32626 ZIP Code — Chiefland, FL

Levy County, Florida

ZIP code 32626 is located in Chiefland, Florida, within Levy County. It covers approximately 243.62 square miles and serves a population of 8,552 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 352.

About ZIP code 32626

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $142,300. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 74%.

Median household income is $45,311. SNAP benefit usage at 21% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 55% 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 29 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 13% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (25%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 13% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 32626 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a strong veteran community, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

8,552

population

243.62

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

32626 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 32626

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 32626. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Chiefland	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

32625 Cedar Key (15.1 mi) 32621 Bronson (15.1 mi) 32680 Old Town (17.1 mi) 32693 Trenton (19.1 mi) 32628 Cross City (19.7 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	8,552
Population density	35 / sq mi
State FIPS	12
County FIPS	075

Geography
Land area	243.62 sq mi
Water area	4.68 sq mi
Latitude	29.4083
Longitude	-82.9069
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	352

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	69.0%	60.4%	43.4%
$50k – $100k	24.4%	28.5%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	6.0%	8.7%	19.3%
Over $200k	0.7%	2.3%	6.4%

Demographics & statistics

8,552

Population

People per sq mi

47.7

Median age

$45,311

Median household income

$25,551

Per capita income

$142,300

Median home value

$828

Median monthly rent

73.9%

Home ownership

14.1%

Poverty rate

4.9%

Unemployment

3,401

Housing units

12.5%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

200

Under 5

248

210

5–9

261

289

10–14

358

229

15–19

284

160

20–24

198

282

25–34

349

378

35–44

467

518

45–54

642

282

55–59

349

336

60–64

415

523

65–74

647

302

75–84

374

112

85+

139

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	1,941	22.7%
18 and over	6,611	77.3%
65 and over	2,097	24.5%
Median age	47.7 years

Race & ethnicity

White 80.6%

Black or African American 11%

Two or more races 5%

Hispanic or Latino 1.9%

Asian 1.1%

Other race 0.4%

Group	Count	%
White	7,028	80.6%
Black or African American	961	11%
Two or more races	435	5%
Hispanic or Latino	165	1.9%
Asian	92	1.1%
Other race	36	0.4%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	69.0%	60.4%	43.4%
$50k – $100k	24.4%	28.5%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	6.0%	8.7%	19.3%
Over $200k	0.7%	2.3%	6.4%

Under $10k 5.2%

$10k–$15k 5.5%

$15k–$25k 12.9%

$25k–$35k 17.7%

$35k–$50k 14.6%

$50k–$75k 14.5%

$75k–$100k 15.4%

$100k–$150k 9.8%

$150k–$200k 3.6%

$200k+ 0.8%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	5.2%
$10k–$15k	5.5%
$15k–$25k	12.9%
$25k–$35k	17.7%
$35k–$50k	14.6%
$50k–$75k	14.5%
$75k–$100k	15.4%
$100k–$150k	9.8%
$150k–$200k	3.6%
$200k+	0.8%
Median income	$45,311

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 8.4%

$50k–$100k 21.7%

$100k–$150k 22.5%

$150k–$200k 10.7%

$200k–$300k 21.3%

$300k–$500k 12.1%

$500k–$1M 0.7%

$1M+ 2.6%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$142,300
Median rent / month	$828
Owner occupied	73.9%
Renter occupied	26.1%
Vacant	18.4%
Single-family detached	46.2%
Large apartment buildings	2.0%
Mobile homes	44.4%
Median rooms	5.3
Avg household size (owned)	2.42

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	1.6%
2010–2019	4.7%
2000–2009	17.7%
1990–1999	20.7%
1980–1989	23.1%
1970–1979	17.0%
1960–1969	7.2%
1950–1959	3.1%
1940–1949	2.7%
1939 or earlier	2.2%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.8%
1 bedroom	3.0%
2 bedrooms	28.5%
3 bedrooms	57.2%
4 bedrooms	8.4%
5+ bedrooms	1.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	8.2%
1 vehicle	31.4%
2 vehicles	40.9%
3 or more	19.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	95.3%
Propane / LP gas	4.4%
No fuel used	0.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	1,651	46.8%
Cohabiting couple	226	6.4%
Male householder, no spouse	526	14.9%
Female householder, no spouse	1,125	31.9%
Households with children under 18	836	23.7%
Households with seniors (65+)	1,441	40.8%
Average household size	2.42

