Tallahassee, FL · standard

ZIP Code 32303

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

47,359
515/sq mi: $62,275
Median income: $228,000
Median home value: 46.0%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Tallahassee pairs a below-median household income with above-median home values, in a low-density, mixed-tenure area.

33th pct
household income, US ZIPs: Top 48%
home value, US ZIPs: 515
people per sq mi: 51%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 32303 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 32303 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 91.9 square miles in Tallahassee, Leon County, Florida. The area is home to 47,359 residents, producing a population density of 515 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 32303 against Florida and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 32303 sits at $62,275 (19% below the Florida average), while per-capita income is $39,795. The poverty rate stands at 17.8% and the unemployment rate at 5.9%. On housing, the median home value is $228,000 (39% below the state average) with median rent at $1,367 per month, and 51.2% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 32303 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 46.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 32.3, and the average commute is 21 minutes. We also surface 7 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Leon County, so you can benchmark 32303 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 32303

Professional, scientific, and technical services

218
Other services (except public administration)

192
Construction

188
Accommodation and food services

163
Retail trade

160

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 32303, 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

47,359

Population

91.9

Area (sq mi)

515

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 32303?

32.3

Median Age

48.9%

Male

51.1%

Female

7.8%

Foreign-Born

White 50.0%

African American 34.9%

Asian 2.7%

American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%

Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%

Two or More Ethnicities 9.7%

Hispanic or Latino 9.1%

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?

$62,275

Median Household Income

-19% vs state

$39,795

Per Capita Income

17.8%

Poverty Rate

5.9%

Unemployment Rate

21.2 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 32303 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$62,275 33rd percentile higher than 33% 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 66.3%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 46.0%

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

What does housing look like?

25,004

Total Housing Units

22,290

Occupied Units

2,714

Vacant Units

2.22

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 51.2%

Renter 48.8%

$228,000

Median Home Value

-39% vs state

$1,367

Median Rent

1984

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

+0.5%

YoY Change (2024)

248

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+148%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 32303 have increased 0.5% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +148% cumulative appreciation.

Year	Annual Change	HPI Index
2020	+5.5%	174
2021	+12.6%	195
2022	+15.3%	225
2023	+9.7%	247
2024	+0.5%	248

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 1,499 business establishments in ZIP 32303, employing approximately 17,590 people with a combined annual payroll of $750,294,000.

1,499

Businesses

17,590

Employees

$750.3M

Annual Payroll

Industry Sectors

Industry	Establishments	% of Total
Professional, scientific, and technical services	218	14.5%
Other services (except public administration)	192	12.8%
Construction	188	12.5%
Accommodation and food services	163	10.9%
Retail trade	160	10.7%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services	115	7.7%
Health care and social assistance	114	7.6%
Real estate and rental and leasing	90	6.0%
Finance and insurance	61	4.1%
Wholesale trade	51	3.4%
Information	34	2.3%
Transportation and warehousing	31	2.1%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation	30	2.0%
Manufacturing	25	1.7%
Educational services	15	1.0%
Utilities	4	0.3%
Management of companies and enterprises	4	0.3%

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 32303 vs 32304 →

32303

47,359
32304

46,145
32312

31,869
32301

29,321
32308

21,586
32333

11,330
32343

3,044
32399

2

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 32303 ranks the most populous — useful context the national average alone can't give.

32312

$123,032
32308

$77,967
32343

$62,955
32303

$62,275
32333

$60,816
32301

$50,942
32304

$32,348

What this shows By household income, ZIP 32303 ranks #4 of 7 neighboring ZIPs — local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

ZIP Code	City	Population	Distance
32304	Tallahassee, FL	46,145	4.2 mi
32399	Tallahassee, FL	2	7.1 mi
32308	Tallahassee, FL	21,586	7.5 mi
32333	Havana, FL	11,330	7.6 mi
32343	Midway, FL	3,044	8.2 mi
32301	Tallahassee, FL	29,321	8.0 mi
32312	Tallahassee, FL	31,869	9.3 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 32303 in? ▼

ZIP code 32303 (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 32303? ▼

ZIP code 32303 in Tallahassee, FL has a population of 47,359 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.

What is the median household income in ZIP 32303? ▼

The median household income in ZIP 32303 is $62,275, which is 18% below the national average of $76,288.

What is the average home value in ZIP 32303? ▼

The median home value in ZIP 32303 is $228,000, which is 18% below the national average of $278,155.

What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 32303? ▼

The largest racial group in ZIP 32303 is White at 50.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 9.1% of the population.

How many businesses are in ZIP code 32303? ▼

ZIP code 32303 has 1,499 business establishments employing approximately 17,590 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.

What are the main industries in ZIP code 32303? ▼

The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 32303 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (218), Other services (except public administration) (192), Construction (188). There are 17 industry sectors represented in total.

How have home values changed in ZIP code 32303? ▼

According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 32303 increased by 0.5% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 148%. 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 32303? ▼

In ZIP code 32303, 66.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 46.0% 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 32303? ▼

The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 32303 is 21.2 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 32303? ▼

In ZIP code 32303, approximately 51.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 48.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 32303? ▼

The poverty rate in ZIP code 32303 is 17.8% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.