Alachua County, FL ZIP Codes
Florida (FL) · 31 ZIP codes · 13 cities
31
ZIP codes
279,238
population (2021)
+12.9%
pop change since 2010
12001
FIPS code
Alachua County ZIP code map
About Alachua County
Alachua County is located in Florida and contains 31 ZIP codes across 13 cities and communities.
The county's population was 279,238 as of 2021,
an increase of
12.9% from 247,336 in 2010.
The timezone is Central Time (observes DST).
The Federal Information Processing System (FIPS) code for Alachua County is 12001.
| Population | |
|---|---|
| 2021 population | 279,238 |
| 2010 population | 247,336 |
| Change | +12.9% |
| County details | |
|---|---|
| State | Florida |
| FIPS code | 12001 |
| Timezone | Central |
| Daylight saving | Yes |
Cities in Alachua County
Alachua
Archer
Earleton
Evinston
Gainesville
Hawthorne
High Springs
Island Grove
La Crosse
Lochloosa
Micanopy
Newberry
Waldo
ZIP codes for Alachua County, FL (31)
Demographics & statistics
282,193
Population
35.2
Median age
$60,097
Median household income
$36,530
Per capita income
$224,924
Median home value
$1,059
Median monthly rent
63.6%
Home ownership
20.2%
Poverty rate
6.4%
Unemployment
79,017
Housing units
41.4%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
6,994
Under 5
7,186
7,216
5–9
7,415
7,278
10–14
7,479
9,262
15–19
9,516
20,920
20–24
21,496
20,981
25–34
21,557
16,068
35–44
16,509
13,862
45–54
14,243
6,995
55–59
7,187
7,973
60–64
8,192
12,946
65–74
13,303
5,782
75–84
5,942
2,906
85+
2,985
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 51,538 | 18.2% |
| 18 and over | 230,655 | 81.8% |
| 65 and over | 43,864 | 16.6% |
| Median age | 35.2 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
61.6%
Black or African American
18.4%
Two or more races
7.1%
Hispanic or Latino
5.6%
Asian
5.3%
Other race
1.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0.1%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 184,029 | 61.6% |
| Black or African American | 54,944 | 18.4% |
| Two or more races | 21,331 | 7.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16,681 | 5.6% |
| Asian | 15,935 | 5.3% |
| Other race | 5,242 | 1.8% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 555 | 0.2% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 157 | 0.1% |
Household income
Under $10k
10.7%
$10k–$15k
5.3%
$15k–$25k
8.1%
$25k–$35k
8.3%
$35k–$50k
14.5%
$50k–$75k
15.6%
$75k–$100k
11.1%
$100k–$150k
12.2%
$150k–$200k
6.5%
$200k+
7.7%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 10.7% |
| $10k–$15k | 5.3% |
| $15k–$25k | 8.1% |
| $25k–$35k | 8.3% |
| $35k–$50k | 14.5% |
| $50k–$75k | 15.6% |
| $75k–$100k | 11.1% |
| $100k–$150k | 12.2% |
| $150k–$200k | 6.5% |
| $200k+ | 7.7% |
| Median income | $60,097 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
6.7%
$50k–$100k
9.2%
$100k–$150k
14.2%
$150k–$200k
14.0%
$200k–$300k
24.8%
$300k–$500k
22.2%
$500k–$1M
7.8%
$1M+
1.2%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $224,924 |
| Median rent / month | $1,059 |
| Owner occupied | 63.6% |
| Renter occupied | 36.4% |
| Vacant | 12.7% |
| Single-family detached | 59.1% |
| Large apartment buildings | 7.0% |
| Mobile homes | 13.5% |
| Median rooms | 5.3 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.47 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.9% |
| 2010–2019 | 8.8% |
| 2000–2009 | 17.6% |
| 1990–1999 | 15.9% |
| 1980–1989 | 16.9% |
| 1970–1979 | 17.6% |
| 1960–1969 | 9.1% |
| 1950–1959 | 7.1% |
| 1940–1949 | 2.5% |
| 1939 or earlier | 3.8% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 2.0% |
| 1 bedroom | 10.1% |
| 2 bedrooms | 27.6% |
| 3 bedrooms | 42.1% |
| 4 bedrooms | 16.4% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 1.9% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 6.2% |
| 1 vehicle | 39.3% |
| 2 vehicles | 36.4% |
| 3 or more | 18.1% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 13.2% |
| Electricity | 82.4% |
| Propane / LP gas | 1.9% |
| Wood | 1.1% |
| Solar | 0.2% |
| No fuel used | 1.0% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 42,876 | 40.6% |
| Cohabiting couple | 7,811 | 7.2% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 25,784 | 21.0% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 36,569 | 31.2% |
