Ocala, FL · standard
ZIP Code 34472
Marion County, Florida - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 25,968
- 273/sq mi High-density area
- $64,208
- Median income Near-median income area
- $202,500
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 18.5%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Ocala pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.
- 37th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 44th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 273
- people per sq mi
- 80%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 34472 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 34472 (Ocala, FL) rose +3.5% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 302.1 in 2023 to 312.6 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 34472 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Ocala, Marion County, Florida, with 25,968 residents across 95.1 square miles, a density of 273 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 34472 reports a modest median household income of $64,208 (17% below the average Florida ZIP), while per-capita income is $28,132. The poverty rate is 12.5%, with unemployment at 3.6%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $202,500 (46% below the average Florida ZIP), and median rent is $1,422; owner occupancy is 80.1%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 18.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39.9, and the average commute is 30 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Marion County, so 34472 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 34472
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Ocala, FL
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 34472.
- Construction
Construction
73 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
48 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
33 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
30 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing 23
Transportation and warehousing
23 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 34472, 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
25,968
Population
95.1
Area (sq mi)
273
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 34472?
39.9
Median Age
50.1%
Male
49.9%
Female
12.6%
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?
$64,208
Median Household Income
-17% vs state ZIP avg
$28,132
Per Capita Income
12.5%
Poverty Rate
3.6%
Unemployment Rate
30.2 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 34472 ranks among Florida ZIPs
Ocala, 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)
$64,208 35th percentile higher than 35% 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
14,185housing units
14,185
Total Housing Units
13,412
Occupied Units
773
Vacant Units
2.67
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$202,500
Median Home Value
-46% vs state ZIP avg
$1,422
Median Rent
1995
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
+3.5%
YoY Change (2024)
313
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+213%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 34472 have increased 3.5% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +213% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +5.7% | 186 |
| 2021 | +19.0% | 222 |
| 2022 | +25.3% | 278 |
| 2023 | +8.8% | 302 |
| 2024 | +3.5% | 313 |
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 330 business establishments in ZIP 34472, employing approximately 4,208 people with a combined annual payroll of $207,806,000.
330
Businesses
4,208
Employees
$207.8M
Annual Payroll
14
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 73 | 22.1% |
| Retail trade | 48 | 14.6% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 33 | 10.0% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 30 | 9.1% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 23 | 7.0% |
| Health care and social assistance | 23 | 7.0% |
| Accommodation and food services | 23 | 7.0% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 22 | 6.7% |
| Manufacturing | 16 | 4.8% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 16 | 4.8% |
| Wholesale trade | 9 | 2.7% |
| Finance and insurance | 6 | 1.8% |
| Educational services | 4 | 1.2% |
| Information | 3 | 0.9% |
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 34472 vs 34420 →
ZIP 34472 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 34491
Summerfield (34491)
27,454 residents
- 34472
Ocala (34472)
25,968 residents
- 34471
Ocala (34471)
25,152 residents
- 34480
Ocala (34480)
19,068 residents
- 34470
Ocala (34470)
17,838 residents
- 34420
Belleview (34420)
16,287 residents
- 34479
Ocala (34479)
13,032 residents
- 34488 10,291
Silver Springs (34488)
10,291 residents
- 32179 8,156
Ocklawaha (32179)
8,156 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 34472 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 34472 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 32133
Eastlake Weir (32133)
$161,198 median income
- 34480
Ocala (34480)
$77,557 median income
- 34491
Summerfield (34491)
$66,679 median income
- 34471
Ocala (34471)
$65,789 median income
- 34472 $64,208
Ocala (34472)
$64,208 median income
- 34420 $60,680
Belleview (34420)
$60,680 median income
- 32195 $57,000
Weirsdale (32195)
$57,000 median income
- 34479 $54,283
Ocala (34479)
$54,283 median income
- 34470 $52,083
Ocala (34470)
$52,083 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 34472 ranks #5 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 34420 | Belleview, FL | 16,287 | 4.8 mi |
| 34480 | Ocala, FL | 19,068 | 6.2 mi |
| 32179 | Ocklawaha, FL | 8,156 | 6.7 mi |
| 34491 | Summerfield, FL | 27,454 | 8.5 mi |
| 34488 | Silver Springs, FL | 10,291 | 8.3 mi |
| 32133 | Eastlake Weir, FL | 137 | 8.2 mi |
| 34470 | Ocala, FL | 17,838 | 8.2 mi |
| 34471 | Ocala, FL | 25,152 | 8.7 mi |
| 32195 | Weirsdale, FL | 3,328 | 10.4 mi |
| 34479 | Ocala, FL | 13,032 | 12.0 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 34472, 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 (25,968 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 34472 in?
ZIP code 34472 (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 34472?
ZIP code 34472 in Ocala, FL has a population of 25,968 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 34472?
The median household income in ZIP 34472 is $64,208, which is 16% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 34472?
The median home value in ZIP 34472 is $202,500, which is 27% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 34472?
The largest racial group in ZIP 34472 is White at 50.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 26.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 34472?
ZIP code 34472 has 330 business establishments employing approximately 4,208 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 34472?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 34472 are: Construction (73), Retail trade (48), Other services (except public administration) (33). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 34472?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 34472 increased by 3.5% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 213%. 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 34472?
In ZIP code 34472, 54.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 18.5% 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 34472?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 34472 is 30.2 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 34472?
In ZIP code 34472, approximately 80.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 19.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 34472?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 34472 is 12.5% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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