Zip code 32505: Pensacola, Florida
Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.
About 32505
32505 is a suburban zip code in Pensacola, Florida (Escambia County), covering 13 sq mi of land. About 27,877 people live here, or 2,152 per square mile. The median resident is 35.1 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.
The median household earns $44,783 a year, 45% below the national median of $80,734. 24.1% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $136,500, or 3.0 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes relatively affordable for local earners. 52% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $1,137 a month.
16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 23.7 minutes each way, and 7% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in transportation and moving goods; construction and repair; and cleaning and personal care.
How 32505 compares
- Veterans12%94thU.S. 6.2% · FL 7.4%159th of 976 in FL
- Uninsured rate17.3%92ndWeaknessU.S. 8.4% · FL 11.5%136th of 973 in FL
- Poverty rate24.1%91stWeaknessU.S. 12.5% · FL 12.6%85th of 970 in FL
- Residents under 1828.2%91stU.S. 22% · FL 19.5%49th of 977 in FL
- Housing vacancy16.5%89thU.S. 10.1% · FL 14.7%321st of 969 in FL
- 85thWeaknessU.S. 51.1% · FL 60.1%383rd of 945 in FL
- Diversity index64.883rdU.S. 61.4 · FL 64.7147th of 977 in FL
- 80thWeaknessU.S. 5.2% · FL 4.8%132nd of 973 in FL
- Population density2,152/sq mi59thU.S. 95/sq mi · FL 418/sq mi363rd of 977 in FL
- 58thU.S. 0.483 · FL 0.485490th of 968 in FL
- 56thU.S. 10% · FL 12.8%683rd of 973 in FL
- 53rdU.S. 9.7% · FL 9.5%409th of 973 in FL
- 49thU.S. 17.2% · FL 21.3%671st of 977 in FL
- Government workers13.2%46thU.S. 14.5% · FL 11.7%331st of 973 in FL
- Population27,87745thU.S. 334,922,499 · FL 22,416,077343rd of 977 in FL
- 43rdU.S. 14.1% · FL 21.9%646th of 977 in FL
- Average commute23.7 min34thU.S. 26.4 min · FL 28 min738th of 948 in FL
- Median gross rent$1,13731stU.S. $1,413 · FL $1,669730th of 902 in FL
- Median age35.122ndU.S. 38.9 · FL 42.6872nd of 977 in FL
- Homeownership rate52.3%21stU.S. 65.2% · FL 67.6%821st of 969 in FL
- Tech workers1.4%20thU.S. 3.8% · FL 3.1%715th of 973 in FL
- Work from home6.9%16thU.S. 15.1% · FL 15.7%836th of 975 in FL
- Broadband access85.5%14thWeaknessU.S. 91% · FL 91.6%828th of 969 in FL
- 11thWeaknessU.S. 35.7% · FL 34.1%813th of 975 in FL
- Median home value$136,5007thU.S. $332,700 · FL $359,000883rd of 935 in FL
- Per capita income$23,0856thWeaknessU.S. $44,673 · FL $42,609908th of 977 in FL
- Median household income$44,7835thWeaknessU.S. $80,734 · FL $74,568888th of 948 in FL
- Median earnings per worker$32,0004thWeaknessU.S. $49,666 · FL $44,337904th of 961 in FL
| Measure | 32505 | Escambia | FL | U.S. | National percentile | Rank in FL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Veterans | 12% | 13.6% | 7.4% | 6.2% | 159th of 976 | |
| Uninsured rateWeakness | 17.3% | 11.7% | 11.5% | 8.4% | 136th of 973 | |
| Poverty rateWeakness | 24.1% | 14.7% | 12.6% | 12.5% | 85th of 970 | |
| Residents under 18 | 28.2% | 20.9% | 19.5% | 22% | 49th of 977 | |
| Housing vacancy | 16.5% | 13.5% | 14.7% | 10.1% | 321st of 969 | |
| Rent-burdened rentersWeakness | 61.1% | 55.7% | 60.1% | 51.1% | 383rd of 945 | |
| Diversity index | 64.8 | 56.5 | 64.7 | 61.4 | 147th of 977 | |
| Unemployment rateWeakness | 7% | 5.9% | 4.8% | 5.2% | 132nd of 973 | |
| Population density | 2,152/sq mi | 496/sq mi | 418/sq mi | 95/sq mi | 363rd of 977 | |
| Income inequality (Gini) | 0.444 | 0.456 | 0.485 | 0.483 | 490th of 968 | |
| Self-employed workers | 9.8% | 10.1% | 12.8% | 10% | 683rd of 973 | |
| Healthcare workers | 9.7% | 10.2% | 9.5% | 9.7% | 409th of 973 | |
| Residents 65 and older | 16.4% | 17.9% | 21.3% | 17.2% | 671st of 977 | |
| Government workers | 13.2% | 13.7% | 11.7% | 14.5% | 331st of 973 | |
| Population | 27,877 | 325,923 | 22,416,077 | 334,922,499 | 343rd of 977 | |
| Foreign-born residents | 8% | 5.7% | 21.9% | 14.1% | 646th of 977 | |
| Average commute | 23.7 min | 23.5 min | 28 min | 26.4 min | 738th of 948 | |
| Median gross rent | $1,137 | $1,321 | $1,669 | $1,413 | 730th of 902 | |
| Median age | 35.1 | 38.1 | 42.6 | 38.9 | 872nd of 977 | |
| Homeownership rate | 52.3% | 64.8% | 67.6% | 65.2% | 821st of 969 | |
| Tech workers | 1.4% | 2.5% | 3.1% | 3.8% | 715th of 973 | |
| Work from home | 6.9% | 13.6% | 15.7% | 15.1% | 836th of 975 | |
| Broadband accessWeakness | 85.5% | 91.9% | 91.6% | 91% | 828th of 969 | |
| Bachelor's degree or higherWeakness | 15.9% | 29.7% | 34.1% | 35.7% | 813th of 975 | |
| Median home value | $136,500 | $257,200 | $359,000 | $332,700 | 883rd of 935 | |
| Per capita incomeWeakness | $23,085 | $36,825 | $42,609 | $44,673 | 908th of 977 | |
| Median household incomeWeakness | $44,783 | $67,500 | $74,568 | $80,734 | 888th of 948 | |
| Median earnings per workerWeakness | $32,000 | $40,182 | $44,337 | $49,666 | 904th of 961 |
The percentile is the share of Americans who live in a zip code with a lower value, so the 50th percentile is typical. Rank 1 is the highest value in the state. Both include zip codes with at least 100 residents. Strengths and weaknesses mark measures in the best or worst fifth nationally, where higher or lower is clearly better (income, poverty, education, commute, broadband, insurance and similar). Measures like age or density are left unmarked.
