Zip code 32506: Pensacola, Florida
Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.
About 32506
32506 is a suburban zip code in Pensacola, Florida (Escambia County), covering 31 sq mi of land. About 34,549 people live here, or 1,129 per square mile. The median resident is 39.2 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.
The median household earns $62,486 a year, 23% below the national median of $80,734. 16% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $206,100, or 3.3 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes about as affordable as the national average for local earners. 60% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $1,357 a month.
24% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 27.8 minutes each way, and 11% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in office and administrative support; sales; and management.
How 32506 compares
- Veterans18.5%99thU.S. 6.2% · FL 7.4%26th of 976 in FL
- Uninsured rate13.6%85thWeaknessU.S. 8.4% · FL 11.5%272nd of 973 in FL
- Housing vacancy12.9%82ndU.S. 10.1% · FL 14.7%442nd of 969 in FL
- Poverty rate16%73rdU.S. 12.5% · FL 12.6%262nd of 970 in FL
- Diversity index60.773rdU.S. 61.4 · FL 64.7248th of 977 in FL
- Government workers17.3%73rdU.S. 14.5% · FL 11.7%164th of 973 in FL
- 68thU.S. 5.2% · FL 4.8%222nd of 973 in FL
- Average commute27.8 min61stU.S. 26.4 min · FL 28 min464th of 948 in FL
- 59thU.S. 51.1% · FL 60.1%638th of 945 in FL
- Population34,54958thU.S. 334,922,499 · FL 22,416,077224th of 977 in FL
- Median age39.251stU.S. 38.9 · FL 42.6704th of 977 in FL
- 50thU.S. 17.2% · FL 21.3%660th of 977 in FL
- 49thU.S. 91% · FL 91.6%474th of 969 in FL
- Median gross rent$1,35747thU.S. $1,413 · FL $1,669605th of 902 in FL
- Population density1,129/sq mi46thU.S. 95/sq mi · FL 418/sq mi513th of 977 in FL
- 45thU.S. 14.1% · FL 21.9%626th of 977 in FL
- 45thU.S. 10% · FL 12.8%768th of 973 in FL
- 44thU.S. 9.7% · FL 9.5%491st of 973 in FL
- Work from home10.5%37thU.S. 15.1% · FL 15.7%677th of 975 in FL
- 36thU.S. 0.483 · FL 0.485671st of 968 in FL
- Residents under 1820.3%34thU.S. 22% · FL 19.5%390th of 977 in FL
- Homeownership rate60.3%33rdU.S. 65.2% · FL 67.6%729th of 969 in FL
- 32ndU.S. 35.7% · FL 34.1%612th of 975 in FL
- Per capita income$32,56126thU.S. $44,673 · FL $42,609674th of 977 in FL
- Tech workers1.6%25thU.S. 3.8% · FL 3.1%666th of 973 in FL
- Median household income$62,48624thU.S. $80,734 · FL $74,568653rd of 948 in FL
- Median home value$206,10022ndU.S. $332,700 · FL $359,000782nd of 935 in FL
- Median earnings per worker$36,73913thWeaknessU.S. $49,666 · FL $44,337781st of 961 in FL
| Measure | 32506 | Escambia | FL | U.S. | National percentile | Rank in FL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Veterans | 18.5% | 13.6% | 7.4% | 6.2% | 26th of 976 | |
| Uninsured rateWeakness | 13.6% | 11.7% | 11.5% | 8.4% | 272nd of 973 | |
| Housing vacancy | 12.9% | 13.5% | 14.7% | 10.1% | 442nd of 969 | |
| Poverty rate | 16% | 14.7% | 12.6% | 12.5% | 262nd of 970 | |
| Diversity index | 60.7 | 56.5 | 64.7 | 61.4 | 248th of 977 | |
| Government workers | 17.3% | 13.7% | 11.7% | 14.5% | 164th of 973 | |
| Unemployment rate | 6% | 5.9% | 4.8% | 5.2% | 222nd of 973 | |
| Average commute | 27.8 min | 23.5 min | 28 min | 26.4 min | 464th of 948 | |
| Rent-burdened renters | 53.1% | 55.7% | 60.1% | 51.1% | 638th of 945 | |
| Population | 34,549 | 325,923 | 22,416,077 | 334,922,499 | 224th of 977 | |
| Median age | 39.2 | 38.1 | 42.6 | 38.9 | 704th of 977 | |
| Residents 65 and older | 16.6% | 17.9% | 21.3% | 17.2% | 660th of 977 | |
| Broadband access | 92% | 91.9% | 91.6% | 91% | 474th of 969 | |
| Median gross rent | $1,357 | $1,321 | $1,669 | $1,413 | 605th of 902 | |
| Population density | 1,129/sq mi | 496/sq mi | 418/sq mi | 95/sq mi | 513th of 977 | |
| Foreign-born residents | 8.6% | 5.7% | 21.9% | 14.1% | 626th of 977 | |
| Self-employed workers | 8.9% | 10.1% | 12.8% | 10% | 768th of 973 | |