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	29.3%	19.8%
Married	55.5%	47.9%
Separated	0.6%	1.8%
Widowed	3.0%	15.0%
Divorced	11.7%	15.6%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.8%

Some HS, no diploma 8.2%

HS graduate 45.9%

Some college, no degree 18.6%

Associate's degree 11.1%

Bachelor's degree 9.1%

Graduate / professional 3.4%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	88.0%
Bachelor's or higher	12.5%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	63	3.5%
Kindergarten	131	7.4%
Elementary school	946	53.1%
High school	431	24.2%
College / grad school	209	11.7%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 17.4%

Construction 15.5%

Retail trade 14.3%

Professional & management 11.7%

Transportation & utilities 10.1%

Public administration 8.2%

Arts, food & hospitality 7.3%

Agriculture & mining 5.4%

Manufacturing 3.6%

Other services 3.4%

Finance & real estate 2.4%

Information 0.5%

Wholesale trade 0.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	23.6%
Service	19.6%
Sales & office	16.5%
Natural resources & construction	20.9%
Production & transportation	19.4%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	66.4%
Government	21.6%
Self-employed	12.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	79.9%
Carpool	14.1%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.6%
Work from home	4.9%
Other means	0.5%
Avg commute (minutes)	29.2

Poverty

All people 14.1%

Under 18 years 24.9%

18 and over 11.0%

Married-couple families 2.4%

Female-led households 26.5%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	54.5%
Retirement income	26.2%
Supplemental Security	6.0%
Cash public assistance	1.9%
Food stamps / SNAP	21.4%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	36.9%
High blood pressure	40.5%
High cholesterol	35.6%
Diabetes	14.9%
Heart disease	10.1%
Stroke	5.0%
Asthma	9.8%
Arthritis	33.4%
Kidney disease	4.2%
Pulmonary disease	12.9%
Cancer	8.1%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	24.6%
Binge drinking	14.0%
No physical activity	33.1%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	34.1%
Depression	22.1%
Fair or poor health	23.1%
Poor mental health	17.0%
Poor physical health	15.8%
No health insurance	22.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.7%
Visited dentist	50.1%
Cholesterol screening	89.7%
Teeth loss	21.5%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	836	12.6%

Disability	%
Any disability	21.7%
Under 18	4.7%
18–64 years	22.4%
65 and over	36.1%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	51.9%
Public insurance	53.7%
No insurance	9.9%
Uninsured under 19	4.2%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	8,104	94.8%
Spanish	275	3.4%
Other Indo-European	255	3.1%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	20	0.2%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	8,260	96.6%
Born in same state	8,013	93.7%
Born in different state	4,545	53.1%
Foreign born	247	2.9%
Naturalized citizen	292	3.4%
Not a US citizen	73	25.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	1,290	15.1%
Italian	1,185	13.9%
Arab	566	6.6%
Irish	83	1%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	62	0.7%
German	26	0.3%
Polish	25	0.3%
Dutch	3	0%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	41.3%
Internet access	84.2%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 32626

What city is ZIP code 32626 in?

ZIP code 32626 is primarily assigned to Chiefland, Florida.

What county is ZIP code 32626 in?

ZIP code 32626 falls within Levy County, Florida.

Does ZIP code 32626 have a large retiree population?

55% of households in ZIP code 32626 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 32626?

13% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Does ZIP code 32626 have a large veteran population?

13% of civilians in ZIP code 32626 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 32626?

The median home value in ZIP code 32626 is $142,300.

What timezone is ZIP code 32626 in?

ZIP code 32626 observes the EST timezone.