Pensacola, FL · standard
ZIP Code 32503
Escambia County, Florida - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 32,011
- 1,005/sq mi High-density area
- $71,411
- Median income Near-median income area
- $298,000
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 42.2%
- 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.
- 49th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 34%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 1,005
- people per sq mi
- 69%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 32503 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 32503 (Pensacola, FL) rose +5.0% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 313.9 in 2023 to 329.6 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 32503 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Pensacola, Escambia County, Florida, with 32,011 residents across 31.9 square miles, a density of 1,005 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 32503 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $71,411 (7% below the average Florida ZIP), while per-capita income is $40,655. The poverty rate is 15.0%, with unemployment at 6.2%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $298,000 (21% below the average Florida ZIP), and median rent is $1,305; owner occupancy is 69.2%.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 42.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 34.8, and the average commute is 19 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Escambia County, so 32503 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 32503
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Pensacola, FL
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 32503.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
210 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
114 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
106 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
84 establishments
- Construction 77
Construction
77 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 32503, 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
32,011
Population
31.9
Area (sq mi)
1,005
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 32503?
34.8
Median Age
46.1%
Male
53.9%
Female
5.8%
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?
$71,411
Median Household Income
-7% vs state ZIP avg
$40,655
Per Capita Income
15.0%
Poverty Rate
6.2%
Unemployment Rate
18.5 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 32503 ranks nationally
Pensacola, FL household income vs. every US ZIP code
Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked
$71,411 49th percentile higher than 49% of 30,318 US ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
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
14,428housing units
14,428
Total Housing Units
13,066
Occupied Units
1,362
Vacant Units
2.18
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$298,000
Median Home Value
-21% vs state ZIP avg
$1,305
Median Rent
1968
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
+5.0%
YoY Change (2024)
330
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+230%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 32503 have increased 5.0% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +230% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +4.5% | 221 |
| 2021 | +14.5% | 253 |
| 2022 | +18.4% | 299 |
| 2023 | +5.0% | 314 |
| 2024 | +5.0% | 330 |
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 924 business establishments in ZIP 32503, employing approximately 11,288 people with a combined annual payroll of $649,110,000.
924
Businesses
11,288
Employees
$649.1M
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Health care and social assistance | 210 | 22.7% |
| Retail trade | 114 | 12.3% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 106 | 11.5% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 84 | 9.1% |
| Construction | 77 | 8.3% |
| Accommodation and food services | 66 | 7.1% |
| Finance and insurance | 61 | 6.6% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 56 | 6.1% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 52 | 5.6% |
| Wholesale trade | 35 | 3.8% |
| Manufacturing | 14 | 1.5% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 11 | 1.2% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 11 | 1.2% |
| Information | 10 | 1.1% |
| Educational services | 10 | 1.1% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 6 | 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 32503 vs 32501 →
ZIP 32503 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
- 32503
Pensacola (32503)
32,011 residents
- 32505
Pensacola (32505)
28,213 residents
- 32504
Pensacola (32504)
21,441 residents
- 32534 14,029
Pensacola (32534)
14,029 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 32503 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 32503 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
- 32534
Pensacola (32534)
$58,992 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 32503 ranks #4 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 | 2.2 mi |
| 32504 | Pensacola, FL | 21,441 | 2.2 mi |
| 32505 | Pensacola, FL | 28,213 | 2.8 mi |
| 32502 | Pensacola, FL | 3,298 | 3.5 mi |
| 32514 | Pensacola, FL | 37,399 | 5.0 mi |
| 32511 | Pensacola, FL | 1,145 | 6.0 mi |
| 32509 | Pensacola, FL | 660 | 7.6 mi |
| 32534 | Pensacola, FL | 14,029 | 6.5 mi |
| 32508 | Pensacola, FL | 5,852 | 9.0 mi |
| 32561 | Gulf Breeze, FL | 7,899 | 9.7 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 32503, 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 (32,011 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 32503 in?
ZIP code 32503 (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 32503?
ZIP code 32503 in Pensacola, FL has a population of 32,011 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 32503?
The median household income in ZIP 32503 is $71,411, which is 6% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 32503?
The median home value in ZIP 32503 is $298,000, which is 7% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 32503?
The largest racial group in ZIP 32503 is White at 66.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 6.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 32503?
ZIP code 32503 has 924 business establishments employing approximately 11,288 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 32503?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 32503 are: Health care and social assistance (210), Retail trade (114), Professional, scientific, and technical services (106). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 32503?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 32503 increased by 5.0% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 230%. 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 32503?
In ZIP code 32503, 62.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 42.2% 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 32503?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 32503 is 18.5 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 32503?
In ZIP code 32503, approximately 69.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 30.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 32503?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 32503 is 15.0% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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