ZIP Code 32608 Demographics & Data

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Demographics Data and In-depth Information About 32608

The ZIP Code 32608 is associated with the city of Gainesville in Florida in Alachua County in the U.S. About 12.6% of residents in ZIP Code 32608 are aged 62 years and older, and the region has a median age of 28.7 years. Approximately 56.8% of residents in this Florida region have a bachelor's degree or higher, and the per capita income is an estimated $30,296. Median househould income in this region is $45,887, while about 11% of the population lives below the poverty line. The current population estimate is 49,659.

Population in 32608

The most recent population estimate for ZIP Code 32608 is 49,659.

Gainesville, FL

The 32608 ZIP Code is associated with Gainesville, FL in Alachua County.

Area Codes associated with 32608

Telephone area codes associated with ZIP Code 32608 include 352.

Sunrise / Sunset in 32608

Sunrise: 7:16 am
Sunset: 7:30 pm
Sunrise in 32608 7:16 am
Sunrise in 32608 7:30 pm

Weather forecast for 32608

Today's forecast for 32608: Patchy fog before 9am, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms between 2pm and 4pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 88. North wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible.

Current air quality in 32608

Air quality: Good Air quality scale in 32608 Good

Internet in 32608

In ZIP Code 32608, about 96.4% of households have a computer, while 89.3% have broadband Internet service.

Gender in 32608

Males make up an estimated 48.8% of the overall population in ZIP Code 32608, while females comprise about 51.2%.

Health Insurance in 32608

Approximately 14.6% of adults aged 18 to 64 in ZIP Code 32608 (Gainesville, FL) are currently uninsured and do not have health insurance.

Race & Ethnicity in ZIP Code 32608

Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 32608, 97.3% is one race, while 2.7% are two or more races. Approximately 11.5% of 32608 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 32608 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (70.3%), followed by Black or African American (15.9%) .

Race Breakdown Details

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Racial Composition of 32608

Industry Percent
White 70.3%
Black or African American 15.9%
American Indian and Alaska Native 1.1%
Asian 13.7%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0.2%
Some other race 1.8%
* Race alone or in combination with one or more other races

Income in ZIP Code 32608

The median household income in ZIP Code 32608 is $45,887, while the region's mean household income is $73,229. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $30,296. The per capita income in ZIP Code 32608 of $30,296 is approximately 4.18% less than the per capita income in the U.S. overall of $31,619. An estimated 11.3% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately18.95% higher than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 15.3% of the population in 32608 earn $50,000 to $74,999 per year, while an estimated 15.1% earn less than $10,000 per year, and 5.0% of 32608 residents earn $10,000 to $14,999 per year.

Household Income Details

Bar chart displaying household income in ZIP Code 32608. This visualizes the percentage of households in this region that fall within different income ranges, e.g. $100,000 to $149,999 per year.

Total Income in 32608

Household Income Percent
Less than $10,000 per year 15.1%
$10,000 to $14,999 per year 5.0%
$15,000 to $24,999 per year 11.5%
$25,000 to $34,999 per year 9.1%
$35,000 to $49,999 per year 11.7%
$50,000 to $74,999 per year 15.3%
$75,000 to $99,999 per year 9.7%
$100,000 to $149,999 per year 9.6%
$150,000 to $199,999 per year 5.6%
$200,000 or more per year 7.3%

Education levels in ZIP Code 32608

In ZIP Code 32608, 94.1% of the population graduated high school, while 56.8% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 2.6% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 29.2% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 14.0% in this Alachua County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).

