ZIP Code 32653

ZIP code 32653 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 101.4 square miles in Gainesville, Alachua County, Florida. The area is home to 12,844 residents, producing a population density of 127 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 32653 against Florida and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 32653 sits at $93,913 (22% above the Florida average), while per-capita income is $48,302. The poverty rate stands at 11.0% and the unemployment rate at 2.3%. On housing, the median home value is $301,700 (20% below the state average) with median rent at $1,188 per month, and 83.4% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 32653 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 50.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 46.5, and the average commute is 27 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Alachua County, so you can benchmark 32653 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 →