32024 ZIP Code — Lake City, FL

Columbia County, Florida

ZIP code 32024 is located in Lake City, Florida, within Columbia County. It covers approximately 145.43 square miles and serves a population of 20,155 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 386.

About ZIP code 32024

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $179,600. Owner-occupancy is high at 86%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $63,013. 40% 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 27 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 17% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (21%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 11% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 32024 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

20,155

population

145.43

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

32024 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 32024

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 32024. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Lake City	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

32025 Lake City (8.9 mi) 32038 Fort White (9.5 mi) 32094 Wellborn (12.1 mi) 32071 O Brien (13.8 mi) 32008 Branford (14.1 mi) 32062 Mc Alpin (16.4 mi) 32643 High Springs (17.5 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	20,155
Population density	139 / sq mi
State FIPS	12
County FIPS	023

Geography
Land area	145.43 sq mi
Water area	0.10 sq mi
Latitude	30.0631
Longitude	-82.7187
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	386

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 06/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	43.4%	53.5%	43.4%
$50k – $100k	32.7%	28.0%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	21.0%	16.1%	19.3%
Over $200k	3.0%	2.4%	6.4%

Demographics & statistics

20,155

Population

139

People per sq mi

43.0

Median age

$63,013

Median household income

$31,182

Per capita income

$179,600

Median home value

$954

Median monthly rent

86.2%

Home ownership

11.1%

Poverty rate

6.6%

Unemployment

7,367

Housing units

17.0%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

392

Under 5

417

677

5–9

719

10–14

764

597

15–19

634

439

20–24

467

1,004

25–34

1,067

1,209

35–44

1,285

1,265

45–54

1,345

597

55–59

635

818

60–64

870

1,148

65–74

1,219

734

75–84

780

172

85+

182

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	4,591	22.8%
18 and over	15,564	77.2%
65 and over	4,235	21.0%
Median age	43.0 years

Race & ethnicity

White 77.7%

Hispanic or Latino 6.7%

Black or African American 5.6%

Two or more races 5.3%

Other race 3%

Asian 1.5%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	16,779	77.7%
Hispanic or Latino	1,452	6.7%
Black or African American	1,219	5.6%
Two or more races	1,143	5.3%
Other race	657	3%
Asian	328	1.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native	29	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	43.4%	53.5%	43.4%
$50k – $100k	32.7%	28.0%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	21.0%	16.1%	19.3%
Over $200k	3.0%	2.4%	6.4%

Under $10k 3.9%

$10k–$15k 4.5%

$15k–$25k 7.3%

$25k–$35k 9.8%

$35k–$50k 14.1%

$50k–$75k 18.8%

$75k–$100k 11.5%

$100k–$150k 17.1%

$150k–$200k 7.1%

$200k+ 5.9%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.9%
$10k–$15k	4.5%
$15k–$25k	7.3%
$25k–$35k	9.8%
$35k–$50k	14.1%
$50k–$75k	18.8%
$75k–$100k	11.5%
$100k–$150k	17.1%
$150k–$200k	7.1%
$200k+	5.9%
Median income	$63,013

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 9.9%

$50k–$100k 10.7%

$100k–$150k 22.7%

$150k–$200k 11.6%

$200k–$300k 25.0%

$300k–$500k 17.4%

$500k–$1M 2.5%

$1M+ 0.2%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$179,600
Median rent / month	$954
Owner occupied	86.2%
Renter occupied	13.8%
Vacant	8.2%
Single-family detached	58.3%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	40.2%
Median rooms	5.6
Avg household size (owned)	2.58

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	1.9%
2010–2019	12.3%
2000–2009	24.2%
1990–1999	28.1%
1980–1989	12.1%
1970–1979	16.7%
1960–1969	2.7%
1950–1959	1.3%
1940–1949	0.1%
1939 or earlier	0.6%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.5%
1 bedroom	1.1%
2 bedrooms	15.9%
3 bedrooms	62.0%
4 bedrooms	15.7%
5+ bedrooms	3.8%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	2.6%
1 vehicle	28.7%
2 vehicles	40.8%
3 or more	28.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	0.7%
Electricity	96.1%
Propane / LP gas	2.1%
Wood	0.4%
No fuel used	0.6%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	4,640	59.9%
Cohabiting couple	395	5.1%
Male householder, no spouse	1,156	14.9%
Female householder, no spouse	1,556	20.1%
Households with children under 18	2,342	30.2%
Households with seniors (65+)	2,951	38.1%
Average household size	2.60

