PlainZIP

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
$128,690
Median income
$369,800
Median home value
60.3%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

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 Florida average), while per-capita income is $54,099. Local economic indicators show a 2.1% poverty rate alongside 4.9% unemployment. The typical home here is valued at $369,800 (1% below the state average); renters pay a median of $1,701 monthly, and 89.2% of units 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. To put 32317 in local context, 6 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Leon County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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.

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 + 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

Neighborhood Scorecard
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Who lives in ZIP 32317?

45.1

Median Age

51.5%

Male

48.5%

Female

7.0%

Foreign-Born

White 70.8%
African American 15.2%
Asian 5.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 7.1%
Hispanic or Latino 8.3%

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

$54,099

Per Capita Income

2.1%

Poverty Rate

4.9%

Unemployment Rate

21.9 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 32317 ranks nationally

Tallahassee, FL household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$128,690 Top 7% higher than 93% 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%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Below this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Below this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). This entry sits in this band. $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 71.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 60.3%

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

What does housing look like?

5,683

Total Housing Units

5,450

Occupied Units

233

Vacant Units

2.67

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 89.2%
Renter 10.8%

$369,800

Median Home Value

-1% vs state

$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.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 32317 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 32317 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 32317 ranks the highest of 7 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
32311 Tallahassee, FL 17,493 5.4 mi
32309 Tallahassee, FL 30,159 7.0 mi
32308 Tallahassee, FL 21,586 6.7 mi
32301 Tallahassee, FL 29,321 9.1 mi
32361 Wacissa, FL 252 10.5 mi
32312 Tallahassee, FL 31,869 11.9 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
32308 standard
Tallahassee, FL
Pop: 21,586

Related Areas

Leon County Tallahassee, FL Florida

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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.