Merritt Island, FL · standard
ZIP Code 32953
Brevard County, Florida - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 22,754
- 272/sq mi High-density area
- $87,262
- Median income Above-median income area
- $419,200
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 34.5%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Merritt Island pairs an above-median household income with upper-quartile home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 30%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 19%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 272
- people per sq mi
- 74%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 32953 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 32953 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Merritt Island, Brevard County, Florida, with 22,754 residents across 83.6 square miles, a density of 272 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 32953 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $87,262 (13% above the average Florida ZIP), while per-capita income is $49,150. The poverty rate is 11.8%, with unemployment at 5.8%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $419,200 (12% above the average Florida ZIP) and median rent is $1,345; 73.9% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 34.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 49.1, and the average commute is 25 minutes. The page also surfaces 7 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Brevard County, so 32953 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 32953
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Merritt Island, FL
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 32953.
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
99 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
91 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
83 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
72 establishments
- Construction
Construction
68 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 32953, Merritt Island, 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
22,754
Population
83.6
Area (sq mi)
272
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 32953?
49.1
Median Age
50.9%
Male
49.1%
Female
8.0%
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?
$87,262
Median Household Income
+13% vs state ZIP avg
$49,150
Per Capita Income
11.8%
Poverty Rate
5.8%
Unemployment Rate
25.4 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 32953 ranks among Florida ZIPs
Merritt Island, 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)
$87,262 Top 28% higher than 72% 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
11,583housing units
11,583
Total Housing Units
9,643
Occupied Units
1,940
Vacant Units
2.52
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$419,200
Median Home Value
+12% vs state ZIP avg
$1,345
Median Rent
1982
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
-0.3%
YoY Change (2024)
337
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+237%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 32953 have decreased 0.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +237% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +4.6% | 233 |
| 2021 | +14.2% | 266 |
| 2022 | +23.4% | 328 |
| 2023 | +3.2% | 338 |
| 2024 | -0.3% | 337 |
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 640 business establishments in ZIP 32953, employing approximately 8,213 people with a combined annual payroll of $576,834,000.
640
Businesses
8,213
Employees
$576.8M
Annual Payroll
15
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 99 | 15.5% |
| Health care and social assistance | 91 | 14.2% |
| Retail trade | 83 | 13.0% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 72 | 11.3% |
| Construction | 68 | 10.6% |
| Accommodation and food services | 49 | 7.7% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 39 | 6.1% |
| Finance and insurance | 30 | 4.7% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 29 | 4.5% |
| Manufacturing | 21 | 3.3% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 17 | 2.7% |
| Wholesale trade | 15 | 2.3% |
| Educational services | 10 | 1.6% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 8 | 1.3% |
| Information | 7 | 1.1% |
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 32953 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 32780
Titusville (32780)
34,628 residents
- 32927
Cocoa (32927)
28,092 residents
- 32953
Merritt Island (32953)
22,754 residents
- 32926
Cocoa (32926)
22,752 residents
- 32952
Merritt Island (32952)
19,881 residents
- 32922
Cocoa (32922)
14,916 residents
- 32931 13,567
Cocoa Beach (32931)
13,567 residents
- 32920 9,848
Cape Canaveral (32920)
9,848 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 32953 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 32953 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 32952
Merritt Island (32952)
$102,726 median income
- 32931
Cocoa Beach (32931)
$89,457 median income
- 32953
Merritt Island (32953)
$87,262 median income
- 32927
Cocoa (32927)
$86,075 median income
- 32926
Cocoa (32926)
$70,735 median income
- 32780
Titusville (32780)
$67,690 median income
- 32920
Cape Canaveral (32920)
$66,955 median income
- 32922
Cocoa (32922)
$44,469 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 32953 ranks #3 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 32953, 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 (22,754 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 32953 in?
ZIP code 32953 (Merritt Island) 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 32953?
ZIP code 32953 in Merritt Island, FL has a population of 22,754 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 32953?
The median household income in ZIP 32953 is $87,262, which is 14% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 32953?
The median home value in ZIP 32953 is $419,200, which is 51% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 32953?
The largest racial group in ZIP 32953 is White at 80.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 12.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 32953?
ZIP code 32953 has 640 business establishments employing approximately 8,213 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 32953?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 32953 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (99), Health care and social assistance (91), Retail trade (83). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 32953?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 32953 decreased by 0.3% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 237%. 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 32953?
In ZIP code 32953, 59.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 34.5% 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 32953?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 32953 is 25.4 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 32953?
In ZIP code 32953, approximately 73.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 26.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 32953?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 32953 is 11.8% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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