Cocoa Beach, FL · standard
ZIP Code 32931
Brevard County, Florida - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 13,567
- 1,007/sq mi High-density area
- $89,457
- Median income Above-median income area
- $532,300
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 51.1%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Cocoa Beach pairs an above-median household income with upper-quartile home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 27%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 12%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 1,007
- people per sq mi
- 79%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 32931 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 32931 (Cocoa Beach, FL) fell -1.0% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 451.7 in 2023 to 447.1 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 32931 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Cocoa Beach, Brevard County, Florida, home to 13,567 residents across 13.5 square miles, a density of 1,007 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 32931 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $89,457 (16% above the average Florida ZIP), while per-capita income is $67,647. The poverty rate is 8.8%, with unemployment at 7.8%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $532,300 (42% above the average Florida ZIP), while 78.8% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,578.
This is a highly-educated ZIP: 51.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 59.2, and the average commute is 26 minutes. The page also surfaces 7 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Brevard County, so 32931 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 32931
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Cocoa Beach, FL
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 32931.
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
112 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
76 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
71 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
57 establishments
- Real estate and rental and leasing
Real estate and rental and leasing
57 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 32931, Cocoa Beach, 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
13,567
Population
13.5
Area (sq mi)
1,007
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 32931?
59.2
Median Age
52.6%
Male
47.4%
Female
9.4%
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?
$89,457
Median Household Income
+16% vs state ZIP avg
$67,647
Per Capita Income
8.8%
Poverty Rate
7.8%
Unemployment Rate
25.6 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 32931 ranks among Florida ZIPs
Cocoa Beach, 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)
$89,457 Top 26% higher than 74% 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
10,949housing units
10,949
Total Housing Units
7,419
Occupied Units
3,530
Vacant Units
1.91
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$532,300
Median Home Value
+42% vs state ZIP avg
$1,578
Median Rent
1976
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
-1.0%
YoY Change (2024)
447
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+347%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 32931 have decreased 1.0% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +347% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +6.4% | 259 |
| 2021 | +16.6% | 302 |
| 2022 | +23.3% | 373 |
| 2023 | +21.3% | 452 |
| 2024 | -1.0% | 447 |
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 575 business establishments in ZIP 32931, employing approximately 6,225 people with a combined annual payroll of $259,696,000.
575
Businesses
6,225
Employees
$259.7M
Annual Payroll
15
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Accommodation and food services | 112 | 19.5% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 76 | 13.2% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 71 | 12.3% |
| Retail trade | 57 | 9.9% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 57 | 9.9% |
| Health care and social assistance | 55 | 9.6% |
| Construction | 39 | 6.8% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 27 | 4.7% |
| Finance and insurance | 23 | 4.0% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 13 | 2.3% |
| Wholesale trade | 12 | 2.1% |
| Manufacturing | 11 | 1.9% |
| Information | 7 | 1.2% |
| Educational services | 7 | 1.2% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 6 | 1.0% |
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 32931 vs 32952 →
ZIP 32931 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 32955
Rockledge (32955)
36,374 residents
- 32937
Satellite Beach (32937)
24,969 residents
- 32953
Merritt Island (32953)
22,754 residents
- 32952
Merritt Island (32952)
19,881 residents
- 32922
Cocoa (32922)
14,916 residents
- 32931 13,567
Cocoa Beach (32931)
13,567 residents
- 32920 9,848
Cape Canaveral (32920)
9,848 residents
- 32925 1,222
Patrick Afb (32925)
1,222 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 32931 ranks #6 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 32931 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 32952
Merritt Island (32952)
$102,726 median income
- 32937
Satellite Beach (32937)
$101,184 median income
- 32931
Cocoa Beach (32931)
$89,457 median income
- 32953
Merritt Island (32953)
$87,262 median income
- 32955
Rockledge (32955)
$86,457 median income
- 32925
Patrick Afb (32925)
$76,250 median income
- 32920
Cape Canaveral (32920)
$66,955 median income
- 32922
Cocoa (32922)
$44,469 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 32931 ranks #3 of 8 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 32931, 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 (13,567 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 32931 in?
ZIP code 32931 (Cocoa Beach) 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 32931?
ZIP code 32931 in Cocoa Beach, FL has a population of 13,567 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 32931?
The median household income in ZIP 32931 is $89,457, which is 17% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 32931?
The median home value in ZIP 32931 is $532,300, which is 91% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 32931?
The largest racial group in ZIP 32931 is White at 88.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 6.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 32931?
ZIP code 32931 has 575 business establishments employing approximately 6,225 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 32931?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 32931 are: Accommodation and food services (112), Professional, scientific, and technical services (76), Other services (except public administration) (71). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 32931?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 32931 decreased by 1.0% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 347%. 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 32931?
In ZIP code 32931, 66.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 51.1% 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 32931?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 32931 is 25.6 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 32931?
In ZIP code 32931, approximately 78.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 21.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 32931?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 32931 is 8.8% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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