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Rockledge, FL · standard

ZIP Code 32955

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

36,374
634/sq mi
$86,457
Median income
$359,400
Median home value
35.9%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Rockledge 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 25%
home value, US ZIPs
634
people per sq mi
77%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 32955 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 32955 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 57.4 square miles in Rockledge, Brevard County, Florida. The area is home to 36,374 residents, producing a population density of 634 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 32955 against Florida and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 32955 sits at $86,457 (12% above the Florida average), while per-capita income is $47,999. The poverty rate stands at 7.8% and the unemployment rate at 4.3%. On housing, the median home value is $359,400 (4% below the state average) with median rent at $1,755 per month, and 77.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 32955 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 35.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 48.4, and the average commute is 24 minutes. We also surface 8 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Brevard County, so you can benchmark 32955 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 32955

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 32955.

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 32955, Rockledge, 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

36,374

Population

57.4

Area (sq mi)

634

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 32955?

48.4

Median Age

50.2%

Male

49.8%

Female

6.3%

Foreign-Born

White 73.2%
African American 12.6%
Asian 2.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.1%
Two or More Ethnicities 8.3%
Hispanic or Latino 10.2%

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?

$86,457

Median Household Income

+12% vs state

$47,999

Per Capita Income

7.8%

Poverty Rate

4.3%

Unemployment Rate

24.3 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 32955 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$86,457 Top 30% higher than 70% 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 60.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 35.9%

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

What does housing look like?

19,671

Total Housing Units

16,989

Occupied Units

2,682

Vacant Units

2.39

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 77.1%
Renter 22.9%

$359,400

Median Home Value

-4% vs state

$1,755

Median Rent

1995

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)

355

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+255%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 32955 have decreased 1.5% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +255% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +4.9% 231
2021 +15.1% 266
2022 +24.5% 332
2023 +8.7% 360
2024 -1.5% 355

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 1,135 business establishments in ZIP 32955, employing approximately 14,066 people with a combined annual payroll of $737,322,000.

1,135

Businesses

14,066

Employees

$737.3M

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Health care and social assistance 190 16.7%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 137 12.1%
Retail trade 119 10.5%
Other services (except public administration) 108 9.5%
Construction 100 8.8%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 87 7.7%
Real estate and rental and leasing 74 6.5%
Accommodation and food services 73 6.4%
Finance and insurance 69 6.1%
Wholesale trade 53 4.7%
Manufacturing 46 4.0%
Transportation and warehousing 23 2.0%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 20 1.8%
Educational services 19 1.7%
Information 9 0.8%
Management of companies and enterprises 4 0.3%

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 32955 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 32955 ranks the most populous — useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 32955 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 32955 ranks #5 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
32952 Merritt Island, FL 19,881 3.8 mi
32922 Cocoa, FL 14,916 5.4 mi
32931 Cocoa Beach, FL 13,567 6.2 mi
32940 Melbourne, FL 31,999 7.0 mi
32925 Patrick Afb, FL 1,222 7.2 mi
32926 Cocoa, FL 22,752 8.7 mi
32920 Cape Canaveral, FL 9,848 9.3 mi
32937 Satellite Beach, FL 24,969 11.0 mi

More ZIP Codes in Brevard County

32907 standard
Palm Bay, FL
Pop: 41,870
32935 standard
Melbourne, FL
Pop: 39,082
32780 standard
Titusville, FL
Pop: 34,628
32940 standard
Melbourne, FL
Pop: 31,999
32909 standard
Palm Bay, FL
Pop: 30,120
32927 standard
Cocoa, FL
Pop: 28,092

Related Areas

Brevard County Rockledge, FL Florida

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 32955 in? ▼
ZIP code 32955 (Rockledge) 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 32955? ▼
ZIP code 32955 in Rockledge, FL has a population of 36,374 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 32955? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 32955 is $86,457, which is 13% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 32955? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 32955 is $359,400, which is 29% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 32955? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 32955 is White at 73.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 10.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 32955? ▼
ZIP code 32955 has 1,135 business establishments employing approximately 14,066 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 32955? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 32955 are: Health care and social assistance (190), Professional, scientific, and technical services (137), Retail trade (119). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 32955? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 32955 decreased by 1.5% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 255%. 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 32955? ▼
In ZIP code 32955, 60.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 35.9% 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 32955? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 32955 is 24.3 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 32955? ▼
In ZIP code 32955, approximately 77.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 22.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 32955? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 32955 is 7.8% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Rockledge, FL

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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.

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