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Alachua, FL · standard

ZIP Code 32615

Alachua County, Florida — Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

14,295
40/sq mi
$85,701
Median income
$297,200
Median home value
37.9%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Alachua pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 31%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 34%
home value, US ZIPs
40
people per sq mi
79%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 32615 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 32615 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 359.2 square miles in Alachua, Alachua County, Florida. The area is home to 14,295 residents, producing a population density of 40 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 32615 against Florida and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 32615 sits at $85,701 (11% above the Florida average), while per-capita income is $43,355. The poverty rate stands at 7.5% and the unemployment rate at 2.6%. On housing, the median home value is $297,200 (21% below the state average) with median rent at $1,267 per month, and 79.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 32615 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 37.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.3, and the average commute is 25 minutes. We also surface 6 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Alachua County, so you can benchmark 32615 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 32615

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 32615.

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 32615, Alachua, 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

14,295

Population

359.2

Area (sq mi)

40

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 32615?

40.3

Median Age

46.6%

Male

53.4%

Female

7.0%

Foreign-Born

White 68.8%
African American 18.1%
Asian 1.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 9.4%
Hispanic or Latino 12.7%

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?

$85,701

Median Household Income

+11% vs state

$43,355

Per Capita Income

7.5%

Poverty Rate

2.6%

Unemployment Rate

25.0 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 32615 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$85,701 Top 31% higher than 69% 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

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?

High School Graduate or Higher 62.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 37.9%

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

What does housing look like?

7,181

Total Housing Units

6,682

Occupied Units

499

Vacant Units

2.50

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 79.3%
Renter 20.7%

$297,200

Median Home Value

-21% vs state

$1,267

Median Rent

1997

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

+4.1%

YoY Change (2024)

292

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+192%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 32615 have increased 4.1% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +192% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +3.5% 188
2021 +15.0% 217
2022 +18.5% 257
2023 +9.2% 280
2024 +4.1% 292

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 454 business establishments in ZIP 32615, employing approximately 9,414 people with a combined annual payroll of $565,573,000.

454

Businesses

9,414

Employees

$565.6M

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Professional, scientific, and technical services 68 15.0%
Construction 56 12.3%
Retail trade 40 8.8%
Health care and social assistance 39 8.6%
Other services (except public administration) 39 8.6%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 38 8.4%
Accommodation and food services 38 8.4%
Real estate and rental and leasing 29 6.4%
Manufacturing 23 5.1%
Finance and insurance 22 4.8%
Wholesale trade 16 3.5%
Transportation and warehousing 16 3.5%
Information 9 2.0%
Educational services 9 2.0%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 6 1.3%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting 4 0.9%

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 32615 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 32615 ranks #3 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 32615 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 32615 ranks #4 of 6 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
32616 Alachua, FL 872 1.9 mi
32658 La Crosse, FL 308 6.2 mi
32653 Gainesville, FL 12,844 7.7 mi
32697 Worthington Springs, FL 253 8.8 mi
32606 Gainesville, FL 21,833 9.6 mi
32605 Gainesville, FL 22,925 12.0 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
32606 standard
Gainesville, FL
Pop: 21,833
32609 standard
Gainesville, FL
Pop: 18,756
32601 standard
Gainesville, FL
Pop: 18,585

Related Areas

Alachua County Alachua, FL Florida

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 32615 in? ▼
ZIP code 32615 (Alachua) 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 32615? ▼
ZIP code 32615 in Alachua, FL has a population of 14,295 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 32615? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 32615 is $85,701, which is 12% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 32615? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 32615 is $297,200, which is 7% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 32615? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 32615 is White at 68.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 12.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 32615? ▼
ZIP code 32615 has 454 business establishments employing approximately 9,414 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 32615? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 32615 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (68), Construction (56), Retail trade (40). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 32615? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 32615 increased by 4.1% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 192%. 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 32615? ▼
In ZIP code 32615, 62.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 37.9% 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 32615? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 32615 is 25.0 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 32615? ▼
In ZIP code 32615, approximately 79.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 20.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 32615? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 32615 is 7.5% 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 Alachua, FL

Verify and explore additional data for this area using these official government sources.

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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