PlainZIP

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
$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 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 Florida average), while per-capita income is $39,795. Poverty here runs at 17.8%, with unemployment measured 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 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. To put 32303 in local context, 7 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Leon County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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.

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 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

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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

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

$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%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). This entry sits in this band. $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 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

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

Want a side-by-side? Compare 32303 vs 32304 →

ZIP 32303 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 32303 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 32303 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 32303 ranks #4 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
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

More ZIP Codes in Leon County

32304 standard
Tallahassee, FL
Pop: 46,145
32312 standard
Tallahassee, FL
Pop: 31,869
32309 standard
Tallahassee, FL
Pop: 30,159
32301 standard
Tallahassee, FL
Pop: 29,321
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 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.

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