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Orlando, FL · standard

ZIP Code 32809

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

26,773
998/sq mi
$57,879
Median income
$323,800
Median home value
20.8%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Orlando pairs a below-median household income with above-median home values, in a low-density, mixed-tenure area.

26th pct
household income, US ZIPs
Top 30%
home value, US ZIPs
998
people per sq mi
53%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 32809 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 32809 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 26.8 square miles in Orlando, Orange County, Florida. The area is home to 26,773 residents, producing a population density of 998 people per square mile, and falls within the New York time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 32809 against Florida and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 32809 sits at $57,879 (25% below the Florida average), while per-capita income is $28,311. The poverty rate stands at 17.5% and the unemployment rate at 6.3%. On housing, the median home value is $323,800 (14% below the state average) with median rent at $1,472 per month, and 53.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 32809 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 20.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39.5, and the average commute is 30 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Orange County, so you can benchmark 32809 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Top industries in ZIP 32809

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 32809.

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 32809, Orlando, FL · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

26,773

Population

26.8

Area (sq mi)

998

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 32809?

39.5

Median Age

51.7%

Male

48.3%

Female

33.7%

Foreign-Born

White 32.8%
African American 14.8%
Asian 2.6%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 26.6%
Hispanic or Latino 58.8%

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?

$57,879

Median Household Income

-25% vs state

$28,311

Per Capita Income

17.5%

Poverty Rate

6.3%

Unemployment Rate

30.2 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 32809 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$57,879 26th percentile higher than 26% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $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 54.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 20.8%

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

What does housing look like?

10,702

Total Housing Units

9,724

Occupied Units

978

Vacant Units

3.01

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 53.1%
Renter 46.9%

$323,800

Median Home Value

-14% vs state

$1,472

Median Rent

1974

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

+0.7%

YoY Change (2024)

369

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+269%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 32809 have increased 0.7% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +269% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +0.5% 224
2021 +17.6% 264
2022 +24.4% 328
2023 +11.8% 367
2024 +0.7% 369

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 1,901 business establishments in ZIP 32809, employing approximately 55,090 people with a combined annual payroll of $2,978,139,000.

1,901

Businesses

55,090

Employees

$3.0B

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 400 21.0%
Accommodation and food services 173 9.1%
Construction 172 9.1%
Wholesale trade 161 8.5%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 139 7.3%
Real estate and rental and leasing 130 6.8%
Other services (except public administration) 128 6.7%
Transportation and warehousing 122 6.4%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 119 6.3%
Health care and social assistance 96 5.0%
Manufacturing 71 3.7%
Finance and insurance 70 3.7%
Information 44 2.3%
Educational services 34 1.8%
Management of companies and enterprises 21 1.1%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 18 0.9%

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 32809 vs 32839 →

ZIP 32809 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 32809 ranks #6 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 32809 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 32809 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
32839 Orlando, FL 50,279 2.2 mi
32806 Orlando, FL 24,820 3.8 mi
32812 Orlando, FL 32,844 3.8 mi
32805 Orlando, FL 21,810 4.8 mi
32819 Orlando, FL 24,976 5.2 mi
32801 Orlando, FL 12,050 5.6 mi
32824 Orlando, FL 37,401 5.6 mi
32811 Orlando, FL 35,825 5.2 mi
32822 Orlando, FL 53,029 6.1 mi
32804 Orlando, FL 17,312 8.0 mi

More ZIP Codes in Orange County

32828 standard
Orlando, FL
Pop: 57,881
32822 standard
Orlando, FL
Pop: 53,029
32825 standard
Orlando, FL
Pop: 53,024
32837 standard
Orlando, FL
Pop: 51,219
32839 standard
Orlando, FL
Pop: 50,279
32792 standard
Winter Park, FL
Pop: 46,914

Related Areas

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 32809 in? ▼
ZIP code 32809 (Orlando) is located in Orange County, Florida. Orange County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/orange-fl.
What is the population of ZIP code 32809? ▼
ZIP code 32809 in Orlando, FL has a population of 26,773 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 32809? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 32809 is $57,879, which is 24% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 32809? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 32809 is $323,800, which is 16% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 32809? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 32809 is White at 32.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 58.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 32809? ▼
ZIP code 32809 has 1,901 business establishments employing approximately 55,090 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 32809? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 32809 are: Retail trade (400), Accommodation and food services (173), Construction (172). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 32809? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 32809 increased by 0.7% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 269%. 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 32809? ▼
In ZIP code 32809, 54.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 20.8% 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 32809? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 32809 is 30.2 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 32809? ▼
In ZIP code 32809, approximately 53.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 46.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 32809? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 32809 is 17.5% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Orlando, FL

Verify and explore additional data for this area using these official government sources.

U.S. Census Bureau
Official demographic, economic, and housing data from the American Community Survey.
HUD Fair Market Rents
Department of Housing and Urban Development rental cost estimates by metropolitan area.
FBI Uniform Crime Reports
Official crime statistics compiled from law enforcement agencies nationwide.
FHFA House Price Index
Federal Housing Finance Agency home value trends based on repeat sales and appraisals.

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