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Orlando, FL · standard

ZIP Code 32839

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

50,279
2,595/sq mi
$47,313
Median income
$280,700
Median home value
21.3%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Orlando pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with above-median home values, in a suburban-density, renter-heavy and unusually populous area.

11th pct
household income, US ZIPs
Top 37%
home value, US ZIPs
2,595
people per sq mi
25%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 32839 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 32839 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 19.4 square miles in Orlando, Orange County, Florida. The area is home to 50,279 residents, producing a population density of 2,595 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 32839 against Florida and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 32839 sits at $47,313 (39% below the Florida average), while per-capita income is $25,908. The poverty rate stands at 25.4% and the unemployment rate at 6.3%. On housing, the median home value is $280,700 (25% below the state average) with median rent at $1,503 per month, and 24.9% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 32839 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 21.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 32.9, and the average commute is 29 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Orange County, so you can benchmark 32839 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 32839

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 32839.

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 32839, 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

50,279

Population

19.4

Area (sq mi)

2,595

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 32839?

32.9

Median Age

52.4%

Male

47.6%

Female

34.8%

Foreign-Born

White 22.9%
African American 39.9%
Asian 4.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 19.7%
Hispanic or Latino 36.1%

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?

$47,313

Median Household Income

-39% vs state

$25,908

Per Capita Income

25.4%

Poverty Rate

6.3%

Unemployment Rate

29.0 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 32839 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$47,313 11th percentile higher than 11% 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 54.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 21.3%

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

What does housing look like?

24,708

Total Housing Units

20,653

Occupied Units

4,055

Vacant Units

2.44

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 24.9%
Renter 75.1%

$280,700

Median Home Value

-25% vs state

$1,503

Median Rent

1989

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

+5.1%

YoY Change (2024)

386

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+286%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 32839 have increased 5.1% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +286% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +4.2% 228
2021 +12.4% 257
2022 +22.1% 313
2023 +17.1% 367
2024 +5.1% 386

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 1,041 business establishments in ZIP 32839, employing approximately 13,524 people with a combined annual payroll of $622,194,000.

1,041

Businesses

13,524

Employees

$622.2M

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 262 25.2%
Real estate and rental and leasing 132 12.7%
Construction 106 10.2%
Accommodation and food services 106 10.2%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 100 9.6%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 65 6.2%
Other services (except public administration) 63 6.0%
Health care and social assistance 46 4.4%
Finance and insurance 40 3.8%
Transportation and warehousing 36 3.5%
Wholesale trade 25 2.4%
Information 17 1.6%
Manufacturing 15 1.4%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 12 1.1%
Management of companies and enterprises 7 0.7%
Educational services 7 0.7%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP 32839 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 32839 ranks #2 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 32839 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 32839 ranks #null 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
32805 Orlando, FL 21,810 2.8 mi
32809 Orlando, FL 26,773 2.2 mi
32811 Orlando, FL 35,825 3.0 mi
32806 Orlando, FL 24,820 3.3 mi
32812 Orlando, FL 32,844 4.8 mi
32801 Orlando, FL 12,050 4.2 mi
32819 Orlando, FL 24,976 4.5 mi
32804 Orlando, FL 17,312 6.2 mi
32835 Orlando, FL 39,633 5.2 mi
32822 Orlando, FL 53,029 7.1 mi

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Pop: 51,219
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Pop: 46,914
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Pop: 46,334

Related Areas

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 32839 in? ▼
ZIP code 32839 (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 32839? ▼
ZIP code 32839 in Orlando, FL has a population of 50,279 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 32839? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 32839 is $47,313, which is 38% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 32839? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 32839 is $280,700, which is 1% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 32839? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 32839 is African American at 39.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 36.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 32839? ▼
ZIP code 32839 has 1,041 business establishments employing approximately 13,524 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 32839? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 32839 are: Retail trade (262), Real estate and rental and leasing (132), Construction (106). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 32839? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 32839 increased by 5.1% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 286%. 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 32839? ▼
In ZIP code 32839, 54.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 21.3% 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 32839? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 32839 is 29.0 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 32839? ▼
In ZIP code 32839, approximately 24.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 75.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 32839? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 32839 is 25.4% 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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.