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 High-density area
- $75,098
- Median income Near-median income area
- $251,300
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 27.0%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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 average Florida ZIP), while per-capita income is $38,178. The poverty rate is 14.0%, with unemployment at 4.0%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $251,300 (33% below the average Florida ZIP), and median rent is $1,376; owner occupancy is 76.2%.
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. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Escambia County, so 32526 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 32526
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Pensacola, FL
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 32526.
- Construction
Construction
112 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
62 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
60 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
52 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
48 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 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
Who lives in ZIP 32526?
40.3
Median Age
47.7%
Male
52.3%
Female
6.0%
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?
$75,098
Median Household Income
-3% vs state ZIP avg
$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
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
19,476housing units
19,476
Total Housing Units
18,027
Occupied Units
1,449
Vacant Units
2.46
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$251,300
Median Home Value
-33% vs state ZIP avg
$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.
- 32514
Pensacola (32514)
37,399 residents
- 32526
Pensacola (32526)
36,297 residents
- 32506
Pensacola (32506)
33,846 residents
- 32505
Pensacola (32505)
28,213 residents
- 32533
Cantonment (32533)
26,493 residents
- 32534 14,029
Pensacola (32534)
14,029 residents
- 32508 5,852
Pensacola (32508)
5,852 residents
- 36549 4,271
Lillian (36549)
4,271 residents
- 36574 1,341
Seminole (36574)
1,341 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 32526 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 32526 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 32533
Cantonment (32533)
$86,087 median income
- 32526
Pensacola (32526)
$75,098 median income
- 32508
Pensacola (32508)
$71,607 median income
- 32514
Pensacola (32514)
$66,644 median income
- 36549
Lillian (36549)
$63,019 median income
- 32506
Pensacola (32506)
$62,486 median income
- 32534
Pensacola (32534)
$58,992 median income
- 36574
Seminole (36574)
$50,915 median income
- 32505
Pensacola (32505)
$44,783 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.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 32526, 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 (36,297 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 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.
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