Flagler Beach, FL · standard
ZIP Code 32136
Flagler County, Florida - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 7,080
- 146/sq mi High-density area
- $78,818
- Median income Near-median income area
- $471,000
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 38.2%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Flagler Beach pairs an above-median household income with upper-quartile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 40%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 15%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 146
- people per sq mi
- 88%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 32136 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 32136 (Flagler Beach, FL) rose +5.4% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 382.3 in 2023 to 402.8 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 32136 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Flagler Beach, Flagler County, Florida, home to 7,080 residents across 48.6 square miles, a density of 146 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 32136 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $78,818 (2% above the average Florida ZIP), while per-capita income is $60,720. The poverty rate is 8.0%, with unemployment at 2.9%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $471,000 (26% above the average Florida ZIP), while 87.7% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,303.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 38.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 60.1, and the average commute is 27 minutes. The page also surfaces 3 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 3 more in Flagler County, so 32136 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 32136
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Flagler Beach, FL
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 32136.
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
58 establishments
- Real estate and rental and leasing
Real estate and rental and leasing
45 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
44 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
32 establishments
- Construction
Construction
26 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 32136, Flagler Beach, 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
7,080
Population
48.6
Area (sq mi)
146
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 32136?
60.1
Median Age
45.8%
Male
54.2%
Female
6.4%
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?
$78,818
Median Household Income
+2% vs state ZIP avg
$60,720
Per Capita Income
8.0%
Poverty Rate
2.9%
Unemployment Rate
27.1 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 32136 ranks among Florida ZIPs
Flagler Beach, 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)
$78,818 Top 39% higher than 61% of 946 Florida ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
5,509housing units
5,509
Total Housing Units
4,077
Occupied Units
1,432
Vacant Units
2.05
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$471,000
Median Home Value
+26% vs state ZIP avg
$1,303
Median Rent
1989
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How have home values changed over time?
FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals
+5.4%
YoY Change (2024)
403
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+303%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 32136 have increased 5.4% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +303% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +8.2% | 257 |
| 2021 | +10.9% | 286 |
| 2022 | +28.8% | 368 |
| 2023 | +3.9% | 382 |
| 2024 | +5.4% | 403 |
Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 307 business establishments in ZIP 32136, employing approximately 2,715 people with a combined annual payroll of $79,027,000.
307
Businesses
2,715
Employees
$79.0M
Annual Payroll
13
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Accommodation and food services | 58 | 18.9% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 45 | 14.7% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 44 | 14.3% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 32 | 10.4% |
| Construction | 26 | 8.5% |
| Retail trade | 25 | 8.1% |
| Finance and insurance | 20 | 6.5% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 16 | 5.2% |
| Health care and social assistance | 11 | 3.6% |
| Wholesale trade | 7 | 2.3% |
| Manufacturing | 6 | 1.9% |
| Educational services | 6 | 1.9% |
| Information | 3 | 1.0% |
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 32136 vs 32164 →
ZIP 32136 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 32164
Palm Coast (32164)
41,616 residents
- 32137
Palm Coast (32137)
37,821 residents
- 32176 14,339
Ormond Beach (32176)
14,339 residents
- 32136 7,080
Flagler Beach (32136)
7,080 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 32136 ranks #4 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 32136 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 32137
Palm Coast (32137)
$83,923 median income
- 32136
Flagler Beach (32136)
$78,818 median income
- 32176
Ormond Beach (32176)
$78,410 median income
- 32164
Palm Coast (32164)
$76,399 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 32136 ranks #2 of 4 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 32136, 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 (7,080 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 32136 in?
ZIP code 32136 (Flagler Beach) is located in Flagler County, Florida. Flagler County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/flagler-fl.
What is the population of ZIP code 32136?
ZIP code 32136 in Flagler Beach, FL has a population of 7,080 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 32136?
The median household income in ZIP 32136 is $78,818, which is 3% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 32136?
The median home value in ZIP 32136 is $471,000, which is 69% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 32136?
The largest racial group in ZIP 32136 is White at 91.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 5.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 32136?
ZIP code 32136 has 307 business establishments employing approximately 2,715 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 32136?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 32136 are: Accommodation and food services (58), Real estate and rental and leasing (45), Professional, scientific, and technical services (44). There are 13 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 32136?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 32136 increased by 5.4% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 303%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 32136?
In ZIP code 32136, 61.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 38.2% 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 32136?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 32136 is 27.1 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 32136?
In ZIP code 32136, approximately 87.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 12.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 32136?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 32136 is 8.0% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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