PlainZIP

Grant, FL · standard

ZIP Code 32949

Brevard County, Florida — Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

2,248
53/sq mi
$130,651
Median income
$580,600
Median home value
36.0%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Grant pairs a top-decile household income with top-decile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 7%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 10%
home value, US ZIPs
53
people per sq mi
96%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 32949 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 32949 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 42.2 square miles in Grant, Brevard County, Florida. The area is home to 2,248 residents, producing a population density of 53 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 32949 against Florida and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 32949 sits at $130,651 (69% above the Florida average), while per-capita income is $50,702. The poverty rate stands at 7.5% and the unemployment rate at 0.9%. On housing, the median home value is $580,600 (55% above the state average) with median rent at — per month, and 96.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 32949 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 36.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 56.4, and the average commute is —. We also surface 9 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Brevard County, so you can benchmark 32949 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 32949

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 32949.

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 32949, Grant, 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

2,248

Population

42.2

Area (sq mi)

53

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 32949?

56.4

Median Age

48.3%

Male

51.7%

Female

6.2%

Foreign-Born

White 88.1%
African American 2.3%
Asian 1.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.2%
Two or More Ethnicities 7.1%
Hispanic or Latino 6.5%

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?

$130,651

Median Household Income

+69% vs state

$50,702

Per Capita Income

7.5%

Poverty Rate

0.9%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 32949 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$130,651 Top 7% higher than 93% 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%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Below this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Below this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). This entry sits in this band. $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

Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US 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?

High School Graduate or Higher 68.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 36.0%

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

What does housing look like?

1,490

Total Housing Units

1,361

Occupied Units

129

Vacant Units

2.67

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 96.3%
Renter 3.7%

$580,600

Median Home Value

+55% vs state

1997

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

-1.5%

YoY Change (2024)

335

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+235%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 32949 have decreased 1.5% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +235% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +7.3% 243
2021 +17.7% 286
2022 +3.7% 296
2023 +14.8% 340
2024 -1.5% 335

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 64 business establishments in ZIP 32949, employing approximately 221 people with a combined annual payroll of $8,111,000.

64

Businesses

221

Employees

$8.1M

Annual Payroll

8

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 13 20.3%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 10 15.6%
Retail trade 8 12.5%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 8 12.5%
Health care and social assistance 5 7.8%
Wholesale trade 3 4.7%
Real estate and rental and leasing 3 4.7%
Other services (except public administration) 3 4.7%

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 32949 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 32949 ranks #0 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 32949 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 32949 ranks the highest of 9 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
32976 Sebastian, FL 9,079 4.2 mi
32951 Melbourne Beach, FL 10,673 3.3 mi
32950 Malabar, FL 3,982 4.0 mi
32909 Palm Bay, FL 30,120 5.7 mi
32905 Palm Bay, FL 22,084 8.0 mi
32908 Palm Bay, FL 10,892 9.3 mi
32958 Sebastian, FL 25,366 9.7 mi
32907 Palm Bay, FL 41,870 10.3 mi
32904 Melbourne, FL 26,710 12.6 mi

More ZIP Codes in Brevard County

32907 standard
Palm Bay, FL
Pop: 41,870
32935 standard
Melbourne, FL
Pop: 39,082
32955 standard
Rockledge, FL
Pop: 36,374
32780 standard
Titusville, FL
Pop: 34,628
32940 standard
Melbourne, FL
Pop: 31,999
32909 standard
Palm Bay, FL
Pop: 30,120

Related Areas

Brevard County Grant, FL Florida

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 32949 in? ▼
ZIP code 32949 (Grant) 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 32949? ▼
ZIP code 32949 in Grant, FL has a population of 2,248 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 32949? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 32949 is $130,651, which is 71% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 32949? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 32949 is $580,600, which is 109% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 32949? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 32949 is White at 88.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 6.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 32949? ▼
ZIP code 32949 has 64 business establishments employing approximately 221 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 32949? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 32949 are: Construction (13), Professional, scientific, and technical services (10), Retail trade (8). There are 8 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 32949? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 32949 decreased by 1.5% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 235%. 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 32949? ▼
In ZIP code 32949, 68.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 36.0% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 32949? ▼
In ZIP code 32949, approximately 96.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 3.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 32949? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 32949 is 7.5% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Grant, FL

Verify and explore additional data for this area using these official government sources.

U.S. Census Bureau
Official demographic, economic, and housing data from the American Community Survey.
HUD Fair Market Rents
Department of Housing and Urban Development rental cost estimates by metropolitan area.
FBI Uniform Crime Reports
Official crime statistics compiled from law enforcement agencies nationwide.
FHFA House Price Index
Federal Housing Finance Agency home value trends based on repeat sales and appraisals.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.