Tallahassee, FL · standard
ZIP Code 32303
Leon County, Florida - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 47,359
- 515/sq mi High-density area
- $62,275
- Median income Near-median income area
- $228,000
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 46.0%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Tallahassee pairs a below-median household income with above-median home values, in a low-density, mixed-tenure area.
- 33rd 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 a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Tallahassee, Leon County, Florida, with 47,359 residents across 91.9 square miles, a density of 515 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 32303 reports a modest median household income of $62,275 (19% below the average Florida ZIP), while per-capita income is $39,795. The poverty rate is 17.8%, with unemployment at 5.9%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $228,000 (39% below the average Florida ZIP), and median rent is $1,367; owner occupancy is 51.2%.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 46.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 32.3, and the average commute is 21 minutes. The page also surfaces 7 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Leon County, so 32303 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 32303
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Tallahassee, FL
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 32303.
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
218 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
192 establishments
- Construction
Construction
188 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
163 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
160 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 32303, 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
47,359
Population
91.9
Area (sq mi)
515
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 32303?
32.3
Median Age
48.9%
Male
51.1%
Female
7.8%
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?
$62,275
Median Household Income
-19% vs state ZIP avg
$39,795
Per Capita Income
17.8%
Poverty Rate
5.9%
Unemployment Rate
21.2 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 32303 ranks nationally
Tallahassee, FL 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
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
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
25,004housing units
25,004
Total Housing Units
22,290
Occupied Units
2,714
Vacant Units
2.22
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$228,000
Median Home Value
-39% vs state ZIP avg
$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
17
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
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ZIP 32303 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
- 32312
Tallahassee (32312)
31,869 residents
- 32301
Tallahassee (32301)
29,321 residents
- 32308
Tallahassee (32308)
21,586 residents
- 32333 11,330
Havana (32333)
11,330 residents
- 32343 3,044
Midway (32343)
3,044 residents
- 32399 2
Tallahassee (32399)
2 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 32303 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 32303 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 32312
Tallahassee (32312)
$123,032 median income
- 32308
Tallahassee (32308)
$77,967 median income
- 32343
Midway (32343)
$62,955 median income
- 32303
Tallahassee (32303)
$62,275 median income
- 32333
Havana (32333)
$60,816 median income
- 32301
Tallahassee (32301)
$50,942 median income
- 32304 $32,348
Tallahassee (32304)
$32,348 median income
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.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 32303, 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 (47,359 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 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.
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