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Suwannee County, FL
2 cities and towns and 5 ZIP codes in Suwannee County, Florida.
Population
45,342
Land area
689sq mi
People per sq mi
66
ZIP codes
5
Cities and towns in Suwannee County
Suwannee County at a glance
- Suwannee County is 84% less dense than Florida as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $56,658 a year, 24% less than the Florida figure of $74,568.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $171,600 (52% below Florida) and median rent is $884 a month.
- The biggest population centers are Live Oak (6,985) and Branford (950).
Local data for Suwannee County, FL
Counts from official public data
- Nursing Homes3
- Schools20
- Colleges1
- Libraries3
- Banks8
- Post Offices7
- Parks31
- Grocery Stores17
- Restaurants78
- Affordable Housing3
- Home Health Agencies2
- Dialysis Centers1
- Community Health Centers3
- Mental Health & Addiction Treatment2
- Private Schools7
- Community Colleges & Trade Schools1
- Superfund Sites1
- Toxic Release Facilities4
- Historic Places7
Housing and community stats
Suwannee County, FL, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$56,658
Poverty rate
15.0%
Median home value
$171,600
Prices -3.1% in a year
Median rent
$884/mo
Homeownership
74.9%
Bachelor's or higher
16.6%
Median age
42.3
Average commute
29.2 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (4,798), German Americans (3,645), Italian Americans (1,602).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
5.1%
Sep 2026, -0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$48,685
11,824 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$44,774
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$372M
FY 2026, $8,561 per person
PPP loans
$39.1M
786 loans, 5,479 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$73.7K
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Suwannee County, FL, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone78.1%
- Carpooled10.3%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked2.3%
- Bicycle0.2%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.7%
- Worked from home8.3%
Average one-way commute: 29.2 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Suwannee County, FL, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: hurricane
Storm events since 1996
415
Most often thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
436
2.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
94° / 45°F
51.9 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone7 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Suwannee County, FL, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
38.3%
U.S. 33.3% +5.0 pts
Diabetes
15.0%
U.S. 12.1% +2.9 pts
Smoking
17.9%
U.S. 12.8% +5.1 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
16.2%
U.S. 11.1% +5.1 pts
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Suwannee County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Suwannee County, FL?
- Live Oak is the largest city or town in Suwannee County, with about 6,985 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Suwannee County?
- Suwannee County includes 5 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 32060, 32062, 32064, 32071, 32094.
- What is the population of Suwannee County, FL?
- About 45,342 people live in Suwannee County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Suwannee County?
- Suwannee County borders Columbia County, Gilchrist County, Madison County, Hamilton County, Lafayette County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023