Alachua, FL · standard
ZIP Code 32616
Alachua County, Florida - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 872
- 525/sq mi High-density area
- 2.0%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Alachua has 872 residents, placing it in the 28th percentile of the 33,099 US ZIP codes with a reported population, at 525 people per square mile.
Source: USPS ZIP record + U.S. Census Bureau ZIP population. Rank compares ZIP 32616 against every US ZIP with a reported population; income/home-value percentiles are not available for this ZIP.
ZIP code 32616 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Alachua, Alachua County, Florida, home to just 872 residents across 1.7 square miles, a density of 525 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
Median household income is not on file for ZIP 32616, but per-capita income is $22,722. The poverty rate is 56.4%, so the area-level income figures should not be treated as typical household experience. The ACS does not report a median home value for this ZIP, so housing cost context is limited to the available tenure and rent fields.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 2.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 44.9, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 9 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Alachua County, so 32616 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 32616
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Alachua, FL
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 32616.
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
6 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
5 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
4 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 32616, Alachua, 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
872
Population
1.7
Area (sq mi)
525
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 32616?
44.9
Median Age
44.7%
Male
55.3%
Female
0.8%
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?
$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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
74housing units
74
Total Housing Units
74
Occupied Units
0
Vacant Units
1.53
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
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.
- 32607
Gainesville (32607)
29,750 residents
- 32605
Gainesville (32605)
22,925 residents
- 32606
Gainesville (32606)
21,833 residents
- 32615
Alachua (32615)
14,295 residents
- 32653
Gainesville (32653)
12,844 residents
- 32603 6,741
Gainesville (32603)
6,741 residents
- 32612 5,458
Gainesville (32612)
5,458 residents
- 32616 872
Alachua (32616)
872 residents
- 32658 308
La Crosse (32658)
308 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 32616 ranks #8 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
| 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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