ZIP Code 34479 Demographics

Marion County, Florida  ·  ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates

ACS 2022 Data

Population & Income Overview

Key statistics for ZIP code 34479 compared to county averages.

Total Population

13,502

↓ 96.4% vs county

Median HH Income

$54,704

↓ 1.0% vs county

Median Home Value

$176,000

↓ 9.7% vs county

Median Age

41.3 yrs

↑ 14.8% vs county

Unemployment Rate

4.2%

↑ 27.8% vs county

Income & Housing Comparison

How ZIP 34479 compares to Marion County and Florida overall. Data from ACS 2022 5-year estimates.

Median Household Income ZIP 34479 $55k Marion $55k Florida $68k

Source: ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates, Table B19013

Median Home Value ZIP 34479 $176k Marion $195k Florida $292k

Source: ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates, Table B25077

Education & Employment

Bachelor's Rate

8.6%

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

Owner Occupancy

68.1%

of occupied housing units are owner-occupied

Median Gross Rent

$1,189

per month including utilities

Rent vs. Buy Affordability

Compare estimated monthly costs of home ownership vs renting in ZIP Code 34479 using local Census metrics.

Median Home Value$176,000
Down Payment (20%)$35,200
Interest Rate6.5%
Loan Term

Estimated Monthly Costs

Buy (Mortgage, Tax, Ins.)
$1,117P&I: $890 | Tax: $176 | Ins: $51
Rent (Local Median)
$1,189
Buying is CheaperBuying a home is estimated to save you $72/month compared to local rents.

How Does 34479 Compare?

Enter another ZIP code to see a side-by-side comparison.

Location & Neighboring Areas

Interactive map showing ZIP code 34479 (blue pin) and surrounding areas (purple pins). Click pins to view details.

Nearby ZIP Codes

ZIP codes geographically closest to 34479, sorted by distance.

34475 3.1 mi away marion county 34470 4.0 mi away marion county 32617 4.2 mi away marion county 32113 10.2 mi away marion county 34488 10.5 mi away marion county 32681 13.1 mi away marion county 32664 14.8 mi away marion county 32179 17.6 mi away marion county

About Marion County

Marion County is located in Florida and has a total population of 378,225. The county's median household income is $55,265 and median home value is $194,900. ZIP code 34479 is one of many ZCTAs within this county.

View all ZIP codes in Marion 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.