County ProfileFL
Alachua County
Population: 278,468 · 28 ZIP codes
Demographics
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (ACS/Decennial). Estimates vary by year.
People
Total population
278,468
People
Median age
32.3
Housing
Total households
116,786
Income
Median household income
$61,949
Housing
Total housing units
127,731
Employment
Employment rate
57.2%
Education
Bachelor’s degree or higher
48.8%
Healthcare
Insured population
92.6%
County details
Local time 03:46:54(ET)| Name | Alachua |
|---|---|
| Total ZIP codes | 28total |
| ZIP codes (by type) | 17 Standard8 PO Box3 Unique |
| Area code | 352, 386 |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (ET) |
| Coordinates | 29.6757403, -82.357221 |
| Land area | 875.7 sq miles(2,268 km²) |
Map of Alachua county, Florida with ZIP codes
Cities and Communities in Alachua County
Compare the largest cities in Alachua County by population, median income, and growth. Use the table below to analyze key demographic shifts across the region.
| City | Population | Median incomeHousehold | ZIP codes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gainesville | 141,085 | $46,165 | 17ZIPs |
| Alachua | 10,574 | $83,464 | 2ZIPs |
| Newberry | 7,342 | $89,552 | 1ZIPs |
| High Springs | 6,215 | $94,421 | 2ZIPs |
| Hawthorne | 1,478 | $55,406 | 1ZIPs |
| Archer | 1,140 | $41,058 | 1ZIPs |
| Waldo | 846 | $29,894 | 1ZIPs |
| Micanopy | 648 | $74,038 | 1ZIPs |
| La Crosse | 316 | — | 1ZIPs |
| Earleton | 311 | — | 1ZIPs |
— Data unavailable or suppressed by the U.S. Census Bureau for areas with small sample sizes to protect individual privacy.
ZIP Codes in Alachua County
Review the most populated postal areas across Alachua County. Use the ranking below to compare resident density and demographic scales between the county's major zones.
| ZIP | City | Median incomeHousehold | Population (ZIP) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 32608 | Gainesville | $60,182 | 55,540 |
| 32607 | Gainesville | $46,517 | 35,420 |
| 32606 | Gainesville | $79,888 | 24,380 |
| 32605 | Gainesville | $83,114 | 24,326 |
| 32601 | Gainesville | $30,878 | 22,039 |
| 32609 | Gainesville | $48,121 | 18,322 |
| 32615 | Alachua | $85,701 | 16,524 |
| 32669 | Newberry | $99,548 | 15,890 |
| 32653 | Gainesville | $97,700 | 14,397 |
| 32641 | Gainesville | $36,814 | 13,872 |
| 32643 | High Springs | $83,386 | 12,549 |
| 32640 | Hawthorne | $60,208 | 10,281 |
| 32603 | Gainesville | $14,580 | 7,367 |
| 32618 | Archer | $54,585 | 7,183 |
| 32612 | Gainesville | — | 6,498 |
| 32667 | Micanopy | $81,659 | 4,117 |
| 32694 | Waldo | $43,537 | 1,962 |
| 32631 | Earleton | — | 311 |
| 32658 | La Crosse | $53,568 | 299 |
| 32616 | Alachua | — | 178 |
Data Sources & Citations
The geographic and demographic information presented on this site is compiled from publicly available, authoritative sources, including:
- United States Census BureauDemographic, population, housing, and socioeconomic data sourced from Census Bureau datasets, including the Decennial Census and the American Community Survey (ACS).Census Data
- United States Postal Service (USPS)ZIP code classifications, delivery types, and postal designations used for reference purposes. USPS ZIP codes are intended for mail delivery and may not always align exactly with Census geographic boundaries.USPS