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U.S. ZIP Code · FL32605

Alachua County · Gainesville, FL

Typical home value

$307,869[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
-1.9%
5-year / yr
+4.6%
10-year / yr
+6.4%

Relative price

vs U.S.
+8.4%
vs metro
+1.9%
vs state
-11.2%
ZIP 32605 location in FL
Location of ZIP 32605 in FL

Price history

Zillow Home Value Index — monthly, smoothed and seasonally adjusted.

The typical home in 32605 is worth $307,869 — 1.9% above the Gainesville, FL median. Over the past year, values have fallen 1.9%. Homes here rent for a typical $1,849 a month — a 7.2% gross rental yield. The effective property tax rate is 1.0%.

#Rent & investment

Typical asking rent, and the returns it implies at the current home value.

Monthly rent
$1,849[2]
Gross yield
7.2%[2]
Cap rate
4.3%[2]

#Property tax

Effective rate — total real estate taxes paid relative to total home value.

Effective tax rate
1.0%[3]
Typical annual tax
$2,950[3]

#Climate risk

FEMA National Risk Index ratings for Alachua County. "Not Applicable" means the hazard does not threaten the county.

Overall risk
Relatively Moderate[4]
Riverine flood
Relatively Moderate
Coastal flood
No Rating
Wildfire
Relatively Moderate
Drought
Relatively Low
Heat wave
Relatively Moderate
Hurricane
Relatively High
Tornado
Relatively High
Earthquake
Relatively Low
Winter weather
Very Low

#Who lives here

Population
24,689[3]
Median household income
$86,714[3]

#Migration

Household moves in and out of Alachua County over a year, from IRS tax-return data.

Net migration
-542[5]
Moved in
9,466
Moved out
10,008

Schools

Open public schools in this ZIP, from the NCES Common Core of Data.

Public schools
5
Elementary
3
Middle
1
High
1
  • WESTWOOD MIDDLE SCHOOL

    Middle · Grades 6–8 · ALACHUA

    795 students

  • LITTLEWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

    Elementary · Grades PK–5 · ALACHUA

    720 students

  • C. W. NORTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

    Elementary · Grades PK–5 · ALACHUA

    539 students

  • GLEN SPRINGS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

    Elementary · Grades K–5 · ALACHUA

    443 students

  • SIATECH MYCROSCHOOL INC.

    High · Grades 9–12 · ALACHUA

    154 students

Run the numbers

Interactive calculators pre-filled with this ZIP's typical home value, rent, and property-tax rate. Edit any field to recompute.

Gross yield7.2%
Net yield (after ~40% expenses)4.3%
Annual rent$22,194

Gross and net yield are estimates based on the inputs and the selected expense ratio. Actual income and expenses will vary by property and market. Not investment advice.

Monthly payment$1,557
Loan principal$246,296
Down payment$61,574
Total interest paid$314,136

Estimated monthly payments include principal and interest only. Actual costs will include property tax, insurance, possibly PMI, and HOA fees not modeled here. Loan terms shown are estimates; consult a licensed lender for current rates and qualification.

Own : rent ratio1.11
Monthly cost to own$2,060
Monthly rent$1,849

Renting is meaningfully cheaper month-to-month.

This calculator projects multi-year scenarios based on assumptions about appreciation, rent growth, and investment returns — none of which are guaranteed. Actual outcomes depend on variables this tool cannot know. Not financial or real estate advice.

#Metro ranking

Where this ZIP sits among others in its metro area.

Appreciation
36th percentile[1]
Rental yield
60th percentile[2]
Property tax
79th percentile[3]

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 32605?
The typical home in 32605 is worth $307,869, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 32605?
Home values in 32605 are down 1.9% over the past year, and up 4.6% a year over five years.
What is the typical rent in 32605?
A typical home in 32605 rents for about $1,849 a month, a gross rental yield of 7.2%.
What is the property tax rate in 32605?
The effective property tax rate in 32605 is 1.0% — roughly $2,950 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 32605?
ZIP code 32605 has a population of 24,689 and a median household income of $86,714.

#Comparable ZIPs

Same metro, nearest typical home value. Each card shows the comparable ZIP's headline numbers so you can scan at a glance.

  • Cedar Key, FL

    Typical home
    $314,383
    Gross yield
  • Bell, FL

    Typical home
    $296,371
    Gross yield
  • Gainesville, FL

    Typical home
    $289,857
    Gross yield
    6.5%
  • Williston Highlands CDP, FL

    Typical home
    $289,535
    Gross yield
  • Archer, FL

    Typical home
    $326,459
    Gross yield
  • Gainesville, FL

    Typical home
    $329,302
    Gross yield
    7.0%

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