Tallahassee, FL · standard
ZIP Code 32311
Leon County, Florida - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 17,493
- 151/sq mi High-density area
- $81,243
- Median income Near-median income area
- $321,600
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 57.6%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Tallahassee pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 36%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 30%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 151
- people per sq mi
- 61%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 32311 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 32311 (Tallahassee, FL) fell -1.4% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 288.4 in 2023 to 284.5 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 32311 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Tallahassee, Leon County, Florida, home to 17,493 residents across 115.5 square miles, a density of 151 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 32311 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $81,243 (5% above the average Florida ZIP), while per-capita income is $50,631. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 7.4% and unemployment is 1.9%. Median home value is $321,600 (14% below the average Florida ZIP) and median rent is $1,632; 61.1% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
This is a highly-educated ZIP: 57.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38, and the average commute is 20 minutes. The page also surfaces 5 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Leon County, so 32311 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 32311
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Tallahassee, FL
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 32311.
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
118 establishments
- Retail trade 37
Retail trade
37 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 32
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
32 establishments
- Health care and social assistance 31
Health care and social assistance
31 establishments
- Accommodation and food services 31
Accommodation and food services
31 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 32311, 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
17,493
Population
115.5
Area (sq mi)
151
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 32311?
38.0
Median Age
49.2%
Male
50.8%
Female
12.0%
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?
$81,243
Median Household Income
+5% vs state ZIP avg
$50,631
Per Capita Income
7.4%
Poverty Rate
1.9%
Unemployment Rate
20.2 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 32311 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)
$81,243 Top 35% higher than 65% 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
10,840housing units
10,840
Total Housing Units
9,970
Occupied Units
870
Vacant Units
2.19
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$321,600
Median Home Value
-14% vs state ZIP avg
$1,632
Median Rent
2004
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
-1.4%
YoY Change (2024)
285
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+185%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 32311 have decreased 1.4% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +185% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +7.9% | 182 |
| 2021 | +13.9% | 207 |
| 2022 | +17.2% | 243 |
| 2023 | +18.9% | 288 |
| 2024 | -1.4% | 285 |
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 372 business establishments in ZIP 32311, employing approximately 3,873 people with a combined annual payroll of $338,020,000.
372
Businesses
3,873
Employees
$338.0M
Annual Payroll
13
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 118 | 31.7% |
| Retail trade | 37 | 9.9% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 32 | 8.6% |
| Health care and social assistance | 31 | 8.3% |
| Accommodation and food services | 31 | 8.3% |
| Construction | 30 | 8.1% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 25 | 6.7% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 23 | 6.2% |
| Finance and insurance | 18 | 4.8% |
| Information | 8 | 2.1% |
| Educational services | 7 | 1.9% |
| Wholesale trade | 6 | 1.6% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 3 | 0.8% |
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 32311 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 32301
Tallahassee (32301)
29,321 residents
- 32308
Tallahassee (32308)
21,586 residents
- 32305
Tallahassee (32305)
20,073 residents
- 32311
Tallahassee (32311)
17,493 residents
- 32317
Tallahassee (32317)
14,067 residents
- 32399 2
Tallahassee (32399)
2 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 32311 ranks #4 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 32311 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
- 32311
Tallahassee (32311)
$81,243 median income
- 32308
Tallahassee (32308)
$77,967 median income
- 32301 $50,942
Tallahassee (32301)
$50,942 median income
- 32305 $48,045
Tallahassee (32305)
$48,045 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 32311 ranks #2 of 5 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 32311, 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 (17,493 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 32311 in?
ZIP code 32311 (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 32311?
ZIP code 32311 in Tallahassee, FL has a population of 17,493 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 32311?
The median household income in ZIP 32311 is $81,243, which is 6% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 32311?
The median home value in ZIP 32311 is $321,600, which is 16% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 32311?
The largest racial group in ZIP 32311 is White at 52.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 10.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 32311?
ZIP code 32311 has 372 business establishments employing approximately 3,873 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 32311?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 32311 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (118), Retail trade (37), Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services (32). There are 13 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 32311?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 32311 decreased by 1.4% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 185%. 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 32311?
In ZIP code 32311, 74.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 57.6% 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 32311?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 32311 is 20.2 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 32311?
In ZIP code 32311, approximately 61.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 38.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 32311?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 32311 is 7.4% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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