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Alafaya, FL

Census-designated place in Orange County, Florida. ZIP codes: 32825, 32828, 32829.

Population

92,449

Land area

30.6sq mi

People per sq mi

3,018

ZIP codes

3

Alafaya and its ZIP codes

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Alafaya at a glance

  • Alafaya is about 7.2 times as dense as Florida as a whole.
  • By population, it ranks 33rd among 955 cities and towns in Florida.
  • The median household income is $100,950, 35% above the Florida median of $74,568.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $425,500 (19% above Florida) and median rent is $1,999 a month.

Local data for Alafaya, FL

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Alafaya, FL, American Community Survey 2020-2024

Full profile

Median household income

$100,950

Poverty rate

9.3%

Median home value

$425,500

Median rent

$1,999/mo

Homeownership

64.4%

Bachelor's or higher

50.0%

Median age

37.1

Average commute

31.1 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: Puerto Ricans (17,311), German Americans (5,528), Italian Americans (5,154).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Orange County. PPP loans are for Alafaya.

Details

Unemployment rate

4.2%

Sep 2026, +0.2 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$70,599

954,330 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$62,855

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$14B

FY 2026, $9,785 per person

PPP loans

$54.1M

2,210 loans, 8,357 jobs reported

Orange County economyFederal spendingPPP loans

How people get to work

Alafaya, FL, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone69.0%
  • Carpooled7.2%
  • Public transit0.1%
  • Walked0.5%
  • Bicycle0.1%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.1%
  • Worked from home22.0%

Average one-way commute: 31.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Alafaya, FL, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Relatively High

Top: strong wind

Storm events since 1996

593

Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind

Flood insurance policies

13,113

3.3% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

92° / 52°F

51.5 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Alafaya, FL, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

30.4%

U.S. 33.3% -2.9 pts

Diabetes

9.5%

U.S. 12.1% -2.6 pts

Smoking

9.5%

U.S. 12.8% -3.3 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

14.3%

U.S. 11.1% +3.2 pts

ZIP codes in Alafaya

3 in or overlapping Alafaya. Population shown

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Cities near Alafaya

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
Union ParkCensus-designated place4.1 mi2.9
UniversityCensus-designated place4.5 mi9
Rio PinarCensus-designated place4.8 mi2.2
BithloCensus-designated place5.2 mi10.9
OrlandoCity6.3 mi111.1
WedgefieldCensus-designated place6.9 mi23.3
Azalea ParkCensus-designated place7.1 mi3.1
ChuluotaCensus-designated place8.7 mi2
GoldenrodCensus-designated place9 mi2.5
ConwayCensus-designated place9.4 mi3.3
OviedoCity9.3 mi15.5
Lake Mary JaneCensus-designated place9.8 mi5.3
Lake HartCensus-designated place10 mi1
Belle IsleCity11 mi2.4
ChristmasCensus-designated place11 mi45.2
Winter ParkCity11 mi8.8

Frequently asked questions

What county is Alafaya, FL in?
Alafaya is in Orange County, Florida.
What ZIP codes are in Alafaya, FL?
ZIP codes in or overlapping Alafaya include 32825, 32828, 32829.
What is the population of Alafaya, FL?
About 92,449 people live in Alafaya, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Alafaya?
Nearby places include Union Park (4.1 mi), University (4.5 mi), Rio Pinar (4.8 mi), Bithlo (5.2 mi), Orlando (6.3 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023