The Villages
Census-designated place in Sumter County, Florida

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.
- 79,077residents (2020 Census)
- 75 ftelevation · 23 m
- 32.7 sq miland area · 84.6 km²
- 2,422 / sq mipopulation density
- 32162ZIP code
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 had 79,077 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 79,077 |
|---|---|
| Density | 2,422 per sq mi (935 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
The Villages at a glance
| State | Florida (FL) |
|---|---|
| County | Sumter County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 79,077 (2020) |
| Land area | 32.65 sq mi (84.6 km²) |
| Water area | 1.30 sq mi (3.37 km²) |
| Elevation | 75 ft (23 m) |
| Coordinates | 28.8989° N, 81.9938° W |
| ZIP code | 32162 |
| Official website | thevillages.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 1271625 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near The Villages
- Lady Lake4.0 mi E
- Fruitland Park4.8 mi SE
- Wildwood6.5 mi S
- Coleman8.2 mi SW
- Ocklawaha10.8 mi N
- Lake Panasoffkee11.1 mi SW
- Belleview11.8 mi N
- Okahumpka12.1 mi SE
- Silver Springs Shores East12.4 mi NE
- Silver Lake12.5 mi E
- Lisbon13.3 mi E
- Leesburg13.7 mi SE
Straight-line distance between town centers.
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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