32609 ZIP Code — Gainesville, FL

Alachua County, Florida

ZIP code 32609 is located in Gainesville, Florida, within Alachua County. It covers approximately 117.55 square miles and serves a population of 18,983 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 352.

About ZIP code 32609

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $155,000. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 55%.

Median household income is $45,301. Poverty affects 23% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 20% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 31% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 21 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 28% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (23%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 32609 reflects a community defined by economic challenges above the national average, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

18,983

population

117.55

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

32609 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 32609

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 32609. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Gainesville	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

32612 Gainesville (7.7 mi) 32610 Gainesville (7.9 mi) 32641 Gainesville (8.2 mi) 32653 Gainesville (8.2 mi) 32694 Waldo (8.3 mi) 32605 Gainesville (8.5 mi) 32601 Gainesville (8.6 mi) 32603 Gainesville (8.8 mi) 32611 Gainesville (9.1 mi) 32044 Hampton (9.6 mi) 32631 Earleton (11 mi) 32606 Gainesville (11.2 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	18,983
Population density	161 / sq mi
State FIPS	12
County FIPS	001

Geography
Land area	117.55 sq mi
Water area	2.20 sq mi
Latitude	29.7579
Longitude	-82.2758
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	352

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 06/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	66.4%	49.8%	43.4%
$50k – $100k	24.3%	28.0%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	7.9%	16.8%	19.3%
Over $200k	1.4%	5.4%	6.4%

Demographics & statistics

18,983

Population

161

People per sq mi

35.9

Median age

$45,301

Median household income

$24,508

Per capita income

$155,000

Median home value

$1,046

Median monthly rent

54.5%

Home ownership

22.7%

Poverty rate

10.0%

Unemployment

4,923

Housing units

28.0%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

349

Under 5

332

696

5–9

662

533

10–14

507

332

15–19

317

855

20–24

814

2,006

25–34

1,910

1,166

35–44

1,110

851

45–54

810

585

55–59

557

659

60–64

628

1,118

65–74

1,065

473

75–84

450

101

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	3,420	18.0%
18 and over	15,563	82.0%
65 and over	3,304	17.4%
Median age	35.9 years

Race & ethnicity

White 52.9%

Black or African American 34.8%

Two or more races 5.8%

Hispanic or Latino 2.6%

Asian 1.9%

Other race 1.3%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%

Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	10,306	52.9%
Black or African American	6,794	34.8%
Two or more races	1,129	5.8%
Hispanic or Latino	512	2.6%
Asian	362	1.9%
Other race	253	1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native	114	0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander	25	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	66.4%	49.8%	43.4%
$50k – $100k	24.3%	28.0%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	7.9%	16.8%	19.3%
Over $200k	1.4%	5.4%	6.4%

Under $10k 5.2%

$10k–$15k 10.5%

$15k–$25k 10.2%

$25k–$35k 10.2%

$35k–$50k 21.1%

$50k–$75k 17.5%

$75k–$100k 11.5%

$100k–$150k 9.4%

$150k–$200k 1.8%

$200k+ 2.6%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	5.2%
$10k–$15k	10.5%
$15k–$25k	10.2%
$25k–$35k	10.2%
$35k–$50k	21.1%
$50k–$75k	17.5%
$75k–$100k	11.5%
$100k–$150k	9.4%
$150k–$200k	1.8%
$200k+	2.6%
Median income	$45,301

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 12.9%

$50k–$100k 14.6%

$100k–$150k 20.0%

$150k–$200k 19.0%

$200k–$300k 24.2%

$300k–$500k 5.9%

$500k–$1M 2.4%

$1M+ 0.9%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$155,000
Median rent / month	$1,046
Owner occupied	54.5%
Renter occupied	45.5%
Vacant	10.1%
Single-family detached	47.9%
Large apartment buildings	6.3%
Mobile homes	16.1%
Median rooms	5.0
Avg household size (owned)	2.37

