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
$60,945
Median income
$225,200
Median home value
13.3%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Fellsmere pairs a below-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

31th 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 classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 684.1 square miles in Fellsmere, Indian River County, Florida. The area is home to 6,773 residents, producing a population density of 10 people per square mile, and falls within the New York time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 32948 against Florida and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 32948 sits at $60,945 (21% below the Florida average), while per-capita income is $25,108. The poverty rate stands at 15.2% and the unemployment rate at 6.4%. On housing, the median home value is $225,200 (40% below the state average) with median rent at $1,158 per month, and 83.6% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 32948 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 13.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39.5, and the average commute is 33 minutes. We also surface 4 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Indian River County, so you can benchmark 32948 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Top industries in ZIP 32948

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 32948.

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + 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

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Who lives in ZIP 32948?

39.5

Median Age

61.5%

Male

38.5%

Female

25.4%

Foreign-Born

White 46.6%
African American 7.9%
Asian 0.6%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 27.7%
Hispanic or Latino 58.7%

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

$25,108

Per Capita Income

15.2%

Poverty Rate

6.4%

Unemployment Rate

32.9 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 32948 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$60,945 31st percentile higher than 31% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $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 52.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 13.3%

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

What does housing look like?

2,235

Total Housing Units

1,989

Occupied Units

246

Vacant Units

3.55

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 83.6%
Renter 16.4%

$225,200

Median Home Value

-40% vs state

$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.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 32948 ranks #5 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 32948 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 32948 ranks #4 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
32908 Palm Bay, FL 10,892 5.1 mi
32909 Palm Bay, FL 30,120 5.8 mi
32907 Palm Bay, FL 41,870 9.3 mi
32905 Palm Bay, FL 22,084 12.8 mi

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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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