Pensacola, FL · standard
ZIP Code 32505
Escambia County, Florida - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 28,213
- 804/sq mi High-density area
- $44,783
- Median income Below-median income area
- $136,500
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 15.9%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Pensacola pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a low-density, mixed-tenure area.
- 9th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 22nd pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 804
- people per sq mi
- 52%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 32505 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 32505 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Pensacola, Escambia County, Florida, with 28,213 residents across 35.1 square miles, a density of 804 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 32505 reports a modest median household income of $44,783 (42% below the average Florida ZIP), while per-capita income is $23,085. The poverty rate is 24.1%, so the area-level income figures should not be treated as typical household experience. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $136,500 (64% below the average Florida ZIP), and median rent is $1,137; owner occupancy is 52.3%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 15.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 35.1, and the average commute is 24 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Escambia County, so 32505 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 32505
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Pensacola, FL
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 32505.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
175 establishments
- Construction
Construction
94 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
92 establishments
- Wholesale trade 69
Wholesale trade
69 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services 45
Professional, scientific, and technical services
45 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 32505, 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
28,213
Population
35.1
Area (sq mi)
804
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 32505?
35.1
Median Age
50.4%
Male
49.6%
Female
8.0%
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?
$44,783
Median Household Income
-42% vs state ZIP avg
$23,085
Per Capita Income
24.1%
Poverty Rate
6.9%
Unemployment Rate
23.7 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 32505 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)
$44,783 6th percentile higher than 6% 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
12,384housing units
12,384
Total Housing Units
10,345
Occupied Units
2,039
Vacant Units
2.66
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$136,500
Median Home Value
-64% vs state ZIP avg
$1,137
Median Rent
1971
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
+0.3%
YoY Change (2024)
299
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+199%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 32505 have increased 0.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +199% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +7.9% | 174 |
| 2021 | +33.1% | 231 |
| 2022 | +19.4% | 276 |
| 2023 | +8.0% | 298 |
| 2024 | +0.3% | 299 |
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 716 business establishments in ZIP 32505, employing approximately 9,424 people with a combined annual payroll of $500,966,000.
716
Businesses
9,424
Employees
$501.0M
Annual Payroll
17
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 175 | 24.4% |
| Construction | 94 | 13.1% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 92 | 12.8% |
| Wholesale trade | 69 | 9.6% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 45 | 6.3% |
| Accommodation and food services | 44 | 6.2% |
| Health care and social assistance | 39 | 5.5% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 35 | 4.9% |
| Finance and insurance | 27 | 3.8% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 23 | 3.2% |
| Manufacturing | 22 | 3.1% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 19 | 2.6% |
| Information | 9 | 1.3% |
| Utilities | 7 | 1.0% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 6 | 0.8% |
| Educational services | 4 | 0.6% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 4 | 0.6% |
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 32505 vs 32503 →
ZIP 32505 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
- 32526
Pensacola (32526)
36,297 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
- 32508 5,852
Pensacola (32508)
5,852 residents
- 32502 3,298
Pensacola (32502)
3,298 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 32505 ranks #4 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 32505 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 32526
Pensacola (32526)
$75,098 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
Pensacola (32505)
$44,783 median income
- 32501
Pensacola (32501)
$44,139 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 32505 ranks #8 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 32503 | Pensacola, FL | 32,011 | 2.8 mi |
| 32501 | Pensacola, FL | 11,730 | 2.9 mi |
| 32511 | Pensacola, FL | 1,145 | 3.8 mi |
| 32502 | Pensacola, FL | 3,298 | 3.9 mi |
| 32509 | Pensacola, FL | 660 | 4.9 mi |
| 32504 | Pensacola, FL | 21,441 | 4.6 mi |
| 32534 | Pensacola, FL | 14,029 | 5.6 mi |
| 32514 | Pensacola, FL | 37,399 | 5.8 mi |
| 32508 | Pensacola, FL | 5,852 | 7.3 mi |
| 32526 | Pensacola, FL | 36,297 | 6.9 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 32505, 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 (28,213 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 32505 in?
ZIP code 32505 (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 32505?
ZIP code 32505 in Pensacola, FL has a population of 28,213 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 32505?
The median household income in ZIP 32505 is $44,783, which is 41% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 32505?
The median home value in ZIP 32505 is $136,500, which is 51% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 32505?
The largest racial group in ZIP 32505 is African American at 46.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 11.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 32505?
ZIP code 32505 has 716 business establishments employing approximately 9,424 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 32505?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 32505 are: Retail trade (175), Construction (94), Other services (except public administration) (92). There are 17 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 32505?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 32505 increased by 0.3% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 199%. 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 32505?
In ZIP code 32505, 49.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 15.9% 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 32505?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 32505 is 23.7 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 32505?
In ZIP code 32505, approximately 52.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 47.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 32505?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 32505 is 24.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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