🇺🇸 United States ZIP Code

STANDARD

32177

Palatka

ZIP Code 32177 is a standard zip code serving Palatka, Palatka, Florida (FL), in Putnam County, United States. It has an estimated population of 27,132 with a median household income of $32,357. The area falls within the America/New_York timezone.

Median Household Income vs. National Average

Location

Country: 🇺🇸 United States
State / Province: Florida (FL)
County: Putnam
City: Palatka
Timezone: America/New_York

Coordinates

Latitude: 29.657700
Longitude: -81.659500

Geographic Details

Land Area: 238.58 mi²
Water Area: 19.00 mi²
Population Density: 114.0 people per mi² (55th percentile)
Bounding Box: 29.840176°N, 29.466978°S, -81.541733°E, -81.849240°W

With 27,132 residents spread across 238.58 square miles, this area has a population density of 114.0 people per square mile.

Demographics

27,132

Population

85th percentile

$32,357

Median Income

10th percentile

$99,400

Median Home Value

35th percentile

238.58 mi²

Land Area

The median household income in 32177 is $32,357, and the median home value is $99,400. This is below the national average for household income.

Housing

11,743

Total Units

10,295

Occupied Units

87.7%

Occupancy Rate

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Other zip codes in Palatka, FL.

32178

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