Gilchrist County, FL ZIP Codes
Florida (FL) · 2 ZIP codes · 2 cities
2
ZIP codes
18,360
population (2021)
+8.4%
pop change since 2010
12041
FIPS code
Gilchrist County ZIP code map
About Gilchrist County
Gilchrist County is located in Florida and contains 2 ZIP codes across 2 cities and communities.
The county's population was 18,360 as of 2021,
an increase of
8.4% from 16,939 in 2010.
The timezone is Central Time (observes DST).
The Federal Information Processing System (FIPS) code for Gilchrist County is 12041.
| Population | |
|---|---|
| 2021 population | 18,360 |
| 2010 population | 16,939 |
| Change | +8.4% |
| County details | |
|---|---|
| State | Florida |
| FIPS code | 12041 |
| Timezone | Central |
| Daylight saving | Yes |
Cities in Gilchrist County
ZIP codes for Gilchrist County, FL (2)
Demographics & statistics
16,430
Population
44.0
Median age
$57,463
Median household income
$31,189
Per capita income
$153,550
Median home value
$749
Median monthly rent
83.8%
Home ownership
15.0%
Poverty rate
2.5%
Unemployment
5,962
Housing units
13.7%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
324
Under 5
305
355
5–9
333
475
10–14
446
528
15–19
497
677
20–24
636
911
25–34
856
1,061
35–44
998
1,113
45–54
1,046
595
55–59
559
733
60–64
688
969
65–74
910
516
75–84
485
213
85+
201
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 2,989 | 17.6% |
| 18 and over | 13,441 | 82.4% |
| 65 and over | 3,294 | 18.8% |
| Median age | 44.0 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
85.9%
Two or more races
5.4%
Black or African American
3.8%
Hispanic or Latino
2.9%
Other race
1.3%
Asian
0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.3%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 14,537 | 85.9% |
| Two or more races | 916 | 5.4% |
| Black or African American | 650 | 3.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 495 | 2.9% |
| Other race | 215 | 1.3% |
| Asian | 56 | 0.3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 53 | 0.3% |
Household income
Under $10k
10.3%
$10k–$15k
3.3%
$15k–$25k
7.4%
$25k–$35k
8.9%
$35k–$50k
14.4%
$50k–$75k
20.7%
$75k–$100k
11.0%
$100k–$150k
17.1%
$150k–$200k
3.0%
$200k+
3.9%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 10.3% |
| $10k–$15k | 3.3% |
| $15k–$25k | 7.4% |
| $25k–$35k | 8.9% |
| $35k–$50k | 14.4% |
| $50k–$75k | 20.7% |
| $75k–$100k | 11.0% |
| $100k–$150k | 17.1% |
| $150k–$200k | 3.0% |
| $200k+ | 3.9% |
| Median income | $57,463 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
15.4%
$50k–$100k
18.8%
$100k–$150k
14.6%
$150k–$200k
17.8%
$200k–$300k
15.2%
$300k–$500k
13.5%
$500k–$1M
4.2%
$1M+
0.8%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $153,550 |
| Median rent / month | $749 |
| Owner occupied | 83.8% |
| Renter occupied | 16.2% |
| Vacant | 9.3% |
| Single-family detached | 45.9% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.2% |
| Mobile homes | 51.5% |
| Median rooms | 5.3 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.47 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 3.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 12.6% |
| 2000–2009 | 26.9% |
| 1990–1999 | 25.6% |
| 1980–1989 | 10.0% |
| 1970–1979 | 11.0% |
| 1960–1969 | 4.2% |
| 1950–1959 | 2.3% |
| 1940–1949 | 1.8% |
| 1939 or earlier | 2.7% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 3.0% |
| 1 bedroom | 5.1% |
| 2 bedrooms | 19.6% |
| 3 bedrooms | 62.0% |
| 4 bedrooms | 8.7% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 1.9% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 7.7% |
| 1 vehicle | 26.6% |
| 2 vehicles | 39.4% |
| 3 or more | 26.5% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 0.3% |
| Electricity | 92.5% |
| Propane / LP gas | 4.6% |
| Fuel oil | 0.1% |
| Wood | 2.0% |
| No fuel used | 0.4% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 3,354 | 55.5% |
| Cohabiting couple | 326 | 5.1% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 1,070 | 16.0% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 1,494 | 23.5% |
