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 High-density area
- $87,617
- Median income Above-median income area
- $306,700
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 32.9%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 32571 (Milton, FL) rose +3.6% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 260.9 in 2023 to 270.4 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average Florida ZIP), while per-capita income is $41,210. The poverty rate is 9.9%, with unemployment at 3.9%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $306,700 (18% below the average Florida ZIP), and median rent is $1,342; owner occupancy is 83.9%.
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. The page also surfaces 3 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Santa Rosa County, so 32571 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 32571
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Milton, FL
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 32571.
- Construction
Construction
116 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
99 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
86 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
79 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
75 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 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
Who lives in ZIP 32571?
37.2
Median Age
48.6%
Male
51.4%
Female
5.3%
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?
$87,617
Median Household Income
+14% vs state ZIP avg
$41,210
Per Capita Income
9.9%
Poverty Rate
3.9%
Unemployment Rate
30.4 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 32571 ranks among Florida ZIPs
Milton, 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)
$87,617 Top 27% higher than 73% 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
15,687housing units
15,687
Total Housing Units
14,856
Occupied Units
831
Vacant Units
2.83
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$306,700
Median Home Value
-18% vs state ZIP avg
$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.
- 32514
Pensacola (32514)
37,399 residents
- 32571
Milton (32571)
28,881 residents
- 32533
Cantonment (32533)
26,493 residents
- 32534 14,029
Pensacola (32534)
14,029 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 32571 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 32571 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 32571
Milton (32571)
$87,617 median income
- 32533
Cantonment (32533)
$86,087 median income
- 32514
Pensacola (32514)
$66,644 median income
- 32534
Pensacola (32534)
$58,992 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.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 32571, 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 (28,881 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 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.
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