| Households with children under 18 | 25,474 | 22.6% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 30,483 | 29.0% |
| Average household size | 2.39 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 42.2% | 39.4% |
| Married | 44.1% | 40.9% |
| Separated | 1.1% | 1.8% |
| Widowed | 2.9% | 7.1% |
| Divorced | 9.6% | 10.8% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
2.1%
Some HS, no diploma
4.9%
HS graduate
23.6%
Some college, no degree
15.6%
Associate's degree
12.2%
Bachelor's degree
21.9%
Graduate / professional
19.6%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 92.9% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 41.4% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 4,233 | 5.5% |
| Kindergarten | 1,853 | 2.6% |
| Elementary school | 23,878 | 34.5% |
| High school | 9,913 | 13.4% |
| College / grad school | 51,676 | 38.2% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
37.4%
Retail trade
11.1%
Arts, food & hospitality
10.3%
Professional & management
9.3%
Public administration
5.6%
Construction
5.0%
Transportation & utilities
4.4%
Other services
4.3%
Finance & real estate
4.3%
Manufacturing
3.9%
Wholesale trade
1.7%
Agriculture & mining
1.4%
Information
1.3%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 43.6% |
| Service | 18.8% |
| Sales & office | 22.3% |
| Natural resources & construction | 7.6% |
| Production & transportation | 7.7% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 68.4% |
| Government | 27.5% |
| Self-employed | 4.1% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.1% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 75.6% |
| Carpool | 8.3% |
| Public transit | 1.7% |
| Walk | 2.2% |
| Other means | 3.2% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 22.8 |
Poverty
All people
20.2%
Under 18 years
15.7%
18 and over
20.1%
Married-couple families
4.6%
Female-led households
22.9%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 32.5% |
| Retirement income | 25.4% |
| Supplemental Security | 4.2% |
| Cash public assistance | 1.8% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 9.5% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| High blood pressure | 31.2% |
| High cholesterol | 29.8% |
| Heart disease | 6.2% |
| Stroke | 3.2% |
| Asthma | 9.6% |
| Arthritis | 22.0% |
| Kidney disease | 2.9% |
| Pulmonary disease | 7.8% |
| Cancer | 6.0% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 16.0% |
| No physical activity | 24.8% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 32.4% |
| Fair or poor health | 15.9% |
| Poor mental health | 16.7% |
| Poor physical health | 11.3% |
| No health insurance | 19.2% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 72.4% |
| Visited dentist | 56.2% |
| Cholesterol screening | 88.3% |
| Teeth loss | 15.2% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 16,070 | 8.6% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 15.0% |
| Under 18 | 6.0% |
| 18–64 years | 12.3% |
| 65 and over | 34.3% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 71.3% |
| Public insurance | 31.5% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 5.4% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 268,013 | 94.5% |
| Spanish | 8,506 | 2.8% |
| Other Indo-European | 3,630 | 1.2% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 2,025 | 0.6% |
| Other languages | 2,544 | 0.8% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 252,374 | 92.2% |
| Born in same state | 244,671 | 90.0% |
| Born in different state | 148,760 | 55.1% |
| Foreign born | 7,703 | 2.2% |
| Naturalized citizen | 29,819 | 7.8% |
| Not a US citizen | 15,917 | 50.9% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 33,801 | 12% |
| Italian | 27,847 | 9.9% |
| Arab | 12,670 | 4.5% |
| English | 2,375 | 0.8% |
| Polish | 2,070 | 0.7% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| German | 1,572 | 0.6% |
| Irish | 1,326 | 0.5% |
| Dutch | 840 | 0.3% |
| Norwegian | 492 | 0.2% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 40.4% |
| Internet access | 94.9% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
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