Tallahassee, FL · standard
ZIP Code 32317
Leon County, Florida - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 14,067
- 142/sq mi High-density area
- $128,690
- Median income Above-median income area
- $369,800
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 60.3%
- 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 7%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 24%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 142
- people per sq mi
- 89%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 32317 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 32317 (Tallahassee, FL) rose +17.6% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 224.6 in 2023 to 264.1 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 32317 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Tallahassee, Leon County, Florida, home to 14,067 residents across 99.1 square miles, a density of 142 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 32317 skews affluent, with a median household income of $128,690 (67% above the average Florida ZIP), while per-capita income is $54,099. The poverty rate is 2.1%, with unemployment at 4.9%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $369,800 (1% below the average Florida ZIP) and median rent is $1,701; 89.2% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
This is a highly-educated ZIP: 60.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 45.1, and the average commute is 22 minutes. The page also surfaces 6 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Leon County, so 32317 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 32317
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Tallahassee, FL
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 32317.
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
78 establishments
- Construction
Construction
44 establishments
- Other services (except public administration) 26
Other services (except public administration)
26 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 25
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
25 establishments
- Retail trade 16
Retail trade
16 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 32317, 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
14,067
Population
99.1
Area (sq mi)
142
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 32317?
45.1
Median Age
51.5%
Male
48.5%
Female
7.0%
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?
$128,690
Median Household Income
+67% vs state ZIP avg
$54,099
Per Capita Income
2.1%
Poverty Rate
4.9%
Unemployment Rate
21.9 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 32317 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)
$128,690 Top 5% higher than 95% 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
5,683housing units
5,683
Total Housing Units
5,450
Occupied Units
233
Vacant Units
2.67
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$369,800
Median Home Value
-1% vs state ZIP avg
$1,701
Median Rent
1996
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
+17.6%
YoY Change (2024)
264
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+164%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 32317 have increased 17.6% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +164% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +1.9% | 181 |
| 2021 | +8.9% | 197 |
| 2022 | +21.8% | 240 |
| 2023 | -6.3% | 225 |
| 2024 | +17.6% | 264 |
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 274 business establishments in ZIP 32317, employing approximately 3,090 people with a combined annual payroll of $234,493,000.
274
Businesses
3,090
Employees
$234.5M
Annual Payroll
15
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 78 | 28.5% |
| Construction | 44 | 16.1% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 26 | 9.5% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 25 | 9.1% |
| Retail trade | 16 | 5.8% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 14 | 5.1% |
| Health care and social assistance | 13 | 4.7% |
| Information | 11 | 4.0% |
| Finance and insurance | 8 | 2.9% |
| Wholesale trade | 7 | 2.5% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 7 | 2.5% |
| Accommodation and food services | 7 | 2.5% |
| Manufacturing | 5 | 1.8% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 5 | 1.8% |
| Educational services | 5 | 1.8% |
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 32317 vs 32311 →
ZIP 32317 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
- 32301
Tallahassee (32301)
29,321 residents
- 32308
Tallahassee (32308)
21,586 residents
- 32311
Tallahassee (32311)
17,493 residents
- 32317
Tallahassee (32317)
14,067 residents
- 32361 252
Wacissa (32361)
252 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 32317 ranks #6 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 32317 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
- 32311
Tallahassee (32311)
$81,243 median income
- 32308
Tallahassee (32308)
$77,967 median income
- 32361
Wacissa (32361)
$64,063 median income
- 32301 $50,942
Tallahassee (32301)
$50,942 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 32317 ranks the highest of 7 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 32317, 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 (14,067 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 32317 in?
ZIP code 32317 (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 32317?
ZIP code 32317 in Tallahassee, FL has a population of 14,067 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 32317?
The median household income in ZIP 32317 is $128,690, which is 69% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 32317?
The median home value in ZIP 32317 is $369,800, which is 33% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 32317?
The largest racial group in ZIP 32317 is White at 70.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 8.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 32317?
ZIP code 32317 has 274 business establishments employing approximately 3,090 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 32317?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 32317 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (78), Construction (44), Other services (except public administration) (26). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 32317?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 32317 increased by 17.6% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 164%. 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 32317?
In ZIP code 32317, 71.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 60.3% 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 32317?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 32317 is 21.9 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 32317?
In ZIP code 32317, approximately 89.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 10.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 32317?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 32317 is 2.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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