Education Attained in 32608

Education Level Percent
Less than 9th grade 2.6%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma 3.3%
High school graduate (includes equivalency) 14.0%
Some college, no degree 13.0%
Associate's degree 10.3%
Bachelor's degree 27.7%
Graduate or professional degree 29.2%

Education Level Details

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Age Breakdown in ZIP Code 32608

Residents of ZIP Code 32608 are younger than average. The median age of 28.7 years in ZIP Code 32608 is approximately 24.67% lower than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 83.5% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 12.6% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 21.4% of the population in 32608 falls in the age group 20 to 24 years, while an estimated 18.5% are aged 25 to 34 years. On the low end of the scale, 1.3% of 32608 residents are aged 85 years and over.

Age Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the age breakdown in ZIP Code 32608. This visualizes the percentage of the population in the region that falls into certain age ranges, e.g. 35 to 44 years old.

Age Breakdown in 32608

Age Range Percent
Under 5 years 5.7%
5 to 9 years 4.3%
10 to 14 years 4.2%
15 to 19 years 5.3%
20 to 24 years 21.4%
25 to 34 years 18.5%
35 to 44 years 11.8%
45 to 54 years 9.9%
55 to 59 years 4.7%
60 to 64 years 3.8%
65 to 74 years 6.1%
75 to 84 years 2.9%
85 years and over 1.3%

Language Breakdown in ZIP Code 32608

In ZIP Code 32608, 78.1% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 8.5% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 5.3% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 7.7% of homes. Lastly, 0.5% of homes list "other languages" as spoken in the home. All percentages referenced are for the population 5 years and older in this Alachua County region.

Language Spoken in 32608

Language Spoken Percent
English only 78.1%
Spanish 8.5%
Other Indo-European languages 5.3%
Asian and Pacific Islander languages 7.7%
Other languages 0.5%
* Population 5 years and over

Language Spoken in Home

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Real Estate & Housing in ZIP Code 32608

Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 32608, an estimated 24.7% of homes were built between 2000 and 2009. Additionally, 23.7% of homes in the region were built between 1990 and 1999, while an estimated 0.6% of homes were built between 1940 and 1949 in this Alachua County region.

Age of Housing in 32608

Year Home Built Percent
Built in 2014 or later 2.6%
Built between 2010 and 2013 2.8%
Built between 2000 and 2009 24.7%
Built between 1990 and 1999 23.7%
Built between 1980 and 1989 22.5%
Built between 1970 and 1979 15.2%
Built between 1960 and 1969 4.8%
Built between 1950 and 1959 2.3%
Built between 1940 and 1949 0.6%
Built in 1939 or earlier 0.8%

Housing Age Breakdown

">Bar chart displaying the breakdown on housing ages in ZIP Code 32608. This visualizes the percentage of homes in the region that were built in a certain time frame, e.g. built between 1950 and 1959.

Jobs Breakdown in ZIP Code 32608

In 32608, 61.7% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 4.6% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 23.0 minutes. Approximately 40.2% of the employed population 16 years and over in 32608 work in educational services, and health care and social assistance, while an estimated 12.0% work in arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services. On the lower end of the scale, just 0.5% of 32608 workers 16 years and over work in agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining.

Job Industry Breakdown Details

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Job Industry Breakdown in 32608

Industry Percent
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining 0.5%
Construction 2.9%
Manufacturing 3.0%
Wholesale trade 0.7%
Retail trade 10.5%
Transportation and warehousing, and utilities 2.9%
Information 2.9%
Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing 5.7%
Professional, scientific, management, and administrative 9.7%
Educational services, and health care and social assistance 40.2%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services 12.0%
Other services, except public administration 6.5%
Public administration 2.8%

Chronic Health Issues in ZIP Code 32608 [4]

Chronic Health Issues Breakdown

Bar chart displaying a breakdown of chronic health issues in ZIP Code 32608. This visualizes the percentage of adults aged 18 and above that have specific chronic health issues, e.g. high blood pressure, diabetes, or arthritis.

Health Issues in 32608

Health Issue Percent of adults*
* aged 18 & above

Health Risk Behaviors & Prevention in 32608 [4]

One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 32608 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 85.4% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, % of those 18 and above in 32608 list , as a preventive measure.

