Tallahassee, FL · standard

ZIP Code 32305

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

20,073
87/sq mi: $48,045
Median income: $156,300
Median home value: 19.6%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

ZIP code 32305 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 232.1 square miles in Tallahassee, Leon County, Florida. The area is home to 20,073 residents, producing a population density of 87 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 32305 against Florida and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 32305 sits at $48,045 (38% below the Florida average), while per-capita income is $25,189. The poverty rate stands at 21.0% and the unemployment rate at 7.7%. On housing, the median home value is $156,300 (58% below the state average) with median rent at $998 per month, and 59.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 32305 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 19.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 37.7, and the average commute is 22 minutes. We also surface 6 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Leon County, so you can benchmark 32305 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 32305

Construction

64
Retail trade

41
Other services (except public administration)

29
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services

20
Health care and social assistance

20

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 32305, 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

20,073

Population

232.1

Area (sq mi)

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 32305?

37.7

Median Age

46.3%

Male

53.7%

Female

2.3%

Foreign-Born

White 33.7%

African American 59.8%

Asian 0.3%

American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%

Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%

Two or More Ethnicities 5.8%

Hispanic or Latino 3.4%

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?

$48,045

Median Household Income

-38% vs state

$25,189

Per Capita Income

21.0%

Poverty Rate

7.7%

Unemployment Rate

22.4 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 32305 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$48,045 12th percentile higher than 12% 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 57.1%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 19.6%

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

What does housing look like?

8,354

Total Housing Units

7,620

Occupied Units

734

Vacant Units

2.52

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 59.3%

Renter 40.7%

$156,300

Median Home Value

-58% vs state

$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

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 →

32304

46,145
32301

29,321
32327

26,953
32308

21,586
32305

20,073
32311

17,493
32399

2

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 32305 ranks #5 by population — useful context the national average alone can't give.

32327

$84,138
32311

$81,243
32308

$77,967
32301

$50,942
32305

$48,045
32304

$32,348

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.

ZIP Code	City	Population	Distance
32399	Tallahassee, FL	2	6.9 mi
32301	Tallahassee, FL	29,321	6.6 mi
32327	Crawfordville, FL	26,953	10.2 mi
32304	Tallahassee, FL	46,145	9.1 mi
32311	Tallahassee, FL	17,493	8.7 mi
32308	Tallahassee, FL	21,586	10.6 mi

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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.