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ZIP Code 32616

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

872
525/sq mi
2.0%
Bachelor's or higher

ZIP code 32616 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 1.7 square miles in Alachua, Alachua County, Florida. The area is home to 872 residents, producing a population density of 525 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 32616 against Florida and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 32616 sits at , while per-capita income is $22,722. The poverty rate stands at 56.4% and the unemployment rate at 0.0%. On housing, the median home value is with median rent at per month, and 0.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 32616 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 2.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 44.9, and the average commute is . We also surface 9 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Alachua County, so you can benchmark 32616 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 32616

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 32616.

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 32616, 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

872

Population

1.7

Area (sq mi)

525

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 32616?

44.9

Median Age

44.7%

Male

55.3%

Female

0.8%

Foreign-Born

White 6.5%
African American 93.5%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 0.0%
Hispanic or Latino 0.0%

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?

$22,722

Per Capita Income

56.4%

Poverty Rate

0.0%

Unemployment Rate

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 47.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 2.0%

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

What does housing look like?

74

Total Housing Units

74

Occupied Units

0

Vacant Units

1.53

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 0.0%
Renter 100.0%

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 23 business establishments in ZIP 32616, employing approximately 419 people with a combined annual payroll of $15,417,000.

23

Businesses

419

Employees

$15.4M

Annual Payroll

3

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Other services (except public administration) 6 26.1%
Retail trade 5 21.7%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 4 17.4%

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 32616 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 32616 ranks #8 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 Code City Population Distance
32615 Alachua, FL 14,295 1.9 mi
32653 Gainesville, FL 12,844 6.8 mi
32606 Gainesville, FL 21,833 7.8 mi
32658 La Crosse, FL 308 7.3 mi
32697 Worthington Springs, FL 253 10.6 mi
32607 Gainesville, FL 29,750 10.8 mi
32605 Gainesville, FL 22,925 10.6 mi
32603 Gainesville, FL 6,741 12.8 mi
32612 Gainesville, FL 5,458 13.1 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 32616 in?
ZIP code 32616 (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 32616?
ZIP code 32616 in Alachua, FL has a population of 872 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 32616?
The largest racial group in ZIP 32616 is African American at 93.5%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 32616?
ZIP code 32616 has 23 business establishments employing approximately 419 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 32616?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 32616 are: Other services (except public administration) (6), Retail trade (5), Professional, scientific, and technical services (4). There are 3 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 32616?
In ZIP code 32616, 47.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 2.0% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 32616?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 32616 is 56.4% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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