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Sanford, FL · standard

ZIP Code 32771

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

49,481
527/sq mi
$77,868
Median income
$371,700
Median home value
39.0%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Sanford pairs an above-median household income with upper-quartile home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 41%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 24%
home value, US ZIPs
527
people per sq mi
62%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 32771 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 32771 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Sanford, Seminole County, Florida, with 49,481 residents across 94.0 square miles, a density of 527 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 32771 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $77,868 (1% above the Florida average), while per-capita income is $42,361. 9.7% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 4.1%. The typical home here is valued at $371,700 (1% below the state average); renters pay a median of $1,707 monthly, and 62.3% of units are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 39.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.1, and the average commute is 25 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Seminole County, so you can benchmark 32771 against its immediate geography rather than a 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 32771

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Sanford, FL

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 32771.

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 32771, Sanford, 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

49,481

Population

94.0

Area (sq mi)

527

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 32771?

38.1

Median Age

47.8%

Male

52.2%

Female

16.5%

Foreign-Born

White 47.2%
African American 23.1%
Asian 7.7%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 15.2%
Hispanic or Latino 23.3%

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?

$77,868

Median Household Income

+1% vs state

$42,361

Per Capita Income

9.7%

Poverty Rate

4.1%

Unemployment Rate

24.6 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 32771 ranks nationally

Sanford, FL household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$77,868 Top 41% higher than 59% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 62.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 39.0%

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

What does housing look like?

24,872

Total Housing Units

23,061

Occupied Units

1,811

Vacant Units

2.69

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 62.3%
Renter 37.7%

$371,700

Median Home Value

-1% vs state

$1,707

Median Rent

2001

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

+5.5%

YoY Change (2024)

358

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+258%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 32771 have increased 5.5% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +258% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +5.8% 217
2021 +13.1% 245
2022 +19.1% 292
2023 +16.2% 339
2024 +5.5% 358

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 1,926 business establishments in ZIP 32771, employing approximately 28,944 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,552,716,000.

1,926

Businesses

28,944

Employees

$1.6B

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 281 14.6%
Construction 247 12.8%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 223 11.6%
Health care and social assistance 185 9.6%
Accommodation and food services 154 8.0%
Other services (except public administration) 151 7.8%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 128 6.7%
Wholesale trade 125 6.5%
Real estate and rental and leasing 118 6.1%
Manufacturing 91 4.7%
Finance and insurance 79 4.1%
Transportation and warehousing 46 2.4%
Information 34 1.8%
Educational services 27 1.4%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 27 1.4%
Management of companies and enterprises 8 0.4%

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 32771 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 32771 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 32771 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 32771 ranks #7 of 9 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
32713 Debary, FL 19,491 5.0 mi
32746 Lake Mary, FL 40,571 3.8 mi
32750 Longwood, FL 22,713 7.6 mi
32773 Sanford, FL 28,787 6.4 mi
32725 Deltona, FL 44,905 6.7 mi
32763 Orange City, FL 21,263 8.9 mi
32708 Winter Springs, FL 42,012 9.3 mi
32779 Longwood, FL 27,556 8.5 mi
32701 Altamonte Springs, FL 21,577 10.6 mi
32738 Deltona, FL 43,830 10.6 mi

More ZIP Codes in Seminole County

32765 standard
Oviedo, FL
Pop: 56,349
32708 standard
Winter Springs, FL
Pop: 42,012
32746 standard
Lake Mary, FL
Pop: 40,571
32707 standard
Casselberry, FL
Pop: 35,335
32714 standard
Altamonte Springs, FL
Pop: 34,862
32773 standard
Sanford, FL
Pop: 28,787

Related Areas

Seminole County Sanford, FL Florida

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 32771 in? ▼
ZIP code 32771 (Sanford) is located in Seminole County, Florida. Seminole County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/seminole-fl.
What is the population of ZIP code 32771? ▼
ZIP code 32771 in Sanford, FL has a population of 49,481 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 32771? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 32771 is $77,868, which is 2% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 32771? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 32771 is $371,700, which is 34% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 32771? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 32771 is White at 47.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 23.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 32771? ▼
ZIP code 32771 has 1,926 business establishments employing approximately 28,944 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 32771? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 32771 are: Retail trade (281), Construction (247), Professional, scientific, and technical services (223). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 32771? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 32771 increased by 5.5% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 258%. 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 32771? ▼
In ZIP code 32771, 62.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 39.0% 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 32771? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 32771 is 24.6 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 32771? ▼
In ZIP code 32771, approximately 62.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 37.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 32771? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 32771 is 9.7% 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.