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Putnam County, FL
6 cities and towns and 13 ZIP codes in Putnam County, Florida.
Population
75,164
Land area
728sq mi
People per sq mi
103
ZIP codes
13
Cities and towns in Putnam County
Putnam County at a glance
- Putnam County is 75% less dense than Florida as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $47,934 a year, 36% less than the Florida figure of $74,568.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $160,300 (55% below Florida) and median rent is $906 a month.
- The biggest population centers are Palatka (10,650), Crescent City (1,944) and Interlachen (1,923).
Local data for Putnam County, FL
Counts from official public data
- Hospitals1
- Emergency Rooms1
- Nursing Homes3
- Schools24
- Colleges1
- Libraries5
- Banks9
- Post Offices16
- Parks46
- Grocery Stores29
- Restaurants158
- Affordable Housing6
- Home Health Agencies1
- Dialysis Centers2
- Community Health Centers5
- Mental Health & Addiction Treatment4
- Private Schools5
- Toxic Release Facilities5
- Historic Places11
Housing and community stats
Putnam County, FL, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$47,934
Poverty rate
23.4%
Median home value
$160,300
Prices +2.3% in a year
Median rent
$906/mo
Homeownership
75.4%
Bachelor's or higher
14.5%
Median age
45.0
Average commute
29.6 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (6,107), German Americans (4,457), Mexican Americans (4,384).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
5.1%
Sep 2026, -0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$53,849
17,617 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$43,968
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$629M
FY 2026, $8,578 per person
PPP loans
$55.7M
1,234 loans, 8,060 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$140K
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Putnam County, FL, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone77.0%
- Carpooled10.1%
- Public transit0.3%
- Walked1.4%
- Bicycle0.4%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.1%
- Worked from home9.8%
Average one-way commute: 29.6 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Putnam County, FL, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: hurricane
Storm events since 1996
596
Most often thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
1,038
2.6% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
91° / 41°F
55.2 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone11 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Putnam County, FL, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
33.1%
U.S. 33.3% about the same
Diabetes
17.5%
U.S. 12.1% +5.4 pts
Smoking
21.0%
U.S. 12.8% +8.2 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
18.0%
U.S. 11.1% +6.9 pts
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Putnam County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Putnam County, FL?
- Palatka is the largest city or town in Putnam County, with about 10,650 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Putnam County?
- Putnam County includes 13 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 32112, 32131, 32139, 32140, 32147.
- What is the population of Putnam County, FL?
- About 75,164 people live in Putnam County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Putnam County?
- Putnam County borders Volusia County, Marion County, St. Johns County, Alachua County, Clay County, Flagler County, Bradford County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023