Waldo, FL · standard
ZIP Code 32694
Alachua County, Florida - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 2,142
- 31/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $43,537
- Median income Below-median income area
- $124,200
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 22.7%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Waldo pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 8th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 18th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 31
- people per sq mi
- 70%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 32694 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 32694 covers 69.3 square miles in Waldo, Alachua County, Florida (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,142 residents on file, a density of 31 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 32694 reports a modest median household income of $43,537 (44% below the average Florida ZIP), while per-capita income is $35,122. The poverty rate is 22.8%, 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 $124,200 (67% below the average Florida ZIP), and median rent is $705; owner occupancy is 69.9%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 22.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 53.2, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 4 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Alachua County, so 32694 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 32694
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Waldo, FL
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 32694.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
7 establishments
- Construction
Construction
5 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
5 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
4 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
3 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 32694, Waldo, 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
2,142
Population
69.3
Area (sq mi)
31
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 32694?
53.2
Median Age
47.1%
Male
52.9%
Female
4.0%
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?
$43,537
Median Household Income
-44% vs state ZIP avg
$35,122
Per Capita Income
22.8%
Poverty Rate
3.4%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 32694 ranks among Florida ZIPs
Waldo, 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)
$43,537 5th percentile higher than 5% 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
1,438housing units
1,438
Total Housing Units
1,144
Occupied Units
294
Vacant Units
2.00
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$124,200
Median Home Value
-67% vs state ZIP avg
$705
Median Rent
1977
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 32 business establishments in ZIP 32694, employing approximately 134 people with a combined annual payroll of $4,786,000.
32
Businesses
134
Employees
$4.8M
Annual Payroll
5
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 7 | 21.9% |
| Construction | 5 | 15.6% |
| Accommodation and food services | 5 | 15.6% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 4 | 12.5% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 3 | 9.4% |
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 32694 vs 32044 →
ZIP 32694 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 32609
Gainesville (32609)
18,756 residents
- 32091
Starke (32091)
15,472 residents
- 32694 2,142
Waldo (32694)
2,142 residents
- 32044 2,060
Hampton (32044)
2,060 residents
- 32631 291
Earleton (32631)
291 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 32694 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 32694 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 32091
Starke (32091)
$62,852 median income
- 32609
Gainesville (32609)
$49,406 median income
- 32044
Hampton (32044)
$46,338 median income
- 32694
Waldo (32694)
$43,537 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 32694 ranks #4 of 4 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 32694, 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 (2,142 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 32694 in?
ZIP code 32694 (Waldo) 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 32694?
ZIP code 32694 in Waldo, FL has a population of 2,142 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 32694?
The median household income in ZIP 32694 is $43,537, which is 43% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 32694?
The median home value in ZIP 32694 is $124,200, which is 55% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 32694?
The largest racial group in ZIP 32694 is White at 71.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 10.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 32694?
ZIP code 32694 has 32 business establishments employing approximately 134 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 32694?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 32694 are: Retail trade (7), Construction (5), Accommodation and food services (5). There are 5 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 32694?
In ZIP code 32694, 63.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 22.7% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 32694?
In ZIP code 32694, approximately 69.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 30.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 32694?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 32694 is 22.8% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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