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Orlando, FL · standard

ZIP Code 32821

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

21,423
740/sq mi
$69,348
Median income
$309,600
Median home value
47.1%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

46th pct
household income, US ZIPs
Top 32%
home value, US ZIPs
740
people per sq mi
32%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 32821 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 32821 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Orlando, Orange County, Florida, with 21,423 residents across 28.9 square miles, a density of 740 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 32821 reports a modest median household income of $69,348 (10% below the Florida average), while per-capita income is $39,252. Local economic indicators show a 13.2% poverty rate alongside 5.8% unemployment. The typical home here is valued at $309,600 (17% below the state average); renters pay a median of $1,913 monthly, and 31.7% of units are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 47.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 31.9, and the average commute is 26 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Orange County, so you can benchmark 32821 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 32821

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Orlando, FL

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 32821.

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 32821, Orlando, 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

21,423

Population

28.9

Area (sq mi)

740

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

Neighborhood Scorecard
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Who lives in ZIP 32821?

31.9

Median Age

50.4%

Male

49.6%

Female

31.7%

Foreign-Born

White 47.1%
African American 5.7%
Asian 3.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.6%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 1.4%
Two or More Ethnicities 27.9%
Hispanic or Latino 46.6%

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?

$69,348

Median Household Income

-10% vs state

$39,252

Per Capita Income

13.2%

Poverty Rate

5.8%

Unemployment Rate

25.5 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 32821 ranks nationally

Orlando, FL household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$69,348 46th percentile higher than 46% 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 67.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 47.1%

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

What does housing look like?

14,958

Total Housing Units

11,000

Occupied Units

3,958

Vacant Units

2.33

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 31.7%
Renter 68.3%

$309,600

Median Home Value

-17% vs state

$1,913

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

+21.5%

YoY Change (2022)

309

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+209%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 32821 have increased 21.5% over the past year (2022). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +209% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2016 +21.0% 183
2017 -0.2% 183
2020 – 219
2021 +16.2% 254
2022 +21.5% 309

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 2022. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 762 business establishments in ZIP 32821, employing approximately 26,456 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,357,940,000.

762

Businesses

26,456

Employees

$1.4B

Annual Payroll

15

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 237 31.1%
Accommodation and food services 159 20.9%
Real estate and rental and leasing 83 10.9%
Other services (except public administration) 61 8.0%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 40 5.3%
Construction 39 5.1%
Transportation and warehousing 37 4.9%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 28 3.7%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 17 2.2%
Health care and social assistance 16 2.1%
Finance and insurance 14 1.8%
Wholesale trade 11 1.4%
Management of companies and enterprises 9 1.2%
Educational services 4 0.5%
Information 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 32821 vs 32837 →

ZIP 32821 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 32821 ranks #8 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 32821 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 32821 ranks #8 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
32837 Orlando, FL 51,219 2.9 mi
32819 Orlando, FL 24,976 4.8 mi
32836 Orlando, FL 16,647 3.4 mi
32830 Orlando, FL 26 5.7 mi
32824 Orlando, FL 37,401 7.7 mi
34741 Kissimmee, FL 40,828 6.4 mi
33848 Intercession City, FL 851 7.8 mi
32835 Orlando, FL 39,633 9.3 mi
32811 Orlando, FL 35,825 9.2 mi
32809 Orlando, FL 26,773 7.5 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 32821 in? ▼
ZIP code 32821 (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 32821? ▼
ZIP code 32821 in Orlando, FL has a population of 21,423 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 32821? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 32821 is $69,348, which is 9% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 32821? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 32821 is $309,600, which is 11% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 32821? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 32821 is White at 47.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 46.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 32821? ▼
ZIP code 32821 has 762 business establishments employing approximately 26,456 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 32821? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 32821 are: Retail trade (237), Accommodation and food services (159), Real estate and rental and leasing (83). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 32821? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 32821 increased by 21.5% in 2022. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 209%. 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 32821? ▼
In ZIP code 32821, 67.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 47.1% 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 32821? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 32821 is 25.5 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 32821? ▼
In ZIP code 32821, approximately 31.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 68.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 32821? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 32821 is 13.2% 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.