PlainZIP

Summerfield, FL · standard

ZIP Code 34491

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

27,454
245/sq mi
$66,679
Median income
$274,200
Median home value
24.0%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

41th pct
household income, US ZIPs
Top 38%
home value, US ZIPs
245
people per sq mi
87%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 34491 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 34491 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Summerfield, Marion County, Florida, with 27,454 residents across 111.9 square miles, a density of 245 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 34491 reports a modest median household income of $66,679 (14% below the Florida average), while per-capita income is $34,649. 9.9% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 7.0%. The typical home here is valued at $274,200 (27% below the state average); renters pay a median of $1,221 monthly, and 86.8% of units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 24.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 53.5, and the average commute is 27 minutes. A geography-based comparison follows: 10 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 34491, plus 6 more within Marion County, give a clearer read than the 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 34491

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Summerfield, FL

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 34491.

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 34491, Summerfield, 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

27,454

Population

111.9

Area (sq mi)

245

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 34491?

53.5

Median Age

46.4%

Male

53.6%

Female

7.7%

Foreign-Born

White 79.2%
African American 4.1%
Asian 1.8%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 11.4%
Hispanic or Latino 16.5%

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?

$66,679

Median Household Income

-14% vs state

$34,649

Per Capita Income

9.9%

Poverty Rate

7.0%

Unemployment Rate

27.0 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 34491 ranks nationally

Summerfield, FL household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$66,679 41st percentile higher than 41% 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 57.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 24.0%

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

What does housing look like?

15,976

Total Housing Units

14,470

Occupied Units

1,506

Vacant Units

2.30

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 86.8%
Renter 13.2%

$274,200

Median Home Value

-27% vs state

$1,221

Median Rent

2000

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

+2.3%

YoY Change (2024)

324

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+224%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 34491 have increased 2.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +224% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +3.0% 198
2021 +17.0% 231
2022 +28.2% 297
2023 +6.8% 317
2024 +2.3% 324

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 421 business establishments in ZIP 34491, employing approximately 3,073 people with a combined annual payroll of $129,409,000.

421

Businesses

3,073

Employees

$129.4M

Annual Payroll

15

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 89 21.1%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 51 12.1%
Retail trade 47 11.2%
Health care and social assistance 42 10.0%
Real estate and rental and leasing 34 8.1%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 33 7.8%
Other services (except public administration) 31 7.4%
Accommodation and food services 27 6.4%
Transportation and warehousing 20 4.8%
Wholesale trade 14 3.3%
Finance and insurance 12 2.9%
Manufacturing 5 1.2%
Information 5 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 5 1.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting 3 0.7%

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 34491 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 34491 ranks #3 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 34491 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 34491 ranks #6 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
34420 Belleview, FL 16,287 3.9 mi
34484 Oxford, FL 3,069 5.1 mi
32162 The Villages, FL 45,180 6.3 mi
34473 Ocala, FL 17,029 8.4 mi
32195 Weirsdale, FL 3,328 8.7 mi
32133 Eastlake Weir, FL 137 8.3 mi
34480 Ocala, FL 19,068 8.2 mi
34472 Ocala, FL 25,968 8.5 mi
32159 Lady Lake, FL 28,867 9.9 mi
34731 Fruitland Park, FL 10,815 12.7 mi

More ZIP Codes in Marion County

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
34470 standard
Ocala, FL
Pop: 17,838

Related Areas

Marion County Summerfield, FL Florida

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 34491 in? ▼
ZIP code 34491 (Summerfield) 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 34491? ▼
ZIP code 34491 in Summerfield, FL has a population of 27,454 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 34491? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 34491 is $66,679, which is 13% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 34491? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 34491 is $274,200, which is 1% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 34491? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 34491 is White at 79.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 16.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 34491? ▼
ZIP code 34491 has 421 business establishments employing approximately 3,073 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 34491? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 34491 are: Construction (89), Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services (51), Retail trade (47). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 34491? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 34491 increased by 2.3% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 224%. 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 34491? ▼
In ZIP code 34491, 57.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 24.0% 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 34491? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 34491 is 27.0 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 34491? ▼
In ZIP code 34491, approximately 86.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 13.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 34491? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 34491 is 9.9% 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.