Altoona, FL · standard
ZIP Code 32702
Lake County, Florida - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 2,705
- 18/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $50,935
- Median income Below-median income area
- $118,400
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 18.1%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Altoona pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 15th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 16th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 18
- people per sq mi
- 61%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 32702 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 32702 covers 147.0 square miles in Altoona, Lake County, Florida (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,705 residents on file, a density of 18 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 32702 reports a modest median household income of $50,935 (34% below the average Florida ZIP), while per-capita income is $30,855. Economic pressure is pronounced: 20.6% of residents are below the poverty line and unemployment is 15.0%. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $118,400 (68% below the average Florida ZIP), and median rent is $3,501; owner occupancy is 60.6%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 18.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 57, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 5 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Lake County, so 32702 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 32702
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Altoona, FL
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 32702.
- Construction
Construction
10 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
8 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
7 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
6 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
6 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 32702, Altoona, 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
2,705
Population
147.0
Area (sq mi)
18
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 32702?
57.0
Median Age
47.5%
Male
52.5%
Female
1.4%
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?
$50,935
Median Household Income
-34% vs state ZIP avg
$30,855
Per Capita Income
20.6%
Poverty Rate
15.0%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 32702 ranks among Florida ZIPs
Altoona, 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)
$50,935 12th percentile higher than 12% of 946 Florida ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more Florida ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
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
1,581housing units
1,581
Total Housing Units
1,204
Occupied Units
377
Vacant Units
2.14
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$118,400
Median Home Value
-68% vs state ZIP avg
$3,501
Median Rent
1983
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 50 business establishments in ZIP 32702, employing approximately 443 people with a combined annual payroll of $19,352,000.
50
Businesses
443
Employees
$19.4M
Annual Payroll
7
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 10 | 20.0% |
| Retail trade | 8 | 16.0% |
| Health care and social assistance | 7 | 14.0% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 6 | 12.0% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 6 | 12.0% |
| Wholesale trade | 4 | 8.0% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 3 | 6.0% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
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ZIP 32702 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 32784
Umatilla (32784)
11,432 residents
- 32736
Eustis (32736)
9,736 residents
- 32735 3,903
Grand Island (32735)
3,903 residents
- 32702 2,705
Altoona (32702)
2,705 residents
- 32767 2,622
Paisley (32767)
2,622 residents
- 32102 2,565
Astor (32102)
2,565 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 32702 ranks #4 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 32702 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 32736
Eustis (32736)
$96,542 median income
- 32784
Umatilla (32784)
$72,201 median income
- 32767
Paisley (32767)
$71,714 median income
- 32735
Grand Island (32735)
$68,441 median income
- 32102
Astor (32102)
$57,588 median income
- 32702
Altoona (32702)
$50,935 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 32702 ranks #6 of 6 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 32702, 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 (2,705 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 32702 in?
ZIP code 32702 (Altoona) is located in Lake County, Florida. Lake County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/lake-fl.
What is the population of ZIP code 32702?
ZIP code 32702 in Altoona, FL has a population of 2,705 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 32702?
The median household income in ZIP 32702 is $50,935, which is 33% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 32702?
The median home value in ZIP 32702 is $118,400, which is 57% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 32702?
The largest racial group in ZIP 32702 is White at 94.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 5.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 32702?
ZIP code 32702 has 50 business establishments employing approximately 443 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 32702?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 32702 are: Construction (10), Retail trade (8), Health care and social assistance (7). There are 7 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 32702?
In ZIP code 32702, 57.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 18.1% 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 32702?
In ZIP code 32702, approximately 60.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 39.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 32702?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 32702 is 20.6% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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