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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
$54,651
Median income
$282,300
Median home value
31.3%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Melbourne pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with above-median home values, in a low-density, mixed-tenure area.

21th 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.

ZIP code 32901 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 32.5 square miles in Melbourne, Brevard County, Florida. The area is home to 24,521 residents, producing a population density of 754 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 32901 against Florida and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 32901 sits at $54,651 (29% below the Florida average), while per-capita income is $32,539. The poverty rate stands at 20.2% and the unemployment rate at 6.8%. On housing, the median home value is $282,300 (25% below the state average) with median rent at $1,466 per month, and 49.4% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 32901 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 31.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.3, and the average commute is 24 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Brevard County, so you can benchmark 32901 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 32901

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 32901.

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 32901, Melbourne, 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

24,521

Population

32.5

Area (sq mi)

754

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 32901?

42.3

Median Age

47.7%

Male

52.3%

Female

14.1%

Foreign-Born

White 62.3%
African American 18.2%
Asian 4.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 12.0%
Hispanic or Latino 12.5%

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

$32,539

Per Capita Income

20.2%

Poverty Rate

6.8%

Unemployment Rate

23.6 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 32901 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$54,651 21st percentile higher than 21% 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

Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US 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?

High School Graduate or Higher 58.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 31.3%

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

What does housing look like?

13,365

Total Housing Units

11,550

Occupied Units

1,815

Vacant Units

2.21

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 49.4%
Renter 50.6%

$282,300

Median Home Value

-25% vs state

$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

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ZIP 32901 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 32901 ranks #5 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 32901 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 32901 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
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

More ZIP Codes in Brevard County

32907 standard
Palm Bay, FL
Pop: 41,870
32935 standard
Melbourne, FL
Pop: 39,082
32955 standard
Rockledge, FL
Pop: 36,374
32780 standard
Titusville, FL
Pop: 34,628
32940 standard
Melbourne, FL
Pop: 31,999
32909 standard
Palm Bay, FL
Pop: 30,120

Related Areas

Brevard County Melbourne, FL Florida

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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Official Data Resources for Melbourne, 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.

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