PlainZIP

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
$61,588
Median income
$358,200
Median home value
59.5%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Gainesville pairs a below-median household income with upper-quartile home values, in a low-density, mixed-tenure area.

32th 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.

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 Florida average), while per-capita income is $44,520. 19.7% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 4.1%. Housing costs here run $358,200 for a typical home value (5% below the state average), with rent averaging $1,412 a month; 41.3% of 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. To put 32608 in local context, 9 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Alachua County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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.

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 + 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

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Who lives in ZIP 32608?

30.3

Median Age

48.8%

Male

51.2%

Female

18.2%

Foreign-Born

White 57.5%
African American 14.7%
Asian 12.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 12.4%
Hispanic or Latino 15.1%

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

$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

$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%). This entry sits in this band. $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

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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 73.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 59.5%

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

What does housing look like?

26,419

Total Housing Units

23,917

Occupied Units

2,502

Vacant Units

2.23

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 41.3%
Renter 58.7%

$358,200

Median Home Value

-5% vs state

$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

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ZIP 32608 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 32608 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 32608 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 32608 ranks #5 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 3.5 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

More ZIP Codes in Alachua County

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
32615 standard
Alachua, FL
Pop: 14,295

Related Areas

Alachua County Gainesville, FL Florida

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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.