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 Moderate-density area
- $59,681
- Median income Below-median income area
- $168,800
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 15.8%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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 average Florida ZIP), while per-capita income is $34,569. The poverty rate is 8.5%, with unemployment at 4.0%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $168,800 (55% below the average Florida ZIP), and median rent is $944; owner occupancy is 86.0%.
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. The page also surfaces 1 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 5 more in Suwannee County, so 32008 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
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.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
19 establishments
- Construction
Construction
18 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
13 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
10 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
10 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, 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
Who lives in ZIP 32008?
44.3
Median Age
51.7%
Male
48.3%
Female
2.0%
Foreign-Born
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 ZIP avg
$34,569
Per Capita Income
8.5%
Poverty Rate
4.0%
Unemployment Rate
33.5 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 32008 ranks among Florida ZIPs
Branford, FL household income vs. every Florida ZIP code
Median household income among 946 reporting Florida ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$59,681 25th percentile higher than 25% of 946 Florida ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more Florida ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
3,240housing units
3,240
Total Housing Units
2,344
Occupied Units
896
Vacant Units
2.49
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$168,800
Median Home Value
-55% vs state ZIP avg
$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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 32008 vs 32071 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 32071 | O Brien, FL | 3,671 | 8.8 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 32008, both outside FL so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (5,309 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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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.
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