32179 ZIP Code — Ocklawaha, FL

Marion County, Florida

ZIP code 32179 is located in Ocklawaha, Florida, within Marion County. It covers approximately 75.05 square miles and serves a population of 8,523 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 352.

About ZIP code 32179

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 $147,900. Owner-occupancy is high at 83%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $48,108. 48% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is service, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 37 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

College attainment at 15% 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. 18% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Overall, ZIP code 32179 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

8,523

population

75.05

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

32179 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 32179

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 32179. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Ocklawaha	Acceptable
Ocklawaha	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

34472 Ocala (5.8 mi) 32195 Weirsdale (6.9 mi) 34488 Silver Springs (8.9 mi) 34420 Belleview (8.9 mi) 34491 Summerfield (10.3 mi) 34480 Ocala (11.7 mi) 32159 Lady Lake (11.8 mi) 34470 Ocala (12.2 mi) 34471 Ocala (12.9 mi) 32162 The Villages (13.6 mi) 34731 Fruitland Park (15.1 mi) 34788 Leesburg (15.8 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	8,523
Population density	114 / sq mi
State FIPS	12
County FIPS	083

Geography
Land area	75.05 sq mi
Water area	15.45 sq mi
Latitude	29.0936
Longitude	-81.9010
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	69.8%	53.7%	43.4%
$50k – $100k	21.7%	30.5%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	7.5%	12.7%	19.3%
Over $200k	1.0%	3.0%	6.4%

Demographics & statistics

8,523

Population

114

People per sq mi

48.3

Median age

$48,108

Median household income

$28,317

Per capita income

$147,900

Median home value

$953

Median monthly rent

82.8%

Home ownership

11.2%

Poverty rate

3.3%

Unemployment

4,503

Housing units

15.1%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

232

Under 5

224

153

5–9

148

162

10–14

157

130

15–19

126

288

20–24

277

552

25–34

533

441

35–44

425

597

45–54

576

290

55–59

279

312

60–64

301

663

65–74

640

358

75–84

346

159

85+

154

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	1,213	14.2%
18 and over	7,310	85.8%
65 and over	2,320	27.2%
Median age	48.3 years

Race & ethnicity

White 76.6%

Two or more races 11%

Hispanic or Latino 7.4%

Other race 2.6%

Asian 1.1%

Black or African American 0.7%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%

Group	Count	%
White	7,052	76.6%
Two or more races	1,017	11%
Hispanic or Latino	684	7.4%
Other race	240	2.6%
Asian	103	1.1%
Black or African American	64	0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native	47	0.5%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	69.8%	53.7%	43.4%
$50k – $100k	21.7%	30.5%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	7.5%	12.7%	19.3%
Over $200k	1.0%	3.0%	6.4%

Under $10k 4.3%

$10k–$15k 1.9%

$15k–$25k 20.3%

$25k–$35k 15.7%

$35k–$50k 8.5%

$50k–$75k 22.2%

$75k–$100k 9.9%

$100k–$150k 12.3%

$150k–$200k 2.6%

$200k+ 2.3%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	4.3%
$10k–$15k	1.9%
$15k–$25k	20.3%
$25k–$35k	15.7%
$35k–$50k	8.5%
$50k–$75k	22.2%
$75k–$100k	9.9%
$100k–$150k	12.3%
$150k–$200k	2.6%
$200k+	2.3%
Median income	$48,108

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 14.4%

$50k–$100k 24.7%

$100k–$150k 11.5%

$150k–$200k 27.9%

$200k–$300k 13.1%

$300k–$500k 3.1%

$500k–$1M 4.4%

$1M+ 1.0%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$147,900
Median rent / month	$953
Owner occupied	82.8%
Renter occupied	17.2%
Vacant	25.3%
Single-family detached	49.9%
Large apartment buildings	0.6%
Mobile homes	46.6%
Median rooms	5.0
Avg household size (owned)	2.22

