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Pensacola, FL · standard

ZIP Code 32501

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

11,730
1,190/sq mi
$44,139
Median income
$287,900
Median home value
27.9%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Pensacola pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with above-median home values, in a low-density, mixed-tenure area.

8th pct
household income, US ZIPs
Top 35%
home value, US ZIPs
1,190
people per sq mi
51%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 32501 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 32501 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Pensacola, Escambia County, Florida, home to 11,730 residents across 9.9 square miles, a density of 1,190 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 32501 reports a modest median household income of $44,139 (43% below the Florida average), while per-capita income is $36,692. The poverty rate stands at 25.2% and the unemployment rate at 10.7%. Housing costs here run $287,900 for a typical home value (23% below the state average), with rent averaging $1,069 a month; 51.0% of homes are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 27.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39.1, and the average commute is 24 minutes. To put 32501 in local context, 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Escambia 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 32501

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Pensacola, FL

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 32501.

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 32501, Pensacola, 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

11,730

Population

9.9

Area (sq mi)

1,190

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 32501?

39.1

Median Age

49.2%

Male

50.8%

Female

2.8%

Foreign-Born

White 43.0%
African American 45.3%
Asian 1.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.3%
Two or More Ethnicities 8.6%
Hispanic or Latino 5.2%

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?

$44,139

Median Household Income

-43% vs state

$36,692

Per Capita Income

25.2%

Poverty Rate

10.7%

Unemployment Rate

24.3 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 32501 ranks nationally

Pensacola, FL household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$44,139 8th percentile higher than 8% 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 58.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 27.9%

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

What does housing look like?

5,777

Total Housing Units

4,889

Occupied Units

888

Vacant Units

1.95

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 51.0%
Renter 49.0%

$287,900

Median Home Value

-23% vs state

$1,069

Median Rent

1961

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

-5.8%

YoY Change (2024)

376

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+276%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 32501 have decreased 5.8% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +276% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +9.1% 257
2021 +13.0% 291
2022 +24.5% 362
2023 +10.3% 399
2024 -5.8% 376

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 555 business establishments in ZIP 32501, employing approximately 12,384 people with a combined annual payroll of $671,525,000.

555

Businesses

12,384

Employees

$671.5M

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Health care and social assistance 125 22.5%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 113 20.4%
Other services (except public administration) 62 11.2%
Retail trade 43 7.8%
Construction 36 6.5%
Real estate and rental and leasing 35 6.3%
Accommodation and food services 33 6.0%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 30 5.4%
Finance and insurance 23 4.1%
Wholesale trade 10 1.8%
Information 9 1.6%
Educational services 9 1.6%
Manufacturing 8 1.4%
Transportation and warehousing 7 1.3%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 6 1.1%
Management of companies and enterprises 4 0.7%

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 32501 vs 32502 →

ZIP 32501 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 32501 ranks #7 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 32501 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 32501 ranks #9 of 9 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
32502 Pensacola, FL 3,298 1.3 mi
32503 Pensacola, FL 32,011 2.2 mi
32505 Pensacola, FL 28,213 2.9 mi
32504 Pensacola, FL 21,441 4.3 mi
32511 Pensacola, FL 1,145 4.4 mi
32514 Pensacola, FL 37,399 7.1 mi
32508 Pensacola, FL 5,852 7.0 mi
32509 Pensacola, FL 660 7.6 mi
32534 Pensacola, FL 14,029 8.1 mi
32506 Pensacola, FL 33,846 9.0 mi

More ZIP Codes in Escambia County

32514 standard
Pensacola, FL
Pop: 37,399
32526 standard
Pensacola, FL
Pop: 36,297
32506 standard
Pensacola, FL
Pop: 33,846
32503 standard
Pensacola, FL
Pop: 32,011
32507 standard
Pensacola, FL
Pop: 28,996
32505 standard
Pensacola, FL
Pop: 28,213

Related Areas

Escambia County Pensacola, FL Florida

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 32501 in? ▼
ZIP code 32501 (Pensacola) is located in Escambia County, Florida. Escambia County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/escambia-fl.
What is the population of ZIP code 32501? ▼
ZIP code 32501 in Pensacola, FL has a population of 11,730 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 32501? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 32501 is $44,139, which is 42% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 32501? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 32501 is $287,900, which is 4% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 32501? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 32501 is African American at 45.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 5.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 32501? ▼
ZIP code 32501 has 555 business establishments employing approximately 12,384 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 32501? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 32501 are: Health care and social assistance (125), Professional, scientific, and technical services (113), Other services (except public administration) (62). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 32501? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 32501 decreased by 5.8% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 276%. 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 32501? ▼
In ZIP code 32501, 58.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 27.9% 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 32501? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 32501 is 24.3 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 32501? ▼
In ZIP code 32501, approximately 51.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 49.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 32501? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 32501 is 25.2% 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.