Gainesville ZIP codes by typical home value
| ZIP code | Typical home value | 12-month change |
|---|---|---|
| 32603 | $419,300 | +1.5% |
| 32606 | $340,900 | −1.3% |
| 32608 | $334,100 | −1.6% |
| 32653 | $323,700 | −1.8% |
| 32605 | $302,500 | −0.9% |
| 32607 | $287,900 | −1.5% |
| 32601 | $261,700 | +0.4% |
| 32609 | $220,500 | −2.8% |
| 32641 | $180,100 | −0.4% |
Zillow Home Value Index, August 2026, for ZIP codes Zillow assigns to Gainesville. Some extend past city limits.
Gainesville ZIP codes at a glance
Nine ZIP codes cover most Gainesville homes. The table above shows Zillow's typical value and one-year change for each. The table below adds something a price table cannot: how much of each ZIP's land is inside Gainesville city limits, based on the Census Bureau's 2020 ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) relationship file. ZCTAs are the Census Bureau's close approximation of USPS ZIP codes.
| ZIP | Land area (sq mi) | Share in Gainesville city | Other areas |
|---|---|---|---|
| 32601 | 4.6 | 99.9% | Tiny unincorporated sliver |
| 32603 | 0.9 | 100% | None |
| 32605 | 9.8 | 86.7% | 13.2% unincorporated |
| 32606 | 15.4 | 9.5% | 90.5% unincorporated |
| 32607 | 12.6 | 44.4% | 55.6% unincorporated |
| 32608 | 44.5 | 14.7% | 85.3% unincorporated |
| 32609 | 117.5 | 13.0% | 85.6% unincorporated, 1.4% La Crosse |
| 32641 | 68.7 | 7.9% | 92.1% unincorporated |
| 32653 | 38.5 | 36.0% | 57.1% unincorporated, 5.4% Alachua, 1.5% La Crosse |
Why it matters: a Gainesville mailing address does not tell you which government taxes the home. Inside the city, the Alachua County Property Appraiser's preliminary 2026 millage is 21.9243 or 21.8341, depending on water management district. In unincorporated areas it is 18.7624 or 18.6722. Utilities differ too: GRU adds a 25% surcharge on water and wastewater and a 10% surcharge on electric for customers outside city limits. See the Alachua County property tax guide.
Central Gainesville: 32601 and 32603
32601: downtown and the east side of the core
32601 is almost entirely inside city limits and covers about 4.6 square miles. It includes downtown: Gainesville Regional Utilities at 301 SE 4th Avenue, the Alachua County Public Schools office at 620 E University Avenue and the county visitors bureau at 33 N Main Street all use this ZIP. Zillow's typical home value was $261,658 in August 2026, up 0.4%, one of only two Gainesville ZIPs that rose.
Condition varies street by street, so compare closed sales on the same block rather than across the ZIP. The historic Duckpond neighborhood lies just northeast of downtown.
32603: the smallest and highest-priced ZIP
32603 covers only about 0.9 square miles, all inside the city, and had the highest typical value at $419,262, up 1.5%. With so few homes, a handful of sales can move the number, so treat it as a guide rather than a price for any one house. Confirm that a listing is actually in 32603 with the USPS ZIP lookup before you rely on this figure.
West Gainesville: 32605, 32606 and 32607
32605: established northwest neighborhoods
32605 is mostly inside the city (86.7% of its land) and covers about 9.8 square miles. Zillow's typical value was $302,487, down 0.9%. Because most of its land is in the city, most homes pay city millage and GRU in-city utility rates.
32606: west of the city limits
32606 is 90.5% unincorporated. Santa Fe College's main campus at 3000 NW 83rd Street is in this ZIP. The typical value was $340,852, down 1.3%. Most homes here pay county rather than city millage, so a like-for-like home can carry a lower tax bill than one inside the city. Check whether the home is on central sewer or septic.
32607: southwest, split between city and county
32607 covers about 12.6 square miles, with 44.4% of its land in the city and 55.6% unincorporated. Oak Hall School at 1700 SW 75th Street uses this ZIP. The typical value was $287,934, down 1.5%. The city line runs through this ZIP, so check each parcel's taxing district.
Southwest Gainesville: 32608
32608 is the largest suburban ZIP, about 44.5 square miles, and 85.3% of it is unincorporated. UF Health Shands Hospital at 1600 SW Archer Road is here, as are several of the area's best-known planned communities: Haile Plantation and Haile Village Center, Oakmont and Celebration Pointe.
