Ocala, FL · standard
ZIP Code 34473
Marion County, Florida - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 17,029
- 172/sq mi High-density area
- $72,366
- Median income Near-median income area
- $265,700
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 16.1%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Ocala pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 50%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 39%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 172
- people per sq mi
- 79%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 34473 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 34473 (Ocala, FL) rose +2.5% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 282.0 in 2023 to 289.1 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 34473 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Ocala, Marion County, Florida, home to 17,029 residents across 99.2 square miles, a density of 172 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 34473 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $72,366 (6% below the average Florida ZIP), while per-capita income is $29,205. The poverty rate is 9.5%, with unemployment at 3.6%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $265,700 (29% below the average Florida ZIP), and median rent is $1,649; owner occupancy is 78.5%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 16.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39.1, and the average commute is 34 minutes. The page also surfaces 6 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Marion County, so 34473 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 34473
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Ocala, FL
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 34473.
- Construction
Construction
38 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
28 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
25 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
24 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
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 34473, 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
17,029
Population
99.2
Area (sq mi)
172
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 34473?
39.1
Median Age
49.0%
Male
51.0%
Female
17.3%
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?
$72,366
Median Household Income
-6% vs state ZIP avg
$29,205
Per Capita Income
9.5%
Poverty Rate
3.6%
Unemployment Rate
34.3 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 34473 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)
$72,366 49th percentile higher than 49% 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
10,150housing units
10,150
Total Housing Units
9,112
Occupied Units
1,038
Vacant Units
2.94
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$265,700
Median Home Value
-29% vs state ZIP avg
$1,649
Median Rent
2003
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
+2.5%
YoY Change (2024)
289
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+189%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 34473 have increased 2.5% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +189% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +5.0% | 185 |
| 2021 | +19.6% | 221 |
| 2022 | +26.4% | 280 |
| 2023 | +0.9% | 282 |
| 2024 | +2.5% | 289 |
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 218 business establishments in ZIP 34473, employing approximately 1,786 people with a combined annual payroll of $64,100,000.
218
Businesses
1,786
Employees
$64.1M
Annual Payroll
11
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 38 | 17.4% |
| Retail trade | 28 | 12.8% |
| Accommodation and food services | 25 | 11.5% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 24 | 11.0% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 23 | 10.6% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 19 | 8.7% |
| Health care and social assistance | 17 | 7.8% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 16 | 7.3% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 10 | 4.6% |
| Finance and insurance | 5 | 2.3% |
| Wholesale trade | 4 | 1.8% |
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 34473 vs 34476 →
ZIP 34473 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
- 34476
Ocala (34476)
20,862 residents
- 34480
Ocala (34480)
19,068 residents
- 34481
Ocala (34481)
17,536 residents
- 34473
Ocala (34473)
17,029 residents
- 34420
Belleview (34420)
16,287 residents
- 34484 3,069
Oxford (34484)
3,069 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 34473 ranks #5 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 34473 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 34484
Oxford (34484)
$92,582 median income
- 34480
Ocala (34480)
$77,557 median income
- 34473
Ocala (34473)
$72,366 median income
- 34491
Summerfield (34491)
$66,679 median income
- 34476
Ocala (34476)
$65,860 median income
- 34420
Belleview (34420)
$60,680 median income
- 34481
Ocala (34481)
$57,324 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 34473 ranks #3 of 7 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 34473, 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 (17,029 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 34473 in?
ZIP code 34473 (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 34473?
ZIP code 34473 in Ocala, FL has a population of 17,029 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 34473?
The median household income in ZIP 34473 is $72,366, which is 5% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 34473?
The median home value in ZIP 34473 is $265,700, which is 4% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 34473?
The largest racial group in ZIP 34473 is White at 43.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 31.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 34473?
ZIP code 34473 has 218 business establishments employing approximately 1,786 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 34473?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 34473 are: Construction (38), Retail trade (28), Accommodation and food services (25). There are 11 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 34473?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 34473 increased by 2.5% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 189%. 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 34473?
In ZIP code 34473, 52.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 16.1% 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 34473?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 34473 is 34.3 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 34473?
In ZIP code 34473, approximately 78.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 21.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 34473?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 34473 is 9.5% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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