Melbourne, FL · standard
ZIP Code 32901
Brevard County, Florida - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 24,521
- 754/sq mi High-density area
- $54,651
- Median income Below-median income area
- $282,300
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 31.3%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Melbourne pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with above-median home values, in a low-density, mixed-tenure area.
- 21st pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 36%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 754
- people per sq mi
- 49%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 32901 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 32901 (Melbourne, FL) fell -2.3% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 386.7 in 2023 to 377.8 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 32901 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Melbourne, Brevard County, Florida, with 24,521 residents across 32.5 square miles, a density of 754 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 32901 reports a modest median household income of $54,651 (29% below the average Florida ZIP), while per-capita income is $32,539. The poverty rate is 20.2%, so the area-level income figures should not be treated as typical household experience. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $282,300 (25% below the average Florida ZIP), and median rent is $1,466; owner occupancy is 49.4%.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 31.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.3, and the average commute is 24 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Brevard County, so 32901 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 32901
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Melbourne, FL
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 32901.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
231 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
183 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
141 establishments
- Accommodation and food services 87
Accommodation and food services
87 establishments
- Other services (except public administration) 84
Other services (except public administration)
84 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 32901, Melbourne, 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
24,521
Population
32.5
Area (sq mi)
754
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 32901?
42.3
Median Age
47.7%
Male
52.3%
Female
14.1%
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?
$54,651
Median Household Income
-29% vs state ZIP avg
$32,539
Per Capita Income
20.2%
Poverty Rate
6.8%
Unemployment Rate
23.6 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 32901 ranks among Florida ZIPs
Melbourne, 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)
$54,651 17th percentile higher than 17% 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
13,365housing units
13,365
Total Housing Units
11,550
Occupied Units
1,815
Vacant Units
2.21
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$282,300
Median Home Value
-25% vs state ZIP avg
$1,466
Median Rent
1984
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
-2.3%
YoY Change (2024)
378
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+278%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 32901 have decreased 2.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +278% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +4.7% | 236 |
| 2021 | +20.2% | 284 |
| 2022 | +24.0% | 352 |
| 2023 | +9.8% | 387 |
| 2024 | -2.3% | 378 |
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 1,155 business establishments in ZIP 32901, employing approximately 28,047 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,492,654,000.
1,155
Businesses
28,047
Employees
$1.5B
Annual Payroll
17
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Health care and social assistance | 231 | 20.0% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 183 | 15.8% |
| Retail trade | 141 | 12.2% |
| Accommodation and food services | 87 | 7.5% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 84 | 7.3% |
| Construction | 77 | 6.7% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 73 | 6.3% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 71 | 6.2% |
| Finance and insurance | 67 | 5.8% |
| Wholesale trade | 31 | 2.7% |
| Information | 28 | 2.4% |
| Manufacturing | 25 | 2.2% |
| Educational services | 21 | 1.8% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 19 | 1.6% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 8 | 0.7% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 4 | 0.3% |
| Utilities | 3 | 0.3% |
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 32901 vs 32903 →
ZIP 32901 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 32907
Palm Bay (32907)
41,870 residents
- 32935
Melbourne (32935)
39,082 residents
- 32904
Melbourne (32904)
26,710 residents
- 32937
Satellite Beach (32937)
24,969 residents
- 32901
Melbourne (32901)
24,521 residents
- 32905
Palm Bay (32905)
22,084 residents
- 32934
Melbourne (32934)
17,338 residents
- 32903 12,869
Indialantic (32903)
12,869 residents
- 32908 10,892
Palm Bay (32908)
10,892 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 32901 ranks #5 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 32901 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 32950
Malabar (32950)
$115,781 median income
- 32903
Indialantic (32903)
$104,906 median income
- 32934
Melbourne (32934)
$104,369 median income
- 32937
Satellite Beach (32937)
$101,184 median income
- 32951
Melbourne Beach (32951)
$98,420 median income
- 32904
Melbourne (32904)
$90,673 median income
- 32908
Palm Bay (32908)
$79,596 median income
- 32907
Palm Bay (32907)
$75,311 median income
- 32935
Melbourne (32935)
$64,588 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 32901 ranks #null of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 32903 | Indialantic, FL | 12,869 | 3.0 mi |
| 32904 | Melbourne, FL | 26,710 | 3.4 mi |
| 32905 | Palm Bay, FL | 22,084 | 3.6 mi |
| 32935 | Melbourne, FL | 39,082 | 4.9 mi |
| 32937 | Satellite Beach, FL | 24,969 | 7.0 mi |
| 32907 | Palm Bay, FL | 41,870 | 5.7 mi |
| 32934 | Melbourne, FL | 17,338 | 6.5 mi |
| 32950 | Malabar, FL | 3,982 | 7.6 mi |
| 32908 | Palm Bay, FL | 10,892 | 9.7 mi |
| 32951 | Melbourne Beach, FL | 10,673 | 10.6 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 32901, 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 (24,521 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 32901 in?
ZIP code 32901 (Melbourne) is located in Brevard County, Florida. Brevard County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/brevard-fl.
What is the population of ZIP code 32901?
ZIP code 32901 in Melbourne, FL has a population of 24,521 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 32901?
The median household income in ZIP 32901 is $54,651, which is 28% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 32901?
The median home value in ZIP 32901 is $282,300, which is 1% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 32901?
The largest racial group in ZIP 32901 is White at 62.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 12.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 32901?
ZIP code 32901 has 1,155 business establishments employing approximately 28,047 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 32901?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 32901 are: Health care and social assistance (231), Professional, scientific, and technical services (183), Retail trade (141). There are 17 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 32901?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 32901 decreased by 2.3% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 278%. 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 32901?
In ZIP code 32901, 58.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 31.3% 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 32901?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 32901 is 23.6 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 32901?
In ZIP code 32901, approximately 49.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 50.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 32901?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 32901 is 20.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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