Lake Helen, FL · standard
ZIP Code 32744
Volusia County, Florida - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 3,588
- 103/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $112,599
- Median income Above-median income area
- $453,700
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 25.5%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Lake Helen pairs an upper-quartile household income with upper-quartile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 12%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 16%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 103
- people per sq mi
- 82%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 32744 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 32744 (Lake Helen, FL) fell -3.9% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 443.6 in 2023 to 426.1 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 32744 covers 34.8 square miles in Lake Helen, Volusia County, Florida (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 3,588 residents on file, a density of 103 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 32744 skews affluent, with a median household income of $112,599 (46% above the average Florida ZIP), while per-capita income is $36,105. The poverty rate is 8.9%, with unemployment at 3.3%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $453,700 (21% above the average Florida ZIP), while 82.4% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,313.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 25.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 8 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Volusia County, so 32744 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 32744
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Lake Helen, FL
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 32744.
- Construction
Construction
25 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
10 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 8
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
8 establishments
- Other services (except public administration) 7
Other services (except public administration)
7 establishments
- Real estate and rental and leasing 6
Real estate and rental and leasing
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 32744, Lake Helen, 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
3,588
Population
34.8
Area (sq mi)
103
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 32744?
42.0
Median Age
50.6%
Male
49.4%
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?
$112,599
Median Household Income
+46% vs state ZIP avg
$36,105
Per Capita Income
8.9%
Poverty Rate
3.3%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 32744 ranks among Florida ZIPs
Lake Helen, 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)
$112,599 Top 10% higher than 90% 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
1,361housing units
1,361
Total Housing Units
1,253
Occupied Units
108
Vacant Units
2.90
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$453,700
Median Home Value
+21% vs state ZIP avg
$1,313
Median Rent
1985
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
-3.9%
YoY Change (2024)
426
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+326%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 32744 have decreased 3.9% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +326% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +5.5% | 272 |
| 2021 | +16.1% | 316 |
| 2022 | +27.8% | 404 |
| 2023 | +9.9% | 444 |
| 2024 | -3.9% | 426 |
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 77 business establishments in ZIP 32744, employing approximately 475 people with a combined annual payroll of $21,572,000.
77
Businesses
475
Employees
$21.6M
Annual Payroll
10
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 25 | 32.5% |
| Retail trade | 10 | 13.0% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 8 | 10.4% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 7 | 9.1% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 6 | 7.8% |
| Wholesale trade | 4 | 5.2% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 3 | 3.9% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 3 | 3.9% |
| Educational services | 3 | 3.9% |
| Health care and social assistance | 3 | 3.9% |
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 32744 vs 32724 →
ZIP 32744 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 32725
Deltona (32725)
44,905 residents
- 32738
Deltona (32738)
43,830 residents
- 32724
Deland (32724)
31,826 residents
- 32720
Deland (32720)
29,700 residents
- 32763
Orange City (32763)
21,263 residents
- 32713
Debary (32713)
19,491 residents
- 32128 16,910
Port Orange (32128)
16,910 residents
- 32744 3,588
Lake Helen (32744)
3,588 residents
- 32764 3,120
Osteen (32764)
3,120 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 32744 ranks #8 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 32744 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 32744
Lake Helen (32744)
$112,599 median income
- 32128
Port Orange (32128)
$95,831 median income
- 32713
Debary (32713)
$88,500 median income
- 32764
Osteen (32764)
$86,224 median income
- 32738
Deltona (32738)
$80,224 median income
- 32724
Deland (32724)
$73,592 median income
- 32725
Deltona (32725)
$73,152 median income
- 32720
Deland (32720)
$68,830 median income
- 32763
Orange City (32763)
$66,716 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 32744 ranks the highest of 9 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 32744, 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 (3,588 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 32744 in?
ZIP code 32744 (Lake Helen) is located in Volusia County, Florida. Volusia County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/volusia-fl.
What is the population of ZIP code 32744?
ZIP code 32744 in Lake Helen, FL has a population of 3,588 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 32744?
The median household income in ZIP 32744 is $112,599, which is 48% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 32744?
The median home value in ZIP 32744 is $453,700, which is 63% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 32744?
The largest racial group in ZIP 32744 is White at 91.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 5.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 32744?
ZIP code 32744 has 77 business establishments employing approximately 475 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 32744?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 32744 are: Construction (25), Retail trade (10), Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services (8). There are 10 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 32744?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 32744 decreased by 3.9% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 326%. 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 32744?
In ZIP code 32744, 58.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 25.5% 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 32744?
In ZIP code 32744, approximately 82.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 17.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 32744?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 32744 is 8.9% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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