Tallahassee, FL · standard
ZIP Code 32305
Leon County, Florida - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 20,073
- 87/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $48,045
- Median income Below-median income area
- $156,300
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 19.6%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Tallahassee pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with below-median home values, in a rural, mixed-tenure area.
- 12th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 28th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 87
- people per sq mi
- 59%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 32305 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 32305 (Tallahassee, FL) fell -10.9% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 301.1 in 2023 to 268.3 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 32305 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Tallahassee, Leon County, Florida, with 20,073 residents across 232.1 square miles, a density of 87 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 32305 reports a modest median household income of $48,045 (38% below the average Florida ZIP), while per-capita income is $25,189. The poverty rate is 21.0%, so the area-level income figures should not be treated as typical household experience. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $156,300 (58% below the average Florida ZIP), and median rent is $998; owner occupancy is 59.3%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 19.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 37.7, and the average commute is 22 minutes. The page also surfaces 6 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Leon County, so 32305 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 32305
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Tallahassee, FL
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 32305.
- Construction
Construction
64 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
41 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
29 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 20
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
20 establishments
- Health care and social assistance 20
Health care and social assistance
20 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 32305, 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
20,073
Population
232.1
Area (sq mi)
87
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 32305?
37.7
Median Age
46.3%
Male
53.7%
Female
2.3%
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?
$48,045
Median Household Income
-38% vs state ZIP avg
$25,189
Per Capita Income
21.0%
Poverty Rate
7.7%
Unemployment Rate
22.4 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 32305 ranks among Florida ZIPs
Tallahassee, FL household income vs. every Florida ZIP code
Median household income among 946 reporting Florida ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$48,045 10th percentile higher than 10% of 946 Florida 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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
8,354housing units
8,354
Total Housing Units
7,620
Occupied Units
734
Vacant Units
2.52
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$156,300
Median Home Value
-58% vs state ZIP avg
$998
Median Rent
1989
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
-10.9%
YoY Change (2024)
268
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+168%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 32305 have decreased 10.9% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +168% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +4.5% | 172 |
| 2021 | +17.4% | 202 |
| 2022 | +15.9% | 234 |
| 2023 | +28.8% | 301 |
| 2024 | -10.9% | 268 |
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 245 business establishments in ZIP 32305, employing approximately 2,335 people with a combined annual payroll of $95,187,000.
245
Businesses
2,335
Employees
$95.2M
Annual Payroll
12
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 64 | 26.1% |
| Retail trade | 41 | 16.7% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 29 | 11.8% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 20 | 8.2% |
| Health care and social assistance | 20 | 8.2% |
| Accommodation and food services | 19 | 7.8% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 13 | 5.3% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 11 | 4.5% |
| Manufacturing | 8 | 3.3% |
| Wholesale trade | 6 | 2.5% |
| Finance and insurance | 6 | 2.5% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 5 | 2.0% |
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 32305 vs 32399 →
ZIP 32305 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 32304
Tallahassee (32304)
46,145 residents
- 32301
Tallahassee (32301)
29,321 residents
- 32327
Crawfordville (32327)
26,953 residents
- 32308
Tallahassee (32308)
21,586 residents
- 32305
Tallahassee (32305)
20,073 residents
- 32311 17,493
Tallahassee (32311)
17,493 residents
- 32399 2
Tallahassee (32399)
2 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 32305 ranks #5 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 32305 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 32327
Crawfordville (32327)
$84,138 median income
- 32311
Tallahassee (32311)
$81,243 median income
- 32308
Tallahassee (32308)
$77,967 median income
- 32301
Tallahassee (32301)
$50,942 median income
- 32305
Tallahassee (32305)
$48,045 median income
- 32304 $32,348
Tallahassee (32304)
$32,348 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 32305 ranks #5 of 6 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 32305, 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 (20,073 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 32305 in?
ZIP code 32305 (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 32305?
ZIP code 32305 in Tallahassee, FL has a population of 20,073 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 32305?
The median household income in ZIP 32305 is $48,045, which is 37% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 32305?
The median home value in ZIP 32305 is $156,300, which is 44% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 32305?
The largest racial group in ZIP 32305 is African American at 59.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 32305?
ZIP code 32305 has 245 business establishments employing approximately 2,335 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 32305?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 32305 are: Construction (64), Retail trade (41), Other services (except public administration) (29). There are 12 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 32305?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 32305 decreased by 10.9% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 168%. 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 32305?
In ZIP code 32305, 57.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 19.6% 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 32305?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 32305 is 22.4 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 32305?
In ZIP code 32305, approximately 59.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 40.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 32305?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 32305 is 21.0% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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