Zillow's typical value was $334,077, down 1.6%. Many newer homes here sit in a community development district, which adds a separate yearly assessment to the tax bill. Oakmont's Parker Road CDD, for example, set fiscal 2027 totals of $3,054.29 to $4,669.22 per lot. Compare the full tax bill, not just the price.
North and east: 32609, 32641 and 32653
32609: northeast Gainesville and rural land
32609 is the largest ZIP by land, about 117.5 square miles, and 85.6% is unincorporated. It runs from northeast Gainesville neighborhoods into unincorporated county land and a small part of La Crosse. The typical value was $220,470, down 2.8%, the steepest one-year fall among these ZIPs. Lot sizes, wells and septic systems vary a lot, so ask early.
32641: east Gainesville
32641 covers about 68.7 square miles, with only 7.9% inside the city. It had the lowest typical value, $180,141, down 0.4%. A lower entry price leaves more room in the budget for inspections and repairs; ask for the age of the roof, HVAC and plumbing, and check the flood zone for the parcel. The Florida first-time buyer guide covers assistance programs.
32653: north of the city toward Alachua
32653 covers about 38.5 square miles. About 36% is in Gainesville, 57.1% is unincorporated and 5.4% is in the City of Alachua. The typical value was $323,687, down 1.8%. Three different taxing districts share this ZIP, so confirm the one on the tax bill.
Nearby ZIP codes buyers also search
- 32611: the University of Florida campus. It serves university addresses rather than a residential neighborhood.
- 32615: the City of Alachua and surrounding county land; the city covers about 24.5% of it.
- 32669: Newberry and surrounding land; the city covers about 47.9% of it.
For the citywide trend behind these numbers, see the Gainesville housing market page.
How to use ZIP data when you shop
- Start with the ZIP, then narrow. A ZIP-level typical value blends many neighborhoods. Use it to set a range, then ask for closed sales in the specific subdivision.
- Check the taxing district. Look up the parcel on the Alachua County Property Appraiser's site to see city or county status and every non-ad valorem charge.
- Confirm schools by address. School zones do not follow ZIP lines. Check with Alachua County Public Schools.
- Price the utilities. Inside or outside city limits changes GRU surcharges and taxes. See Gainesville cost of living.
Common questions
What is the main ZIP code for Gainesville, FL?+
Downtown Gainesville is in 32601, which is almost entirely inside city limits. There is no single citywide ZIP: most homes are in 32601, 32603, 32605, 32606, 32607, 32608, 32609, 32641 or 32653, and the University of Florida campus uses 32611. Use the USPS ZIP lookup for an exact address.
Which Gainesville ZIP code has the most expensive homes?+
32603 had the highest Zillow typical home value in August 2026 at $419,262, up 1.5% in a year. It is also the smallest ZIP, about 0.9 square miles, so few sales move the figure. Among larger ZIPs, 32606 at $340,852 and 32608 at $334,077 were next highest.
Which Gainesville ZIP code is the most affordable?+
32641 in east Gainesville had the lowest Zillow typical home value in August 2026 at $180,141, down 0.4% in a year. Next lowest was 32609 at $220,470. Lower entry prices can come with older homes, larger rural lots or well and septic systems, so budget for thorough inspections.
Does a Gainesville ZIP code mean the home is inside city limits?+
No. Census Bureau data show that 32606, 32608, 32609 and 32641 are each more than 85% unincorporated, and 32653 is split between Gainesville, unincorporated county, Alachua and La Crosse. City or county status changes your millage and utility surcharges, so check the parcel on the property appraiser's website.
What ZIP code is Haile Plantation in?+
Haile Plantation, Haile Village Center and Oakmont all use Gainesville addresses in ZIP 32608, which is 85.3% unincorporated. Zillow's typical home value for 32608 was $334,077 in August 2026, down 1.6%. Many newer homes in this ZIP pay a CDD assessment, so check the full tax bill.
Sources
- Gainesville Regional Utilities: Rates, deposits and fees
- Alachua County Public Schools: Schools and centers directory
- Florida Museum of Natural History: Visit
- US Census Bureau: 2020 ZCTA to place relationship file
- Alachua County Property Appraiser: Preliminary 2026 millages (4 August 2026)
- Gainesville Regional Utilities: FY26 residential rate sheet (effective 1 October 2025)
- UF Health: UF Health Shands Hospital location
- Santa Fe College: Contact
- Oak Hall School: Home
- Visit Gainesville: Parks and nature
- Wikipedia: Haile Plantation, Florida
- Oakmont: Gainesville new home community
- Parker Road CDD: Fiscal year 2027 adopted assessment schedule
- Wikipedia: Alachua, Florida
- City of Newberry: Official website