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.8%
2010–2019	8.4%
2000–2009	9.3%
1990–1999	13.0%
1980–1989	15.1%
1970–1979	16.7%
1960–1969	15.4%
1950–1959	14.8%
1940–1949	4.3%
1939 or earlier	2.1%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	4.1%
1 bedroom	6.6%
2 bedrooms	33.3%
3 bedrooms	43.8%
4 bedrooms	11.7%
5+ bedrooms	0.5%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	11.2%
1 vehicle	48.3%
2 vehicles	27.0%
3 or more	13.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	18.9%
Electricity	75.3%
Propane / LP gas	1.6%
Wood	1.2%
Solar	1.7%
No fuel used	0.8%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	2,436	32.5%
Cohabiting couple	630	8.4%
Male householder, no spouse	1,884	25.2%
Female householder, no spouse	2,536	33.9%
Households with children under 18	1,867	24.9%
Households with seniors (65+)	2,267	30.3%
Average household size	2.29

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	54.8%	42.2%
Married	33.3%	33.2%
Separated	1.0%	4.6%
Widowed	1.9%	6.6%
Divorced	9.0%	13.5%

Education

Less than 9th grade 6.7%

Some HS, no diploma 7.2%

HS graduate 26.8%

Some college, no degree 21.3%

Associate's degree 10.0%

Bachelor's degree 18.1%

Graduate / professional 9.9%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	86.2%
Bachelor's or higher	28.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	269	6.4%
Kindergarten	166	4.0%
Elementary school	1,774	42.5%
High school	441	10.6%
College / grad school	1,525	36.5%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 28.8%

Arts, food & hospitality 17.9%

Professional & management 11.2%

Public administration 9.9%

Retail trade 7.1%

Other services 6.8%

Construction 4.6%

Transportation & utilities 3.9%

Finance & real estate 3.8%

Manufacturing 3.1%

Wholesale trade 1.5%

Information 0.8%

Agriculture & mining 0.5%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	37.3%
Service	24.0%
Sales & office	21.1%
Natural resources & construction	6.7%
Production & transportation	11.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	65.5%
Government	28.8%
Self-employed	5.7%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	70.6%
Carpool	12.8%
Public transit	4.5%
Walk	3.4%
Work from home	8.1%
Other means	0.6%
Avg commute (minutes)	21.4

Poverty

All people 22.7%

Under 18 years 35.5%

18 and over 19.8%

Married-couple families 1.6%

Female-led households 50.2%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	30.7%
Retirement income	16.7%
Supplemental Security	7.9%
Cash public assistance	3.6%
Food stamps / SNAP	19.5%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	36.2%
High blood pressure	35.0%
High cholesterol	29.1%
Diabetes	12.4%
Heart disease	6.6%
Stroke	4.0%
Asthma	10.7%
Arthritis	22.7%
Kidney disease	3.3%
Pulmonary disease	9.3%
Cancer	5.2%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	22.6%
Binge drinking	15.3%
No physical activity	30.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	36.8%
Depression	19.9%
Fair or poor health	21.0%
Poor mental health	18.6%
Poor physical health	13.7%
No health insurance	24.5%
Visited doctor (checkup)	72.9%
Visited dentist	47.4%
Cholesterol screening	87.3%
Teeth loss	21.5%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	1,231	7.9%

Disability	%
Any disability	20.8%
Under 18	8.7%
18–64 years	16.6%
65 and over	48.1%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	63.0%
Public insurance	39.3%
No insurance	10.3%
Uninsured under 19	3.7%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	18,302	96.4%
Spanish	543	3.0%
Other Indo-European	254	1.4%
Asian & Pacific Islander	46	0.3%
Other languages	232	1.3%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	17,931	94.5%
Born in same state	17,526	92.3%
Born in different state	12,196	64.2%
Foreign born	405	2.1%
Naturalized citizen	1,052	5.5%
Not a US citizen	578	54.9%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	2,482	13.1%
Italian	1,360	7.2%
Arab	925	4.9%
English	147	0.8%
Irish	91	0.5%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	83	0.4%
Dutch	20	0.1%
German	13	0.1%
Norwegian	12	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	39.4%
Internet access	94.9%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 32609

What city is ZIP code 32609 in?

ZIP code 32609 is primarily assigned to Gainesville, Florida.

What county is ZIP code 32609 in?

ZIP code 32609 falls within Alachua County, Florida.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 32609?

23% of residents in ZIP code 32609 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 32609?

The median home value in ZIP code 32609 is $155,000.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 32609?

The median household income in ZIP code 32609 is $45,301, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What is the population of ZIP code 32609?

ZIP code 32609 has an estimated population of 18,983 residents, with a density of 161 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 32609 in?

ZIP code 32609 observes the EST timezone.