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Gainesville, FL · standard

ZIP Code 32653

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

12,844
127/sq mi
$93,913
Median income
$301,700
Median home value
50.0%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Gainesville pairs an upper-quartile household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 23%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 33%
home value, US ZIPs
127
people per sq mi
83%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 32653 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 32653 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Gainesville, Alachua County, Florida, home to 12,844 residents across 101.4 square miles, a density of 127 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 32653 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $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%. Housing costs here run $301,700 for a typical home value (20% below the state average), with rent averaging $1,188 a month; 83.4% of homes are owner-occupied.

This is a highly-educated ZIP: 50.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 46.5, and the average commute is 27 minutes. To put 32653 in local context, 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Alachua County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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 32653

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Gainesville, FL

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 32653.

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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 32653, Gainesville, 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

12,844

Population

101.4

Area (sq mi)

127

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 32653?

46.5

Median Age

48.8%

Male

51.2%

Female

11.7%

Foreign-Born

White 66.2%
African American 17.8%
Asian 4.9%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 9.8%
Hispanic or Latino 9.5%

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?

$93,913

Median Household Income

+22% vs state

$48,302

Per Capita Income

11.0%

Poverty Rate

2.3%

Unemployment Rate

26.7 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 32653 ranks nationally

Gainesville, FL household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$93,913 Top 23% higher than 77% 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%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). This entry sits in this band. $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 66.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 50.0%

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

What does housing look like?

6,808

Total Housing Units

6,505

Occupied Units

303

Vacant Units

2.32

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 83.4%
Renter 16.6%

$301,700

Median Home Value

-20% vs state

$1,188

Median Rent

1988

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

+5.5%

YoY Change (2024)

297

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+197%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 32653 have increased 5.5% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +197% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +8.7% 197
2021 +14.6% 225
2022 +19.2% 268
2023 +4.7% 281
2024 +5.5% 297

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 366 business establishments in ZIP 32653, employing approximately 4,674 people with a combined annual payroll of $279,880,000.

366

Businesses

4,674

Employees

$279.9M

Annual Payroll

15

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Professional, scientific, and technical services 63 17.2%
Construction 49 13.4%
Health care and social assistance 42 11.5%
Wholesale trade 35 9.6%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 29 7.9%
Retail trade 28 7.7%
Real estate and rental and leasing 25 6.8%
Other services (except public administration) 25 6.8%
Manufacturing 21 5.7%
Finance and insurance 9 2.5%
Accommodation and food services 9 2.5%
Transportation and warehousing 8 2.2%
Information 8 2.2%
Educational services 7 1.9%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 5 1.4%

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 32653 vs 32605 →

ZIP 32653 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 32653 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 32653 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 32653 ranks the highest of 9 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
32605 Gainesville, FL 22,925 4.8 mi
32658 La Crosse, FL 308 7.2 mi
32606 Gainesville, FL 21,833 5.0 mi
32607 Gainesville, FL 29,750 6.9 mi
32603 Gainesville, FL 6,741 6.9 mi
32609 Gainesville, FL 18,756 7.0 mi
32612 Gainesville, FL 5,458 7.3 mi
32616 Alachua, FL 872 6.8 mi
32608 Gainesville, FL 45,842 10.1 mi
32601 Gainesville, FL 18,585 7.8 mi

More ZIP Codes in Alachua County

32608 standard
Gainesville, FL
Pop: 45,842
32607 standard
Gainesville, FL
Pop: 29,750
32605 standard
Gainesville, FL
Pop: 22,925
32606 standard
Gainesville, FL
Pop: 21,833
32609 standard
Gainesville, FL
Pop: 18,756
32601 standard
Gainesville, FL
Pop: 18,585

Related Areas

Alachua County Gainesville, FL Florida

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 32653 in? ▼
ZIP code 32653 (Gainesville) 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 32653? ▼
ZIP code 32653 in Gainesville, FL has a population of 12,844 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 32653? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 32653 is $93,913, which is 23% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 32653? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 32653 is $301,700, which is 8% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 32653? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 32653 is White at 66.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 9.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 32653? ▼
ZIP code 32653 has 366 business establishments employing approximately 4,674 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 32653? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 32653 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (63), Construction (49), Health care and social assistance (42). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 32653? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 32653 increased by 5.5% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 197%. 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 32653? ▼
In ZIP code 32653, 66.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 50.0% 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 32653? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 32653 is 26.7 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 32653? ▼
In ZIP code 32653, approximately 83.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 16.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 32653? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 32653 is 11.0% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.