ZIP Code 34479 Demographics & Data

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Demographics Data and Important Statistics About 34479

The ZIP Code 34479 is associated with the city of Ocala in Florida in Marion County in the U.S. An estimated 14% of the population in this ZIP lives below the poverty line, while the median househould income is $46,354. The median age in 34479 is estimated to at 37.8 years, and about 22.6% of residents are aged 62 years and older. Approximately 18.0% of residents in this Florida region hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The per capita income is estimated to be $22,414. The current population estimate is 13,603.

Population in 34479

The most recent population estimate for ZIP Code 34479 is 13,603.

Ocala, FL

The 34479 ZIP Code is associated with Ocala, FL in Marion County.

Area Codes associated with 34479

Telephone area codes associated with ZIP Code 34479 include 352.

Sunrise / Sunset in 34479

Sunrise: 7:15 am
Sunset: 7:28 pm
Sunrise in 34479 7:15 am
Sunrise in 34479 7:28 pm

Weather forecast for 34479

Today's forecast for 34479: A chance of rain showers before 1pm, then showers and thunderstorms likely. Some of the storms could produce heavy rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 89. Heat index values as high as 101. North wind around 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Current air quality in 34479

Air quality: Good Air quality scale in 34479 Good

Internet in 34479

An estimated 87.3% of households in ZIP Code 34479 have broadband Internet service, while about 88.5% have a computer.

Gender in 34479

Males comprise about 45.3% of the overall population in ZIP Code 34479, while females account for approximately 54.7%.

Health Insurance in 34479

Health insurance data is currently unavailable for ZIP Code 34479.

Race & Ethnicity in ZIP Code 34479

Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 34479, 98.5% is one race, while 1.5% are two or more races. Approximately 11.6% of 34479 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 34479 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (86.2%), followed by Black or African American (11.2%) .

Race Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the racial composition of ZIP Code 34479. This visualizes the percentage of the population of each race (race alone or in combination with one or more other races).

Racial Composition of 34479

Industry Percent
White 86.2%
Black or African American 11.2%
American Indian and Alaska Native 1.2%
Asian 1.6%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0.0%
Some other race 1.4%
* Race alone or in combination with one or more other races

Income in ZIP Code 34479

The median household income in ZIP Code 34479 is $46,354, while the region's mean household income is $57,060. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $22,414. The per capita income in ZIP Code 34479 of $22,414 is approximately 29.11% less than the per capita income in the U.S. overall of $31,619. An estimated 14.4% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately51.58% higher than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 23.8% of the population in 34479 earn $50,000 to $74,999 per year, while an estimated 16.0% earn $15,000 to $24,999 per year, and 1.4% of 34479 residents earn $150,000 to $199,999 per year.

Household Income Details

Bar chart displaying household income in ZIP Code 34479. 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 34479

Household Income Percent
Less than $10,000 per year 6.6%
$10,000 to $14,999 per year 2.7%
$15,000 to $24,999 per year 16.0%
$25,000 to $34,999 per year 12.4%
$35,000 to $49,999 per year 15.2%
$50,000 to $74,999 per year 23.8%
$75,000 to $99,999 per year 12.4%
$100,000 to $149,999 per year 7.7%
$150,000 to $199,999 per year 1.4%
$200,000 or more per year 1.8%

Education levels in ZIP Code 34479

In ZIP Code 34479, 88.2% of the population graduated high school, while 18.0% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 2.4% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 4.9% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 40.4% in this Marion County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).

Education Attained in 34479

Education Level Percent
Less than 9th grade 2.4%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma 9.4%
High school graduate (includes equivalency) 40.4%
Some college, no degree 21.0%
Associate's degree 8.7%
Bachelor's degree 13.1%
Graduate or professional degree 4.9%

Education Level Details

Pie chart displaying the education level breakdown in ZIP Code 34479. This visualizes the percentage of the population that has attained a specific level of education, e.g. a graduate or professional degree.

Age Breakdown in ZIP Code 34479

Residents of ZIP Code 34479 are younger than average. The median age of 37.8 years in ZIP Code 34479 is approximately 0.79% lower than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 77.9% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 22.6% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 19.4% of the population in 34479 falls in the age group 25 to 34 years, while an estimated 11.3% are aged 65 to 74 years. On the low end of the scale, 2.8% of 34479 residents are aged 85 years and over.

Age Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the age breakdown in ZIP Code 34479. 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 34479

Age Range Percent
Under 5 years 9.5%
5 to 9 years 5.2%
10 to 14 years 4.7%
15 to 19 years 4.3%
20 to 24 years 5.7%
25 to 34 years 19.4%
35 to 44 years 8.6%
45 to 54 years 10.7%
55 to 59 years 6.3%
60 to 64 years 5.7%
65 to 74 years 11.3%
75 to 84 years 5.8%
85 years and over 2.8%

Language Breakdown in ZIP Code 34479

In ZIP Code 34479, 90.2% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 8.7% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 0.5% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 0.6% of homes. Lastly, 0.0% of homes list "other languages" as spoken in the home. All percentages referenced are for the population 5 years and older in this Marion County region.

