Tallahassee, FL · standard
ZIP Code 32309
Leon County, Florida - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 30,159
- 105/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $113,412
- Median income Above-median income area
- $376,000
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 61.5%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Tallahassee pairs an upper-quartile household income with upper-quartile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 12%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 23%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 105
- people per sq mi
- 82%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 32309 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 32309 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Tallahassee, Leon County, Florida, with 30,159 residents across 287.8 square miles, a density of 105 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 32309 skews affluent, with a median household income of $113,412 (47% above the average Florida ZIP), while per-capita income is $55,630. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 4.1% and unemployment is 2.3%. Median home value is $376,000 (0% above the average Florida ZIP) and median rent is $1,376; 82.4% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
This is a highly-educated ZIP: 61.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42, and the average commute is 22 minutes. The page also surfaces 3 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Leon County, so 32309 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 32309
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Tallahassee, FL
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 32309.
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
163 establishments
- Construction
Construction
77 establishments
- Other services (except public administration) 60
Other services (except public administration)
60 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 57
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
57 establishments
- Real estate and rental and leasing 52
Real estate and rental and leasing
52 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 32309, 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
30,159
Population
287.8
Area (sq mi)
105
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 32309?
42.0
Median Age
49.0%
Male
51.0%
Female
6.0%
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?
$113,412
Median Household Income
+47% vs state ZIP avg
$55,630
Per Capita Income
4.1%
Poverty Rate
2.3%
Unemployment Rate
22.0 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 32309 ranks nationally
Tallahassee, FL household income vs. every US ZIP code
Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked
$113,412 Top 12% higher than 88% 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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
13,813housing units
13,813
Total Housing Units
13,070
Occupied Units
743
Vacant Units
2.56
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$376,000
Median Home Value
+0% vs state ZIP avg
$1,376
Median Rent
1988
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
-0.8%
YoY Change (2024)
260
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+160%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 32309 have decreased 0.8% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +160% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +5.1% | 191 |
| 2021 | +9.2% | 208 |
| 2022 | +16.3% | 242 |
| 2023 | +8.0% | 262 |
| 2024 | -0.8% | 260 |
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 643 business establishments in ZIP 32309, employing approximately 5,734 people with a combined annual payroll of $312,350,000.
643
Businesses
5,734
Employees
$312.4M
Annual Payroll
17
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 163 | 25.4% |
| Construction | 77 | 12.0% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 60 | 9.3% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 57 | 8.9% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 52 | 8.1% |
| Finance and insurance | 47 | 7.3% |
| Health care and social assistance | 43 | 6.7% |
| Retail trade | 40 | 6.2% |
| Accommodation and food services | 32 | 5.0% |
| Information | 16 | 2.5% |
| Educational services | 15 | 2.3% |
| Wholesale trade | 10 | 1.6% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 9 | 1.4% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting | 6 | 0.9% |
| Manufacturing | 5 | 0.8% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 5 | 0.8% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 4 | 0.6% |
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 32309 vs 32317 →
ZIP 32309 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 32312
Tallahassee (32312)
31,869 residents
- 32309
Tallahassee (32309)
30,159 residents
- 32308
Tallahassee (32308)
21,586 residents
- 32317
Tallahassee (32317)
14,067 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 32309 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 32309 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 32317
Tallahassee (32317)
$128,690 median income
- 32312
Tallahassee (32312)
$123,032 median income
- 32309
Tallahassee (32309)
$113,412 median income
- 32308
Tallahassee (32308)
$77,967 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 32309 ranks #3 of 4 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 32309, 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 (30,159 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 32309 in?
ZIP code 32309 (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 32309?
ZIP code 32309 in Tallahassee, FL has a population of 30,159 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 32309?
The median household income in ZIP 32309 is $113,412, which is 49% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 32309?
The median home value in ZIP 32309 is $376,000, which is 35% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 32309?
The largest racial group in ZIP 32309 is White at 74.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 7.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 32309?
ZIP code 32309 has 643 business establishments employing approximately 5,734 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 32309?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 32309 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (163), Construction (77), Other services (except public administration) (60). There are 17 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 32309?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 32309 decreased by 0.8% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 160%. 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 32309?
In ZIP code 32309, 74.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 61.5% 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 32309?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 32309 is 22.0 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 32309?
In ZIP code 32309, approximately 82.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 17.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 32309?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 32309 is 4.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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