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U.S. ZIP Code · FL32606

Alachua County · Gainesville, FL

Typical home value

$347,369[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
-2.3%
5-year / yr
+4.3%
10-year / yr
+5.8%

Relative price

vs U.S.
+22.3%
vs metro
+15.0%
vs state
≈ state median
ZIP 32606 location in FL
Location of ZIP 32606 in FL

Price history

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

The typical home in 32606 is worth $347,369 — 15.0% above the Gainesville, FL median. Over the past year, values have fallen 2.3%. Homes here rent for a typical $1,709 a month — a 5.9% gross rental yield. The effective property tax rate is 1.1%.

#Rent & investment

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

Monthly rent
$1,709[2]
Gross yield
5.9%[2]
Cap rate
3.5%[2]

#Property tax

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

Effective tax rate
1.1%[3]
Typical annual tax
$3,981[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
23,022[3]
Median household income
$87,953[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
2
Middle
1
High
2
  • F. W. BUCHHOLZ HIGH SCHOOL

    High · Grades 6–12 · ALACHUA

    2,444 students

  • FORT CLARKE MIDDLE SCHOOL

    Middle · Grades 6–8 · ALACHUA

    888 students

  • MEADOWBROOK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

    Elementary · Grades K–5 · ALACHUA

    869 students

  • HIDDEN OAK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

    Elementary · Grades PK–5 · ALACHUA

    735 students

  • SANTA FE COLLEGE HIGH SCHOOL DUAL ENROLLMENT

    High · Grades 11–12 · ALACHUA

    0 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 yield5.9%
Net yield (after ~40% expenses)3.5%
Annual rent$20,504

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$1,756
Loan principal$277,895
Down payment$69,474
Total interest paid$354,440

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 ratio1.39
Monthly cost to own$2,379
Monthly rent$1,709

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
12th percentile[1]
Rental yield
10th percentile[2]
Property tax
100th percentile[3]

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 32606?
The typical home in 32606 is worth $347,369, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 32606?
Home values in 32606 are down 2.3% over the past year, and up 4.3% a year over five years.
What is the typical rent in 32606?
A typical home in 32606 rents for about $1,709 a month, a gross rental yield of 5.9%.
What is the property tax rate in 32606?
The effective property tax rate in 32606 is 1.1% — roughly $3,981 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 32606?
ZIP code 32606 has a population of 23,022 and a median household income of $87,953.

#Comparable ZIPs

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

  • Newberry, FL

    Typical home
    $350,264
    Gross yield
    7.4%
  • Gainesville, FL

    Typical home
    $336,839
    Gross yield
    5.7%
  • High Springs, FL

    Typical home
    $334,420
    Gross yield
  • Micanopy, FL

    Typical home
    $360,740
    Gross yield
  • Alachua, FL

    Typical home
    $333,280
    Gross yield
    7.9%
  • Gainesville, FL

    Typical home
    $329,302
    Gross yield
    7.0%

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