Sebastian, FL · standard

ZIP Code 32976

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

9,079
137/sq mi
$46,712
Median income
$175,400
Median home value
16.9%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Sebastian pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

11th pct
household income, US ZIPs
37th pct
home value, US ZIPs
137
people per sq mi
92%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 32976 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 32976 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 66.5 square miles in Sebastian, Brevard County, Florida. The area is home to 9,079 residents, producing a population density of 137 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 32976 against Florida and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 32976 sits at $46,712 (39% below the Florida average), while per-capita income is $36,601. The poverty rate stands at 11.3% and the unemployment rate at 4.2%. On housing, the median home value is $175,400 (53% below the state average) with median rent at $1,430 per month, and 92.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 32976 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 16.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 67.8, and the average commute is 24 minutes. We also surface 7 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Brevard County, so you can benchmark 32976 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 32976

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 32976.

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 32976, Sebastian, 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

9,079

Population

66.5

Area (sq mi)

137

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 32976?

67.8

Median Age

45.9%

Male

54.1%

Female

5.5%

Foreign-Born

White 94.7%
African American 0.4%
Asian 1.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 1.2%
Hispanic or Latino 3.8%

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?

$46,712

Median Household Income

-39% vs state

$36,601

Per Capita Income

11.3%

Poverty Rate

4.2%

Unemployment Rate

23.9 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 32976 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$46,712 11th percentile higher than 11% 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 53.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 16.9%

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

What does housing look like?

6,975

Total Housing Units

5,297

Occupied Units

1,678

Vacant Units

1.73

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 92.1%
Renter 7.9%

$175,400

Median Home Value

-53% vs state

$1,430

Median Rent

1987

Median Year Built

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

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

+26.6%

YoY Change (2024)

479

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+379%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 32976 have increased 26.6% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +379% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +6.8% 271
2021 +15.3% 313
2022 +12.9% 353
2023 +7.1% 379
2024 +26.6% 479

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 86 business establishments in ZIP 32976, employing approximately 450 people with a combined annual payroll of $14,467,000.

86

Businesses

450

Employees

$14.5M

Annual Payroll

10

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 13 15.1%
Retail trade 11 12.8%
Other services (except public administration) 11 12.8%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 10 11.6%
Real estate and rental and leasing 9 10.5%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 7 8.1%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 6 7.0%
Accommodation and food services 6 7.0%
Finance and insurance 3 3.5%
Health care and social assistance 3 3.5%

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 32976 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 32976 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 32976 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 32976 ranks #7 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 4.2 mi
32958 Sebastian, FL 25,366 5.7 mi
32951 Melbourne Beach, FL 10,673 6.8 mi
32950 Malabar, FL 3,982 8.1 mi
32909 Palm Bay, FL 30,120 7.5 mi
32970 Wabasso, FL 303 9.4 mi
32963 Vero Beach, FL 14,911 13.3 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 32976 in?
ZIP code 32976 (Sebastian) 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 32976?
ZIP code 32976 in Sebastian, FL has a population of 9,079 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 32976?
The median household income in ZIP 32976 is $46,712, which is 39% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 32976?
The median home value in ZIP 32976 is $175,400, which is 37% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 32976?
The largest racial group in ZIP 32976 is White at 94.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 32976?
ZIP code 32976 has 86 business establishments employing approximately 450 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 32976?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 32976 are: Construction (13), Retail trade (11), Other services (except public administration) (11). There are 10 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 32976?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 32976 increased by 26.6% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 379%. 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 32976?
In ZIP code 32976, 53.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 16.9% 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 32976?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 32976 is 23.9 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 32976?
In ZIP code 32976, approximately 92.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 7.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 32976?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 32976 is 11.3% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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