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Cape Canaveral, FL · standard

ZIP Code 32920

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

9,848
977/sq mi
$66,955
Median income
$372,400
Median home value
36.2%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Cape Canaveral pairs a below-median household income with upper-quartile home values, in a low-density, mixed-tenure area.

42th pct
household income, US ZIPs
Top 24%
home value, US ZIPs
977
people per sq mi
59%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 32920 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 32920 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 10.1 square miles in Cape Canaveral, Brevard County, Florida. The area is home to 9,848 residents, producing a population density of 977 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 32920 against Florida and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 32920 sits at $66,955 (13% below the Florida average), while per-capita income is $52,051. The poverty rate stands at 9.7% and the unemployment rate at 3.9%. On housing, the median home value is $372,400 (1% below the state average) with median rent at $1,322 per month, and 58.7% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 32920 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 36.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 60, and the average commute is 23 minutes. We also surface 5 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Brevard County, so you can benchmark 32920 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 32920

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 32920.

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 32920, Cape Canaveral, 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

9,848

Population

10.1

Area (sq mi)

977

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 32920?

60.0

Median Age

51.2%

Male

48.8%

Female

7.2%

Foreign-Born

White 88.6%
African American 0.4%
Asian 1.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 5.2%
Hispanic or Latino 9.2%

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?

$66,955

Median Household Income

-13% vs state

$52,051

Per Capita Income

9.7%

Poverty Rate

3.9%

Unemployment Rate

22.6 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 32920 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$66,955 42nd percentile higher than 42% 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%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). This entry sits in this band. $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 65.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 36.2%

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

What does housing look like?

9,235

Total Housing Units

6,051

Occupied Units

3,184

Vacant Units

1.65

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 58.7%
Renter 41.3%

$372,400

Median Home Value

-1% vs state

$1,322

Median Rent

1985

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

+6.5%

YoY Change (2024)

428

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+328%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 32920 have increased 6.5% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +328% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +4.7% 266
2021 +10.1% 293
2022 +26.1% 369
2023 +9.0% 402
2024 +6.5% 428

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 317 business establishments in ZIP 32920, employing approximately 8,572 people with a combined annual payroll of $721,754,000.

317

Businesses

8,572

Employees

$721.8M

Annual Payroll

15

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Professional, scientific, and technical services 54 17.0%
Accommodation and food services 39 12.3%
Other services (except public administration) 35 11.0%
Real estate and rental and leasing 32 10.1%
Retail trade 30 9.5%
Transportation and warehousing 25 7.9%
Construction 24 7.6%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 17 5.4%
Wholesale trade 14 4.4%
Manufacturing 10 3.1%
Finance and insurance 8 2.5%
Health care and social assistance 8 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 8 2.5%
Management of companies and enterprises 5 1.6%
Information 3 0.9%

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 32920 vs 32931 →

ZIP 32920 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 32920 ranks #6 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 32920 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 32920 ranks #5 of 6 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
32931 Cocoa Beach, FL 13,567 5.0 mi
32952 Merritt Island, FL 19,881 7.0 mi
32953 Merritt Island, FL 22,754 6.3 mi
32922 Cocoa, FL 14,916 7.6 mi
32955 Rockledge, FL 36,374 9.3 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 Cape Canaveral, FL Florida

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 32920 in? ▼
ZIP code 32920 (Cape Canaveral) 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 32920? ▼
ZIP code 32920 in Cape Canaveral, FL has a population of 9,848 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 32920? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 32920 is $66,955, which is 12% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 32920? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 32920 is $372,400, which is 34% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 32920? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 32920 is White at 88.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 9.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 32920? ▼
ZIP code 32920 has 317 business establishments employing approximately 8,572 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 32920? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 32920 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (54), Accommodation and food services (39), Other services (except public administration) (35). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 32920? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 32920 increased by 6.5% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 328%. 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 32920? ▼
In ZIP code 32920, 65.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 36.2% 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 32920? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 32920 is 22.6 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 32920? ▼
In ZIP code 32920, approximately 58.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 41.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 32920? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 32920 is 9.7% 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 Cape Canaveral, 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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