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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
$50,942
Median income
$226,700
Median home value
46.2%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

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 Florida average), while per-capita income is $33,899. Local economic indicators show a 25.2% poverty rate alongside 5.8% unemployment. Median home value sits at $226,700 (40% below the state average), median rent at $1,262 a month, and owner-occupancy at 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. Beyond these figures, 7 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Leon County, letting you compare 32301 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline 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 32301

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Tallahassee, FL

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 32301.

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 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

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Who lives in ZIP 32301?

29.8

Median Age

43.8%

Male

56.2%

Female

7.4%

Foreign-Born

White 40.8%
African American 47.1%
Asian 3.5%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.1%
Two or More Ethnicities 6.7%
Hispanic or Latino 6.4%

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?

$50,942

Median Household Income

-34% vs state

$33,899

Per Capita Income

25.2%

Poverty Rate

5.8%

Unemployment Rate

17.7 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 32301 ranks nationally

Tallahassee, FL household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$50,942 15th percentile higher than 15% 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 64.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 46.2%

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

What does housing look like?

17,429

Total Housing Units

14,651

Occupied Units

2,778

Vacant Units

1.99

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 31.2%
Renter 68.8%

$226,700

Median Home Value

-40% vs state

$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.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 32301 ranks #3 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 32301 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 32301 ranks #5 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
32399 Tallahassee, FL 2 0.9 mi
32308 Tallahassee, FL 21,586 4.1 mi
32305 Tallahassee, FL 20,073 6.6 mi
32311 Tallahassee, FL 17,493 6.0 mi
32304 Tallahassee, FL 46,145 5.9 mi
32303 Tallahassee, FL 47,359 8.0 mi
32317 Tallahassee, FL 14,067 9.1 mi

More ZIP Codes in Leon County

32303 standard
Tallahassee, FL
Pop: 47,359
32304 standard
Tallahassee, FL
Pop: 46,145
32312 standard
Tallahassee, FL
Pop: 31,869
32309 standard
Tallahassee, FL
Pop: 30,159
32308 standard
Tallahassee, FL
Pop: 21,586
32305 standard
Tallahassee, FL
Pop: 20,073

Related Areas

Leon County Tallahassee, FL Florida

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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.