Tallahassee, FL · standard
ZIP Code 32312
Leon County, Florida - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 31,869
- 118/sq mi High-density area
- $123,032
- Median income Above-median income area
- $432,100
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 61.6%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Tallahassee pairs a top-decile household income with upper-quartile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 9%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 18%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 118
- people per sq mi
- 84%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 32312 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 32312 (Tallahassee, FL) rose +6.5% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 250.7 in 2023 to 266.8 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 32312 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Tallahassee, Leon County, Florida, with 31,869 residents across 270.1 square miles, a density of 118 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 32312 skews affluent, with a median household income of $123,032 (60% above the average Florida ZIP), while per-capita income is $61,660. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 5.2% and unemployment is 2.7%. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $432,100 (15% above the average Florida ZIP), while 83.9% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,495.
This is a highly-educated ZIP: 61.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 44.3, and the average commute is 25 minutes. The page also surfaces 4 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Leon County, so 32312 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 32312
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Tallahassee, FL
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 32312.
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
186 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
104 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
91 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
80 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
75 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 32312, 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
31,869
Population
270.1
Area (sq mi)
118
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 32312?
44.3
Median Age
49.0%
Male
51.0%
Female
8.3%
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?
$123,032
Median Household Income
+60% vs state ZIP avg
$61,660
Per Capita Income
5.2%
Poverty Rate
2.7%
Unemployment Rate
24.8 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 32312 ranks nationally
Tallahassee, FL household income vs. every US ZIP code
Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked
$123,032 Top 9% higher than 91% 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
13,052housing units
13,052
Total Housing Units
12,376
Occupied Units
676
Vacant Units
2.58
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$432,100
Median Home Value
+15% vs state ZIP avg
$1,495
Median Rent
1993
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
+6.5%
YoY Change (2024)
267
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+167%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 32312 have increased 6.5% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +167% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +4.1% | 183 |
| 2021 | +9.9% | 201 |
| 2022 | +12.7% | 227 |
| 2023 | +10.4% | 251 |
| 2024 | +6.5% | 267 |
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 877 business establishments in ZIP 32312, employing approximately 8,091 people with a combined annual payroll of $364,555,000.
877
Businesses
8,091
Employees
$364.6M
Annual Payroll
17
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 186 | 21.2% |
| Health care and social assistance | 104 | 11.9% |
| Retail trade | 91 | 10.4% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 80 | 9.1% |
| Accommodation and food services | 75 | 8.6% |
| Construction | 74 | 8.4% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 65 | 7.4% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 62 | 7.1% |
| Finance and insurance | 43 | 4.9% |
| Educational services | 23 | 2.6% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 22 | 2.5% |
| Wholesale trade | 19 | 2.2% |
| Information | 12 | 1.4% |
| Manufacturing | 8 | 0.9% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 5 | 0.6% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting | 3 | 0.3% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 3 | 0.3% |
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 32312 vs 32308 →
ZIP 32312 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 32303
Tallahassee (32303)
47,359 residents
- 32312
Tallahassee (32312)
31,869 residents
- 32309
Tallahassee (32309)
30,159 residents
- 32308
Tallahassee (32308)
21,586 residents
- 32317 14,067
Tallahassee (32317)
14,067 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 32312 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 32312 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
- 32303
Tallahassee (32303)
$62,275 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 32312 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 32312, 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 (31,869 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 32312 in?
ZIP code 32312 (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 32312?
ZIP code 32312 in Tallahassee, FL has a population of 31,869 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 32312?
The median household income in ZIP 32312 is $123,032, which is 61% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 32312?
The median home value in ZIP 32312 is $432,100, which is 55% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 32312?
The largest racial group in ZIP 32312 is White at 76.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 5.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 32312?
ZIP code 32312 has 877 business establishments employing approximately 8,091 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 32312?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 32312 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (186), Health care and social assistance (104), Retail trade (91). There are 17 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 32312?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 32312 increased by 6.5% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 167%. 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 32312?
In ZIP code 32312, 72.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 61.6% 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 32312?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 32312 is 24.8 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 32312?
In ZIP code 32312, approximately 83.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 16.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 32312?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 32312 is 5.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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