| Households with children under 18 | 1,968 | 31.9% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 2,147 | 32.4% |
| Average household size | 2.47 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 37.7% | 21.3% |
| Married | 49.2% | 52.4% |
| Separated | 0.6% | 1.4% |
| Widowed | 2.9% | 9.5% |
| Divorced | 9.8% | 15.5% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
5.6%
Some HS, no diploma
8.9%
HS graduate
39.0%
Some college, no degree
22.2%
Associate's degree
10.8%
Bachelor's degree
9.2%
Graduate / professional
4.5%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 85.6% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 13.7% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 161 | 4.8% |
| Kindergarten | 150 | 4.9% |
| Elementary school | 1,417 | 48.8% |
| High school | 859 | 29.1% |
| College / grad school | 442 | 12.5% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
22.8%
Retail trade
18.2%
Construction
11.5%
Professional & management
8.8%
Arts, food & hospitality
8.3%
Public administration
6.4%
Transportation & utilities
6.1%
Manufacturing
4.7%
Finance & real estate
4.6%
Agriculture & mining
4.2%
Other services
3.9%
Wholesale trade
0.8%
Information
0.1%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 25.0% |
| Service | 21.8% |
| Sales & office | 22.0% |
| Natural resources & construction | 23.2% |
| Production & transportation | 8.2% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 76.0% |
| Government | 20.4% |
| Self-employed | 3.6% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 87.2% |
| Carpool | 9.2% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 0.9% |
| Other means | 0.6% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 29.4 |
Poverty
All people
15.0%
Under 18 years
17.7%
18 and over
14.2%
Married-couple families
5.6%
Female-led households
34.6%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 41.1% |
| Retirement income | 22.0% |
| Supplemental Security | 6.4% |
| Cash public assistance | 3.0% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 20.3% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| High blood pressure | 37.8% |
| High cholesterol | 35.6% |
| Heart disease | 9.0% |
| Stroke | 4.4% |
| Asthma | 9.6% |
| Arthritis | 28.6% |
| Kidney disease | 3.8% |
| Pulmonary disease | 12.1% |
| Cancer | 7.3% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 15.7% |
| No physical activity | 31.0% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 35.5% |
| Fair or poor health | 21.8% |
| Poor mental health | 17.2% |
| Poor physical health | 15.1% |
| No health insurance | 23.4% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 76.0% |
| Visited dentist | 49.5% |
| Cholesterol screening | 88.2% |
| Teeth loss | 22.1% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 1,388 | 9.9% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 18.4% |
| Under 18 | 8.8% |
| 18–64 years | 12.8% |
| 65 and over | 45.9% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 56.0% |
| Public insurance | 38.2% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 13.1% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 15,801 | 96.1% |
| Spanish | 436 | 3.1% |
| Other Indo-European | 402 | 2.9% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 13 | 0.1% |
| Other languages | 21 | 0.1% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 15,667 | 94.6% |
| Born in same state | 15,538 | 94.0% |
| Born in different state | 9,752 | 60.2% |
| Foreign born | 129 | 0.6% |
| Naturalized citizen | 763 | 5.5% |
| Not a US citizen | 189 | 24.8% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 2,640 | 16.1% |
| French | 1,800 | 11% |
| Arab | 1,360 | 8.3% |
| Irish | 136 | 0.8% |
| English | 81 | 0.5% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Norwegian | 61 | 0.4% |
| Polish | 59 | 0.4% |
| German | 25 | 0.2% |
| Dutch | 10 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 38.7% |
| Internet access | 91.2% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
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