ZIP Code 32608: Population, Income, Housing

State: FL

Total population: 54,566 Household income: $61,588 Rent: $1,412

Overview

Total population

54,566

Rent

$1,412

Year built

1993

Household income

$61,588

Per capita income

$44,520

Poverty rate

19.7%

Unemployment rate

N/A

Household size

2.2 persons

Rent over 30% of income

58.5%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Data are sourced from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, 2024 release — the latest dataset currently available. New 5-year estimates are published annually, about 6–12 months after the end of each reference year.

Demographics

State

Florida

County

Alachua County

City

Gainesville

Total population

54,566

Adults over 25

33,797

Total households

23,917

Household size

2.2 persons

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Income & Poverty

Household income

$61,588

Per capita income

$44,520

Poverty rate

19.7%

Unemployment rate

N/A

Rent over 30% of income

58.5%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Housing

Rent

$1,412

Year built

1993

Households that rent

58.7%

Households that own

41.3%

Rooms per home (all homes)

4.8

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Race

White

57.5%

Black

14.7%

Asian

12.1%

Two or more races

12.4%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino

15.1%

Not Hispanic or Latino

84.9%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Commute

Commute rate

25,845 (88.1%)

Commute time to work

20 mins

Work from home

3,476 (11.9%)

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Education

Less than high school

15.3%

High school graduate or GED

13.9%

Some college or associate degree

11.2%

Bachelor’s degree or higher

59.5%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Comparison of ZIP Code 32608 with: Alachua County, FL Gainesville, FL Gainesville metro area, FL Florida United States

ZIP 32608

Total population54,566

Rent$1,412

Year built1993

Household income$61,588

Per capita income$44,520

Poverty rate19.7%

Unemployment rateN/A

Alachua County, FL

Total population285,492

Rent$1,339

Year built1988

Household income$61,949

Per capita income$38,869

Poverty rate21.2%

Unemployment rate3.4%

Gainesville, FL

Total population145,702

Rent$1,296

Year built1983

Household income$46,195

Per capita income$30,051

Poverty rate30.8%

Unemployment rate3.9%

Gainesville Metro Area, FL

Total population349,923

Rent$1,295

Year built1989

Household income$61,468

Per capita income$37,916

Poverty rate20.1%

Unemployment rate3.8%

Florida State

Total population22,416,077

Rent$1,669

Year built1988

Household income$74,568

Per capita income$42,609

Poverty rate12.6%

Unemployment rate3.4%

United States

Total population334,922,499

Rent$1,413

Year built1980

Household income$80,734

Per capita income$44,673

Poverty rate12.5%

Unemployment rate4%

Metric	ZIP32608	CountyAlachua, FL	CityGainesville, FL	Metro AreaGainesville metro area, FL	StateFlorida	CountryUnited States
Total population	54,566	285,492	145,702	349,923	22,416,077	334,922,499
Rent	$1,412	$1,339	$1,296	$1,295	$1,669	$1,413
Year built	1993	1988	1983	1989	1988	1980
Household income	$61,588	$61,949	$46,195	$61,468	$74,568	$80,734
Per capita income	$44,520	$38,869	$30,051	$37,916	$42,609	$44,673
Poverty rate	19.7%	21.2%	30.8%	20.1%	12.6%	12.5%
Unemployment rate	N/A	3.4%	3.9%	3.8%	3.4%	4%

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Summary for 32608

Rent & Income

In 32608, the typical monthly rent is $1,412 and the typical household income is $61,588. Rent here is higher than Gainesville and lower than Florida, and household income is higher than Gainesville and lower than Florida. The estimated poverty rate is 19.7%, which is lower than the Gainesville rate but higher than the Florida rate.

Housing & Affordability

Renters make up about 58.7% of households, making this a predominantly renter area. About 58.5% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing, indicating high cost burden.

Education & Employment

Educational attainment is very high, with about 59.5% of adults holding a bachelor’s degree or higher.

ZIP 32608 — Rent vs Household Income

ZIP 32608 — Poverty

How ZIP 32608 compares in Florida (299 ZIP Codes)

Metric	This ZIP	Rank	Starts from	State range
Rent	$1,412	55 / 299	from lower rent	$999 – $3,263
Household income	$61,588	236 / 299	from higher income	$30,514 – $176,641
Poverty rate	19.7%	266 / 299	from lower poverty	2.8% – 48.7%

Rankings are calculated among ZIP Codes in Florida with total population > 30,000 (year 2024).

