Salem, FL · standard

ZIP Code 32356

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

129
1/sq mi
$14,221
Median income
$86,900
Median home value
8.8%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Salem pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

0th pct
household income, US ZIPs
6th pct
home value, US ZIPs
1
people per sq mi
100%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 32356 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 32356 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 99.2 square miles in Salem, Taylor County, Florida. The area is home to 129 residents, producing a population density of 1 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 32356 against Florida and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 32356 sits at $14,221 (82% below the Florida average), while per-capita income is $11,587. The poverty rate stands at 62.8% and the unemployment rate at 0.0%. On housing, the median home value is $86,900 (77% below the state average) with median rent at - per month, and 100.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 32356 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 8.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 52.8, and the average commute is . Use the benchmarks above to see where 32356 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 →

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 32356, Salem, 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

129

Population

99.2

Area (sq mi)

1

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 32356?

52.8

Median Age

68.1%

Male

31.9%

Female

8.8%

Foreign-Born

White 100.0%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 0.0%
Hispanic or Latino 0.0%

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?

$14,221

Median Household Income

-82% vs state

$11,587

Per Capita Income

62.8%

Poverty Rate

0.0%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 32356 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$14,221 0th percentile higher than 0% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). This entry sits in this band. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Above this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Above this entry. $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 93.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 8.8%

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

What does housing look like?

180

Total Housing Units

84

Occupied Units

96

Vacant Units

1.23

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 100.0%
Renter 0.0%

$86,900

Median Home Value

-77% vs state

1995

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 4 business establishments in ZIP 32356, employing approximately 14 people with a combined annual payroll of $461,000.

4

Businesses

14

Employees

$461K

Annual Payroll

0

Industry Sectors

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 32356 in?
ZIP code 32356 (Salem) is located in Taylor County, Florida. Taylor County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/taylor-fl.
What is the population of ZIP code 32356?
ZIP code 32356 in Salem, FL has a population of 129 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 32356?
The median household income in ZIP 32356 is $14,221, which is 81% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 32356?
The median home value in ZIP 32356 is $86,900, which is 69% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 32356?
The largest racial group in ZIP 32356 is White at 100.0%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 32356?
ZIP code 32356 has 4 business establishments employing approximately 14 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 32356?
In ZIP code 32356, 93.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 8.8% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 32356?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 32356 is 62.8% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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