| Healthcare workers | 9.1% | 10.2% | 9.5% | 9.7% | 491st of 973 | |
| Work from home | 10.5% | 13.6% | 15.7% | 15.1% | 677th of 975 | |
| Income inequality (Gini) | 0.419 | 0.456 | 0.485 | 0.483 | 671st of 968 | |
| Residents under 18 | 20.3% | 20.9% | 19.5% | 22% | 390th of 977 | |
| Homeownership rate | 60.3% | 64.8% | 67.6% | 65.2% | 729th of 969 | |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 24.4% | 29.7% | 34.1% | 35.7% | 612th of 975 | |
| Per capita income | $32,561 | $36,825 | $42,609 | $44,673 | 674th of 977 | |
| Tech workers | 1.6% | 2.5% | 3.1% | 3.8% | 666th of 973 | |
| Median household income | $62,486 | $67,500 | $74,568 | $80,734 | 653rd of 948 | |
| Median home value | $206,100 | $257,200 | $359,000 | $332,700 | 782nd of 935 | |
| Median earnings per workerWeakness | $36,739 | $40,182 | $44,337 | $49,666 | 781st 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
- White58%
- Black18%
- Hispanic6%
- Asian6%
- Native American0.2%
- Pacific Islander0.2%
- Other1.0%
- Multiracial9%
Language spoken at home (households)
Households
- Households
- 14,567
- Average household size
- 2.4
- Family households
- 63.1%
- Married couples
- 43.4%
- Living alone
- 29.7%
- Veterans (of adults)
- 18.5%
- 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
- 16,717
- Owner-occupied
- 60.3%
- Vacant
- 12.9%
- Median year built
- 1984
- Median rooms
- 5.5
- Renters paying 30%+ of income
- 53.1%
- Renters paying 50%+ of income
- 26%
- Home value to income
- 3.3× (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 | 32506 | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| Management, business, science and arts | $51,869 | $74,888 |
| Service | $27,088 | $26,804 |
| Sales and office | $32,182 | $40,476 |
| Construction and maintenance | $43,076 | $49,199 |
| Production and transportation | $29,197 | $39,989 |
Education, internet and health coverage
Highest education (adults 25+)
- High school graduate or higher
- 89.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 24.4%
- Graduate or professional degree
- 7%
- Households with broadband
- 92%
- Cable, fiber or DSL
- 79.1%
- No internet access
- 5.9%
- Without health insurance
- 13.6%
- Limited-English households
- 0.9%
Geography
- City (USPS)
- Pensacola
- State
- Florida
- County
- Escambia County
- Center point
- 30.3919° N, 87.3720° W
- Land area
- 31 sq mi
- Water area
- 13 sq mi
- Time zone
- Central Time (UTC-6, UTC-5 in summer)
- Zip type
- Residential delivery area
Cities and towns within this zip
- Myrtle Grove (unincorporated)18% of zip
- West Pensacola (unincorporated)7% of zip
Census places overlapping the zip's area. Mail may use a different city name than the municipality.
Zip codes near 32506
| Zip | City | Distance | IncomeMedian income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 32507 | Pensacola, FL | 3.7 mi | $73,540 |
| 32508 | Pensacola, FL | 4.3 mi | $71,607 |
| 32512 | Pensacola, FL | 4.4 mi | — |
| 36549 | Lillian, AL | 4.9 mi | $63,019 |
| 32511 | Pensacola, FL | 4.9 mi | — |
| 32509 | Pensacola, FL | 5.7 mi | — |
| 32559 | Pensacola, FL · PO box | 6.2 mi | — |
| 32526 | Pensacola, FL | 7.4 mi | $75,098 |
| 32505 | Pensacola, FL | 7.9 mi | $44,783 |
| 32502 | Pensacola, FL | 8.7 mi | $67,207 |
| 32501 | Pensacola, FL | 9.3 mi | $44,139 |
| 32516 | Pensacola, FL · PO box | 9.5 mi | — |
Zip codes like 32506 elsewhere
Questions about 32506
What city is zip code 32506?
32506 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 32506 in?
32506 is in Escambia County, Florida.
What is the population of 32506?
About 34,549 people live in 32506, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
What time zone is 32506 in?
32506 is in Central Time.
What is the median household income in 32506?
The median household income in 32506 is $62,486.
What zip codes are near 32506?
The closest zip codes to 32506 are 32507, 32508, 32512, 36549, 32511.
Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 32506, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.