PlainZIP

Century, FL · standard

ZIP Code 32535

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

6,326
34/sq mi
$38,618
Median income
$138,200
Median home value
6.5%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Century pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

5th pct
household income, US ZIPs
22th pct
home value, US ZIPs
34
people per sq mi
68%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 32535 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 32535 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Century, Escambia County, Florida, home to 6,326 residents across 185.5 square miles, a density of 34 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 32535 sits on the lower end of the income spectrum: median household income is $38,618 (50% below the Florida average), while per-capita income is $17,280. The poverty rate stands at 17.7% and the unemployment rate at 11.9%. The typical home here is valued at $138,200 (63% below the state average); renters pay a median of $754 monthly, and 67.7% of units are owner-occupied.

Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 6.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.3, and the average commute is 31 minutes. A geography-based comparison follows: 2 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 32535, plus 6 more within Escambia County, give a clearer read than the national average 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 32535

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Century, FL

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 32535.

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 32535, Century, 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

6,326

Population

185.5

Area (sq mi)

34

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 32535?

38.3

Median Age

55.6%

Male

44.4%

Female

4.3%

Foreign-Born

White 50.3%
African American 33.3%
Asian 1.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.7%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 10.4%
Hispanic or Latino 7.2%

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?

$38,618

Median Household Income

-50% vs state

$17,280

Per Capita Income

17.7%

Poverty Rate

11.9%

Unemployment Rate

31.1 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 32535 ranks nationally

Century, FL household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$38,618 5th percentile higher than 5% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). This entry sits in this band. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Above this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $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 54.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 6.5%

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

What does housing look like?

1,959

Total Housing Units

1,610

Occupied Units

349

Vacant Units

2.59

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 67.7%
Renter 32.3%

$138,200

Median Home Value

-63% vs state

$754

Median Rent

1983

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 64 business establishments in ZIP 32535, employing approximately 490 people with a combined annual payroll of $17,676,000.

64

Businesses

490

Employees

$17.7M

Annual Payroll

6

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 15 23.4%
Construction 11 17.2%
Other services (except public administration) 11 17.2%
Health care and social assistance 9 14.1%
Transportation and warehousing 5 7.8%
Accommodation and food services 4 6.3%

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 32535 vs 36441 →

ZIP 32535 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 32535 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 32535 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 32535 ranks #3 of 3 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
36441 Flomaton, AL 3,576 7.4 mi
32568 Mc David, FL 3,122 8.4 mi

More ZIP Codes in Escambia County

32514 standard
Pensacola, FL
Pop: 37,399
32526 standard
Pensacola, FL
Pop: 36,297
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

Related Areas

Escambia County Century, FL Florida

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 32535 in? ▼
ZIP code 32535 (Century) 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 32535? ▼
ZIP code 32535 in Century, FL has a population of 6,326 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 32535? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 32535 is $38,618, which is 49% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 32535? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 32535 is $138,200, which is 50% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 32535? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 32535 is White at 50.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 7.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 32535? ▼
ZIP code 32535 has 64 business establishments employing approximately 490 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 32535? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 32535 are: Retail trade (15), Construction (11), Other services (except public administration) (11). There are 6 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 32535? ▼
In ZIP code 32535, 54.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 6.5% 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 32535? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 32535 is 31.1 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 32535? ▼
In ZIP code 32535, approximately 67.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 32.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 32535? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 32535 is 17.7% 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.