Pensacola, FL · standard

ZIP Code 32508

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

5,852
278/sq mi
$71,607
Median income
46.7%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Pensacola pairs a below-median household income, in a low-density, renter-heavy area.

49th pct
household income, US ZIPs
278
people per sq mi
0%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 32508 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 32508 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 21.0 square miles in Pensacola, Escambia County, Florida. The area is home to 5,852 residents, producing a population density of 278 people per square mile, and falls within the Chicago time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 32508 against Florida and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 32508 sits at $71,607 (7% below the Florida average), while per-capita income is $24,668. The poverty rate stands at 20.8% and the unemployment rate at 0.2%. On housing, the median home value is with median rent at $1,797 per month, and 0.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 32508 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 46.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 20.8, and the average commute is . We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Escambia County, so you can benchmark 32508 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Top industries in ZIP 32508

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 32508.

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 32508, Pensacola, FL · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

5,852

Population

21.0

Area (sq mi)

278

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 32508?

20.8

Median Age

68.2%

Male

31.8%

Female

4.2%

Foreign-Born

White 62.2%
African American 13.8%
Asian 2.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.4%
Two or More Ethnicities 18.3%
Hispanic or Latino 35.4%

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?

$71,607

Median Household Income

-7% vs state

$24,668

Per Capita Income

20.8%

Poverty Rate

0.2%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 32508 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$71,607 49th percentile higher than 49% 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%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). This entry sits in this band. $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 63.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 46.7%

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

What does housing look like?

504

Total Housing Units

449

Occupied Units

55

Vacant Units

2.67

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 0.0%
Renter 100.0%

$1,797

Median Rent

1967

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 39 business establishments in ZIP 32508, employing approximately 967 people with a combined annual payroll of $70,627,000.

39

Businesses

967

Employees

$70.6M

Annual Payroll

6

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Professional, scientific, and technical services 12 30.8%
Educational services 6 15.4%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 5 12.8%
Transportation and warehousing 4 10.3%
Health care and social assistance 4 10.3%
Accommodation and food services 3 7.7%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP 32508 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 32508 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 32508 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 32508 ranks #3 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
32511 Pensacola, FL 1,145 3.6 mi
32507 Pensacola, FL 28,996 4.9 mi
32506 Pensacola, FL 33,846 4.7 mi
32502 Pensacola, FL 3,298 6.1 mi
32505 Pensacola, FL 28,213 7.3 mi
32501 Pensacola, FL 11,730 7.0 mi
32509 Pensacola, FL 660 8.3 mi
32503 Pensacola, FL 32,011 9.0 mi
32526 Pensacola, FL 36,297 10.5 mi
36549 Lillian, AL 4,271 9.6 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 32508 in?
ZIP code 32508 (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 32508?
ZIP code 32508 in Pensacola, FL has a population of 5,852 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 32508?
The median household income in ZIP 32508 is $71,607, which is 6% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 32508?
The largest racial group in ZIP 32508 is White at 62.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 35.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 32508?
ZIP code 32508 has 39 business establishments employing approximately 967 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 32508?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 32508 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (12), Educational services (6), Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services (5). There are 6 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 32508?
In ZIP code 32508, 63.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 46.7% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 32508?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 32508 is 20.8% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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