PlainZIP

Milton, FL · standard

ZIP Code 32571

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

28,881
107/sq mi
$87,617
Median income
$306,700
Median home value
32.9%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Milton pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 29%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 32%
home value, US ZIPs
107
people per sq mi
84%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 32571 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 32571 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Milton, Santa Rosa County, Florida, with 28,881 residents across 269.4 square miles, a density of 107 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 32571 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $87,617 (14% above the Florida average), while per-capita income is $41,210. Local economic indicators show a 9.9% poverty rate alongside 3.9% unemployment. The typical home here is valued at $306,700 (18% below the state average); renters pay a median of $1,342 monthly, and 83.9% of units are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 32.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 37.2, and the average commute is 30 minutes. Beyond these figures, 3 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Santa Rosa County, letting you compare 32571 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 32571

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Milton, FL

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 32571.

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 32571, Milton, 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

28,881

Population

269.4

Area (sq mi)

107

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

Neighborhood Scorecard
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Who lives in ZIP 32571?

37.2

Median Age

48.6%

Male

51.4%

Female

5.3%

Foreign-Born

White 81.3%
African American 4.2%
Asian 2.5%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 9.2%
Hispanic or Latino 6.0%

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?

$87,617

Median Household Income

+14% vs state

$41,210

Per Capita Income

9.9%

Poverty Rate

3.9%

Unemployment Rate

30.4 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 32571 ranks nationally

Milton, FL household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$87,617 Top 29% higher than 71% 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%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). This entry sits in this band. $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 59.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 32.9%

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

What does housing look like?

15,687

Total Housing Units

14,856

Occupied Units

831

Vacant Units

2.83

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 83.9%
Renter 16.1%

$306,700

Median Home Value

-18% vs state

$1,342

Median Rent

1999

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

+3.6%

YoY Change (2024)

270

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+170%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 32571 have increased 3.6% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +170% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +3.5% 184
2021 +17.3% 215
2022 +16.5% 251
2023 +4.0% 261
2024 +3.6% 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 743 business establishments in ZIP 32571, employing approximately 6,511 people with a combined annual payroll of $238,047,000.

743

Businesses

6,511

Employees

$238.0M

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 116 15.6%
Retail trade 99 13.3%
Health care and social assistance 86 11.6%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 79 10.6%
Other services (except public administration) 75 10.1%
Real estate and rental and leasing 73 9.8%
Accommodation and food services 62 8.3%
Finance and insurance 46 6.2%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 43 5.8%
Manufacturing 12 1.6%
Transportation and warehousing 12 1.6%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 12 1.6%
Wholesale trade 10 1.4%
Information 7 0.9%
Educational services 6 0.8%
Utilities 3 0.4%

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 32571 vs 32514 →

ZIP 32571 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 32571 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 32571 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 32571 ranks the highest of 4 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
32514 Pensacola, FL 37,399 10.3 mi
32533 Cantonment, FL 26,493 9.0 mi
32534 Pensacola, FL 14,029 11.3 mi

More ZIP Codes in Santa Rosa County

32566 standard
Navarre, FL
Pop: 33,671
32570 standard
Milton, FL
Pop: 28,817
32583 standard
Milton, FL
Pop: 25,586
32563 standard
Gulf Breeze, FL
Pop: 22,406
32561 standard
Gulf Breeze, FL
Pop: 7,899
32565 standard
Jay, FL
Pop: 5,719

Related Areas

Santa Rosa County Milton, FL Florida

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 32571 in? ▼
ZIP code 32571 (Milton) 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 32571? ▼
ZIP code 32571 in Milton, FL has a population of 28,881 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 32571? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 32571 is $87,617, which is 15% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 32571? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 32571 is $306,700, which is 10% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 32571? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 32571 is White at 81.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 6.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 32571? ▼
ZIP code 32571 has 743 business establishments employing approximately 6,511 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 32571? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 32571 are: Construction (116), Retail trade (99), Health care and social assistance (86). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 32571? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 32571 increased by 3.6% 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 32571? ▼
In ZIP code 32571, 59.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 32.9% 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 32571? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 32571 is 30.4 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 32571? ▼
In ZIP code 32571, approximately 83.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 16.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 32571? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 32571 is 9.9% 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.