Gulf Breeze, FL · standard
ZIP Code 32561
Santa Rosa County, Florida - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 7,899
- 254/sq mi High-density area
- $115,799
- Median income Above-median income area
- $616,000
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 59.5%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Gulf Breeze pairs an upper-quartile household income with top-decile home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 11%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 9%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 254
- people per sq mi
- 81%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 32561 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 32561 (Gulf Breeze, FL) rose +8.4% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 350.7 in 2023 to 380.3 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 32561 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Gulf Breeze, Santa Rosa County, Florida, home to 7,899 residents across 31.2 square miles, a density of 254 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 32561 skews affluent, with a median household income of $115,799 (50% above the average Florida ZIP), while per-capita income is $77,422. The poverty rate is 4.6%, with unemployment at 6.0%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $616,000 (64% above the average Florida ZIP), while 81.2% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,640.
This is a highly-educated ZIP: 59.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 53.2, and the average commute is 24 minutes. The page also surfaces 6 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Santa Rosa County, so 32561 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 32561
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Gulf Breeze, FL
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 32561.
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
87 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
85 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
61 establishments
- Real estate and rental and leasing
Real estate and rental and leasing
48 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
46 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 32561, Gulf Breeze, 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
7,899
Population
31.2
Area (sq mi)
254
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 32561?
53.2
Median Age
44.8%
Male
55.2%
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?
$115,799
Median Household Income
+50% vs state ZIP avg
$77,422
Per Capita Income
4.6%
Poverty Rate
6.0%
Unemployment Rate
24.3 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 32561 ranks among Florida ZIPs
Gulf Breeze, 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)
$115,799 Top 9% higher than 91% 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
6,508housing units
6,508
Total Housing Units
4,175
Occupied Units
2,333
Vacant Units
2.23
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$616,000
Median Home Value
+64% vs state ZIP avg
$1,640
Median Rent
1979
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
+8.4%
YoY Change (2024)
380
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+280%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 32561 have increased 8.4% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +280% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +3.7% | 244 |
| 2021 | +13.8% | 277 |
| 2022 | +14.9% | 319 |
| 2023 | +10.1% | 351 |
| 2024 | +8.4% | 380 |
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 495 business establishments in ZIP 32561, employing approximately 6,544 people with a combined annual payroll of $269,270,000.
495
Businesses
6,544
Employees
$269.3M
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 87 | 17.6% |
| Health care and social assistance | 85 | 17.2% |
| Accommodation and food services | 61 | 12.3% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 48 | 9.7% |
| Retail trade | 46 | 9.3% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 35 | 7.1% |
| Finance and insurance | 34 | 6.9% |
| Construction | 28 | 5.7% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 23 | 4.7% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 10 | 2.0% |
| Information | 10 | 2.0% |
| Wholesale trade | 8 | 1.6% |
| Educational services | 6 | 1.2% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 5 | 1.0% |
| Manufacturing | 4 | 0.8% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 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
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ZIP 32561 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 32503
Pensacola (32503)
32,011 residents
- 32505
Pensacola (32505)
28,213 residents
- 32563
Gulf Breeze (32563)
22,406 residents
- 32504
Pensacola (32504)
21,441 residents
- 32501 11,730
Pensacola (32501)
11,730 residents
- 32561 7,899
Gulf Breeze (32561)
7,899 residents
- 32502 3,298
Pensacola (32502)
3,298 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 32561 ranks #6 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 32561 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 32561
Gulf Breeze (32561)
$115,799 median income
- 32563
Gulf Breeze (32563)
$100,396 median income
- 32504
Pensacola (32504)
$72,672 median income
- 32503
Pensacola (32503)
$71,411 median income
- 32502
Pensacola (32502)
$67,207 median income
- 32505 $44,783
Pensacola (32505)
$44,783 median income
- 32501 $44,139
Pensacola (32501)
$44,139 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 32561 ranks the highest of 7 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 32561, 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 (7,899 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 32561 in?
ZIP code 32561 (Gulf Breeze) is located in Santa Rosa County, Florida. Santa Rosa County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/santa-rosa-fl.
What is the population of ZIP code 32561?
ZIP code 32561 in Gulf Breeze, FL has a population of 7,899 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 32561?
The median household income in ZIP 32561 is $115,799, which is 52% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 32561?
The median home value in ZIP 32561 is $616,000, which is 121% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 32561?
The largest racial group in ZIP 32561 is White at 82.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 9.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 32561?
ZIP code 32561 has 495 business establishments employing approximately 6,544 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 32561?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 32561 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (87), Health care and social assistance (85), Accommodation and food services (61). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 32561?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 32561 increased by 8.4% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 280%. 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 32561?
In ZIP code 32561, 71.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 59.5% 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 32561?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 32561 is 24.3 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 32561?
In ZIP code 32561, approximately 81.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 18.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 32561?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 32561 is 4.6% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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