ZIP Code 32609 Demographics

Alachua County, Florida  ·  ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates

ACS 2022 Data

Population & Income Overview

Key statistics for ZIP code 32609 compared to county averages.

Total Population

18,983

↓ 93.2% vs county

Median HH Income

$45,301

↓ 21.3% vs county

Median Home Value

$155,000

↓ 36.9% vs county

Median Age

35.9 yrs

↓ +13.2% vs county

Unemployment Rate

10.0%

↓ +97.8% vs county

Income & Housing Comparison

How ZIP 32609 compares to Alachua County and Florida overall. Data from ACS 2022 5-year estimates.

Median Household Income ZIP 32609 $45k Alachua $58k Florida $68k

Source: ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates, Table B19013

Median Home Value ZIP 32609 $155k Alachua $246k Florida $292k

Source: ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates, Table B25077

Education & Employment

Bachelor's Rate

18.1%

of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher

Owner Occupancy

54.5%

of occupied housing units are owner-occupied

Median Gross Rent

$1,046

per month including utilities

Rent vs. Buy Affordability

Compare estimated monthly costs of home ownership vs renting in ZIP Code 32609 using local Census metrics.

Median Home Value$155,000
Down Payment (20%)$31,000
Interest Rate6.5%
Loan Term

Estimated Monthly Costs

Buy (Mortgage, Tax, Ins.)
$984P&I: $784 | Tax: $155 | Ins: $45
Rent (Local Median)
$1,046
Buying is CheaperBuying a home is estimated to save you $62/month compared to local rents.

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Location & Neighboring Areas

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Nearby ZIP Codes

ZIP codes geographically closest to 32609, sorted by distance.

32653 7.0 mi away alachua county 32605 8.5 mi away alachua county 32658 8.5 mi away alachua county 32601 8.8 mi away alachua county 32603 9.4 mi away alachua county 32612 9.7 mi away alachua county 32606 11.4 mi away alachua county 32607 11.9 mi away alachua county

About Alachua County

Alachua County is located in Florida and has a total population of 279,729. The county's median household income is $57,566 and median home value is $245,600. ZIP code 32609 is one of many ZCTAs within this county.

View all ZIP codes in Alachua County

Data source: American Community Survey (ACS) 2022 5-Year Estimates, U.S. Census Bureau. ZCTAs (ZIP Code Tabulation Areas) are used as proxies for USPS ZIP codes. Some USPS ZIP codes may not have a corresponding ZCTA.