The Villages

Census-designated place in Sumter County, Florida

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The Villages is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Sumter County, Florida, with 79,077 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 75 ft (23 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Lady Lake, 4.0 miles E.

About The Villages

The Villages is a census-designated place (CDP) spanning Sumter, Marion, and Lake counties in the U.S. state of Florida. It serves as the central area of a larger master-planned, age-restricted community known as The Villages. Situated in central Florida, about 20 miles (32 km) south of Ocala and 45 miles (72 km) northwest of Orlando, the CDP had a population of 79,077 at the 2020 United States census. It is part of the Orlando–Kissimmee–Sanford metropolitan statistical area.

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Living in The Villages

Median household income
$77,622
Median home value
$400,100
Median rent
$1,397/mo
Median age
74.1
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The Villages, FL population

The Villages had 79,077 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census79,077
Density2,422 per sq mi (935 per km²)

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.

The Villages at a glance

StateFlorida (FL)
CountySumter County
TypeCensus-designated place
Population79,077 (2020)
Land area32.65 sq mi (84.6 km²)
Water area1.30 sq mi (3.37 km²)
Elevation75 ft (23 m)
Coordinates28.8989° N, 81.9938° W
ZIP code32162
Official websitethevillages.com
Census code (GEOID)1271625

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.

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Frequently asked questions about The Villages

What county is The Villages in?

The Villages is in Sumter County, Florida.

What is the population of The Villages, FL?

79,077 people lived in The Villages at the 2020 Census.

What is the ZIP code of The Villages, FL?

The ZIP code of The Villages is 32162.

What is the elevation of The Villages?

75 feet (23 m) above sea level.

What towns are near The Villages?

Lady Lake (4.0 mi), Fruitland Park (4.8 mi), Wildwood (6.5 mi), Coleman (8.2 mi), Ocklawaha (10.8 mi).

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