Sanford, FL · standard
ZIP Code 32773
Seminole County, Florida - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 28,787
- 401/sq mi High-density area
- $70,442
- Median income Near-median income area
- $287,700
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 24.5%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Sanford pairs a below-median household income with above-median home values, in a low-density, mixed-tenure area.
- 47th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 35%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 401
- people per sq mi
- 58%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 32773 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 32773 (Sanford, FL) fell -1.6% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 366.2 in 2023 to 360.4 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 32773 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Sanford, Seminole County, Florida, with 28,787 residents across 71.7 square miles, a density of 401 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 32773 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $70,442 (9% below the average Florida ZIP), while per-capita income is $33,049. The poverty rate is 11.5%, with unemployment at 3.6%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $287,700 (23% below the average Florida ZIP), and median rent is $1,577; owner occupancy is 57.8%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 24.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.5, and the average commute is 27 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Seminole County, so 32773 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 32773
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Sanford, FL
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 32773.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
115 establishments
- Construction
Construction
113 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
70 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
68 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
54 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 32773, 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
28,787
Population
71.7
Area (sq mi)
401
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 32773?
38.5
Median Age
51.2%
Male
48.8%
Female
18.2%
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?
$70,442
Median Household Income
-9% vs state ZIP avg
$33,049
Per Capita Income
11.5%
Poverty Rate
3.6%
Unemployment Rate
26.8 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 32773 ranks among Florida ZIPs
Sanford, 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)
$70,442 46th percentile higher than 46% 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
14,053housing units
14,053
Total Housing Units
13,128
Occupied Units
925
Vacant Units
2.53
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$287,700
Median Home Value
-23% vs state ZIP avg
$1,577
Median Rent
1991
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
-1.6%
YoY Change (2024)
360
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+260%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 32773 have decreased 1.6% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +260% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +2.8% | 237 |
| 2021 | +12.8% | 267 |
| 2022 | +20.7% | 323 |
| 2023 | +13.4% | 366 |
| 2024 | -1.6% | 360 |
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 721 business establishments in ZIP 32773, employing approximately 9,203 people with a combined annual payroll of $447,968,000.
721
Businesses
9,203
Employees
$448.0M
Annual Payroll
17
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 115 | 15.9% |
| Construction | 113 | 15.7% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 70 | 9.7% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 68 | 9.4% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 54 | 7.5% |
| Accommodation and food services | 52 | 7.2% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 43 | 6.0% |
| Manufacturing | 40 | 5.5% |
| Wholesale trade | 39 | 5.4% |
| Health care and social assistance | 35 | 4.8% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 34 | 4.7% |
| Finance and insurance | 20 | 2.8% |
| Educational services | 17 | 2.4% |
| Information | 8 | 1.1% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 5 | 0.7% |
| Utilities | 3 | 0.4% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 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 32773 vs 32708 →
ZIP 32773 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 32765
Oviedo (32765)
56,349 residents
- 32771
Sanford (32771)
49,481 residents
- 32792
Winter Park (32792)
46,914 residents
- 32725
Deltona (32725)
44,905 residents
- 32708
Winter Springs (32708)
42,012 residents
- 32746
Lake Mary (32746)
40,571 residents
- 32707
Casselberry (32707)
35,335 residents
- 32773
Sanford (32773)
28,787 residents
- 32750
Longwood (32750)
22,713 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 32773 ranks #8 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 32773 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 32732
Geneva (32732)
$119,205 median income
- 32746
Lake Mary (32746)
$104,775 median income
- 32765
Oviedo (32765)
$102,167 median income
- 32708
Winter Springs (32708)
$93,628 median income
- 32750
Longwood (32750)
$86,125 median income
- 32771
Sanford (32771)
$77,868 median income
- 32725
Deltona (32725)
$73,152 median income
- 32773
Sanford (32773)
$70,442 median income
- 32792
Winter Park (32792)
$69,200 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 32773 ranks #8 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 32708 | Winter Springs, FL | 42,012 | 4.7 mi |
| 32746 | Lake Mary, FL | 40,571 | 6.5 mi |
| 32765 | Oviedo, FL | 56,349 | 6.5 mi |
| 32725 | Deltona, FL | 44,905 | 9.1 mi |
| 32771 | Sanford, FL | 49,481 | 6.4 mi |
| 32732 | Geneva, FL | 5,589 | 8.6 mi |
| 32750 | Longwood, FL | 22,713 | 7.1 mi |
| 32707 | Casselberry, FL | 35,335 | 7.4 mi |
| 32792 | Winter Park, FL | 46,914 | 10.3 mi |
| 32730 | Casselberry, FL | 5,354 | 9.0 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 32773, 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 (28,787 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 32773 in?
ZIP code 32773 (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 32773?
ZIP code 32773 in Sanford, FL has a population of 28,787 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 32773?
The median household income in ZIP 32773 is $70,442, which is 8% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 32773?
The median home value in ZIP 32773 is $287,700, which is 3% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 32773?
The largest racial group in ZIP 32773 is White at 43.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 27.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 32773?
ZIP code 32773 has 721 business establishments employing approximately 9,203 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 32773?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 32773 are: Retail trade (115), Construction (113), Other services (except public administration) (70). There are 17 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 32773?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 32773 decreased by 1.6% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 260%. 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 32773?
In ZIP code 32773, 55.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 24.5% 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 32773?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 32773 is 26.8 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 32773?
In ZIP code 32773, approximately 57.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 42.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 32773?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 32773 is 11.5% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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