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 Moderate-density area
- $130,651
- Median income Above-median income area
- $580,600
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 36.0%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 32949 (Grant, FL) fell -1.5% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 340.2 in 2023 to 335.2 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 32949 covers 42.2 square miles in Grant, Brevard County, Florida (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,248 residents on file, a density of 53 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 32949 skews affluent, with a median household income of $130,651 (69% above the average Florida ZIP), while per-capita income is $50,702. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 7.5% and unemployment is 0.9%. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $580,600 (55% above the average Florida ZIP), while 96.3% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 36.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 56.4, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 9 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Brevard County, so 32949 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 32949
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Grant, FL
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 32949.
- Construction
Construction
13 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
10 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
8 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
8 establishments
- Health care and social assistance 5
Health care and social assistance
5 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 32949, Grant, 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
2,248
Population
42.2
Area (sq mi)
53
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 32949?
56.4
Median Age
48.3%
Male
51.7%
Female
6.2%
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?
$130,651
Median Household Income
+69% vs state ZIP avg
$50,702
Per Capita Income
7.5%
Poverty Rate
0.9%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 32949 ranks among Florida ZIPs
Grant, 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)
$130,651 Top 4% higher than 96% 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
1,490housing units
1,490
Total Housing Units
1,361
Occupied Units
129
Vacant Units
2.67
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$580,600
Median Home Value
+55% vs state ZIP avg
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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 32949 vs 32976 →
ZIP 32949 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
- 32904
Melbourne (32904)
26,710 residents
- 32958
Sebastian (32958)
25,366 residents
- 32905
Palm Bay (32905)
22,084 residents
- 32908 10,892
Palm Bay (32908)
10,892 residents
- 32951 10,673
Melbourne Beach (32951)
10,673 residents
- 32976 9,079
Sebastian (32976)
9,079 residents
- 32950 3,982
Malabar (32950)
3,982 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 32949 ranks #0 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 32949 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 32949
Grant (32949)
$130,651 median income
- 32950
Malabar (32950)
$115,781 median income
- 32951
Melbourne Beach (32951)
$98,420 median income
- 32904
Melbourne (32904)
$90,673 median income
- 32909
Palm Bay (32909)
$79,977 median income
- 32908
Palm Bay (32908)
$79,596 median income
- 32907
Palm Bay (32907)
$75,311 median income
- 32958
Sebastian (32958)
$66,840 median income
- 32905
Palm Bay (32905)
$56,411 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.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 32949, 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 (2,248 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 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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