Detailed Ranking Explanation for ZIP Code 32608

Rent

Rent-wise, this area comes 55th out of 299 ZIP Codes in Florida. At the state level, values extend from $999 in ZIP 34142 up to $3,263 in ZIP 33076.

Household income

Looking at income levels, ZIP Code 32608 holds the 236th out of 299 ZIP Codes. In Florida as a whole, the range goes from $30,514 in ZIP 32209 up to $176,641 in ZIP 33076.

Poverty rate

Regarding poverty rate, ZIP Code 32608 ranks 266th out of 299 ZIP Codes. Statewide, values range from 2.8% in ZIP 32259 up to 48.7% in ZIP 32304.

💰 Rent in ZIP Code 32608 (with Utilities)

Estimated Monthly Rent: $1,412 ℹ️ What’s Included:
✅ Base rent, electricity, gas, water/sewer, and heating fuels
❌ Not included: internet, cable TV, renter's insurance, parking

💡 What does this rent estimate mean?

Explanation: This estimate shows what renters typically pay each month for housing — including the apartment or home and essential utilities like heat, water, and electricity.

Included in this number: Rent plus electricity, gas, water/sewer, and heating fuel.

Not included: Internet, cable, parking, renter’s insurance, or furniture rental.

Note: This cost does not depend on the number of people living in the home.

👨‍👧‍👦 Household Income in ZIP Code 32608

Annual Household Income: $61,588

💡 What does Household Income mean?

Definition: This represents the middle value of all household incomes in the ZIP code — half of households earn less, and half earn more.

Includes: wages, salaries, self-employment income, Social Security, pensions, investments, unemployment, public assistance, and rental income.

Does NOT include: capital gains, non-cash benefits (like food stamps), or tax refunds.

Household = any group of people (or a single person) living in the same housing unit.

Example: A couple earning $40,000 and $30,000 together have a household income of $70,000. If that's in the middle of all local incomes, it's the value shown here.

📉 Poverty Rate in ZIP Code 32608

Estimated Rate: 19.7%

💡 What does the Poverty Rate represent?

Definition: The percentage of people in this area living below the federal poverty threshold.

How it works: The threshold is a dollar amount set by the U.S. Census Bureau that varies by family size and age. If a household's income is below that level, everyone in it is included in this rate.

Example: In a town of 10,000 people, if 1,500 have incomes below the poverty line, the poverty rate is 15%.

Note: This statistic only includes people living in households; it does not count those in student housing, military barracks, or nursing homes.

🏘️ Renter vs. Owner Households in ZIP Code 32608

In ZIP Code 32608, households that rent: 14,047 (58.7%)

📊 What does the renter household percentage reveal about this ZIP Code?

Household Type	Count	Share
Renter-Occupied	14,047	58.7%
Owner-Occupied	9,870	41.3%

Definition: This is the percentage of households that rent their home rather than own it. It includes only occupied housing units.

Why it matters: Areas with a high share of renter households often have younger populations, higher mobility, and different housing needs compared to mostly owner-occupied areas.

Example: If 65% of homes in an area are renter-occupied, it means 65 out of every 100 households rent their home.

📉 Renters Spending Over 30% of Income on Rent in ZIP Code 32608

In ZIP Code 32608, cost-burdened renters (households spending over 30% of income on housing): 8,214 (58.5%)

🏚️ What Does It Mean When Renters Spend Over 30% of Their Income on Housing?

Household Group	Households	Share
Cost-burdened renters (over 30%)	8,214	58.5%
Other renter households	5,833	41.5%
Total renter households	14,047	100%

Shares are calculated as a percentage of renter households.

This shows how many renters in the ZIP code are considered cost-burdened — meaning they spend more than 30% of their income on housing (rent and basic utilities).

It’s a sign that housing might be unaffordable in the area or that lower-income residents may be struggling with rent.

Data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau’s American Community Survey.

📊 Education Levels in ZIP Code 32608

Less than High School: 5,183 people (15.3%)

Includes adults who did not complete high school.

High School Graduate or GED: 4,692 people (13.9%)

Includes adults whose highest education is a high school diploma or GED.

Some College or Associate Degree: 3,798 people (11.2%)

Includes adults who attended college without completing a bachelor’s degree (some college or associate degree).

Bachelor’s Degree or Higher: 20,124 people (59.5%)

Includes adults with a bachelor’s degree or higher (bachelor’s, master’s, professional, or doctoral degree).

👥 Total Adults (25+): 33,797

ℹ️ Have questions about how these statistics are calculated? See our data methodology & FAQs

Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates (U.S. Census Bureau) — unemployment rate from BLS. Some values are derived metrics.