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	23.8%	21.0%
Married	58.8%	55.4%
Separated	3.6%	2.0%
Widowed	2.8%	11.1%
Divorced	10.9%	10.5%

Education

Less than 9th grade 4.3%

Some HS, no diploma 8.1%

HS graduate 37.7%

Some college, no degree 24.3%

Associate's degree 8.6%

Bachelor's degree 11.8%

Graduate / professional 5.2%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	87.5%
Bachelor's or higher	17.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	213	4.6%
Kindergarten	248	5.4%
Elementary school	2,463	53.1%
High school	1,218	26.3%
College / grad school	493	10.6%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 21.5%

Retail trade 12.9%

Transportation & utilities 10.3%

Professional & management 8.9%

Public administration 8.6%

Construction 8.1%

Manufacturing 8.1%

Arts, food & hospitality 5.1%

Finance & real estate 4.3%

Other services 4.3%

Wholesale trade 4.0%

Agriculture & mining 3.8%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	35.3%
Service	13.8%
Sales & office	23.8%
Natural resources & construction	14.2%
Production & transportation	12.9%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	73.1%
Government	21.5%
Self-employed	5.2%
Unpaid family workers	0.2%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	78.6%
Carpool	9.2%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.9%
Work from home	9.6%
Other means	1.7%
Avg commute (minutes)	26.7

Poverty

All people 11.1%

Under 18 years 13.6%

18 and over 10.4%

Married-couple families 5.7%

Female-led households 23.6%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	40.0%
Retirement income	31.1%
Supplemental Security	4.8%
Cash public assistance	3.3%
Food stamps / SNAP	16.3%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	31.9%
High blood pressure	35.8%
High cholesterol	34.5%
Diabetes	10.9%
Heart disease	7.1%
Stroke	3.5%
Asthma	9.1%
Arthritis	26.9%
Kidney disease	3.1%
Pulmonary disease	9.2%
Cancer	7.2%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	21.4%
Binge drinking	15.7%
No physical activity	27.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	34.8%
Depression	21.6%
Fair or poor health	16.9%
Poor mental health	16.4%
Poor physical health	12.6%
No health insurance	20.2%
Visited doctor (checkup)	75.9%
Visited dentist	54.0%
Cholesterol screening	90.2%
Teeth loss	15.3%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	1,745	11.3%

Disability	%
Any disability	17.8%
Under 18	6.1%
18–64 years	12.9%
65 and over	43.4%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	62.0%
Public insurance	40.0%
No insurance	14.6%
Uninsured under 19	15.2%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	19,346	96.0%
Spanish	650	3.4%
Other Indo-European	449	2.3%
Asian & Pacific Islander	33	0.2%
Other languages	168	0.9%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	19,316	95.8%
Born in same state	18,867	93.6%
Born in different state	11,508	57.1%
Foreign born	449	2.2%
Naturalized citizen	839	4.2%
Not a US citizen	241	28.7%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	3,060	15.2%
French	3,037	15.1%
Arab	1,881	9.3%
Irish	288	1.4%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	194	1%
Polish	162	0.8%
German	51	0.3%
Dutch	26	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	38.4%
Internet access	94.8%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 32024

What city is ZIP code 32024 in?

ZIP code 32024 is primarily assigned to Lake City, Florida.

What county is ZIP code 32024 in?

ZIP code 32024 falls within Columbia County, Florida.

Is ZIP code 32024 mostly owner-occupied?

86% of occupied units in ZIP code 32024 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 32024 have a large retiree population?

40% of households in ZIP code 32024 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 32024 have a large veteran population?

11% of civilians in ZIP code 32024 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 32024?

The median home value in ZIP code 32024 is $179,600.

What timezone is ZIP code 32024 in?

ZIP code 32024 observes the EST timezone.