Orlando, FL · standard
ZIP Code 32836
Orange County, Florida - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 16,647
- 413/sq mi High-density area
- $111,987
- Median income Above-median income area
- $677,800
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 59.0%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Orlando pairs an upper-quartile household income with top-decile home values, in a low-density, mixed-tenure area.
- Top 12%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 7%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 413
- people per sq mi
- 60%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 32836 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 32836 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Orlando, Orange County, Florida, home to 16,647 residents across 40.3 square miles, a density of 413 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 32836 skews affluent, with a median household income of $111,987 (45% above the average Florida ZIP), while per-capita income is $69,469. The poverty rate is 9.5%, with unemployment at 6.2%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $677,800 (81% above the average Florida ZIP) and median rent is $2,003; 59.6% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
This is a highly-educated ZIP: 59.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40, and the average commute is 24 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Orange County, so 32836 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 32836
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Orlando, FL
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 32836.
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
116 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
103 establishments
- Real estate and rental and leasing
Real estate and rental and leasing
76 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
72 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
48 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 32836, 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
16,647
Population
40.3
Area (sq mi)
413
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 32836?
40.0
Median Age
48.3%
Male
51.7%
Female
40.0%
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?
$111,987
Median Household Income
+45% vs state ZIP avg
$69,469
Per Capita Income
9.5%
Poverty Rate
6.2%
Unemployment Rate
24.2 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 32836 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)
$111,987 Top 10% higher than 90% 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
10,700housing units
10,700
Total Housing Units
9,547
Occupied Units
1,153
Vacant Units
2.73
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$677,800
Median Home Value
+81% vs state ZIP avg
$2,003
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
+15.1%
YoY Change (2022)
230
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+130%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 32836 have increased 15.1% over the past year (2022). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +130% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | +7.3% | 193 |
| 2019 | -3.0% | 187 |
| 2020 | +0.4% | 188 |
| 2021 | +6.4% | 200 |
| 2022 | +15.1% | 230 |
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 649 business establishments in ZIP 32836, employing approximately 6,563 people with a combined annual payroll of $285,131,000.
649
Businesses
6,563
Employees
$285.1M
Annual Payroll
15
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 116 | 17.9% |
| Accommodation and food services | 103 | 15.9% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 76 | 11.7% |
| Health care and social assistance | 72 | 11.1% |
| Retail trade | 48 | 7.4% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 46 | 7.1% |
| Construction | 38 | 5.9% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 28 | 4.3% |
| Finance and insurance | 27 | 4.2% |
| Wholesale trade | 26 | 4.0% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 21 | 3.2% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 16 | 2.5% |
| Information | 14 | 2.2% |
| Educational services | 13 | 2.0% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 3 | 0.5% |
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 32836 vs 32821 →
ZIP 32836 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
- 34787
Winter Garden (34787)
46,083 residents
- 32835
Orlando (32835)
39,633 residents
- 32811
Orlando (32811)
35,825 residents
- 34786
Windermere (34786)
28,092 residents
- 32819
Orlando (32819)
24,976 residents
- 32821
Orlando (32821)
21,423 residents
- 32836 16,647
Orlando (32836)
16,647 residents
- 34734 3,835
Gotha (34734)
3,835 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 32836 ranks #8 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 32836 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
- 34786
Windermere (34786)
$134,214 median income
- 34787
Winter Garden (34787)
$120,365 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
- 34734 $78,309
Gotha (34734)
$78,309 median income
- 33848 $74,750
Intercession City (33848)
$74,750 median income
- 32835 $71,418
Orlando (32835)
$71,418 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 32836 ranks #4 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 32821 | Orlando, FL | 21,423 | 3.4 mi |
| 32830 | Orlando, FL | 26 | 3.7 mi |
| 32819 | Orlando, FL | 24,976 | 4.1 mi |
| 34786 | Windermere, FL | 28,092 | 5.1 mi |
| 34734 | Gotha, FL | 3,835 | 8.5 mi |
| 32837 | Orlando, FL | 51,219 | 6.1 mi |
| 32835 | Orlando, FL | 39,633 | 7.6 mi |
| 33848 | Intercession City, FL | 851 | 9.6 mi |
| 34787 | Winter Garden, FL | 46,083 | 8.0 mi |
| 32811 | Orlando, FL | 35,825 | 8.4 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 32836, 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 (16,647 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 32836 in?
ZIP code 32836 (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 32836?
ZIP code 32836 in Orlando, FL has a population of 16,647 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 32836?
The median household income in ZIP 32836 is $111,987, which is 47% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 32836?
The median home value in ZIP 32836 is $677,800, which is 144% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 32836?
The largest racial group in ZIP 32836 is White at 44.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 26.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 32836?
ZIP code 32836 has 649 business establishments employing approximately 6,563 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 32836?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 32836 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (116), Accommodation and food services (103), Real estate and rental and leasing (76). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 32836?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 32836 increased by 15.1% in 2022. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 130%. 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 32836?
In ZIP code 32836, 74.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 59.0% 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 32836?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 32836 is 24.2 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 32836?
In ZIP code 32836, approximately 59.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 40.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 32836?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 32836 is 9.5% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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