Archer, FL · standard

ZIP Code 32618

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

7,732
33/sq mi
$54,585
Median income
$205,600
Median home value
27.3%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Archer pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

21th pct
household income, US ZIPs
45th pct
home value, US ZIPs
33
people per sq mi
79%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 32618 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 32618 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 235.7 square miles in Archer, Alachua County, Florida. The area is home to 7,732 residents, producing a population density of 33 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 32618 against Florida and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 32618 sits at $54,585 (29% below the Florida average), while per-capita income is $37,832. The poverty rate stands at 21.8% and the unemployment rate at 6.9%. On housing, the median home value is $205,600 (45% below the state average) with median rent at $1,355 per month, and 79.4% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 32618 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 27.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.6, and the average commute is 30 minutes. We also surface 7 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Alachua County, so you can benchmark 32618 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 32618

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 32618.

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 32618, Archer, 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

7,732

Population

235.7

Area (sq mi)

33

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 32618?

40.6

Median Age

41.2%

Male

58.8%

Female

5.6%

Foreign-Born

White 69.6%
African American 18.4%
Asian 0.7%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 9.1%
Hispanic or Latino 7.1%

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?

$54,585

Median Household Income

-29% vs state

$37,832

Per Capita Income

21.8%

Poverty Rate

6.9%

Unemployment Rate

29.7 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 32618 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$54,585 21st percentile higher than 21% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $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 60.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 27.3%

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

What does housing look like?

3,367

Total Housing Units

3,080

Occupied Units

287

Vacant Units

2.29

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 79.4%
Renter 20.6%

$205,600

Median Home Value

-45% vs state

$1,355

Median Rent

1991

Median Year Built

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

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

+8.3%

YoY Change (2024)

301

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+201%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 32618 have increased 8.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +201% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2019 +12.8% 181
2020 +4.9% 190
2021 +14.9% 219
2022 +8.3% 237
2024 301

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 100 business establishments in ZIP 32618, employing approximately 470 people with a combined annual payroll of $17,657,000.

100

Businesses

470

Employees

$17.7M

Annual Payroll

7

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 33 33.0%
Other services (except public administration) 14 14.0%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 12 12.0%
Retail trade 11 11.0%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 10 10.0%
Health care and social assistance 5 5.0%
Educational services 4 4.0%

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 32618 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 32618 ranks #7 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 32618 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 32618 ranks #7 of 8 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
32608 Gainesville, FL 45,842 7.6 mi
32669 Newberry, FL 11,623 8.3 mi
32696 Williston, FL 12,071 10.4 mi
32607 Gainesville, FL 29,750 9.2 mi
32606 Gainesville, FL 21,833 10.8 mi
32621 Bronson, FL 5,584 10.3 mi
32605 Gainesville, FL 22,925 12.7 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 32618 in?
ZIP code 32618 (Archer) 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 32618?
ZIP code 32618 in Archer, FL has a population of 7,732 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 32618?
The median household income in ZIP 32618 is $54,585, which is 28% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 32618?
The median home value in ZIP 32618 is $205,600, which is 26% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 32618?
The largest racial group in ZIP 32618 is White at 69.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 7.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 32618?
ZIP code 32618 has 100 business establishments employing approximately 470 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 32618?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 32618 are: Construction (33), Other services (except public administration) (14), Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services (12). There are 7 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 32618?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 32618 increased by 8.3% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 201%. 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 32618?
In ZIP code 32618, 60.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 27.3% 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 32618?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 32618 is 29.7 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 32618?
In ZIP code 32618, approximately 79.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 20.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 32618?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 32618 is 21.8% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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