Apalachicola, FL · standard

ZIP Code 32320

Franklin County, Florida - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

3,858
37/sq mi
$46,713
Median income
$241,500
Median home value
27.2%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Apalachicola pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

11th pct
household income, US ZIPs
Top 45%
home value, US ZIPs
37
people per sq mi
73%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 32320 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 32320 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 103.4 square miles in Apalachicola, Franklin County, Florida. The area is home to 3,858 residents, producing a population density of 37 people per square mile, and falls within the New York time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 32320 against Florida and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 32320 sits at $46,713 (39% below the Florida average), while per-capita income is $35,289. The poverty rate stands at 14.9% and the unemployment rate at 3.6%. On housing, the median home value is $241,500 (36% below the state average) with median rent at $1,049 per month, and 72.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 32320 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 27.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 51.9, and the average commute is . Use the benchmarks above to see where 32320 sits relative to Florida and the national baseline rather than viewing the numbers in isolation. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Top industries in ZIP 32320

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 32320.

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 32320, Apalachicola, FL · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

3,858

Population

103.4

Area (sq mi)

37

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 32320?

51.9

Median Age

46.5%

Male

53.5%

Female

3.6%

Foreign-Born

White 79.2%
African American 15.1%
Asian 0.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 5.6%
Hispanic or Latino 2.7%

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?

$46,713

Median Household Income

-39% vs state

$35,289

Per Capita Income

14.9%

Poverty Rate

3.6%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 32320 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$46,713 11th percentile higher than 11% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $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 58.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 27.2%

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

What does housing look like?

2,292

Total Housing Units

1,896

Occupied Units

396

Vacant Units

2.00

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 72.8%
Renter 27.2%

$241,500

Median Home Value

-36% vs state

$1,049

Median Rent

1979

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 131 business establishments in ZIP 32320, employing approximately 988 people with a combined annual payroll of $37,839,000.

131

Businesses

988

Employees

$37.8M

Annual Payroll

12

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 30 22.9%
Accommodation and food services 20 15.3%
Construction 17 13.0%
Other services (except public administration) 13 9.9%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 9 6.9%
Health care and social assistance 9 6.9%
Wholesale trade 7 5.3%
Finance and insurance 6 4.6%
Real estate and rental and leasing 5 3.8%
Information 4 3.0%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 3 2.3%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 3 2.3%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 32320 in?
ZIP code 32320 (Apalachicola) is located in Franklin County, Florida. Franklin County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/franklin-fl.
What is the population of ZIP code 32320?
ZIP code 32320 in Apalachicola, FL has a population of 3,858 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 32320?
The median household income in ZIP 32320 is $46,713, which is 39% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 32320?
The median home value in ZIP 32320 is $241,500, which is 13% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 32320?
The largest racial group in ZIP 32320 is White at 79.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 32320?
ZIP code 32320 has 131 business establishments employing approximately 988 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 32320?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 32320 are: Retail trade (30), Accommodation and food services (20), Construction (17). There are 12 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 32320?
In ZIP code 32320, 58.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 27.2% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 32320?
In ZIP code 32320, approximately 72.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 27.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 32320?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 32320 is 14.9% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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