PlainZIP

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
$98,420
Median income
$567,300
Median home value
56.5%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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 Florida average), while per-capita income is $80,048. Local economic indicators show a 5.7% poverty rate alongside 2.5% unemployment. The typical home here is valued at $567,300 (51% above the state average); renters pay a median of $1,716 monthly, and 85.4% of units are owner-occupied.

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. To put 32951 in local context, 7 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Brevard County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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.

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 + 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

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Who lives in ZIP 32951?

61.7

Median Age

48.6%

Male

51.4%

Female

6.6%

Foreign-Born

White 90.1%
African American 0.2%
Asian 1.8%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 6.3%
Hispanic or Latino 5.2%

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

$80,048

Per Capita Income

5.7%

Poverty Rate

2.5%

Unemployment Rate

27.0 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 32951 ranks nationally

Melbourne Beach, FL household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$98,420 Top 20% higher than 80% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 71.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 56.5%

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

What does housing look like?

7,868

Total Housing Units

5,833

Occupied Units

2,035

Vacant Units

1.94

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 85.4%
Renter 14.6%

$567,300

Median Home Value

+51% vs state

$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.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 32951 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 32951 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 32951 ranks #4 of 8 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
32949 Grant, FL 2,248 3.3 mi
32950 Malabar, FL 3,982 4.1 mi
32976 Sebastian, FL 9,079 6.8 mi
32905 Palm Bay, FL 22,084 7.2 mi
32909 Palm Bay, FL 30,120 8.4 mi
32903 Indialantic, FL 12,869 11.2 mi
32901 Melbourne, FL 24,521 10.6 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 Melbourne Beach, FL Florida

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.

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