Tallahassee, FL · standard
ZIP Code 32301
Leon County, Florida - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 29,321
- 1,095/sq mi High-density area
- $50,942
- Median income Below-median income area
- $226,700
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 46.2%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Tallahassee pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with above-median home values, in a low-density, renter-heavy area.
- 15th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 49%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 1,095
- people per sq mi
- 31%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 32301 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 32301 (Tallahassee, FL) rose +5.6% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 245.2 in 2023 to 258.9 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 32301 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Tallahassee, Leon County, Florida, with 29,321 residents across 26.8 square miles, a density of 1,095 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 32301 reports a modest median household income of $50,942 (34% below the average Florida ZIP), while per-capita income is $33,899. The poverty rate is 25.2%, so the area-level income figures should not be treated as typical household experience. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $226,700 (40% below the average Florida ZIP), and median rent is $1,262; owner occupancy is 31.2%.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 46.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 29.8, and the average commute is 18 minutes. The page also surfaces 7 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Leon County, so 32301 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 32301
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Tallahassee, FL
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 32301.
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
381 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
262 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
200 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
187 establishments
- Health care and social assistance 119
Health care and social assistance
119 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 32301, Tallahassee, 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
29,321
Population
26.8
Area (sq mi)
1,095
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 32301?
29.8
Median Age
43.8%
Male
56.2%
Female
7.4%
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?
$50,942
Median Household Income
-34% vs state ZIP avg
$33,899
Per Capita Income
25.2%
Poverty Rate
5.8%
Unemployment Rate
17.7 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 32301 ranks among Florida ZIPs
Tallahassee, 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)
$50,942 13th percentile higher than 13% 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
17,429housing units
17,429
Total Housing Units
14,651
Occupied Units
2,778
Vacant Units
1.99
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$226,700
Median Home Value
-40% vs state ZIP avg
$1,262
Median Rent
1982
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
+5.6%
YoY Change (2024)
259
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+159%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 32301 have increased 5.6% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +159% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +7.1% | 177 |
| 2021 | +9.0% | 193 |
| 2022 | +16.0% | 224 |
| 2023 | +9.3% | 245 |
| 2024 | +5.6% | 259 |
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 1,701 business establishments in ZIP 32301, employing approximately 24,024 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,534,590,000.
1,701
Businesses
24,024
Employees
$1.5B
Annual Payroll
17
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 381 | 22.4% |
| Retail trade | 262 | 15.4% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 200 | 11.8% |
| Accommodation and food services | 187 | 11.0% |
| Health care and social assistance | 119 | 7.0% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 101 | 5.9% |
| Finance and insurance | 96 | 5.6% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 77 | 4.5% |
| Information | 67 | 3.9% |
| Construction | 55 | 3.2% |
| Wholesale trade | 38 | 2.2% |
| Educational services | 33 | 1.9% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 31 | 1.8% |
| Manufacturing | 20 | 1.2% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 13 | 0.8% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 11 | 0.7% |
| Utilities | 9 | 0.5% |
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 32301 vs 32399 →
ZIP 32301 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 32303
Tallahassee (32303)
47,359 residents
- 32304
Tallahassee (32304)
46,145 residents
- 32301
Tallahassee (32301)
29,321 residents
- 32308
Tallahassee (32308)
21,586 residents
- 32305
Tallahassee (32305)
20,073 residents
- 32311 17,493
Tallahassee (32311)
17,493 residents
- 32317 14,067
Tallahassee (32317)
14,067 residents
- 32399 2
Tallahassee (32399)
2 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 32301 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 32301 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 32317
Tallahassee (32317)
$128,690 median income
- 32311
Tallahassee (32311)
$81,243 median income
- 32308
Tallahassee (32308)
$77,967 median income
- 32303
Tallahassee (32303)
$62,275 median income
- 32301 $50,942
Tallahassee (32301)
$50,942 median income
- 32305 $48,045
Tallahassee (32305)
$48,045 median income
- 32304 $32,348
Tallahassee (32304)
$32,348 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 32301 ranks #5 of 7 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 32301, 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 (29,321 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 32301 in?
ZIP code 32301 (Tallahassee) is located in Leon County, Florida. Leon County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/leon-fl.
What is the population of ZIP code 32301?
ZIP code 32301 in Tallahassee, FL has a population of 29,321 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 32301?
The median household income in ZIP 32301 is $50,942, which is 33% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 32301?
The median home value in ZIP 32301 is $226,700, which is 18% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 32301?
The largest racial group in ZIP 32301 is African American at 47.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 6.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 32301?
ZIP code 32301 has 1,701 business establishments employing approximately 24,024 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 32301?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 32301 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (381), Retail trade (262), Other services (except public administration) (200). There are 17 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 32301?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 32301 increased by 5.6% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 159%. 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 32301?
In ZIP code 32301, 64.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 46.2% 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 32301?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 32301 is 17.7 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 32301?
In ZIP code 32301, approximately 31.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 68.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 32301?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 32301 is 25.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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