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 Moderate-density area
- $38,618
- Median income Below-median income area
- $138,200
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 6.5%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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
- 22nd 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 average Florida ZIP), while per-capita income is $17,280. Unemployment is 11.9%, an important qualifier alongside the household-income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $138,200 (63% below the average Florida ZIP), and median rent is $754; owner occupancy is 67.7%.
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. The page also surfaces 2 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Escambia County, so 32535 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 32535
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Century, FL
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 32535.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
15 establishments
- Construction
Construction
11 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
11 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
9 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing 5
Transportation and warehousing
5 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 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
Who lives in ZIP 32535?
38.3
Median Age
55.6%
Male
44.4%
Female
4.3%
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?
$38,618
Median Household Income
-50% vs state ZIP avg
$17,280
Per Capita Income
17.7%
Poverty Rate
11.9%
Unemployment Rate
31.1 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 32535 ranks among Florida ZIPs
Century, 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)
$38,618 3rd percentile higher than 3% of 946 Florida ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
1,959housing units
1,959
Total Housing Units
1,610
Occupied Units
349
Vacant Units
2.59
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$138,200
Median Home Value
-63% vs state ZIP avg
$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.
- 32535
Century (32535)
6,326 residents
- 36441
Flomaton (36441)
3,576 residents
- 32568
Mc David (32568)
3,122 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 32535 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 32535 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 32568
Mc David (32568)
$79,279 median income
- 36441
Flomaton (36441)
$50,349 median income
- 32535
Century (32535)
$38,618 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.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 32535, 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 (6,326 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 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.
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