32055 ZIP Code — Lake City, FL

Columbia County, Florida

ZIP code 32055 is located in Lake City, Florida, within Columbia County. It covers approximately 184.26 square miles and serves a population of 16,175 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 386.

About ZIP code 32055

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $155,400. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 64%.

Median household income is $50,461. Poverty affects 21% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 26% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 38% 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 23 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 16% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (26%) 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 32055 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, a strong veteran community, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

16,175

population

184.26

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

32055 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 32055

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 32055. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Lake City	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

32096 White Springs (8.7 mi) 32087 Sanderson (17.7 mi) 32094 Wellborn (19 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	16,175
Population density	88 / sq mi
State FIPS	12
County FIPS	023

Geography
Land area	184.26 sq mi
Water area	1.27 sq mi
Latitude	30.3872
Longitude	-82.6260
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	58.1%	53.5%	43.4%
$50k – $100k	25.3%	28.0%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	12.7%	16.1%	19.3%
Over $200k	3.8%	2.4%	6.4%

Demographics & statistics

16,175

Population

People per sq mi

38.7

Median age

$50,461

Median household income

$25,649

Per capita income

$155,400

Median home value

$871

Median monthly rent

64.4%

Home ownership

20.8%

Poverty rate

10.6%

Unemployment

5,130

Housing units

16.1%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

631

Under 5

608

626

5–9

603

558

10–14

538

575

15–19

553

419

20–24

403

816

25–34

786

1,184

35–44

1,141

1,008

45–54

972

423

55–59

407

424

60–64

409

950

65–74

916

498

75–84

479

126

85+

122

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	4,306	26.6%
18 and over	11,869	73.4%
65 and over	3,091	19.1%
Median age	38.7 years

Race & ethnicity

White 61.3%

Black or African American 30.1%

Two or more races 3.5%

Hispanic or Latino 2.7%

Other race 1.6%

Asian 0.8%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	10,185	61.3%
Black or African American	4,995	30.1%
Two or more races	577	3.5%
Hispanic or Latino	444	2.7%
Other race	274	1.6%
Asian	131	0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native	13	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	58.1%	53.5%	43.4%
$50k – $100k	25.3%	28.0%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	12.7%	16.1%	19.3%
Over $200k	3.8%	2.4%	6.4%

Under $10k 7.2%

$10k–$15k 8.0%

$15k–$25k 11.3%

$25k–$35k 10.9%

$35k–$50k 12.2%

$50k–$75k 18.9%

$75k–$100k 13.6%

$100k–$150k 10.5%

$150k–$200k 4.0%

$200k+ 3.5%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	7.2%
$10k–$15k	8.0%
$15k–$25k	11.3%
$25k–$35k	10.9%
$35k–$50k	12.2%
$50k–$75k	18.9%
$75k–$100k	13.6%
$100k–$150k	10.5%
$150k–$200k	4.0%
$200k+	3.5%
Median income	$50,461

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 14.8%

$50k–$100k 24.6%

$100k–$150k 9.6%

$150k–$200k 9.3%

$200k–$300k 20.0%

$300k–$500k 16.2%

$500k–$1M 4.5%

$1M+ 1.1%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$155,400
Median rent / month	$871
Owner occupied	64.4%
Renter occupied	35.6%
Vacant	14.5%
Single-family detached	55.0%
Large apartment buildings	1.3%
Mobile homes	32.9%
Median rooms	5.1
Avg household size (owned)	2.44

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.7%
2010–2019	4.7%
2000–2009	12.9%
1990–1999	17.9%
1980–1989	17.4%
1970–1979	19.0%
1960–1969	10.9%
1950–1959	6.6%
1940–1949	5.4%
1939 or earlier	4.4%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	3.0%
1 bedroom	4.0%
2 bedrooms	30.4%
3 bedrooms	48.0%
4 bedrooms	13.4%
5+ bedrooms	1.1%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	9.5%
1 vehicle	40.2%
2 vehicles	32.8%
3 or more	17.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	6.4%
Electricity	87.4%
Propane / LP gas	2.8%
Fuel oil	0.3%
Wood	1.6%
No fuel used	1.5%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	2,205	35.0%
Cohabiting couple	386	6.1%
Male householder, no spouse	1,534	24.3%
Female householder, no spouse	2,180	34.6%
Households with children under 18	1,816	28.8%
Households with seniors (65+)	2,304	36.5%
Average household size	2.49

