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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
$72,366
Median income
$265,700
Median home value
16.1%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

ZIP code 34473 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 99.2 square miles in Ocala, Marion County, Florida. The area is home to 17,029 residents, producing a population density of 172 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 34473 against Florida and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 34473 sits at $72,366 (6% below the Florida average), while per-capita income is $29,205. The poverty rate stands at 9.5% and the unemployment rate at 3.6%. On housing, the median home value is $265,700 (29% below the state average) with median rent at $1,649 per month, and 78.5% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 34473 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 16.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39.1, and the average commute is 34 minutes. We also surface 6 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Marion County, so you can benchmark 34473 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 34473

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 34473.

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 34473, Ocala, 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

17,029

Population

99.2

Area (sq mi)

172

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 34473?

39.1

Median Age

49.0%

Male

51.0%

Female

17.3%

Foreign-Born

White 43.0%
African American 25.7%
Asian 1.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.1%
Two or More Ethnicities 24.1%
Hispanic or Latino 31.0%

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?

$72,366

Median Household Income

-6% vs state

$29,205

Per Capita Income

9.5%

Poverty Rate

3.6%

Unemployment Rate

34.3 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 34473 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$72,366 Top 50% higher than 50% 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 52.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 16.1%

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

What does housing look like?

10,150

Total Housing Units

9,112

Occupied Units

1,038

Vacant Units

2.94

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 78.5%
Renter 21.5%

$265,700

Median Home Value

-29% vs state

$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

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ZIP 34473 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 34473 ranks #5 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 34473 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 34473 ranks #3 of 7 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
34476 Ocala, FL 20,862 5.3 mi
34491 Summerfield, FL 27,454 8.4 mi
34484 Oxford, FL 3,069 7.6 mi
34480 Ocala, FL 19,068 8.6 mi
34420 Belleview, FL 16,287 9.4 mi
34481 Ocala, FL 17,536 11.1 mi

More ZIP Codes in Marion County

34491 standard
Summerfield, FL
Pop: 27,454
34472 standard
Ocala, FL
Pop: 25,968
34471 standard
Ocala, FL
Pop: 25,152
34482 standard
Ocala, FL
Pop: 22,500
34476 standard
Ocala, FL
Pop: 20,862
34480 standard
Ocala, FL
Pop: 19,068

Related Areas

Marion County Ocala, FL Florida

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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Official Data Resources for Ocala, FL

Verify and explore additional data for this area using these official government sources.

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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