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Pensacola, FL · standard

ZIP Code 32526

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

36,297
241/sq mi
$75,098
Median income
$251,300
Median home value
27.0%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Pensacola pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 45%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 42%
home value, US ZIPs
241
people per sq mi
76%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 32526 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 32526 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Pensacola, Escambia County, Florida, with 36,297 residents across 150.7 square miles, a density of 241 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 32526 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $75,098 (3% below the Florida average), while per-capita income is $38,178. Poverty here runs at 14.0%, with unemployment measured at 4.0%. Housing costs here run $251,300 for a typical home value (33% below the state average), with rent averaging $1,376 a month; 76.2% of homes are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 27.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.3, and the average commute is 23 minutes. Beyond these figures, 10 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Escambia County, letting you compare 32526 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline alone.

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 32526

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Pensacola, FL

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 32526.

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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 32526, 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

36,297

Population

150.7

Area (sq mi)

241

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 32526?

40.3

Median Age

47.7%

Male

52.3%

Female

6.0%

Foreign-Born

White 65.4%
African American 20.6%
Asian 3.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 8.1%
Hispanic or Latino 5.4%

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?

$75,098

Median Household Income

-3% vs state

$38,178

Per Capita Income

14.0%

Poverty Rate

4.0%

Unemployment Rate

23.1 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 32526 ranks nationally

Pensacola, FL household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$75,098 Top 45% higher than 55% 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 56.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 27.0%

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

What does housing look like?

19,476

Total Housing Units

18,027

Occupied Units

1,449

Vacant Units

2.46

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 76.2%
Renter 23.8%

$251,300

Median Home Value

-33% vs state

$1,376

Median Rent

1994

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

-0.5%

YoY Change (2024)

270

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+170%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 32526 have decreased 0.5% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +170% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +4.8% 178
2021 +19.5% 213
2022 +20.5% 256
2023 +5.9% 272
2024 -0.5% 270

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 522 business establishments in ZIP 32526, employing approximately 15,749 people with a combined annual payroll of $981,933,000.

522

Businesses

15,749

Employees

$981.9M

Annual Payroll

17

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 112 21.5%
Retail trade 62 11.9%
Other services (except public administration) 60 11.5%
Health care and social assistance 52 10.0%
Accommodation and food services 48 9.2%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 43 8.2%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 35 6.7%
Real estate and rental and leasing 25 4.8%
Wholesale trade 18 3.5%
Finance and insurance 17 3.3%
Transportation and warehousing 11 2.1%
Manufacturing 8 1.5%
Information 8 1.5%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 7 1.3%
Educational services 6 1.1%
Management of companies and enterprises 3 0.6%
Industries not classified 3 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 32526 vs 32509 →

ZIP 32526 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 32526 ranks #2 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 32526 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 32526 ranks #2 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
32509 Pensacola, FL 660 2.3 mi
32506 Pensacola, FL 33,846 7.2 mi
32534 Pensacola, FL 14,029 5.5 mi
36574 Seminole, AL 1,341 7.0 mi
32505 Pensacola, FL 28,213 6.9 mi
32533 Cantonment, FL 26,493 8.2 mi
32511 Pensacola, FL 1,145 7.6 mi
36549 Lillian, AL 4,271 7.6 mi
32514 Pensacola, FL 37,399 8.9 mi
32508 Pensacola, FL 5,852 10.5 mi

More ZIP Codes in Escambia County

32514 standard
Pensacola, FL
Pop: 37,399
32506 standard
Pensacola, FL
Pop: 33,846
32503 standard
Pensacola, FL
Pop: 32,011
32507 standard
Pensacola, FL
Pop: 28,996
32505 standard
Pensacola, FL
Pop: 28,213
32533 standard
Cantonment, FL
Pop: 26,493

Related Areas

Escambia County Pensacola, FL Florida

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 32526 in? ▼
ZIP code 32526 (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 32526? ▼
ZIP code 32526 in Pensacola, FL has a population of 36,297 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 32526? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 32526 is $75,098, which is 2% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 32526? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 32526 is $251,300, which is 10% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 32526? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 32526 is White at 65.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 5.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 32526? ▼
ZIP code 32526 has 522 business establishments employing approximately 15,749 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 32526? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 32526 are: Construction (112), Retail trade (62), Other services (except public administration) (60). There are 17 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 32526? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 32526 decreased by 0.5% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 170%. 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 32526? ▼
In ZIP code 32526, 56.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 27.0% 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 32526? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 32526 is 23.1 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 32526? ▼
In ZIP code 32526, approximately 76.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 23.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 32526? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 32526 is 14.0% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.