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U.S. ZIP Code · FL32696

Levy County · Gainesville, FL

Typical home value

$289,535[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
-1.0%
5-year / yr
+6.7%
10-year / yr
+8.6%

Relative price

vs U.S.
+1.9%
vs metro
-4.2%
vs state
-16.5%
ZIP 32696 location in FL
Location of ZIP 32696 in FL

Price history

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

The typical home in 32696 is worth $289,535 — 4.2% below the Gainesville, FL median. Over the past year, values have fallen 1.0%. The effective property tax rate is 0.6%.

#Rent & investment

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

Monthly rent
[2]
Gross yield
[2]
Cap rate
[2]

#Property tax

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

Effective tax rate
0.6%[3]
Typical annual tax
$1,837[3]

#Climate risk

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

Overall risk
Relatively Low[4]
Riverine flood
Relatively Low
Coastal flood
Relatively Moderate
Wildfire
Relatively Low
Drought
Relatively Low
Heat wave
Relatively Low
Hurricane
Relatively Moderate
Tornado
Relatively Low
Earthquake
Very Low
Winter weather
Very Low

#Who lives here

Population
15,521[3]
Median household income
$61,020[3]

#Migration

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

Net migration
+499[5]
Moved in
1,862
Moved out
1,363

Schools

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

Public schools
3
Elementary
2
Middle
0
High
1
  • WILLISTON MIDDLE HIGH SCHOOL

    High · Grades 6–12 · LEVY

    1,126 students

  • JOYCE M. BULLOCK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

    Elementary · Grades PK–2 · LEVY

    650 students

  • WILLISTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

    Elementary · Grades 3–5 · LEVY

    510 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 yield
Net yield (after ~40% expenses)
Annual rent

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$1,464
Loan principal$231,628
Down payment$57,907
Total interest paid$295,428

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 ratio
Monthly cost to own$1,857
Monthly rent

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
80th percentile[1]
Rental yield
[2]
Property tax
8th percentile[3]

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 32696?
The typical home in 32696 is worth $289,535, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 32696?
Home values in 32696 are down 1.0% over the past year, and up 6.7% a year over five years.
What is the property tax rate in 32696?
The effective property tax rate in 32696 is 0.6% — roughly $1,837 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 32696?
ZIP code 32696 has a population of 15,521 and a median household income of $61,020.

#Comparable ZIPs

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

  • Gainesville, FL

    Typical home
    $289,857
    Gross yield
    6.5%
  • Fanning Springs, FL

    Typical home
    $285,608
    Gross yield
  • Bell, FL

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

    Typical home
    $278,244
    Gross yield
  • Manatee Road CDP, FL

    Typical home
    $276,971
    Gross yield
  • Gainesville, FL

    Typical home
    $307,869
    Gross yield
    7.2%

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