Preventative Health in 32608

Preventive Measure Percent of adults*
Current access to health insurance 85.4%
* aged 18 & above

Preventative Health Measures

Bar chart displaying preventative health data in ZIP Code 32608. This visualizes the percentage of adults aged 18 and above that engage in preventative health measures, e.g. sholesterol screenings and visits to doctors for routine checkups.

Health Risk Behaviors Details

Bar chart displaying health risk behaviors details in ZIP Code 32608. This visualizes the percentage of adults aged 18 and older that engage in health risk behaviors, e.g. smoking or binge drinking.

Health Risk Behaviors in 32608

Risk Behavior Percent of adults*
* aged 18 & above

Utilities in ZIP Code 32608 [6]

Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 32608 has an average daily solar radiation level of 5.5 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 33.5% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 16.54% less than an area in the U.S. with historically high solar radiation levels (AZ).

Electricity Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the electricity rates breakdown in ZIP Code 32608. This visualizes electricity rates in 32608 compared to rates in the state and rates in the U.S. as a whole.

Electricity Rates in 32608

Region Residential Commercial Industrial
ZIP Code 32608 11.55¢/kWh 10.28¢/kWh 7.88¢/kWh
Florida 13.89¢/kWh 10.56¢/kWh 8.42¢/kWh
United States 16.41¢/kWh 13.1¢/kWh 8.44¢/kWh

Solar Power in 32608

Month ZIP Code 32608 Low (WA) High (AZ)
Jan 5.35 1.9 5.84
Feb 5.47 3 6.31
Mar 6.03 3.65 7.02
Apr 6.06 5.13 7.3
May 5.75 5.17 7.13
Jun 5.22 5.72 6.95
Jul 5.14 6.22 6.51
Aug 5.2 6.08 6.65
Sep 5.45 5.15 7.02
Oct 5.78 3.32 6.92
Nov 5.67 2.33 5.99
Dec 4.92 1.78 5.46
All figures listed are kWh/m2/day — kilowatt hours per square meter per day

Solar Radiation Levels

Line chart displaying solar radiation levels in ZIP Code 32608. This visualizes solar power levels in 32608 compared to radiation levels in both a historically low radiation state (WA) and a historically high radiation state (AZ).

Consumer Financial Products Complaints in 32608 [5]

Regarding consumer complaints about financial products in ZIP Code 32608, credit reporting or other personal consumer reports have received the most complaints in 32608 in the past 12 months. Credit reporting or credit repair services received the second most complaints. The most frequent complaint overall in this Alachua County region was incorrect information on a report.

Consumer Complaints (Products)

Pie chart displaying the specific consumer financial products associated with complaints that originated from residents in ZIP Code 32608. This visualizes the specific products that were the subject of complaints, e.g. a mortgage or a credit card.

Consumer Complaints by Product in 32608

Complaint Product Number of Complaints*
Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports 324
Credit reporting or credit repair services 319
Debt collection 57
Credit card or prepaid card 20
Checking or savings account 15
Other 42
* Total in 2021

Consumer Complaints by Issue in 32608

Complaint Issue Number of Complaints*
Incorrect information on your report 293
Improper use of your report 220
Problem with a company's investigation into an existing problem 65
Problem with a credit reporting company's investigation 62
Attempts to collect debt not owed 34
Other 103
* Total 2021 - 2024 (current)

Consumer Complaints (Issues)

Pie chart displaying the complaints about consumer financial products and services that were sent to companies for response from residents in ZIP Code 32608. This visualizes the specific complaint issues that arose in this region, e.g. incorrect information on a report.

Notes

  • [4] Health data referenced here originate from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
  • [5] Consumer financial product complaint data referenced here originate from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.
  • [6] Electricity rates and electricity usage data referenced here originate from the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) and/or the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA). Estimates utilize regional U.S. Census Bureau data along with regional NREL and/or EIA data.