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New Smyrna Beach, FL · standard

ZIP Code 32168

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

23,642
56/sq mi
$77,083
Median income
$358,500
Median home value
33.3%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

New Smyrna Beach pairs an above-median household income with upper-quartile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 42%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 25%
home value, US ZIPs
56
people per sq mi
77%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 32168 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 32168 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 425.2 square miles in New Smyrna Beach, Volusia County, Florida. The area is home to 23,642 residents, producing a population density of 56 people per square mile, and falls within the New York time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 32168 against Florida and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 32168 sits at $77,083 (0% below the Florida average), while per-capita income is $46,306. The poverty rate stands at 8.2% and the unemployment rate at 4.8%. On housing, the median home value is $358,500 (4% below the state average) with median rent at $1,686 per month, and 76.7% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 32168 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 33.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 54.8, and the average commute is 28 minutes. We also surface 6 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Volusia County, so you can benchmark 32168 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Top industries in ZIP 32168

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 32168.

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 32168, New Smyrna Beach, FL · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

23,642

Population

425.2

Area (sq mi)

56

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 32168?

54.8

Median Age

50.0%

Male

50.0%

Female

6.1%

Foreign-Born

White 87.7%
African American 4.8%
Asian 1.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.1%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.3%
Hispanic or Latino 6.8%

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?

$77,083

Median Household Income

-0% vs state

$46,306

Per Capita Income

8.2%

Poverty Rate

4.8%

Unemployment Rate

28.3 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 32168 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$77,083 Top 42% higher than 58% 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%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). This entry sits in this band. $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 62.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 33.3%

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

What does housing look like?

16,799

Total Housing Units

14,877

Occupied Units

1,922

Vacant Units

2.13

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 76.7%
Renter 23.3%

$358,500

Median Home Value

-4% vs state

$1,686

Median Rent

1992

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

+5.2%

YoY Change (2024)

408

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+308%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 32168 have increased 5.2% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +308% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +7.3% 240
2021 +13.6% 272
2022 +23.7% 337
2023 +15.2% 388
2024 +5.2% 408

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 970 business establishments in ZIP 32168, employing approximately 8,464 people with a combined annual payroll of $373,870,000.

970

Businesses

8,464

Employees

$373.9M

Annual Payroll

15

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 144 14.8%
Retail trade 133 13.7%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 102 10.5%
Health care and social assistance 97 10.0%
Other services (except public administration) 89 9.2%
Accommodation and food services 84 8.7%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 79 8.1%
Real estate and rental and leasing 66 6.8%
Finance and insurance 51 5.3%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 29 3.0%
Wholesale trade 24 2.5%
Transportation and warehousing 24 2.5%
Manufacturing 20 2.1%
Information 15 1.6%
Educational services 10 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 32168 vs 32132 →

ZIP 32168 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 32168 ranks #2 by population — useful context the national average alone can't give.

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

ZIP 32168 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 32168 ranks #3 of 7 neighboring ZIPs — local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
32132 Edgewater, FL 7,265 6.2 mi
32128 Port Orange, FL 16,910 9.0 mi
32141 Edgewater, FL 17,603 8.4 mi
32764 Osteen, FL 3,120 9.4 mi
32127 Port Orange, FL 29,413 9.7 mi
32759 Oak Hill, FL 2,871 12.2 mi

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Pop: 47,552
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Pop: 44,905
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Pop: 43,830
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Pop: 32,084
32724 standard
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Pop: 31,826
32720 standard
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Pop: 29,700

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 32168 in? ▼
ZIP code 32168 (New Smyrna Beach) is located in Volusia County, Florida. Volusia County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/volusia-fl.
What is the population of ZIP code 32168? ▼
ZIP code 32168 in New Smyrna Beach, FL has a population of 23,642 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 32168? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 32168 is $77,083, which is 1% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 32168? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 32168 is $358,500, which is 29% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 32168? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 32168 is White at 87.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 6.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 32168? ▼
ZIP code 32168 has 970 business establishments employing approximately 8,464 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 32168? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 32168 are: Construction (144), Retail trade (133), Professional, scientific, and technical services (102). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 32168? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 32168 increased by 5.2% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 308%. 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 32168? ▼
In ZIP code 32168, 62.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 33.3% 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 32168? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 32168 is 28.3 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 32168? ▼
In ZIP code 32168, approximately 76.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 23.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 32168? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 32168 is 8.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for New Smyrna Beach, FL

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U.S. Census Bureau
Official demographic, economic, and housing data from the American Community Survey.
HUD Fair Market Rents
Department of Housing and Urban Development rental cost estimates by metropolitan area.
FBI Uniform Crime Reports
Official crime statistics compiled from law enforcement agencies nationwide.
FHFA House Price Index
Federal Housing Finance Agency home value trends based on repeat sales and appraisals.

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