32071 ZIP Code — O Brien, FL

Suwannee County, Florida

ZIP code 32071 is located in O Brien, Florida, within Suwannee County. It covers approximately 103.63 square miles and serves a population of 3,219 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 386.

About ZIP code 32071

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $139,300. Owner-occupancy is high at 85%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $43,510. Poverty affects 19% of residents, above the national average. 51% 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 31 minutes is near the national average. Remote work is prevalent — 22% of workers work from home.

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 disability rates above the national average at 28%.

Overall, ZIP code 32071 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, a high rate of remote workers, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

3,219
population
103.63
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
32071 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 32071

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City Status
O Brien Preferred
Nearby ZIP codes
32062 Mc Alpin (7.1 mi) 32008 Branford (9.6 mi) 32094 Wellborn (12.4 mi) 32066 Mayo (12.8 mi) 32024 Lake City (13.8 mi) 32038 Fort White (16.3 mi) 32060 Live Oak (17 mi) 32064 Live Oak (18.1 mi)
Demographics updated 05/2026
Population
Total population 3,219
Population density 31 / sq mi
State FIPS 12
County FIPS 121
Geography
Land area 103.63 sq mi
Water area 0.55 sq mi
Latitude 30.0341
Longitude -82.9467
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 52.6% 54.0% 43.4%
$50k – $100k 30.8% 31.8% 30.8%
$100k – $200k 14.5% 11.8% 19.3%
Over $200k 2.1% 2.4% 6.4%

Demographics & statistics

3,219
Population
31
People per sq mi
44.7
Median age
$43,510
Median household income
$20,766
Per capita income
$139,300
Median home value
$525
Median monthly rent
84.9%
Home ownership
19.1%
Poverty rate
1.6%
Unemployment
1,370
Housing units
15.6%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
78
Under 5
44
87
5–9
49
68
10–14
39
241
15–19
137
145
20–24
83
174
25–34
99
261
35–44
148
85
45–54
49
294
55–59
167
128
60–64
73
333
65–74
190
133
75–84
75
25
85+
14
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 1862419.4%
18 and over2,59580.6%
65 and over77023.9%
Median age44.7 years

Race & ethnicity

White 63.4%
Two or more races 18%
Hispanic or Latino 15.2%
Black or African American 2.1%
Asian 0.9%
Other race 0.3%
GroupCount%
White2,40963.4%
Two or more races68218%
Hispanic or Latino57815.2%
Black or African American812.1%
Asian340.9%
Other race130.3%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 52.6% 54.0% 43.4%
$50k – $100k 30.8% 31.8% 30.8%
$100k – $200k 14.5% 11.8% 19.3%
Over $200k 2.1% 2.4% 6.4%
Under $10k 11.3%
$10k–$15k 1.6%
$15k–$25k 12.0%
$25k–$35k 15.8%
$35k–$50k 16.0%
$50k–$75k 21.9%
$75k–$100k 11.4%
$100k–$150k 8.2%
$150k–$200k 1.3%
$200k+ 0.5%
Range% of households
Under $10k11.3%
$10k–$15k1.6%
$15k–$25k12.0%
$25k–$35k15.8%
$35k–$50k16.0%
$50k–$75k21.9%
$75k–$100k11.4%
$100k–$150k8.2%
$150k–$200k1.3%
$200k+0.5%
Median income$43,510

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 13.0%
$50k–$100k 17.9%
$100k–$150k 22.9%
$150k–$200k 11.9%
$200k–$300k 18.1%
$300k–$500k 14.8%
$500k–$1M 1.4%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$139,300
Median rent / month$525
Owner occupied84.9%
Renter occupied15.1%
Vacant17.3%
Single-family detached36.9%
Large apartment buildings0.0%
Mobile homes61.2%
Median rooms5.1
Avg household size (owned)2.69

