32615 ZIP Code — Alachua, FL

Alachua County, Florida

ZIP code 32615 is located in Alachua, Florida, within Alachua County. It covers approximately 137.70 square miles and serves a population of 15,295 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 386.

About ZIP code 32615

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $274,300. Owner-occupancy is high at 76%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $71,984. 34% 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 26 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 40% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 32615 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

15,295

population

137.70

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

32615 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 32615

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 32615. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Alachua	Acceptable
Alachua	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

32653 Gainesville (6 mi) 32643 High Springs (9.5 mi) 32606 Gainesville (9.9 mi) 32605 Gainesville (11.6 mi) 32622 Brooker (12.8 mi) 32607 Gainesville (13.3 mi) 32609 Gainesville (13.6 mi) 32669 Newberry (14.2 mi) 32603 Gainesville (14.3 mi) 32038 Fort White (14.7 mi) 32611 Gainesville (14.7 mi) 32612 Gainesville (15.1 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	15,295
Population density	111 / sq mi
State FIPS	12
County FIPS	001

Geography
Land area	137.70 sq mi
Water area	1.49 sq mi
Latitude	29.8214
Longitude	-82.4909
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	386

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	30.9%	49.8%	43.4%
$50k – $100k	41.1%	28.0%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	23.0%	16.8%	19.3%
Over $200k	5.0%	5.4%	6.4%

Demographics & statistics

15,295

Population

111

People per sq mi

40.2

Median age

$71,984

Median household income

$37,415

Per capita income

$274,300

Median home value

$1,100

Median monthly rent

75.9%

Home ownership

10.2%

Poverty rate

4.8%

Unemployment

5,276

Housing units

40.3%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

429

Under 5

565

414

5–9

546

477

10–14

629

396

15–19

521

262

20–24

345

791

25–34

1,043

867

35–44

1,143

797

45–54

1,049

374

55–59

493

564

60–64

742

779

65–74

1,026

302

75–84

398

148

85+

195

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	3,715	24.3%
18 and over	11,580	75.7%
65 and over	2,848	18.6%
Median age	40.2 years

Race & ethnicity

White 63.8%

Black or African American 18.9%

Hispanic or Latino 7%

Two or more races 6.1%

Other race 2.8%

Asian 1.4%

Group	Count	%
White	10,498	63.8%
Black or African American	3,106	18.9%
Hispanic or Latino	1,150	7%
Two or more races	1,004	6.1%
Other race	454	2.8%
Asian	226	1.4%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	30.9%	49.8%	43.4%
$50k – $100k	41.1%	28.0%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	23.0%	16.8%	19.3%
Over $200k	5.0%	5.4%	6.4%

Under $10k 5.3%

$10k–$15k 3.3%

$15k–$25k 5.2%

$25k–$35k 3.7%

$35k–$50k 8.0%

$50k–$75k 27.5%

$75k–$100k 13.1%

$100k–$150k 19.3%

$150k–$200k 8.6%

$200k+ 6.0%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	5.3%
$10k–$15k	3.3%
$15k–$25k	5.2%
$25k–$35k	3.7%
$35k–$50k	8.0%
$50k–$75k	27.5%
$75k–$100k	13.1%
$100k–$150k	19.3%
$150k–$200k	8.6%
$200k+	6.0%
Median income	$71,984

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 2.9%

$50k–$100k 5.6%

$100k–$150k 5.3%

$150k–$200k 17.2%

$200k–$300k 26.5%

$300k–$500k 35.3%

$500k–$1M 6.0%

$1M+ 1.2%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$274,300
Median rent / month	$1,100
Owner occupied	75.9%
Renter occupied	24.1%
Vacant	10.8%
Single-family detached	79.7%
Large apartment buildings	1.3%
Mobile homes	13.8%
Median rooms	5.7
Avg household size (owned)	2.62