People
Age
Race and ethnicity
- White34%
- Black47%
- Hispanic11%
- Asian1%
- Native American0.1%
- Pacific Islander0%
- Other0.1%
- Multiracial6%
Language spoken at home (households)
Households
- Households
- 10,345
- Average household size
- 2.7
- Family households
- 60.2%
- Married couples
- 32.8%
- Living alone
- 31.6%
- Veterans (of adults)
- 12%
- Male / female
- 50% / 50%
Income and poverty
Household income distribution
Median household income
Housing
Median home value
Median gross rent
Types of housing
- Housing units
- 12,384
- Owner-occupied
- 52.3%
- Vacant
- 16.5%
- Median year built
- 1971
- Median rooms
- 5.2
- Renters paying 30%+ of income
- 61.1%
- Renters paying 50%+ of income
- 32.9%
- Home value to income
- 3.0× (U.S. 4.1×)
Work and commute
How people get to work
Commute time (one way)
Jobs and careers
Occupations
Industries
Median earnings by type of work
| Type of work | 32505 | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| Management, business, science and arts | $52,597 | $74,888 |
| Service | $19,680 | $26,804 |
| Sales and office | $30,096 | $40,476 |
| Construction and maintenance | $39,920 | $49,199 |
| Production and transportation | $26,594 | $39,989 |
Education, internet and health coverage
Highest education (adults 25+)
- High school graduate or higher
- 81.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 15.9%
- Graduate or professional degree
- 6.3%
- Households with broadband
- 85.5%
- Cable, fiber or DSL
- 71.4%
- No internet access
- 11%
- Without health insurance
- 17.3%
- Limited-English households
- 3.3%
Geography
- City (USPS)
- Pensacola
- State
- Florida
- County
- Escambia County
- Center point
- 30.4546° N, 87.2606° W
- Land area
- 13 sq mi
- Water area
- 0.3 sq mi
- Time zone
- Central Time (UTC-6, UTC-5 in summer)
- Zip type
- Residential delivery area
Cities and towns within this zip
- Brent (unincorporated)44% of zip
- West Pensacola (unincorporated)32% of zip
- Pensacola5% of zip
- Bellview (unincorporated)1% of zip
Census places overlapping the zip's area. Mail may use a different city name than the municipality.
Zip codes near 32505
| Zip | City | Distance | IncomeMedian income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 32503 | Pensacola, FL | 2.8 mi | $71,411 |
| 32501 | Pensacola, FL | 2.9 mi | $44,139 |
| 32516 | Pensacola, FL · PO box | 3.5 mi | — |
| 32521 | Pensacola, FL · PO box | 3.5 mi | — |
| 32522 | Pensacola, FL · PO box | 3.5 mi | — |
| 32523 | Pensacola, FL · PO box | 3.5 mi | — |
| 32524 | Pensacola, FL · PO box | 3.5 mi | — |
| 32591 | Pensacola, FL · PO box | 3.5 mi | — |
| 32502 | Pensacola, FL | 3.7 mi | $67,207 |
| 32511 | Pensacola, FL | 3.8 mi | — |
| 32512 | Pensacola, FL | 4.5 mi | — |
| 32520 | Pensacola, FL · PO box | 4.5 mi | — |
Zip codes like 32505 elsewhere
Questions about 32505
What city is zip code 32505?
32505 is assigned to Pensacola, Florida. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.
What county is 32505 in?
32505 is in Escambia County, Florida.
What is the population of 32505?
About 27,877 people live in 32505, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
What time zone is 32505 in?
32505 is in Central Time.
What is the median household income in 32505?
The median household income in 32505 is $44,783.
What zip codes are near 32505?
The closest zip codes to 32505 are 32503, 32501, 32516, 32521, 32522.
Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 32505, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.