ZIP Code 34479, Florida
ZIP Code 34479 profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
ZCTA5 34479 is a 5-digit ZIP Code area located in Marion County, Florida. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 13,264. The land area covers 17.91 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 13,264 | ±1,413 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Median Age | 42.6 yrs | ±4 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 5,493 | ±474 | 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 | 5,939 | ±524 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 5,493 | ±474 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 446 | ±236 |
| Median Home Value | $207,400 | ±$11,713 |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,356 | ±$70 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $54,283 | ±$8,127 |
| Per Capita Income | $30,555 | ±$2,941 |
| Poverty Rate | 16.9% | ±5.4% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 2,236 | ±752 |
| Unemployment Rate | 2.7% | ±1.7% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 6,301 | ±877 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 93.4% | ±3% |
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: 428,905 (2024)
ID: 124221
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: CLERK OF CIRCUIT COURT
601 SE 25TH AVE, OCALA FL 34471-2600
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | ANTHONY, FL | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | BELLEVIEW, FL | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | BELLEVIEW, FL | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | BELLEVIEW, FL | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | BELLEVIEW, FL | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | OCALA, FL | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | OCALA, FL | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | SILVER SPRINGS, FL | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | OCALA, FL | |
| Special Education School Nearby | PK | OCALA, 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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Taylor College
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College | 4.6 mi away | 2531 East Silver Springs Boulevard, Ocala, FL, 34470 |
3522454119
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SANKOFA PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 4.6 mi away | 1821 NORTHWEST 21ST AVENUE, OCALA, FL, 34475 |
(352) 438-2550
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Marion Technical College
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College | 5.8 mi away | 1014 SW 7th Rd, Ocala, FL, 34471-3172 |
3526717200
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MARION COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY HEADQUARTERS-OCALA
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Library | 4.8 mi away | 2720 EAST SILVER SPRINGS BOULEVARD, OCALA, FL, 34470 |
(352) 671-8551
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Rasmussen University-Florida
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College | 6.2 mi away | 1227 SW 17th Avenue, Ocala, FL, 34471 |
3522910865
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REDDICK PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 9.5 mi away | 15150 NORTHWEST GAINESVILLE ROAD, REDDICK, FL, 32686 |
(352) 438-2566
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College of Central Florida
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College | 7.4 mi away | 3001 SW College Rd, Ocala, FL, 34474 |
3528735800
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FORT MCCOY PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 11.3 mi away | 14660 NORTHEAST HIGHWAY 315, FT. MCCOY, FL, 32134 |
(352) 438-2560
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Tenaj Salon Institute
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College Vocational | 23.0 mi away | 11915 County Road 103, The Villages, FL, 32162 |
35225967164
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FREEDOM PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 13.5 mi away | 5870 SOUTHWEST 95TH STREET, OCALA, FL, 34476 |
(352) 438-2580
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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 OCALA, FL US, located 6.6 miles from ZCTA5 34479. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 70.6° | 45.6° | 58.1° | 3.38" | — |
| February | 73.7° | 48.4° | 61.0° | 2.94" | — |
| March | 78.6° | 52.1° | 65.3° | 3.68" | — |
| April | 83.9° | 57.4° | 70.7° | 2.22" | — |
| May | 88.9° | 63.9° | 76.4° | 3.53" | — |
| June | 91.0° | 70.4° | 80.7° | 7.41" | — |
| July | 92.0° | 72.2° | 82.1° | 6.94" | — |
| August | 91.6° | 72.5° | 82.0° | 7.07" | — |
| September | 89.5° | 70.3° | 79.9° | 6.49" | — |
| October | 84.3° | 62.7° | 73.5° | 3.21" | — |
| November | 77.2° | 53.5° | 65.4° | 2.09" | — |
| December | 72.2° | 48.3° | 60.3° | 2.68" | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Silver Springs CDP | CDP | 4.1 mi | — |
| Ocala city | City | 6.0 mi | — |
| Reddick town | Town | 9.5 mi | — |
| Silver Springs Shores CDP | CDP | 11.5 mi | — |
| Ocala Estates CDP | CDP | 12.7 mi | — |
| Belleview city | City | 13.9 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 34479. • 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.