Year built

Era%
2020 or later0.6%
2010–201917.7%
2000–200924.3%
1990–199929.7%
1980–19898.9%
1970–197914.8%
1960–19690.7%
1950–19592.7%
1940–19490.4%
1939 or earlier0.0%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)0.0%
1 bedroom1.8%
2 bedrooms26.0%
3 bedrooms60.4%
4 bedrooms11.8%
5+ bedrooms0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle0.0%
1 vehicle37.1%
2 vehicles39.8%
3 or more23.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Utility gas0.8%
Electricity90.3%
Propane / LP gas4.7%
Wood4.2%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family61947.8%
Cohabiting couple1048.0%
Male householder, no spouse29222.5%
Female householder, no spouse28021.6%
Households with children under 1825119.4%
Households with seniors (65+)56443.6%
Average household size2.46

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married47.4%18.2%
Married38.8%49.1%
Separated6.3%7.3%
Widowed0.5%10.6%
Divorced7.1%14.8%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.4%
Some HS, no diploma 13.5%
HS graduate 33.0%
Some college, no degree 24.6%
Associate's degree 12.0%
Bachelor's degree 11.0%
Graduate / professional 4.6%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher85.1%
Bachelor's or higher15.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool00.0%
Kindergarten8913.1%
Elementary school14120.8%
High school26539.1%
College / grad school18226.9%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 27.2%
Retail trade 17.9%
Construction 11.7%
Arts, food & hospitality 11.5%
Manufacturing 11.1%
Public administration 10.6%
Professional & management 4.0%
Other services 3.5%
Transportation & utilities 1.3%
Agriculture & mining 1.2%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts30.8%
Service27.6%
Sales & office13.8%
Natural resources & construction12.0%
Production & transportation15.8%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector58.9%
Government28.0%
Self-employed13.1%
Unpaid family workers0.0%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone75.5%
Carpool0.7%
Public transit0.6%
Walk0.0%
Work from home21.9%
Other means1.2%
Avg commute (minutes)31.0

Poverty

All people 19.1%
Under 18 years 27.5%
18 and over 17.4%
Married-couple families 4.2%
Female-led households 36.0%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security51.3%
Retirement income29.2%
Supplemental Security6.9%
Cash public assistance8.0%
Food stamps / SNAP14.4%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity35.7%
High blood pressure40.8%
High cholesterol39.0%
Diabetes13.7%
Heart disease9.3%
Stroke4.5%
Asthma9.4%
Arthritis30.5%
Kidney disease3.8%
Pulmonary disease12.4%
Cancer7.8%
Behavior / access%
Smoking26.3%
Binge drinking14.1%
No physical activity32.1%
Less than 7 hrs sleep37.3%
Depression21.8%
Fair or poor health21.9%
Poor mental health17.2%
Poor physical health15.5%
No health insurance23.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)73.4%
Visited dentist46.1%
Cholesterol screening89.8%
Teeth loss20.1%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans2027.8%
Disability%
Any disability28.3%
Under 1841.8%
18–64 years21.8%
65 and over32.9%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance62.3%
Public insurance40.4%
No insurance11.6%
Uninsured under 193.8%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only3,09796.2%
Spanish270.9%
Other Indo-European100.3%
Asian & Pacific Islander00.0%
Other languages170.5%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)3,14197.6%
Born in same state3,12997.2%
Born in different state2,00462.3%
Foreign born120.4%
Naturalized citizen782.4%
Not a US citizen7393.6%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
Italian2788.6%
French2527.8%
Arab1775.5%
Polish300.9%
AncestryCount%
Dutch110.3%
Norwegian80.2%
English70.2%
Irish50.2%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access40.2%
Internet access92.4%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 32071

What city is ZIP code 32071 in?

ZIP code 32071 is primarily assigned to O Brien, Florida.

What county is ZIP code 32071 in?

ZIP code 32071 falls within Suwannee County, Florida.

Does ZIP code 32071 have a large retiree population?

51% of households in ZIP code 32071 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Is ZIP code 32071 mostly owner-occupied?

85% of occupied units in ZIP code 32071 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 32071?

19% of residents in ZIP code 32071 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 32071?

The median home value in ZIP code 32071 is $139,300.

What timezone is ZIP code 32071 in?

ZIP code 32071 observes the EST timezone.

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