Tallahassee, FL · standard

ZIP Code 32301

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

Reviewed by PlainZIP Editorial Team, ZIP Code Data Editors · June 14, 2026

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 classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 26.8 square miles in Tallahassee, Leon County, Florida. The area is home to 29,321 residents, producing a population density of 1,095 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 32301 against Florida and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 32301 sits at $50,942 (34% below the Florida average), while per-capita income is $33,899. The poverty rate stands at 25.2% and the unemployment rate at 5.8%. On housing, the median home value is $226,700 (40% below the state average) with median rent at $1,262 per month, and 31.2% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 32301 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 46.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 29.8, and the average commute is 18 minutes. We also surface 7 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Leon County, so you can benchmark 32301 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 32301

Professional, scientific, and technical services

381
Retail trade

262
Other services (except public administration)

200
Accommodation and food services

187
Health care and social assistance

119

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 32301, Tallahassee, FL · 2023 Accessed 2026-06-14 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

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

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

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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

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 →

32303

47,359
32304

46,145
32301

29,321
32308

21,586
32305

20,073
32311

17,493
32317

14,067
32399

2

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 32301 ranks #3 by population — useful context the national average alone can't give.

32317

$128,690
32311

$81,243
32308

$77,967
32303

$62,275
32301

$50,942
32305

$48,045
32304

$32,348

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.

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

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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.