Language Spoken in 34479

Language Spoken Percent
English only 90.2%
Spanish 8.7%
Other Indo-European languages 0.5%
Asian and Pacific Islander languages 0.6%
Other languages 0.0%
* Population 5 years and over

Language Spoken in Home

Bar chart displaying the language spoken in homes in ZIP Code 34479. This visualizes the percentage of homes in the area that list a specific language as being spoken in the home, e.g. Spanish.

Real Estate & Housing in ZIP Code 34479

Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 34479, an estimated 33.5% of homes were built between 1980 and 1989. Additionally, 23.8% of homes in the region were built between 1970 and 1979, while an estimated 0.0% of homes were built in 2014 or later in this Marion County region.

Age of Housing in 34479

Year Home Built Percent
Built in 2014 or later 0.0%
Built between 2010 and 2013 0.6%
Built between 2000 and 2009 7.2%
Built between 1990 and 1999 16.3%
Built between 1980 and 1989 33.5%
Built between 1970 and 1979 23.8%
Built between 1960 and 1969 11.6%
Built between 1950 and 1959 2.7%
Built between 1940 and 1949 3.6%
Built in 1939 or earlier 0.7%

Housing Age Breakdown

">Bar chart displaying the breakdown on housing ages in ZIP Code 34479. 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 34479

In 34479, 56.2% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 4.5% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 23.4 minutes. Approximately 28.4% of the employed population 16 years and over in 34479 work in educational services, and health care and social assistance, while an estimated 15.8% work in retail trade. On the lower end of the scale, just 1.3% of 34479 workers 16 years and over work in finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing.

Job Industry Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying job industry breakdown details for ZIP Code 34479. This visualizes the percentage of the population 16 years and over that work in certain industries, e.g. educational services, and health care and social assistance.

Job Industry Breakdown in 34479

Industry Percent
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining 1.4%
Construction 5.4%
Manufacturing 6.5%
Wholesale trade 2.0%
Retail trade 15.8%
Transportation and warehousing, and utilities 2.7%
Information 1.3%
Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing 1.3%
Professional, scientific, management, and administrative 8.5%
Educational services, and health care and social assistance 28.4%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services 9.0%
Other services, except public administration 8.6%
Public administration 9.1%

Utilities in ZIP Code 34479 [6]

Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 34479 has an average daily solar radiation level of 5.53 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 34.22% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 16.08% 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 34479. This visualizes electricity rates in 34479 compared to rates in the state and rates in the U.S. as a whole.

Electricity Rates in 34479

Region Residential Commercial Industrial
ZIP Code 34479 13.17¢/kWh 10.25¢/kWh 9.14¢/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 34479

Month ZIP Code 34479 Low (WA) High (AZ)
Jan 5.53 1.9 5.84
Feb 5.55 3 6.31
Mar 5.93 3.65 7.02
Apr 6.1 5.13 7.3
May 5.85 5.17 7.13
Jun 5.16 5.72 6.95
Jul 5.1 6.22 6.51
Aug 5.33 6.08 6.65
Sep 5.49 5.15 7.02
Oct 5.7 3.32 6.92
Nov 5.64 2.33 5.99
Dec 4.97 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 34479. This visualizes solar power levels in 34479 compared to radiation levels in both a historically low radiation state (WA) and a historically high radiation state (AZ).

Consumer Financial Products Complaints in 34479 [5]

Regarding consumer complaints about financial products in ZIP Code 34479, credit reporting or other personal consumer reports have received the most complaints in 34479 in the past 12 months. Credit reporting or credit repair services received the second most complaints. The most frequent complaint overall in this Marion County region was improper use of a report.

Consumer Complaints (Products)

Pie chart displaying the specific consumer financial products associated with complaints that originated from residents in ZIP Code 34479. This visualizes the specific products that were the subject of complaints, e.g. a mortgage or a credit card.

Consumer Complaints by Product in 34479

Complaint Product Number of Complaints*
Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports 89
Credit reporting or credit repair services 85
Debt collection 7
Vehicle loan or lease 2
Checking or savings account 1
Other 2
* Total in 2021

Consumer Complaints by Issue in 34479

Complaint Issue Number of Complaints*
Improper use of your report 102
Incorrect information on your report 37
Problem with a company's investigation into an existing problem 35
Attempts to collect debt not owed 4
Written notification about debt 3
Other 5
* 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 34479. 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.