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Archer, FL
City in Alachua County, Florida. ZIP codes: 32618.
Population
958
Land area
9.1sq mi
People per sq mi
105
ZIP codes
1
Archer and its ZIP codes
Archer at a glance
- Archer is 75% less dense than Florida as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $41,058 a year, 45% less than the Florida figure of $74,568.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $184,800 (49% below Florida) and median rent is $913 a month.
Local data for Archer, FL
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Archer, FL, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$41,058
Poverty rate
38.1%
Median home value
$184,800
Median rent
$913/mo
Homeownership
62.0%
Bachelor's or higher
23.5%
Median age
44.0
Average commute
27.9 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (112), Irish Americans (82), Polish Americans (43).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Alachua County. PPP loans are for Archer.
Unemployment rate
5.4%
Aug 2026, +0.4 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$66,043
140,869 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$58,873
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$2.2B
FY 2026, $7,850 per person
PPP loans
$3M
122 loans, 447 jobs reported
How people get to work
Archer, FL, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone78.1%
- Carpooled3.6%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked4.1%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home14.2%
Average one-way commute: 27.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Archer, FL, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: lightning
Storm events since 1996
779
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
2,149
2.5% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
92° / 43°F
Health statistics
Share of adults in Archer, FL, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
33.0%
U.S. 33.3% about the same
Diabetes
11.7%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
10.6%
U.S. 12.8% -2.2 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
9.2%
U.S. 11.1% -1.9 pts
ZIP codes in Archer
1 in or overlapping Archer. Population shown
Cities near Archer
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| RaleighCensus-designated place | 7.7 mi | 1.9 |
| East BronsonCensus-designated place | 7.9 mi | 11.4 |
| NewberryCity | 8.4 mi | 60.6 |
| BronsonTown | 10 mi | 4.3 |
| WillistonCity | 13 mi | 6.8 |
| East WillistonCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 3 |
| MicanopyTown | 14 mi | 1 |
| GainesvilleCity | 15 mi | 64 |
| Williston HighlandsCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 11.3 |
| AlachuaCity | 16 mi | 36.2 |
| High SpringsCity | 18 mi | 23 |
| TrentonCity | 19 mi | 3.4 |
| McIntoshTown | 19 mi | 0.7 |
| MorristonCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 0.4 |
| La CrosseTown | 21 mi | 4.6 |
| ChieflandCity | 21 mi | 6.8 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Archer, FL in?
- Archer is in Alachua County, Florida.
- What ZIP codes are in Archer, FL?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Archer include 32618.
- What is the population of Archer, FL?
- About 958 people live in Archer, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Archer?
- Nearby places include Raleigh (7.7 mi), East Bronson (7.9 mi), Newberry (8.4 mi), Bronson (10 mi), Williston (13 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023