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 Moderate-density area
- $54,585
- Median income Below-median income area
- $205,600
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 27.3%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Archer pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 21st 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 a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Archer, Alachua County, Florida, home to 7,732 residents across 235.7 square miles, a density of 33 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 32618 reports a modest median household income of $54,585 (29% below the average Florida ZIP), while per-capita income is $37,832. The poverty rate is 21.8%, so the area-level income figures should not be treated as typical household experience. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $205,600 (45% below the average Florida ZIP), and median rent is $1,355; owner occupancy is 79.4%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 27.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.6, and the average commute is 30 minutes. The page also surfaces 7 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Alachua County, so 32618 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 32618
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Archer, FL
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 32618.
- Construction
Construction
33 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
14 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 12
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
12 establishments
- Retail trade 11
Retail trade
11 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services 10
Professional, scientific, and technical services
10 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 32618, Archer, 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
7,732
Population
235.7
Area (sq mi)
33
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 32618?
40.6
Median Age
41.2%
Male
58.8%
Female
5.6%
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?
$54,585
Median Household Income
-29% vs state ZIP avg
$37,832
Per Capita Income
21.8%
Poverty Rate
6.9%
Unemployment Rate
29.7 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 32618 ranks among Florida ZIPs
Archer, FL household income vs. every Florida ZIP code
Median household income among 946 reporting Florida ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$54,585 17th percentile higher than 17% of 946 Florida ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
3,367housing units
3,367
Total Housing Units
3,080
Occupied Units
287
Vacant Units
2.29
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$205,600
Median Home Value
-45% vs state ZIP avg
$1,355
Median Rent
1991
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
+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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 32618 vs 32608 →
ZIP 32618 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 32608
Gainesville (32608)
45,842 residents
- 32607
Gainesville (32607)
29,750 residents
- 32605
Gainesville (32605)
22,925 residents
- 32606
Gainesville (32606)
21,833 residents
- 32696 12,071
Williston (32696)
12,071 residents
- 32669 11,623
Newberry (32669)
11,623 residents
- 32618 7,732
Archer (32618)
7,732 residents
- 32621 5,584
Bronson (32621)
5,584 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 32618 ranks #7 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 32618 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 32669
Newberry (32669)
$99,548 median income
- 32606
Gainesville (32606)
$87,953 median income
- 32605
Gainesville (32605)
$86,714 median income
- 32608
Gainesville (32608)
$61,588 median income
- 32696
Williston (32696)
$61,020 median income
- 32621
Bronson (32621)
$56,630 median income
- 32618
Archer (32618)
$54,585 median income
- 32607
Gainesville (32607)
$45,987 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.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 32618, both outside FL so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (7,732 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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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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