Ocala, FL · standard
ZIP Code 34479
Marion County, Florida - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 13,032
- 289/sq mi High-density area
- $54,283
- Median income Below-median income area
- $207,400
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 18.8%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Ocala pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with below-median home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.
- 20th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 45th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 289
- people per sq mi
- 74%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 34479 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 34479 (Ocala, FL) rose +4.3% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 321.5 in 2023 to 335.4 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 34479 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Ocala, Marion County, Florida, home to 13,032 residents across 45.1 square miles, a density of 289 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 34479 reports a modest median household income of $54,283 (30% below the average Florida ZIP), while per-capita income is $30,555. The poverty rate is 16.9%, with unemployment at 2.7%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $207,400 (45% below the average Florida ZIP), and median rent is $1,356; owner occupancy is 74.4%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 18.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.6, and the average commute is 26 minutes. The page also surfaces 8 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Marion County, so 34479 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 34479
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Ocala, FL
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 34479.
- Construction
Construction
49 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
25 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
23 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
20 establishments
- Real estate and rental and leasing 17
Real estate and rental and leasing
17 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 34479, 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
13,032
Population
45.1
Area (sq mi)
289
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 34479?
42.6
Median Age
48.1%
Male
51.9%
Female
3.3%
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?
$54,283
Median Household Income
-30% vs state ZIP avg
$30,555
Per Capita Income
16.9%
Poverty Rate
2.7%
Unemployment Rate
25.5 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 34479 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)
$54,283 17th percentile higher than 17% 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
5,939housing units
5,939
Total Housing Units
5,493
Occupied Units
446
Vacant Units
2.41
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$207,400
Median Home Value
-45% vs state ZIP avg
$1,356
Median Rent
1983
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)
335
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+235%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 34479 have increased 4.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +235% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +5.6% | 194 |
| 2021 | +17.2% | 227 |
| 2022 | +25.9% | 286 |
| 2023 | +12.5% | 321 |
| 2024 | +4.3% | 335 |
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 210 business establishments in ZIP 34479, employing approximately 1,400 people with a combined annual payroll of $64,849,000.
210
Businesses
1,400
Employees
$64.8M
Annual Payroll
13
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 49 | 23.3% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 25 | 11.9% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 23 | 10.9% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 20 | 9.5% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 17 | 8.1% |
| Retail trade | 15 | 7.1% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 12 | 5.7% |
| Health care and social assistance | 12 | 5.7% |
| Manufacturing | 9 | 4.3% |
| Wholesale trade | 7 | 3.3% |
| Accommodation and food services | 6 | 2.9% |
| Finance and insurance | 5 | 2.4% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 4 | 1.9% |
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 34479 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 34472
Ocala (34472)
25,968 residents
- 34471
Ocala (34471)
25,152 residents
- 34480
Ocala (34480)
19,068 residents
- 34470
Ocala (34470)
17,838 residents
- 34474
Ocala (34474)
16,062 residents
- 34479
Ocala (34479)
13,032 residents
- 34475
Ocala (34475)
12,177 residents
- 32113 6,627
Citra (32113)
6,627 residents
- 32617 4,109
Anthony (32617)
4,109 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 34479 ranks #6 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 34479 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 34480
Ocala (34480)
$77,557 median income
- 32617
Anthony (32617)
$66,667 median income
- 34471
Ocala (34471)
$65,789 median income
- 34474
Ocala (34474)
$65,291 median income
- 34472
Ocala (34472)
$64,208 median income
- 32113
Citra (32113)
$63,066 median income
- 34479
Ocala (34479)
$54,283 median income
- 34470
Ocala (34470)
$52,083 median income
- 34475 $30,174
Ocala (34475)
$30,174 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 34479 ranks #7 of 9 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 34479, 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 (13,032 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 34479 in?
ZIP code 34479 (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 34479?
ZIP code 34479 in Ocala, FL has a population of 13,032 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 34479?
The median household income in ZIP 34479 is $54,283, which is 29% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 34479?
The median home value in ZIP 34479 is $207,400, which is 25% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 34479?
The largest racial group in ZIP 34479 is White at 75.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 8.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 34479?
ZIP code 34479 has 210 business establishments employing approximately 1,400 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 34479?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 34479 are: Construction (49), Other services (except public administration) (25), Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services (23). There are 13 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 34479?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 34479 increased by 4.3% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 235%. 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 34479?
In ZIP code 34479, 57.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 18.8% 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 34479?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 34479 is 25.5 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 34479?
In ZIP code 34479, approximately 74.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 25.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 34479?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 34479 is 16.9% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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