Anthony, Florida: Where It Is and What County It's In
Anthony, FL is an unincorporated Marion County community 7.6 miles north of central Ocala by road, with the ZIP code 32617.
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Where is Anthony, Florida?
Anthony, Florida is an unincorporated community in northern Marion County, about 7 miles north of central Ocala. Google Maps puts the drive at 7.6 miles, roughly 16 minutes, via Old US Highway 301. Its mailing ZIP code is 32617, and Gainesville is about 32.5 miles to the north by way of US-441.
Google Maps places Anthony at roughly 29.29 degrees north and 82.11 degrees west, a little east of due north from the center of Ocala. Anthony is one of several small communities in the north half of the county, along with Reddick and Citra; the cities near Ocala guide covers the rest.
What county is Anthony, Florida in?
Anthony, Florida is in Marion County. It is not an incorporated town, so it has no city government of its own, and the U.S. Census Bureau does not report a separate population for it. Census tables count the area inside the Fort McCoy-Anthony census county division of Marion County.
Anthony, FL quick facts
| Fact | Anthony, Florida | Source |
|---|---|---|
| County | Marion County, Florida | U.S. Census Bureau |
| Status | Unincorporated community (no city government) | U.S. Census Bureau |
| ZIP code | 32617 (USPS default city: Anthony, FL) | USPS ZIP Code Lookup |
| Census geography | Fort McCoy-Anthony census county division | U.S. Census Bureau |
| To central Ocala | 7.6 miles, about 16 minutes via Old US Highway 301 | Google Maps |
| To Gainesville | 32.5 miles, about 40 minutes via US-441 | Google Maps |
Driving to Anthony, FL from Ocala and Gainesville
| From Anthony to | Route | Distance | Typical time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central Ocala | Old US Highway 301 | 7.6 miles | About 16 min |
| Central Ocala | W Anthony Road and US-301/US-441 south | 9.2 miles | About 18 min |
| Gainesville | US-441 north | 32.5 miles | About 40 min |
| Gainesville | I-75 north | 36.1 miles | About 43 min |
Source: Google Maps driving directions, checked Oct. 15, 2026, with usual traffic. Times change with traffic and construction.
Schools and Places with an Anthony, FL Address
The 32617 ZIP code reaches beyond the Anthony crossroads, so some places with an Anthony mailing address sit several miles out. Addresses below were checked against Google Maps on Oct. 15, 2026.
A Marion County public elementary school at 9501 NE Jacksonville Road, Anthony, FL 32617. Phone: (352) 671-6000.
A Marion County public elementary school at 2525 NE County Road 329, which also uses an Anthony, FL 32617 address.
A seasonal Christmas tree farm at 10001 NE 27th Terrace, Anthony, FL 32617. It is one of the stops in the Ocala Christmas lights and holiday guide.
How We Checked This Guide
The county and census geography come from a U.S. Census Bureau (data.census.gov) search for Anthony, Florida, which returns the Fort McCoy-Anthony census county division of Marion County and no separate place for Anthony. The ZIP code comes from the USPS ZIP Code Lookup, which lists Anthony, FL as the default city for 32617. Distances, drive times, coordinates and the school and business addresses come from Google Maps. All were checked on Oct. 15, 2026.
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Anthony, Florida FAQ
Where is Anthony, Florida?
Anthony, Florida is an unincorporated community in northern Marion County, about 7 miles north of central Ocala. Google Maps puts the drive at 7.6 miles, roughly 16 minutes, via Old US Highway 301. Its mailing ZIP code is 32617, and Gainesville is about 32.5 miles to the north by way of US-441.
What county is Anthony, FL in?
Anthony, Florida is in Marion County. It is not an incorporated town, so it has no city government of its own, and the U.S. Census Bureau does not report a separate population for it. Census tables count the area inside the Fort McCoy-Anthony census county division of Marion County.
What is the ZIP code for Anthony, Florida?
The ZIP code for Anthony, Florida is 32617. The U.S. Postal Service lists Anthony, FL as the default city for 32617, and addresses such as Anthony Elementary School on NE Jacksonville Road and Sparr Elementary School on NE County Road 329 use it.
How far is Anthony from Ocala?
Anthony is 7.6 miles from central Ocala by road, about 16 minutes via Old US Highway 301, according to Google Maps. A second route via W Anthony Road and US-301/US-441 is 9.2 miles, about 18 minutes.
What is the population of Anthony, Florida?
The U.S. Census Bureau does not publish a separate population count for Anthony, because it is not an incorporated place or a census-designated place. Its residents are counted in the Fort McCoy-Anthony census county division of Marion County.
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