Gainesville, FL — Demographics & Statistics
ZIP code 32601 serves a portion of Gainesville, Florida, within Alachua County. This community is home to approximately 42,767 residents, with a median age of 41.6 years. The median household income of $52,013 sits below the national median of $67,521, while median home values of $265,266 are below the national average of $301,500. The area has a renter-majority housing profile, with 50% owner-occupied and 50% renter-occupied units. Cost of living in this part of Gainesville is lower than the national baseline, with an index of 99 (100 = national average). With a college-education rate of 58% and an unemployment rate of 2.6%, 32601 reflects the economic character of Alachua County in Florida.
| Category | Statistic | Value | vs. National Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | Total Population | 42,767 | — |
| Population | Density (per sq mi) | 5,231 | — |
| Economics | Median Household Income | $52,013 | ↓ 23% vs nat'l avg |
| Economics | Median Home Value | $265,266 | ↓ 12% vs nat'l avg |
| Economics | Cost of Living Index | 99 | ↓ Lower than avg |
| Economics | Unemployment Rate | 2.6% | ↓ 33% vs nat'l avg |
| Economics | Below Poverty Line | 4.3% | ↓ 62% vs nat'l avg |
| Education | College Educated (25+) | 58% | ↑ 66% vs nat'l avg |
| Demographics | Median Age | 41.6 yrs | ↑ 8% vs nat'l avg |
| Housing | Owner-Occupied | 50% | — |
| Housing | Renter-Occupied | 50% | — |
| Housing | Total Housing Units | 20,100 | — |