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 High-density area
- $86,457
- Median income Above-median income area
- $359,400
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 35.9%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 32955 (Rockledge, FL) fell -1.5% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 360.4 in 2023 to 355.1 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 32955 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Rockledge, Brevard County, Florida, with 36,374 residents across 57.4 square miles, a density of 634 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 32955 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $86,457 (12% above the average Florida ZIP), while per-capita income is $47,999. The poverty rate is 7.8%, with unemployment at 4.3%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $359,400 (4% below the average Florida ZIP) and median rent is $1,755; 77.1% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 35.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 48.4, and the average commute is 24 minutes. The page also surfaces 8 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Brevard County, so 32955 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 32955
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Rockledge, FL
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 32955.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
190 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
137 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
119 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
108 establishments
- Construction
Construction
100 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 32955, Rockledge, 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
36,374
Population
57.4
Area (sq mi)
634
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 32955?
48.4
Median Age
50.2%
Male
49.8%
Female
6.3%
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?
$86,457
Median Household Income
+12% vs state ZIP avg
$47,999
Per Capita Income
7.8%
Poverty Rate
4.3%
Unemployment Rate
24.3 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 32955 ranks nationally
Rockledge, FL 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
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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
19,671housing units
19,671
Total Housing Units
16,989
Occupied Units
2,682
Vacant Units
2.39
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$359,400
Median Home Value
-4% vs state ZIP avg
$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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 32955 vs 32952 →
ZIP 32955 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 32955
Rockledge (32955)
36,374 residents
- 32940
Melbourne (32940)
31,999 residents
- 32937
Satellite Beach (32937)
24,969 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
- 32925 1,222
Patrick Afb (32925)
1,222 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 32955 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 32955 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 32940
Melbourne (32940)
$110,495 median income
- 32952
Merritt Island (32952)
$102,726 median income
- 32937
Satellite Beach (32937)
$101,184 median income
- 32931
Cocoa Beach (32931)
$89,457 median income
- 32955
Rockledge (32955)
$86,457 median income
- 32925
Patrick Afb (32925)
$76,250 median income
- 32926
Cocoa (32926)
$70,735 median income
- 32920
Cape Canaveral (32920)
$66,955 median income
- 32922
Cocoa (32922)
$44,469 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.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 32955, 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 (36,374 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 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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