ZIP Code 32643, Florida
ZIP Code 32643 profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
ZCTA5 32643 is a 5-digit ZIP Code area located in Alachua County / Columbia County / Gilchrist County, Florida. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 11,953. The land area covers 112.05 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 11,953 | ±828 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Median Age | 39.8 yrs | ±4.5 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 4,323 | ±376 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 4,835 | ±407 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 4,323 | ±376 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 512 | ±198 |
| Median Home Value | $279,600 | ±$14,753 |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,750 | ±$488 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $83,386 | ±$5,901 |
| Per Capita Income | $37,843 | ±$3,853 |
| Poverty Rate | 10.8% | ±6.4% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 1,291 | ±764 |
| Unemployment Rate | 2.7% | ±2% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 5,128 | ±546 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 92.6% | ±3.2% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Local Government & Public Administration
Authoritative general-purpose local government units serving this area
U.S. Census Bureau GUS (2026) / GMAF
| Government Unit | Unit Type | Jurisdiction Role | Contact / Address |
|---|---|---|---|
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GUS Population: 291,782 (2024)
ID: 161544
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: CHAIRMAN
PO BOX 5547, GAINESVILLE FL 32601
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | ALACHUA, FL | |
| Regular School Nearby | 03-05 | ALACHUA, FL | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | ALACHUA, FL | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | ALACHUA, FL | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | BELL, FL | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-12 | BELL, FL | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | GAINESVILLE, FL | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | GAINESVILLE, FL | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | FORT WHITE, FL | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-12 | FORT WHITE, FL |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 2 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Santa Fe College
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College | 15.4 mi away | 3000 Northwest 83rd Street, Gainesville, FL, 32606-6210 |
3523955000
|
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HIGH SPRINGS BRANCH
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Library | 2.3 mi away | 23779 WEST US HIGHWAY 27, HIGH SPRINGS, FL, 32643 |
(386) 454-2515
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Summit Salon Academy-Gainesville
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College Vocational | 17.3 mi away | 6915 NW 4th Blvd., Suite B, Gainesville, FL, 32607 |
35233124244
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ALACHUA BRANCH
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Library | 8.7 mi away | 14913 NORTHWEST 140TH STREET, ALACHUA, FL, 32615 |
(386) 462-2592
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Galen Health Institutes-Gainesville
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College | 18.5 mi away | 7001 SW 24th Avenue, Gainesville, FL, 32607-3704 |
3522247324
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FORT WHITE BRANCH LIBRARY
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Library | 9.2 mi away | 17700 SOUTHWEST STATE ROAD 47, FORT WHITE, FL, 32038 |
(386) 497-1108
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University of Florida
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College | 21.0 mi away | Tigert Hall, Gainesville, FL, 32611 |
3523923261
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NEWBERRY BRANCH LIBRARY
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Library | 12.0 mi away | 110 SOUTH SEABOARD DRIVE, NEWBERRY, FL, 32669 |
(352) 472-1135
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University of Florida-Online
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College | 21.3 mi away | 341 Tigert Hall 300 SW 13th St, Gainesville, FL, 32611 |
3523921202
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GILCHRIST COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 17.5 mi away | 105 NORTHEAST 11TH AVENUE, TRENTON, FL, 32693 |
(352) 463-3176
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Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at HIGH SPRINGS, FL US, located 2.4 miles from ZCTA5 32643. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 66.7° | 39.8° | 53.2° | 3.68" | 0.0" |
| February | 70.0° | 41.9° | 56.0° | 3.14" | 0.0" |
| March | 76.1° | 46.5° | 61.3° | 3.90" | 0.0" |
| April | 82.0° | 52.4° | 67.2° | 2.77" | 0.0" |
| May | 87.8° | 61.9° | 74.9° | 3.43" | 0.0" |
| June | 90.4° | 68.9° | 79.7° | 6.74" | 0.0" |
| July | 91.8° | 70.4° | 81.1° | 7.10" | 0.0" |
| August | 90.8° | 71.1° | 81.0° | 7.19" | 0.0" |
| September | 88.5° | 67.7° | 78.1° | 5.45" | 0.0" |
| October | 82.2° | 57.7° | 69.9° | 3.46" | 0.0" |
| November | 75.2° | 48.2° | 61.7° | 2.18" | 0.0" |
| December | 69.1° | 41.8° | 55.5° | 2.64" | 0.0" |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| High Springs city | City | 3.1 mi | — |
| Spring Ridge CDP | CDP | 5.3 mi | — |
| Fort White town | Town | 8.5 mi | — |
| Alachua city | City | 9.5 mi | — |
| Newberry city | City | 12.2 mi | — |
| Bell town | Town | 14.2 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 32643. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.