Pensacola, FL · standard
ZIP Code 32506
Escambia County, Florida - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 33,846
- 403/sq mi High-density area
- $62,486
- Median income Near-median income area
- $206,100
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 24.4%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Pensacola pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.
- 34th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 45th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 403
- people per sq mi
- 60%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 32506 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 32506 (Pensacola, FL) rose +1.9% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 287.8 in 2023 to 293.4 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 32506 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Pensacola, Escambia County, Florida, with 33,846 residents across 84.1 square miles, a density of 403 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 32506 reports a modest median household income of $62,486 (19% below the average Florida ZIP), while per-capita income is $32,561. The poverty rate is 16.0%, with unemployment at 5.5%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $206,100 (45% below the average Florida ZIP), and median rent is $1,357; owner occupancy is 60.3%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 24.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39.2, and the average commute is 28 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Escambia County, so 32506 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 32506
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Pensacola, FL
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 32506.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
80 establishments
- Construction
Construction
54 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
47 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
43 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
42 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 32506, 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
33,846
Population
84.1
Area (sq mi)
403
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 32506?
39.2
Median Age
50.5%
Male
49.5%
Female
8.6%
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?
$62,486
Median Household Income
-19% vs state ZIP avg
$32,561
Per Capita Income
16.0%
Poverty Rate
5.5%
Unemployment Rate
27.8 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 32506 ranks nationally
Pensacola, FL household income vs. every US ZIP code
Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked
$62,486 34th percentile higher than 34% 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
16,717housing units
16,717
Total Housing Units
14,567
Occupied Units
2,150
Vacant Units
2.36
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$206,100
Median Home Value
-45% vs state ZIP avg
$1,357
Median Rent
1984
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
+1.9%
YoY Change (2024)
293
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+193%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 32506 have increased 1.9% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +193% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +11.4% | 183 |
| 2021 | +18.3% | 217 |
| 2022 | +18.4% | 257 |
| 2023 | +12.1% | 288 |
| 2024 | +1.9% | 293 |
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 435 business establishments in ZIP 32506, employing approximately 4,754 people with a combined annual payroll of $174,093,000.
435
Businesses
4,754
Employees
$174.1M
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 80 | 18.4% |
| Construction | 54 | 12.4% |
| Health care and social assistance | 47 | 10.8% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 43 | 9.9% |
| Accommodation and food services | 42 | 9.7% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 35 | 8.1% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 34 | 7.8% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 30 | 6.9% |
| Finance and insurance | 21 | 4.8% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 12 | 2.8% |
| Wholesale trade | 10 | 2.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 7 | 1.6% |
| Manufacturing | 5 | 1.1% |
| Information | 5 | 1.1% |
| Educational services | 5 | 1.1% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting | 3 | 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 32506 vs 32507 →
ZIP 32506 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 32526
Pensacola (32526)
36,297 residents
- 32506
Pensacola (32506)
33,846 residents
- 32507
Pensacola (32507)
28,996 residents
- 32505
Pensacola (32505)
28,213 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
- 36549 4,271
Lillian (36549)
4,271 residents
- 32502 3,298
Pensacola (32502)
3,298 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 32506 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 32506 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
- 32507
Pensacola (32507)
$73,540 median income
- 32508
Pensacola (32508)
$71,607 median income
- 32502
Pensacola (32502)
$67,207 median income
- 36549
Lillian (36549)
$63,019 median income
- 32506
Pensacola (32506)
$62,486 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 32506 ranks #6 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 32507 | Pensacola, FL | 28,996 | 3.7 mi |
| 32511 | Pensacola, FL | 1,145 | 4.7 mi |
| 32508 | Pensacola, FL | 5,852 | 4.7 mi |
| 36549 | Lillian, AL | 4,271 | 5.0 mi |
| 32509 | Pensacola, FL | 660 | 5.7 mi |
| 32526 | Pensacola, FL | 36,297 | 7.2 mi |
| 32502 | Pensacola, FL | 3,298 | 8.7 mi |
| 32505 | Pensacola, FL | 28,213 | 7.7 mi |
| 32501 | Pensacola, FL | 11,730 | 9.0 mi |
| 32534 | Pensacola, FL | 14,029 | 11.0 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 32506, 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 (33,846 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 32506 in?
ZIP code 32506 (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 32506?
ZIP code 32506 in Pensacola, FL has a population of 33,846 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 32506?
The median household income in ZIP 32506 is $62,486, which is 18% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 32506?
The median home value in ZIP 32506 is $206,100, which is 26% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 32506?
The largest racial group in ZIP 32506 is White at 59.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 6.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 32506?
ZIP code 32506 has 435 business establishments employing approximately 4,754 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 32506?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 32506 are: Retail trade (80), Construction (54), Health care and social assistance (47). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 32506?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 32506 increased by 1.9% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 193%. 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 32506?
In ZIP code 32506, 52.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 24.4% 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 32506?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 32506 is 27.8 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 32506?
In ZIP code 32506, approximately 60.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 39.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 32506?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 32506 is 16.0% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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