Melbourne Beach, FL · standard
ZIP Code 32951
Brevard County, Florida - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 10,673
- 507/sq mi High-density area
- $98,420
- Median income Above-median income area
- $567,300
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 56.5%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Melbourne Beach pairs an upper-quartile household income with top-decile home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 20%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 10%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 507
- people per sq mi
- 85%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 32951 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 32951 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Melbourne Beach, Brevard County, Florida, home to 10,673 residents across 21.1 square miles, a density of 507 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 32951 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $98,420 (28% above the average Florida ZIP), while per-capita income is $80,048. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 5.7% and unemployment is 2.5%. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $567,300 (51% above the average Florida ZIP), while 85.4% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,716.
This is a highly-educated ZIP: 56.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 61.7, and the average commute is 27 minutes. The page also surfaces 7 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Brevard County, so 32951 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 32951
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Melbourne Beach, FL
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 32951.
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
67 establishments
- Construction
Construction
31 establishments
- Retail trade 23
Retail trade
23 establishments
- Accommodation and food services 20
Accommodation and food services
20 establishments
- Other services (except public administration) 20
Other services (except public administration)
20 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 32951, Melbourne Beach, 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
10,673
Population
21.1
Area (sq mi)
507
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 32951?
61.7
Median Age
48.6%
Male
51.4%
Female
6.6%
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?
$98,420
Median Household Income
+28% vs state ZIP avg
$80,048
Per Capita Income
5.7%
Poverty Rate
2.5%
Unemployment Rate
27.0 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 32951 ranks among Florida ZIPs
Melbourne Beach, 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)
$98,420 Top 18% higher than 82% 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
7,868housing units
7,868
Total Housing Units
5,833
Occupied Units
2,035
Vacant Units
1.94
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$567,300
Median Home Value
+51% vs state ZIP avg
$1,716
Median Rent
1987
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
+0.8%
YoY Change (2024)
394
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+294%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 32951 have increased 0.8% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +294% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +6.5% | 250 |
| 2021 | +10.6% | 277 |
| 2022 | +32.6% | 367 |
| 2023 | +6.6% | 391 |
| 2024 | +0.8% | 394 |
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 261 business establishments in ZIP 32951, employing approximately 1,105 people with a combined annual payroll of $44,596,000.
261
Businesses
1,105
Employees
$44.6M
Annual Payroll
15
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 67 | 25.7% |
| Construction | 31 | 11.9% |
| Retail trade | 23 | 8.8% |
| Accommodation and food services | 20 | 7.7% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 20 | 7.7% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 19 | 7.3% |
| Health care and social assistance | 18 | 6.9% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 16 | 6.1% |
| Finance and insurance | 14 | 5.4% |
| Wholesale trade | 9 | 3.5% |
| Information | 6 | 2.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 6 | 2.3% |
| Manufacturing | 5 | 1.9% |
| Educational services | 4 | 1.5% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 3 | 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 32951 vs 32949 →
ZIP 32951 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 32909
Palm Bay (32909)
30,120 residents
- 32901
Melbourne (32901)
24,521 residents
- 32905
Palm Bay (32905)
22,084 residents
- 32903
Indialantic (32903)
12,869 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
- 32949 2,248
Grant (32949)
2,248 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 32951 ranks #5 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 32951 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
- 32903
Indialantic (32903)
$104,906 median income
- 32951
Melbourne Beach (32951)
$98,420 median income
- 32909
Palm Bay (32909)
$79,977 median income
- 32905
Palm Bay (32905)
$56,411 median income
- 32901
Melbourne (32901)
$54,651 median income
- 32976 $46,712
Sebastian (32976)
$46,712 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 32951 ranks #4 of 8 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 32951, 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 (10,673 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 32951 in?
ZIP code 32951 (Melbourne Beach) 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 32951?
ZIP code 32951 in Melbourne Beach, FL has a population of 10,673 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 32951?
The median household income in ZIP 32951 is $98,420, which is 29% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 32951?
The median home value in ZIP 32951 is $567,300, which is 104% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 32951?
The largest racial group in ZIP 32951 is White at 90.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 5.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 32951?
ZIP code 32951 has 261 business establishments employing approximately 1,105 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 32951?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 32951 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (67), Construction (31), Retail trade (23). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 32951?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 32951 increased by 0.8% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 294%. 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 32951?
In ZIP code 32951, 71.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 56.5% 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 32951?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 32951 is 27.0 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 32951?
In ZIP code 32951, approximately 85.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 14.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 32951?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 32951 is 5.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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