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Union County, FL
3 cities and towns and 3 ZIP codes in Union County, Florida.
Population
15,701
Land area
244sq mi
People per sq mi
64
ZIP codes
3
Cities and towns in Union County
Union County at a glance
- Union County is 85% less dense than Florida as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $64,146 a year, 14% less than the Florida figure of $74,568.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $169,500 (53% below Florida) and median rent is $894 a month.
- The biggest population centers are Lake Butler (1,601), Raiford (382) and Worthington Springs (279).
Local data for Union County, FL
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Union County, FL, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$64,146
Poverty rate
19.5%
Median home value
$169,500
Prices +11.3% in a year
Median rent
$894/mo
Homeownership
74.7%
Bachelor's or higher
11.1%
Median age
39.6
Average commute
37.2 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (1,771), German Americans (1,487), Italian Americans (687).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
6.4%
Aug 2026, +0.7 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$53,422
3,536 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$30,156
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$70M
FY 2026, $4,338 per person
PPP loans
$12M
164 loans, 1,528 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$86.5K
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Union County, FL, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone80.7%
- Carpooled10.9%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.3%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.5%
- Worked from home7.7%
Average one-way commute: 37.2 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Union County, FL, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: hurricane
Storm events since 1996
151
Most often thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
65
1.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
90° / 41°F
54.0 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone4 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Union County, FL, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
41.6%
U.S. 33.3% +8.3 pts
Diabetes
14.5%
U.S. 12.1% +2.4 pts
Smoking
20.1%
U.S. 12.8% +7.3 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
17.3%
U.S. 11.1% +6.2 pts
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Union County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Union County, FL?
- Lake Butler is the largest city or town in Union County, with about 1,601 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Union County?
- Union County includes 3 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 32054, 32083, 32697.
- What is the population of Union County, FL?
- About 15,701 people live in Union County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Union County?
- Union County borders Alachua County, Columbia County, Baker County, Bradford County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023