Branford, FL · standard

ZIP Code 32008

Suwannee County, Florida - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

5,309
15/sq mi
$59,681
Median income
$168,800
Median home value
15.8%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Branford pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

28th pct
household income, US ZIPs
34th pct
home value, US ZIPs
15
people per sq mi
86%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 32008 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 32008 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Branford, Suwannee County, Florida, home to 5,309 residents across 358.7 square miles, a density of 15 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 32008 reports a modest median household income of $59,681 (23% below the Florida average), while per-capita income is $34,569. Local economic indicators show a 8.5% poverty rate alongside 4.0% unemployment. The typical home here is valued at $168,800 (55% below the state average); renters pay a median of $944 monthly, and 86.0% of units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 15.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 44.3, and the average commute is 34 minutes. A geography-based comparison follows: 1 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 32008, plus 5 more within Suwannee County, give a clearer read than the national average alone.

Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →

Top industries in ZIP 32008

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Branford, FL

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 32008.

establishments

What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 32008, Branford, FL · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

5,309

Population

358.7

Area (sq mi)

15

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 32008?

44.3

Median Age

51.7%

Male

48.3%

Female

2.0%

Foreign-Born

White 86.7%
African American 6.1%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.8%
Hispanic or Latino 4.4%

Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How much do residents earn?

$59,681

Median Household Income

-23% vs state

$34,569

Per Capita Income

8.5%

Poverty Rate

4.0%

Unemployment Rate

33.5 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 32008 ranks nationally

Branford, FL household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$59,681 28th percentile higher than 28% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 61.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 15.8%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

3,240

Total Housing Units

2,344

Occupied Units

896

Vacant Units

2.49

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 86.0%
Renter 14.0%

$168,800

Median Home Value

-55% vs state

$944

Median Rent

1992

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 108 business establishments in ZIP 32008, employing approximately 963 people with a combined annual payroll of $38,351,000.

108

Businesses

963

Employees

$38.4M

Annual Payroll

10

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 19 17.6%
Construction 18 16.7%
Other services (except public administration) 13 12.0%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 10 9.3%
Accommodation and food services 10 9.3%
Transportation and warehousing 8 7.4%
Health care and social assistance 7 6.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting 5 4.6%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 5 4.6%
Wholesale trade 3 2.8%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP Code City Population Distance
32071 O Brien, FL 3,671 8.8 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 32008 in?
ZIP code 32008 (Branford) is located in Suwannee County, Florida. Suwannee County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/suwannee-fl.
What is the population of ZIP code 32008?
ZIP code 32008 in Branford, FL has a population of 5,309 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 32008?
The median household income in ZIP 32008 is $59,681, which is 22% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 32008?
The median home value in ZIP 32008 is $168,800, which is 39% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 32008?
The largest racial group in ZIP 32008 is White at 86.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 32008?
ZIP code 32008 has 108 business establishments employing approximately 963 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 32008?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 32008 are: Retail trade (19), Construction (18), Other services (except public administration) (13). There are 10 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 32008?
In ZIP code 32008, 61.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 15.8% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 32008?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 32008 is 33.5 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 32008?
In ZIP code 32008, approximately 86.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 14.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 32008?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 32008 is 8.5% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.