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Ocala, FL · standard

ZIP Code 34471

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

25,152
492/sq mi
$65,789
Median income
$317,900
Median home value
36.2%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Ocala pairs a below-median household income with above-median home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

40th pct
household income, US ZIPs
Top 31%
home value, US ZIPs
492
people per sq mi
62%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 34471 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 34471 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Ocala, Marion County, Florida, with 25,152 residents across 51.1 square miles, a density of 492 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 34471 reports a modest median household income of $65,789 (15% below the Florida average), while per-capita income is $38,709. Poverty here runs at 16.6%, with unemployment measured at 3.9%. Housing costs here run $317,900 for a typical home value (15% below the state average), with rent averaging $1,396 a month; 61.6% of homes are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 36.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.3, and the average commute is 16 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Marion County, so you can benchmark 34471 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone.

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 34471

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Ocala, FL

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 34471.

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 34471, Ocala, 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

25,152

Population

51.1

Area (sq mi)

492

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 34471?

42.3

Median Age

47.4%

Male

52.6%

Female

8.9%

Foreign-Born

White 67.2%
African American 11.2%
Asian 2.6%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 13.3%
Hispanic or Latino 16.1%

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?

$65,789

Median Household Income

-15% vs state

$38,709

Per Capita Income

16.6%

Poverty Rate

3.9%

Unemployment Rate

16.2 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 34471 ranks nationally

Ocala, FL household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$65,789 40th percentile higher than 40% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $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 62.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 36.2%

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

What does housing look like?

12,844

Total Housing Units

11,356

Occupied Units

1,488

Vacant Units

2.41

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 61.6%
Renter 38.4%

$317,900

Median Home Value

-15% vs state

$1,396

Median Rent

1981

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

+4.3%

YoY Change (2024)

296

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+196%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 34471 have increased 4.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +196% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +4.8% 182
2021 +16.6% 212
2022 +24.9% 265
2023 +7.2% 284
2024 +4.3% 296

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 1,502 business establishments in ZIP 34471, employing approximately 21,476 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,218,410,000.

1,502

Businesses

21,476

Employees

$1.2B

Annual Payroll

18

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Health care and social assistance 378 25.2%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 202 13.4%
Retail trade 144 9.6%
Other services (except public administration) 118 7.9%
Real estate and rental and leasing 113 7.5%
Finance and insurance 110 7.3%
Construction 103 6.9%
Accommodation and food services 95 6.3%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 74 4.9%
Wholesale trade 41 2.7%
Manufacturing 24 1.6%
Information 24 1.6%
Transportation and warehousing 23 1.5%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 22 1.5%
Educational services 18 1.2%
Management of companies and enterprises 5 0.3%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting 3 0.2%
Industries not classified 3 0.2%

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 34471 vs 34470 →

ZIP 34471 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 34471 ranks #2 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 34471 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 34471 ranks #5 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
34470 Ocala, FL 17,838 3.6 mi
34474 Ocala, FL 16,062 4.9 mi
34480 Ocala, FL 19,068 4.2 mi
34479 Ocala, FL 13,032 6.6 mi
34475 Ocala, FL 12,177 7.0 mi
34476 Ocala, FL 20,862 6.8 mi
34472 Ocala, FL 25,968 8.7 mi
34420 Belleview, FL 16,287 9.2 mi
32617 Anthony, FL 4,109 10.6 mi
34482 Ocala, FL 22,500 10.7 mi

More ZIP Codes in Marion County

34491 standard
Summerfield, FL
Pop: 27,454
34472 standard
Ocala, FL
Pop: 25,968
34482 standard
Ocala, FL
Pop: 22,500
34476 standard
Ocala, FL
Pop: 20,862
34480 standard
Ocala, FL
Pop: 19,068
34470 standard
Ocala, FL
Pop: 17,838

Related Areas

Marion County Ocala, FL Florida

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 34471 in? ▼
ZIP code 34471 (Ocala) is located in Marion County, Florida. Marion County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/marion-fl.
What is the population of ZIP code 34471? ▼
ZIP code 34471 in Ocala, FL has a population of 25,152 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 34471? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 34471 is $65,789, which is 14% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 34471? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 34471 is $317,900, which is 14% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 34471? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 34471 is White at 67.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 16.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 34471? ▼
ZIP code 34471 has 1,502 business establishments employing approximately 21,476 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 34471? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 34471 are: Health care and social assistance (378), Professional, scientific, and technical services (202), Retail trade (144). There are 18 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 34471? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 34471 increased by 4.3% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 196%. 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 34471? ▼
In ZIP code 34471, 62.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 36.2% 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 34471? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 34471 is 16.2 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 34471? ▼
In ZIP code 34471, approximately 61.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 38.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 34471? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 34471 is 16.6% 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.