Pensacola, FL · standard
ZIP Code 32502
Escambia County, Florida - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 3,298
- 553/sq mi High-density area
- $67,207
- Median income Near-median income area
- $307,800
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 41.6%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Pensacola pairs a below-median household income with above-median home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.
- 42nd pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 32%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 553
- people per sq mi
- 60%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 32502 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 32502 (Pensacola, FL) fell -3.8% from 2023 to 2024.
ZIP code 32502 covers 6.0 square miles in Pensacola, Escambia County, Florida (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 3,298 residents on file, a density of 553 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 32502 reports a modest median household income of $67,207 (13% below the average Florida ZIP), while per-capita income is $49,880. The poverty rate is 13.7%, with unemployment at 3.5%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $307,800 (18% below the average Florida ZIP), and median rent is $1,461; owner occupancy is 60.0%.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 41.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.8, and the average commute is 22 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Escambia County, so 32502 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 32502
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Pensacola, FL
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 32502.
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
203 establishments
- Finance and insurance
Finance and insurance
96 establishments
- Health care and social assistance 70
Health care and social assistance
70 establishments
- Accommodation and food services 69
Accommodation and food services
69 establishments
- Real estate and rental and leasing 57
Real estate and rental and leasing
57 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 32502, 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
3,298
Population
6.0
Area (sq mi)
553
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 32502?
42.8
Median Age
51.3%
Male
48.7%
Female
5.9%
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?
$67,207
Median Household Income
-13% vs state ZIP avg
$49,880
Per Capita Income
13.7%
Poverty Rate
3.5%
Unemployment Rate
22.0 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 32502 ranks among Florida ZIPs
Pensacola, 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)
$67,207 40th percentile higher than 40% 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
2,747housing units
2,747
Total Housing Units
2,049
Occupied Units
698
Vacant Units
1.96
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$307,800
Median Home Value
-18% vs state ZIP avg
$1,461
Median Rent
1977
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 749 business establishments in ZIP 32502, employing approximately 9,982 people with a combined annual payroll of $675,502,000.
749
Businesses
9,982
Employees
$675.5M
Annual Payroll
15
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 203 | 27.1% |
| Finance and insurance | 96 | 12.8% |
| Health care and social assistance | 70 | 9.3% |
| Accommodation and food services | 69 | 9.2% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 57 | 7.6% |
| Retail trade | 48 | 6.4% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 41 | 5.5% |
| Construction | 35 | 4.7% |
| Wholesale trade | 27 | 3.6% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 27 | 3.6% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 23 | 3.1% |
| Manufacturing | 19 | 2.5% |
| Information | 14 | 1.9% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 13 | 1.7% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 4 | 0.5% |
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 32502 vs 32501 →
ZIP 32502 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 32514
Pensacola (32514)
37,399 residents
- 32506
Pensacola (32506)
33,846 residents
- 32503
Pensacola (32503)
32,011 residents
- 32505
Pensacola (32505)
28,213 residents
- 32504
Pensacola (32504)
21,441 residents
- 32501 11,730
Pensacola (32501)
11,730 residents
- 32561 7,899
Gulf Breeze (32561)
7,899 residents
- 32508 5,852
Pensacola (32508)
5,852 residents
- 32502 3,298
Pensacola (32502)
3,298 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 32502 ranks #9 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 32502 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 32561
Gulf Breeze (32561)
$115,799 median income
- 32504
Pensacola (32504)
$72,672 median income
- 32508
Pensacola (32508)
$71,607 median income
- 32503
Pensacola (32503)
$71,411 median income
- 32502
Pensacola (32502)
$67,207 median income
- 32514
Pensacola (32514)
$66,644 median income
- 32506
Pensacola (32506)
$62,486 median income
- 32505 $44,783
Pensacola (32505)
$44,783 median income
- 32501 $44,139
Pensacola (32501)
$44,139 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 32502 ranks #5 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 32501 | Pensacola, FL | 11,730 | 1.3 mi |
| 32503 | Pensacola, FL | 32,011 | 3.5 mi |
| 32511 | Pensacola, FL | 1,145 | 4.1 mi |
| 32505 | Pensacola, FL | 28,213 | 3.9 mi |
| 32504 | Pensacola, FL | 21,441 | 5.5 mi |
| 32514 | Pensacola, FL | 37,399 | 8.5 mi |
| 32508 | Pensacola, FL | 5,852 | 6.1 mi |
| 32506 | Pensacola, FL | 33,846 | 8.7 mi |
| 32561 | Gulf Breeze, FL | 7,899 | 7.8 mi |
| 32509 | Pensacola, FL | 660 | 8.2 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 32502, 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 (3,298 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 32502 in?
ZIP code 32502 (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 32502?
ZIP code 32502 in Pensacola, FL has a population of 3,298 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 32502?
The median household income in ZIP 32502 is $67,207, which is 12% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 32502?
The median home value in ZIP 32502 is $307,800, which is 11% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 32502?
The largest racial group in ZIP 32502 is White at 54.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 7.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 32502?
ZIP code 32502 has 749 business establishments employing approximately 9,982 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 32502?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 32502 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (203), Finance and insurance (96), Health care and social assistance (70). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 32502?
In ZIP code 32502, 64.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 41.6% 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 32502?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 32502 is 22.0 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 32502?
In ZIP code 32502, approximately 60.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 40.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 32502?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 32502 is 13.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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