PlainZIP

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
$112,599
Median income
$453,700
Median home value
25.5%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

ZIP code 32744 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 34.8 square miles in Lake Helen, Volusia County, Florida. The area is home to 3,588 residents, producing a population density of 103 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 32744 against Florida and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 32744 sits at $112,599 (46% above the Florida average), while per-capita income is $36,105. The poverty rate stands at 8.9% and the unemployment rate at 3.3%. On housing, the median home value is $453,700 (21% above the state average) with median rent at $1,313 per month, and 82.4% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 32744 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 25.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42, and the average commute is —. We also surface 8 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Volusia County, so you can benchmark 32744 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 →

Top industries in ZIP 32744

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 32744.

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + 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

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Who lives in ZIP 32744?

42.0

Median Age

50.6%

Male

49.4%

Female

1.8%

Foreign-Born

White 91.5%
African American 2.3%
Asian 0.7%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.2%
Hispanic or Latino 5.0%

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

$36,105

Per Capita Income

8.9%

Poverty Rate

3.3%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 32744 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$112,599 Top 12% higher than 88% 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%). Below this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). This entry sits in this band. $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

Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US 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?

High School Graduate or Higher 58.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 25.5%

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

What does housing look like?

1,361

Total Housing Units

1,253

Occupied Units

108

Vacant Units

2.90

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 82.4%
Renter 17.6%

$453,700

Median Home Value

+21% vs state

$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

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ZIP 32744 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 32744 ranks #8 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 32744 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 32744 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
32724 Deland, FL 31,826 4.9 mi
32738 Deltona, FL 43,830 5.6 mi
32763 Orange City, FL 21,263 5.7 mi
32725 Deltona, FL 44,905 7.4 mi
32720 Deland, FL 29,700 9.1 mi
32713 Debary, FL 19,491 9.5 mi
32128 Port Orange, FL 16,910 11.7 mi
32764 Osteen, FL 3,120 12.6 mi

More ZIP Codes in Volusia County

32174 standard
Ormond Beach, FL
Pop: 47,552
32725 standard
Deltona, FL
Pop: 44,905
32738 standard
Deltona, FL
Pop: 43,830
32114 standard
Daytona Beach, FL
Pop: 32,084
32724 standard
Deland, FL
Pop: 31,826
32720 standard
Deland, FL
Pop: 29,700

Related Areas

Volusia County Lake Helen, FL Florida

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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Official Data Resources for Lake Helen, FL

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U.S. Census Bureau
Official demographic, economic, and housing data from the American Community Survey.
HUD Fair Market Rents
Department of Housing and Urban Development rental cost estimates by metropolitan area.
FBI Uniform Crime Reports
Official crime statistics compiled from law enforcement agencies nationwide.
FHFA House Price Index
Federal Housing Finance Agency home value trends based on repeat sales and appraisals.

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