61,588 32nd percentile higher than 32% of 30,318 US ZIPs
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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
26,419housing units
26,419
Total Housing Units
23,917
Occupied Units
2,502
Vacant Units
2.23
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$358,200
Median Home Value
-5% vs state ZIP avg
$1,412
Median Rent
1993
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
+3.1%
YoY Change (2024)
287
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+187%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 32608 have increased 3.1% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +187% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +4.3% | 195 |
| 2021 | +15.0% | 224 |
| 2022 | +17.3% | 263 |
| 2023 | +5.7% | 278 |
| 2024 | +3.1% | 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 1,032 business establishments in ZIP 32608, employing approximately 29,094 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,741,502,000.
1,032
Businesses
29,094
Employees
$1.7B
Annual Payroll
15
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Accommodation and food services | 172 | 16.7% |
| Retail trade | 147 | 14.2% |
| Health care and social assistance | 138 | 13.4% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 122 | 11.8% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 92 | 8.9% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 78 | 7.6% |
| Construction | 69 | 6.7% |
| Finance and insurance | 52 | 5.0% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 46 | 4.5% |
| Wholesale trade | 29 | 2.8% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 28 | 2.7% |
| Information | 19 | 1.8% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 15 | 1.4% |
| Educational services | 14 | 1.4% |
| Manufacturing | 8 | 0.8% |
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 32608 vs 32607 →
ZIP 32608 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
- 32653 12,844
Gainesville (32653)
12,844 residents
- 32618 7,732
Archer (32618)
7,732 residents
- 32603 6,741
Gainesville (32603)
6,741 residents
- 32612 5,458
Gainesville (32612)
5,458 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 32608 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 32608 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
- 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 32608 ranks #5 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 | 3.5 mi |
| 32612 | Gainesville, FL | 5,458 | 4.6 mi |
| 32603 | Gainesville, FL | 6,741 | 4.8 mi |
| 32605 | Gainesville, FL | 22,925 | 5.9 mi |
| 32606 | Gainesville, FL | 21,833 | 6.4 mi |
| 32601 | Gainesville, FL | 18,585 | 6.1 mi |
| 32653 | Gainesville, FL | 12,844 | 10.1 mi |
| 32618 | Archer, FL | 7,732 | 7.6 mi |
| 32667 | Micanopy, FL | 3,794 | 8.4 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 32608, 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 (45,842 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 32608 in?
ZIP code 32608 (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 32608?
ZIP code 32608 in Gainesville, FL has a population of 45,842 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 32608?
The median household income in ZIP 32608 is $61,588, which is 19% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 32608?
The median home value in ZIP 32608 is $358,200, which is 29% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 32608?
The largest racial group in ZIP 32608 is White at 57.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 15.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 32608?
ZIP code 32608 has 1,032 business establishments employing approximately 29,094 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 32608?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 32608 are: Accommodation and food services (172), Retail trade (147), Health care and social assistance (138). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 32608?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 32608 increased by 3.1% 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 32608?
In ZIP code 32608, 73.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 59.5% 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 32608?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 32608 is 20.5 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 32608?
In ZIP code 32608, approximately 41.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 58.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 32608?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 32608 is 19.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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