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 High-density area
- $71,607
- Median income Near-median income area
- 46.7%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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 a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Pensacola, Escambia County, Florida, home to 5,852 residents across 21.0 square miles, a density of 278 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 32508 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $71,607 (7% below the average Florida ZIP), while per-capita income is $24,668. The poverty rate is 20.8%, so the area-level income figures should not be treated as typical household experience. The ACS does not report a median home value for this ZIP, so housing cost context is limited to the available tenure and rent fields.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 46.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 20.8, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Escambia County, so 32508 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 32508
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Pensacola, FL
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 32508.
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
12 establishments
- Educational services
Educational services
6 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
5 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing 4
Transportation and warehousing
4 establishments
- Health care and social assistance 4
Health care and social assistance
4 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 32508, 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
5,852
Population
21.0
Area (sq mi)
278
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 32508?
20.8
Median Age
68.2%
Male
31.8%
Female
4.2%
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?
$71,607
Median Household Income
-7% vs state ZIP avg
$24,668
Per Capita Income
20.8%
Poverty Rate
0.2%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 32508 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)
$71,607 48th percentile higher than 48% of 946 Florida ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more Florida 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
504housing units
504
Total Housing Units
449
Occupied Units
55
Vacant Units
2.67
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 32508 vs 32511 →
ZIP 32508 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
- 32503
Pensacola (32503)
32,011 residents
- 32507
Pensacola (32507)
28,996 residents
- 32505
Pensacola (32505)
28,213 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 32508 ranks #7 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 32508 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
- 32503
Pensacola (32503)
$71,411 median income
- 32502
Pensacola (32502)
$67,207 median income
- 36549
Lillian (36549)
$63,019 median income
- 32506
Pensacola (32506)
$62,486 median income
- 32505
Pensacola (32505)
$44,783 median income
- 32501
Pensacola (32501)
$44,139 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.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 32508, 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 (5,852 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 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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