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 High-density area
- $86,075
- Median income Above-median income area
- $281,600
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 21.3%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 32927 (Cocoa, FL) rose +2.9% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 353.7 in 2023 to 364.1 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average Florida ZIP), while per-capita income is $38,466. The poverty rate is 11.3%, with unemployment at 6.2%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $281,600 (25% below the average Florida ZIP), and median rent is $1,528; owner occupancy is 92.3%.
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. The page also surfaces 4 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Brevard County, so 32927 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 32927
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Cocoa, FL
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 32927.
- Construction
Construction
65 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
40 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
37 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
37 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
35 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 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
Who lives in ZIP 32927?
45.1
Median Age
50.8%
Male
49.2%
Female
6.6%
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?
$86,075
Median Household Income
+12% vs state ZIP avg
$38,466
Per Capita Income
11.3%
Poverty Rate
6.2%
Unemployment Rate
29.2 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 32927 ranks among Florida ZIPs
Cocoa, 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)
$86,075 Top 29% higher than 71% 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
11,965housing units
11,965
Total Housing Units
10,696
Occupied Units
1,269
Vacant Units
2.63
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$281,600
Median Home Value
-25% vs state ZIP avg
$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
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ZIP 32927 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 32780
Titusville (32780)
34,628 residents
- 32927
Cocoa (32927)
28,092 residents
- 32953
Merritt Island (32953)
22,754 residents
- 32926
Cocoa (32926)
22,752 residents
- 32922
Cocoa (32922)
14,916 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 32927 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 32927 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 32953
Merritt Island (32953)
$87,262 median income
- 32927
Cocoa (32927)
$86,075 median income
- 32926
Cocoa (32926)
$70,735 median income
- 32780
Titusville (32780)
$67,690 median income
- 32922
Cocoa (32922)
$44,469 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.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 32927, 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 (28,092 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 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.
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