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	7.5%
2000–2009	12.6%
1990–1999	13.2%
1980–1989	29.9%
1970–1979	19.4%
1960–1969	4.7%
1950–1959	9.2%
1940–1949	0.6%
1939 or earlier	3.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.1%
1 bedroom	5.5%
2 bedrooms	42.6%
3 bedrooms	43.9%
4 bedrooms	6.8%
5+ bedrooms	0.1%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	8.7%
1 vehicle	24.3%
2 vehicles	46.7%
3 or more	20.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	95.2%
Propane / LP gas	0.9%
Wood	2.1%
No fuel used	1.9%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	1,547	40.1%
Cohabiting couple	271	7.0%
Male householder, no spouse	1,019	26.4%
Female householder, no spouse	1,021	26.5%
Households with children under 18	730	18.9%
Households with seniors (65+)	1,765	45.7%
Average household size	2.21

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	31.0%	22.5%
Married	48.0%	46.2%
Separated	2.2%	1.4%
Widowed	3.6%	18.5%
Divorced	15.3%	11.4%

Education

Less than 9th grade 4.5%

Some HS, no diploma 10.6%

HS graduate 37.2%

Some college, no degree 22.3%

Associate's degree 10.3%

Bachelor's degree 7.8%

Graduate / professional 7.3%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	84.8%
Bachelor's or higher	15.1%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	6	0.5%
Kindergarten	113	10.0%
Elementary school	475	42.0%
High school	158	14.0%
College / grad school	380	33.6%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 19.9%

Arts, food & hospitality 12.7%

Construction 10.8%

Retail trade 10.7%

Professional & management 10.3%

Other services 8.9%

Public administration 6.4%

Wholesale trade 4.1%

Manufacturing 3.8%

Finance & real estate 3.5%

Transportation & utilities 3.2%

Agriculture & mining 3.0%

Information 2.7%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	23.0%
Service	25.3%
Sales & office	23.1%
Natural resources & construction	15.2%
Production & transportation	13.4%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	80.6%
Government	12.5%
Self-employed	6.4%
Unpaid family workers	0.5%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	74.0%
Carpool	16.3%
Public transit	0.1%
Walk	3.0%
Work from home	6.4%
Other means	0.1%
Avg commute (minutes)	36.8

Poverty

All people 11.2%

Under 18 years 8.9%

18 and over 11.5%

Married-couple families 4.0%

Female-led households 13.2%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	47.9%
Retirement income	37.7%
Supplemental Security	4.9%
Cash public assistance	0.5%
Food stamps / SNAP	12.5%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	38.8%
High blood pressure	42.0%
High cholesterol	36.9%
Diabetes	13.8%
Heart disease	10.1%
Stroke	5.0%
Asthma	9.9%
Arthritis	32.2%
Kidney disease	4.2%
Pulmonary disease	13.5%
Cancer	8.0%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	25.3%
Binge drinking	14.1%
No physical activity	32.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	37.4%
Depression	22.1%
Fair or poor health	23.3%
Poor mental health	16.9%
Poor physical health	16.1%
No health insurance	22.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.0%
Visited dentist	46.8%
Cholesterol screening	90.0%
Teeth loss	21.7%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	690	9.4%

Disability	%
Any disability	18.0%
Under 18	1.7%
18–64 years	16.4%
65 and over	30.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	46.4%
Public insurance	49.0%
No insurance	18.0%
Uninsured under 19	13.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	8,067	94.6%
Spanish	49	0.6%
Other Indo-European	31	0.4%
Asian & Pacific Islander	3	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	8,109	95.1%
Born in same state	8,045	94.4%
Born in different state	3,291	38.6%
Foreign born	64	0.8%
Naturalized citizen	414	4.9%
Not a US citizen	191	46.1%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	966	11.3%
French	878	10.3%
Arab	739	8.7%
English	93	1.1%

Ancestry	Count	%
Irish	82	1%
Polish	55	0.6%
German	28	0.3%
Norwegian	11	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	45.3%
Internet access	90.5%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 32179

What city is ZIP code 32179 in?

ZIP code 32179 is primarily assigned to Ocklawaha, Florida.

What county is ZIP code 32179 in?

ZIP code 32179 falls within Marion County, Florida.

Does ZIP code 32179 have an older population?

27% of residents in ZIP code 32179 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 32179 have a large retiree population?

48% of households in ZIP code 32179 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Is ZIP code 32179 mostly owner-occupied?

83% of occupied units in ZIP code 32179 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 32179?

The median home value in ZIP code 32179 is $147,900.

What timezone is ZIP code 32179 in?

ZIP code 32179 observes the EST timezone.