Chiefland, FL · standard
ZIP Code 32626
Levy County, Florida - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 8,133
- 15/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $60,433
- Median income Below-median income area
- $166,400
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 11.7%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Chiefland pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 30th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 33rd pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 15
- people per sq mi
- 77%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 32626 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 32626 (Chiefland, FL) rose +4.5% from 2023 to 2024.
ZIP code 32626 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Chiefland, Levy County, Florida, home to 8,133 residents across 528.1 square miles, a density of 15 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 32626 reports a modest median household income of $60,433 (22% below the average Florida ZIP), while per-capita income is $29,110. The poverty rate is 12.4%, with unemployment at 6.5%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $166,400 (56% below the average Florida ZIP), and median rent is $851; owner occupancy is 76.7%.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 11.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 44.9, and the average commute is 30 minutes. The page also surfaces 1 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Levy County, so 32626 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 32626
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Chiefland, FL
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 32626.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
62 establishments
- Construction
Construction
37 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
35 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
26 establishments
- Health care and social assistance 22
Health care and social assistance
22 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 32626, Chiefland, 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
8,133
Population
528.1
Area (sq mi)
15
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 32626?
44.9
Median Age
45.8%
Male
54.2%
Female
1.8%
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?
$60,433
Median Household Income
-22% vs state ZIP avg
$29,110
Per Capita Income
12.4%
Poverty Rate
6.5%
Unemployment Rate
29.5 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 32626 ranks among Florida ZIPs
Chiefland, 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)
$60,433 26th percentile higher than 26% 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
4,210housing units
4,210
Total Housing Units
3,614
Occupied Units
596
Vacant Units
2.41
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$166,400
Median Home Value
-56% vs state ZIP avg
$851
Median Rent
1989
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 264 business establishments in ZIP 32626, employing approximately 2,424 people with a combined annual payroll of $92,450,000.
264
Businesses
2,424
Employees
$92.5M
Annual Payroll
14
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 62 | 23.5% |
| Construction | 37 | 14.0% |
| Accommodation and food services | 35 | 13.3% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 26 | 9.8% |
| Health care and social assistance | 22 | 8.3% |
| Finance and insurance | 16 | 6.1% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 16 | 6.1% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 9 | 3.4% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 9 | 3.4% |
| Information | 8 | 3.0% |
| Wholesale trade | 6 | 2.3% |
| Manufacturing | 5 | 1.9% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 4 | 1.5% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 3 | 1.1% |
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 32626 vs 32683 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 32683 | Otter Creek, FL | 151 | 11.5 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 32626, 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 (8,133 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 32626 in?
ZIP code 32626 (Chiefland) is located in Levy County, Florida. Levy County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/levy-fl.
What is the population of ZIP code 32626?
ZIP code 32626 in Chiefland, FL has a population of 8,133 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 32626?
The median household income in ZIP 32626 is $60,433, which is 21% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 32626?
The median home value in ZIP 32626 is $166,400, which is 40% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 32626?
The largest racial group in ZIP 32626 is White at 81.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 7.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 32626?
ZIP code 32626 has 264 business establishments employing approximately 2,424 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 32626?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 32626 are: Retail trade (62), Construction (37), Accommodation and food services (35). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 32626?
In ZIP code 32626, 56.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 11.7% 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 32626?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 32626 is 29.5 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 32626?
In ZIP code 32626, approximately 76.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 23.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 32626?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 32626 is 12.4% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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