Wabasso, FL · standard

ZIP Code 32970

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

303
107/sq mi
$43,750
Median income
61.5%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Wabasso pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

8th pct
household income, US ZIPs
107
people per sq mi
75%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 32970 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 32970 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 2.8 square miles in Wabasso, Indian River County, Florida. The area is home to 303 residents, producing a population density of 107 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 32970 against Florida and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 32970 sits at $43,750 (43% below the Florida average), while per-capita income is $26,845. The poverty rate stands at 23.0% and the unemployment rate at 0.0%. On housing, the median home value is with median rent at per month, and 74.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 32970 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 61.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 53.5, and the average commute is . We also surface 5 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Indian River County, so you can benchmark 32970 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 →

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 32970, Wabasso, 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

303

Population

2.8

Area (sq mi)

107

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 32970?

53.5

Median Age

54.0%

Male

46.0%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 0.0%
African American 100.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 0.0%
Hispanic or Latino 0.0%

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?

$43,750

Median Household Income

-43% vs state

$26,845

Per Capita Income

23.0%

Poverty Rate

0.0%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 32970 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$43,750 8th percentile higher than 8% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $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 61.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 61.5%

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

What does housing look like?

165

Total Housing Units

107

Occupied Units

58

Vacant Units

1.63

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 74.8%
Renter 25.2%

1970

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 8 business establishments in ZIP 32970, employing approximately 53 people with a combined annual payroll of $2,009,000.

8

Businesses

53

Employees

$2.0M

Annual Payroll

0

Industry Sectors

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 32970 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 32970 ranks #6 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 32970 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 32970 ranks #6 of 6 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
32967 Vero Beach, FL 19,518 2.8 mi
32958 Sebastian, FL 25,366 3.7 mi
32963 Vero Beach, FL 14,911 4.1 mi
32960 Vero Beach, FL 20,037 8.2 mi
32976 Sebastian, FL 9,079 9.4 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 32970 in?
ZIP code 32970 (Wabasso) is located in Indian River County, Florida. Indian River County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/indian-river-fl.
What is the population of ZIP code 32970?
ZIP code 32970 in Wabasso, FL has a population of 303 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 32970?
The median household income in ZIP 32970 is $43,750, which is 43% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 32970?
The largest racial group in ZIP 32970 is African American at 100.0%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 32970?
ZIP code 32970 has 8 business establishments employing approximately 53 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 32970?
In ZIP code 32970, 61.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 61.5% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 32970?
In ZIP code 32970, approximately 74.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 25.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 32970?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 32970 is 23.0% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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