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Tallahassee, FL · standard

ZIP Code 32308

Leon County, Florida — Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

21,586
565/sq mi
$77,967
Median income
$328,000
Median home value
56.3%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

Top 41%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 29%
home value, US ZIPs
565
people per sq mi
51%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 32308 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 32308 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 38.2 square miles in Tallahassee, Leon County, Florida. The area is home to 21,586 residents, producing a population density of 565 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 32308 against Florida and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 32308 sits at $77,967 (1% above the Florida average), while per-capita income is $52,869. The poverty rate stands at 8.9% and the unemployment rate at 2.7%. On housing, the median home value is $328,000 (13% below the state average) with median rent at $1,407 per month, and 50.7% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 32308 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 56.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.3, and the average commute is 19 minutes. We also surface 9 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Leon County, so you can benchmark 32308 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 32308

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 32308.

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 32308, Tallahassee, FL · 2023 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

21,586

Population

38.2

Area (sq mi)

565

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 32308?

42.3

Median Age

45.4%

Male

54.6%

Female

9.0%

Foreign-Born

White 65.0%
African American 20.4%
Asian 3.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.8%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 9.4%
Hispanic or Latino 8.6%

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?

$77,967

Median Household Income

+1% vs state

$52,869

Per Capita Income

8.9%

Poverty Rate

2.7%

Unemployment Rate

18.9 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 32308 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$77,967 Top 41% higher than 59% 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 71.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 56.3%

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

What does housing look like?

12,269

Total Housing Units

11,762

Occupied Units

507

Vacant Units

1.98

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 50.7%
Renter 49.3%

$328,000

Median Home Value

-13% vs state

$1,407

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

-0.2%

YoY Change (2024)

265

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+165%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 32308 have decreased 0.2% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +165% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +3.5% 184
2021 +11.4% 205
2022 +13.5% 232
2023 +14.3% 266
2024 -0.2% 265

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 1,518 business establishments in ZIP 32308, employing approximately 28,877 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,745,742,000.

1,518

Businesses

28,877

Employees

$1.7B

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Health care and social assistance 391 25.8%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 289 19.0%
Other services (except public administration) 133 8.8%
Finance and insurance 126 8.3%
Retail trade 125 8.2%
Real estate and rental and leasing 102 6.7%
Accommodation and food services 87 5.7%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 81 5.3%
Construction 62 4.1%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 26 1.7%
Wholesale trade 23 1.5%
Educational services 23 1.5%
Information 19 1.3%
Manufacturing 13 0.9%
Transportation and warehousing 11 0.7%
Management of companies and enterprises 7 0.5%

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 32308 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 32308 ranks #6 by population — useful context the national average alone can't give.

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

ZIP 32308 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 32308 ranks #5 of 9 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
32301 Tallahassee, FL 29,321 4.1 mi
32399 Tallahassee, FL 2 4.1 mi
32317 Tallahassee, FL 14,067 6.7 mi
32312 Tallahassee, FL 31,869 8.9 mi
32311 Tallahassee, FL 17,493 6.5 mi
32304 Tallahassee, FL 46,145 7.7 mi
32303 Tallahassee, FL 47,359 7.5 mi
32305 Tallahassee, FL 20,073 10.6 mi
32309 Tallahassee, FL 30,159 9.7 mi

More ZIP Codes in Leon County

32303 standard
Tallahassee, FL
Pop: 47,359
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
32305 standard
Tallahassee, FL
Pop: 20,073

Related Areas

Leon County Tallahassee, FL Florida

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 32308 in? ▼
ZIP code 32308 (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 32308? ▼
ZIP code 32308 in Tallahassee, FL has a population of 21,586 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 32308? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 32308 is $77,967, which is 2% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 32308? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 32308 is $328,000, which is 18% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 32308? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 32308 is White at 65.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 8.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 32308? ▼
ZIP code 32308 has 1,518 business establishments employing approximately 28,877 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 32308? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 32308 are: Health care and social assistance (391), Professional, scientific, and technical services (289), Other services (except public administration) (133). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 32308? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 32308 decreased by 0.2% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 165%. 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 32308? ▼
In ZIP code 32308, 71.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 56.3% 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 32308? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 32308 is 18.9 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 32308? ▼
In ZIP code 32308, approximately 50.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 49.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 32308? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 32308 is 8.9% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Tallahassee, FL

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U.S. Census Bureau
Official demographic, economic, and housing data from the American Community Survey.
HUD Fair Market Rents
Department of Housing and Urban Development rental cost estimates by metropolitan area.
FBI Uniform Crime Reports
Official crime statistics compiled from law enforcement agencies nationwide.
FHFA House Price Index
Federal Housing Finance Agency home value trends based on repeat sales and appraisals.

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