Melbourne, FL · standard
ZIP Code 32934
Brevard County, Florida - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 17,338
- 276/sq mi High-density area
- $104,369
- Median income Above-median income area
- $416,100
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 42.6%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Melbourne pairs an upper-quartile household income with upper-quartile home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 16%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 19%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 276
- people per sq mi
- 88%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 32934 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 32934 (Melbourne, FL) fell -8.1% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 328.9 in 2023 to 302.3 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 32934 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Melbourne, Brevard County, Florida, home to 17,338 residents across 62.8 square miles, a density of 276 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 32934 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $104,369 (35% above the average Florida ZIP), while per-capita income is $54,257. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 7.6% and unemployment is 2.2%. Median home value is $416,100 (11% above the average Florida ZIP) and median rent is $1,769; 87.6% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 42.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 53.8, and the average commute is 23 minutes. The page also surfaces 9 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Brevard County, so 32934 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 32934
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Melbourne, FL
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 32934.
- Construction
Construction
96 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
81 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
53 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
51 establishments
- Wholesale trade
Wholesale trade
41 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 32934, Melbourne, 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
17,338
Population
62.8
Area (sq mi)
276
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 32934?
53.8
Median Age
50.1%
Male
49.9%
Female
9.3%
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?
$104,369
Median Household Income
+35% vs state ZIP avg
$54,257
Per Capita Income
7.6%
Poverty Rate
2.2%
Unemployment Rate
22.5 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 32934 ranks among Florida ZIPs
Melbourne, 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)
$104,369 Top 14% higher than 86% 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
8,214housing units
8,214
Total Housing Units
7,871
Occupied Units
343
Vacant Units
2.36
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$416,100
Median Home Value
+11% vs state ZIP avg
$1,769
Median Rent
1993
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
-8.1%
YoY Change (2024)
302
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+202%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 32934 have decreased 8.1% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +202% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +8.3% | 219 |
| 2021 | +7.2% | 235 |
| 2022 | +23.2% | 289 |
| 2023 | +13.6% | 329 |
| 2024 | -8.1% | 302 |
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 553 business establishments in ZIP 32934, employing approximately 8,632 people with a combined annual payroll of $877,056,000.
553
Businesses
8,632
Employees
$877.1M
Annual Payroll
15
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 96 | 17.4% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 81 | 14.7% |
| Retail trade | 53 | 9.6% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 51 | 9.2% |
| Wholesale trade | 41 | 7.4% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 36 | 6.5% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 36 | 6.5% |
| Health care and social assistance | 35 | 6.3% |
| Manufacturing | 34 | 6.2% |
| Accommodation and food services | 28 | 5.1% |
| Finance and insurance | 16 | 2.9% |
| Information | 14 | 2.5% |
| Educational services | 13 | 2.4% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 12 | 2.2% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 6 | 1.1% |
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 32934 vs 32935 →
ZIP 32934 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 32907
Palm Bay (32907)
41,870 residents
- 32935
Melbourne (32935)
39,082 residents
- 32940
Melbourne (32940)
31,999 residents
- 32904
Melbourne (32904)
26,710 residents
- 32937
Satellite Beach (32937)
24,969 residents
- 32901
Melbourne (32901)
24,521 residents
- 32905
Palm Bay (32905)
22,084 residents
- 32934
Melbourne (32934)
17,338 residents
- 32903 12,869
Indialantic (32903)
12,869 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 32934 ranks #8 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 32934 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 32940
Melbourne (32940)
$110,495 median income
- 32903
Indialantic (32903)
$104,906 median income
- 32934
Melbourne (32934)
$104,369 median income
- 32937
Satellite Beach (32937)
$101,184 median income
- 32904
Melbourne (32904)
$90,673 median income
- 32925
Patrick Afb (32925)
$76,250 median income
- 32907
Palm Bay (32907)
$75,311 median income
- 32935
Melbourne (32935)
$64,588 median income
- 32905
Palm Bay (32905)
$56,411 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 32934 ranks #3 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 32935 | Melbourne, FL | 39,082 | 3.9 mi |
| 32904 | Melbourne, FL | 26,710 | 5.0 mi |
| 32901 | Melbourne, FL | 24,521 | 6.5 mi |
| 32907 | Palm Bay, FL | 41,870 | 8.3 mi |
| 32903 | Indialantic, FL | 12,869 | 7.7 mi |
| 32937 | Satellite Beach, FL | 24,969 | 7.2 mi |
| 32940 | Melbourne, FL | 31,999 | 7.1 mi |
| 32925 | Patrick Afb, FL | 1,222 | 9.3 mi |
| 32905 | Palm Bay, FL | 22,084 | 9.8 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 32934, 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 (17,338 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 32934 in?
ZIP code 32934 (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 32934?
ZIP code 32934 in Melbourne, FL has a population of 17,338 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 32934?
The median household income in ZIP 32934 is $104,369, which is 37% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 32934?
The median home value in ZIP 32934 is $416,100, which is 50% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 32934?
The largest racial group in ZIP 32934 is White at 81.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 8.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 32934?
ZIP code 32934 has 553 business establishments employing approximately 8,632 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 32934?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 32934 are: Construction (96), Professional, scientific, and technical services (81), Retail trade (53). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 32934?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 32934 decreased by 8.1% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 202%. 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 32934?
In ZIP code 32934, 62.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 42.6% 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 32934?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 32934 is 22.5 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 32934?
In ZIP code 32934, approximately 87.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 12.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 32934?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 32934 is 7.6% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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