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 High-density area
- $69,348
- Median income Near-median income area
- $309,600
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 47.1%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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 average Florida ZIP), while per-capita income is $39,252. The poverty rate is 13.2%, with unemployment at 5.8%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $309,600 (17% below the average Florida ZIP), and median rent is $1,913; owner occupancy is 31.7%.
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. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Orange County, so 32821 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 32821
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Orlando, FL
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 32821.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
237 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
159 establishments
- Real estate and rental and leasing 83
Real estate and rental and leasing
83 establishments
- Other services (except public administration) 61
Other services (except public administration)
61 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services 40
Professional, scientific, and technical services
40 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 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
Who lives in ZIP 32821?
31.9
Median Age
50.4%
Male
49.6%
Female
31.7%
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?
$69,348
Median Household Income
-10% vs state ZIP avg
$39,252
Per Capita Income
13.2%
Poverty Rate
5.8%
Unemployment Rate
25.5 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 32821 ranks among Florida ZIPs
Orlando, 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)
$69,348 43rd percentile higher than 43% of 946 Florida ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more Florida ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
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
14,958housing units
14,958
Total Housing Units
11,000
Occupied Units
3,958
Vacant Units
2.33
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$309,600
Median Home Value
-17% vs state ZIP avg
$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.
- 32837
Orlando (32837)
51,219 residents
- 34741
Kissimmee (34741)
40,828 residents
- 32835
Orlando (32835)
39,633 residents
- 32824
Orlando (32824)
37,401 residents
- 32811
Orlando (32811)
35,825 residents
- 32809
Orlando (32809)
26,773 residents
- 32819
Orlando (32819)
24,976 residents
- 32821
Orlando (32821)
21,423 residents
- 32836 16,647
Orlando (32836)
16,647 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 32821 ranks #8 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 32821 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 32830
Orlando (32830)
$250,000 median income
- 32836
Orlando (32836)
$111,987 median income
- 32819 $98,109
Orlando (32819)
$98,109 median income
- 32837 $88,848
Orlando (32837)
$88,848 median income
- 32824 $84,841
Orlando (32824)
$84,841 median income
- 33848 $74,750
Intercession City (33848)
$74,750 median income
- 32835 $71,418
Orlando (32835)
$71,418 median income
- 32821 $69,348
Orlando (32821)
$69,348 median income
- 32809 $57,879
Orlando (32809)
$57,879 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.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 32821, 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 (21,423 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 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.
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