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	41.6%	28.0%
Married	38.3%	38.7%
Separated	2.1%	3.8%
Widowed	5.2%	12.8%
Divorced	12.8%	16.6%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.8%

Some HS, no diploma 12.0%

HS graduate 37.8%

Some college, no degree 22.7%

Associate's degree 7.5%

Bachelor's degree 9.6%

Graduate / professional 6.5%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	84.1%
Bachelor's or higher	16.1%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	338	8.3%
Kindergarten	268	6.6%
Elementary school	1,826	45.1%
High school	1,001	24.7%
College / grad school	620	15.3%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 24.6%

Retail trade 15.9%

Arts, food & hospitality 9.9%

Professional & management 8.3%

Construction 8.1%

Other services 7.9%

Public administration 7.0%

Manufacturing 5.8%

Transportation & utilities 5.8%

Finance & real estate 2.5%

Agriculture & mining 2.4%

Wholesale trade 1.5%

Information 0.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	30.4%
Service	19.1%
Sales & office	20.4%
Natural resources & construction	12.5%
Production & transportation	17.6%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	74.9%
Government	19.5%
Self-employed	5.1%
Unpaid family workers	0.5%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	79.8%
Carpool	13.7%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.4%
Work from home	3.9%
Other means	2.2%
Avg commute (minutes)	23.3

Poverty

All people 20.8%

Under 18 years 25.7%

18 and over 18.9%

Married-couple families 4.1%

Female-led households 22.7%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	37.7%
Retirement income	24.3%
Supplemental Security	7.1%
Cash public assistance	5.3%
Food stamps / SNAP	25.9%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	37.2%
High blood pressure	41.5%
High cholesterol	34.3%
Diabetes	14.6%
Heart disease	8.3%
Stroke	4.9%
Asthma	10.5%
Arthritis	29.5%
Kidney disease	4.0%
Pulmonary disease	11.6%
Cancer	6.7%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	26.3%
Binge drinking	13.9%
No physical activity	34.1%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	38.8%
Depression	22.0%
Fair or poor health	24.0%
Poor mental health	18.1%
Poor physical health	15.9%
No health insurance	24.7%
Visited doctor (checkup)	78.0%
Visited dentist	44.1%
Cholesterol screening	88.9%
Teeth loss	22.9%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	1,484	12.5%

Disability	%
Any disability	21.6%
Under 18	6.4%
18–64 years	20.0%
65 and over	47.3%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	48.7%
Public insurance	50.2%
No insurance	14.6%
Uninsured under 19	14.5%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	14,936	92.3%
Spanish	160	1.1%
Other Indo-European	39	0.3%
Asian & Pacific Islander	84	0.6%
Other languages	37	0.2%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	15,696	97.0%
Born in same state	15,607	96.5%
Born in different state	11,296	69.8%
Foreign born	89	0.6%
Naturalized citizen	479	3.0%
Not a US citizen	281	58.7%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	1,812	11.2%
French	1,790	11.1%
Arab	1,518	9.4%
English	352	2.2%
Irish	112	0.7%

Ancestry	Count	%
German	59	0.4%
Polish	38	0.2%
Dutch	24	0.1%
Norwegian	18	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	39.0%
Internet access	93.7%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 32055

What city is ZIP code 32055 in?

ZIP code 32055 is primarily assigned to Lake City, Florida.

What county is ZIP code 32055 in?

ZIP code 32055 falls within Columbia County, Florida.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 32055?

21% of residents in ZIP code 32055 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 32055 have a large veteran population?

13% of civilians in ZIP code 32055 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

Does ZIP code 32055 have a large retiree population?

38% of households in ZIP code 32055 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 32055?

The median home value in ZIP code 32055 is $155,400.

What timezone is ZIP code 32055 in?

ZIP code 32055 observes the EST timezone.