Fellsmere, FL · standard
ZIP Code 32948
Indian River County, Florida - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 6,773
- 10/sq mi Low-density area
- $60,945
- Median income Below-median income area
- $225,200
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 13.3%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Fellsmere pairs a below-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 31st pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 49%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 10
- people per sq mi
- 84%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 32948 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 32948 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Fellsmere, Indian River County, Florida, home to 6,773 residents across 684.1 square miles, a density of 10 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 32948 reports a modest median household income of $60,945 (21% below the average Florida ZIP), while per-capita income is $25,108. The poverty rate is 15.2%, with unemployment at 6.4%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $225,200 (40% below the average Florida ZIP), and median rent is $1,158; owner occupancy is 83.6%.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 13.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39.5, and the average commute is 33 minutes. The page also surfaces 4 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Indian River County, so 32948 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 32948
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Fellsmere, FL
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 32948.
- Construction
Construction
62 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
35 establishments
- Retail trade 12
Retail trade
12 establishments
- Other services (except public administration) 12
Other services (except public administration)
12 establishments
- Health care and social assistance 8
Health care and social assistance
8 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 32948, Fellsmere, 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
6,773
Population
684.1
Area (sq mi)
10
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 32948?
39.5
Median Age
61.5%
Male
38.5%
Female
25.4%
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?
$60,945
Median Household Income
-21% vs state ZIP avg
$25,108
Per Capita Income
15.2%
Poverty Rate
6.4%
Unemployment Rate
32.9 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 32948 ranks among Florida ZIPs
Fellsmere, 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)
$60,945 28th percentile higher than 28% of 946 Florida ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more Florida ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
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
2,235housing units
2,235
Total Housing Units
1,989
Occupied Units
246
Vacant Units
3.55
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$225,200
Median Home Value
-40% vs state ZIP avg
$1,158
Median Rent
1995
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 160 business establishments in ZIP 32948, employing approximately 1,015 people with a combined annual payroll of $33,209,000.
160
Businesses
1,015
Employees
$33.2M
Annual Payroll
9
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 62 | 38.8% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 35 | 21.9% |
| Retail trade | 12 | 7.5% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 12 | 7.5% |
| Health care and social assistance | 8 | 5.0% |
| Manufacturing | 6 | 3.8% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 6 | 3.8% |
| Accommodation and food services | 4 | 2.5% |
| Finance and insurance | 3 | 1.9% |
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 32948 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
- 32909
Palm Bay (32909)
30,120 residents
- 32905
Palm Bay (32905)
22,084 residents
- 32908 10,892
Palm Bay (32908)
10,892 residents
- 32948 6,773
Fellsmere (32948)
6,773 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 32948 ranks #5 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 32948 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 32909
Palm Bay (32909)
$79,977 median income
- 32908
Palm Bay (32908)
$79,596 median income
- 32907
Palm Bay (32907)
$75,311 median income
- 32948
Fellsmere (32948)
$60,945 median income
- 32905
Palm Bay (32905)
$56,411 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 32948 ranks #4 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 32948, 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 (6,773 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 32948 in?
ZIP code 32948 (Fellsmere) is located in Indian River County, Florida. Indian River County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/indian-river-fl.
What is the population of ZIP code 32948?
ZIP code 32948 in Fellsmere, FL has a population of 6,773 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 32948?
The median household income in ZIP 32948 is $60,945, which is 20% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 32948?
The median home value in ZIP 32948 is $225,200, which is 19% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 32948?
The largest racial group in ZIP 32948 is White at 46.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 58.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 32948?
ZIP code 32948 has 160 business establishments employing approximately 1,015 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 32948?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 32948 are: Construction (62), Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services (35), Retail trade (12). There are 9 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 32948?
In ZIP code 32948, 52.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 13.3% 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 32948?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 32948 is 32.9 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 32948?
In ZIP code 32948, approximately 83.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 16.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 32948?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 32948 is 15.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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