PlainZIP

Cocoa, FL · standard

ZIP Code 32927

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

28,092
494/sq mi
$86,075
Median income
$281,600
Median home value
21.3%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Cocoa pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 31%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 36%
home value, US ZIPs
494
people per sq mi
92%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 32927 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 32927 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Cocoa, Brevard County, Florida, with 28,092 residents across 56.9 square miles, a density of 494 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 32927 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $86,075 (12% above the Florida average), while per-capita income is $38,466. The poverty rate stands at 11.3% and the unemployment rate at 6.2%. On housing, the median home value is $281,600 (25% below the state average) with median rent at $1,528 per month, and 92.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 21.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 45.1, and the average commute is 29 minutes. To put 32927 in local context, 4 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Brevard County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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 32927

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Cocoa, FL

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 32927.

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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 32927, Cocoa, 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

28,092

Population

56.9

Area (sq mi)

494

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 32927?

45.1

Median Age

50.8%

Male

49.2%

Female

6.6%

Foreign-Born

White 84.4%
African American 5.4%
Asian 1.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.2%
Two or More Ethnicities 6.7%
Hispanic or Latino 8.1%

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?

$86,075

Median Household Income

+12% vs state

$38,466

Per Capita Income

11.3%

Poverty Rate

6.2%

Unemployment Rate

29.2 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 32927 ranks nationally

Cocoa, FL household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$86,075 Top 31% higher than 69% 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%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). This entry sits in this band. $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 51.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 21.3%

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

What does housing look like?

11,965

Total Housing Units

10,696

Occupied Units

1,269

Vacant Units

2.63

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 92.3%
Renter 7.7%

$281,600

Median Home Value

-25% vs state

$1,528

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

+2.9%

YoY Change (2024)

364

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+264%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 32927 have increased 2.9% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +264% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +5.7% 234
2021 +17.6% 275
2022 +21.3% 334
2023 +5.9% 354
2024 +2.9% 364

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 343 business establishments in ZIP 32927, employing approximately 2,252 people with a combined annual payroll of $82,847,000.

343

Businesses

2,252

Employees

$82.8M

Annual Payroll

15

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 65 18.9%
Retail trade 40 11.7%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 37 10.8%
Accommodation and food services 37 10.8%
Other services (except public administration) 35 10.2%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 32 9.3%
Health care and social assistance 28 8.2%
Real estate and rental and leasing 16 4.7%
Transportation and warehousing 13 3.8%
Finance and insurance 11 3.2%
Manufacturing 10 2.9%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 6 1.8%
Educational services 4 1.2%
Utilities 3 0.9%
Wholesale trade 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 32927 vs 32926 →

ZIP 32927 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 32927 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 32927 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 32927 ranks #2 of 5 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
32926 Cocoa, FL 22,752 4.8 mi
32780 Titusville, FL 34,628 5.3 mi
32953 Merritt Island, FL 22,754 6.3 mi
32922 Cocoa, FL 14,916 7.3 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 Cocoa, FL Florida

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 32927 in? ▼
ZIP code 32927 (Cocoa) 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 32927? ▼
ZIP code 32927 in Cocoa, FL has a population of 28,092 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 32927? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 32927 is $86,075, which is 13% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 32927? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 32927 is $281,600, which is 1% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 32927? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 32927 is White at 84.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 8.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 32927? ▼
ZIP code 32927 has 343 business establishments employing approximately 2,252 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 32927? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 32927 are: Construction (65), Retail trade (40), Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services (37). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 32927? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 32927 increased by 2.9% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 264%. 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 32927? ▼
In ZIP code 32927, 51.2% 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 32927? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 32927 is 29.2 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 32927? ▼
In ZIP code 32927, approximately 92.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 7.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 32927? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 32927 is 11.3% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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