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U.S. ZIP Code · FL32778

Lake County · Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL

Typical home value

$312,823[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
-2.6%
5-year / yr
+5.4%
10-year / yr
+7.0%

Relative price

vs U.S.
+10.1%
vs metro
-19.7%
vs state
-9.8%
ZIP 32778 location in FL
Location of ZIP 32778 in FL

Price history

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

The typical home in 32778 is worth $312,823 — 19.7% below the Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL median. Over the past year, values have fallen 2.6%. Homes here rent for a typical $2,144 a month — a 8.2% gross rental yield. The effective property tax rate is 0.8%.

#Rent & investment

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

Monthly rent
$2,144[2]
Gross yield
8.2%[2]
Cap rate
4.9%[2]

#Property tax

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

Effective tax rate
0.8%[3]
Typical annual tax
$2,539[3]

#Climate risk

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

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

#Who lives here

Population
25,042[3]
Median household income
$63,472[3]

#Migration

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

Net migration
+6,180[5]
Moved in
19,416
Moved out
13,236

Schools

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

Public schools
7
Elementary
2
Middle
1
High
2
  • TAVARES HIGH SCHOOL

    High · Grades 9–12 · LAKE

    1,488 students

  • TAVARES MIDDLE SCHOOL

    Middle · Grades 6–8 · LAKE

    998 students

  • PINECREST ACADEMY TAVARES

    Elementary · Grades K–8 · LAKE

    918 students

  • TAVARES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

    Elementary · Grades PK–5 · LAKE

    839 students

  • NONSCHOOL EXCEPTIONAL EDUCATION

    Other · Grades PK–12 · LAKE

    24 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 yield8.2%
Net yield (after ~40% expenses)4.9%
Annual rent$25,725

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$1,582
Loan principal$250,259
Down payment$62,565
Total interest paid$319,191

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 ratio0.96
Monthly cost to own$2,054
Monthly rent$2,144

Owning and renting are roughly even.

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
40th percentile[1]
Rental yield
94th percentile[2]
Property tax
72nd percentile[3]

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 32778?
The typical home in 32778 is worth $312,823, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 32778?
Home values in 32778 are down 2.6% over the past year, and up 5.4% a year over five years.
What is the typical rent in 32778?
A typical home in 32778 rents for about $2,144 a month, a gross rental yield of 8.2%.
What is the property tax rate in 32778?
The effective property tax rate in 32778 is 0.8% — roughly $2,539 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 32778?
ZIP code 32778 has a population of 25,042 and a median household income of $63,472.

#Comparable ZIPs

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

  • Sanford, FL

    Typical home
    $312,915
    Gross yield
    6.8%
  • Poinciana CDP, FL

    Typical home
    $312,439
    Gross yield
    7.8%
  • Pine Castle CDP, FL

    Typical home
    $312,118
    Gross yield
    6.2%
  • Orlando, FL

    Typical home
    $313,573
    Gross yield
    6.9%
  • Lockhart CDP, FL

    Typical home
    $311,385
    Gross yield
    6.7%
  • Williamsburg CDP, FL

    Typical home
    $311,058
    Gross yield
    7.2%

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