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.9%
2010–2019	11.8%
2000–2009	27.3%
1990–1999	17.5%
1980–1989	15.0%
1970–1979	12.2%
1960–1969	9.8%
1950–1959	1.7%
1940–1949	1.5%
1939 or earlier	2.3%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	4.8%
2 bedrooms	15.1%
3 bedrooms	58.2%
4 bedrooms	19.3%
5+ bedrooms	2.6%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	3.4%
1 vehicle	36.2%
2 vehicles	39.0%
3 or more	21.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	8.3%
Electricity	86.8%
Propane / LP gas	1.7%
Wood	1.0%
Solar	0.1%
No fuel used	1.5%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	3,209	53.5%
Cohabiting couple	216	3.6%
Male householder, no spouse	788	13.1%
Female householder, no spouse	1,780	29.7%
Households with children under 18	1,847	30.8%
Households with seniors (65+)	1,954	32.6%
Average household size	2.55

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	25.2%	26.6%
Married	60.9%	51.5%
Separated	0.9%	2.7%
Widowed	3.9%	6.3%
Divorced	9.1%	12.9%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.9%

Some HS, no diploma 3.5%

HS graduate 27.2%

Some college, no degree 16.0%

Associate's degree 11.1%

Bachelor's degree 25.2%

Graduate / professional 15.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	94.6%
Bachelor's or higher	40.3%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	348	9.6%
Kindergarten	35	1.0%
Elementary school	1,833	50.4%
High school	479	13.2%
College / grad school	939	25.8%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 32.0%

Retail trade 12.9%

Professional & management 12.0%

Public administration 9.9%

Other services 5.6%

Arts, food & hospitality 5.4%

Finance & real estate 5.0%

Wholesale trade 3.8%

Construction 3.4%

Manufacturing 3.0%

Transportation & utilities 2.8%

Agriculture & mining 2.3%

Information 1.8%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	46.1%
Service	15.8%
Sales & office	25.0%
Natural resources & construction	6.2%
Production & transportation	6.8%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	71.0%
Government	24.5%
Self-employed	4.5%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	75.0%
Carpool	8.7%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	1.2%
Work from home	12.8%
Other means	2.3%
Avg commute (minutes)	26.4

Poverty

All people 10.2%

Under 18 years 11.9%

18 and over 9.6%

Married-couple families 4.1%

Female-led households 14.7%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	34.0%
Retirement income	27.3%
Supplemental Security	5.5%
Cash public assistance	0.8%
Food stamps / SNAP	9.9%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	31.6%
High blood pressure	33.8%
High cholesterol	33.2%
Diabetes	11.2%
Heart disease	6.9%
Stroke	3.4%
Asthma	9.3%
Arthritis	24.8%
Kidney disease	3.1%
Pulmonary disease	8.5%
Cancer	6.8%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	17.5%
Binge drinking	15.4%
No physical activity	24.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	31.8%
Depression	19.4%
Fair or poor health	15.9%
Poor mental health	15.6%
Poor physical health	11.9%
No health insurance	17.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)	73.1%
Visited dentist	58.6%
Cholesterol screening	91.4%
Teeth loss	13.8%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	1,090	9.4%

Disability	%
Any disability	12.6%
Under 18	9.0%
18–64 years	10.3%
65 and over	24.1%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	78.3%
Public insurance	32.5%
No insurance	4.6%
Uninsured under 19	1.7%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	14,301	93.5%
Spanish	270	1.9%
Other Indo-European	145	1.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	100	0.7%
Other languages	25	0.2%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	14,396	94.1%
Born in same state	14,039	91.8%
Born in different state	8,199	53.6%
Foreign born	357	2.3%
Naturalized citizen	899	5.9%
Not a US citizen	629	70.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	1,949	12.7%
Italian	1,917	12.5%
Arab	744	4.9%
Polish	224	1.5%

Ancestry	Count	%
German	115	0.8%
Irish	66	0.4%
English	52	0.3%
Norwegian	26	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	39.2%
Internet access	97.1%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 32615

What city is ZIP code 32615 in?

ZIP code 32615 is primarily assigned to Alachua, Florida.

What county is ZIP code 32615 in?

ZIP code 32615 falls within Alachua County, Florida.

Does ZIP code 32615 have a large veteran population?

9% of civilians in ZIP code 32615 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the population of ZIP code 32615?

ZIP code 32615 has an estimated population of 15,295 residents, with a density of 111 people per square mile.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 32615?

The median home value in ZIP code 32615 is $274,300.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 32615?

The median household income in ZIP code 32615 is $71,984, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 32615 in?

ZIP code 32615 observes the EST timezone.