Zip code 32901: Melbourne, Florida

Q: What city is zip code 32901?

32901 is assigned to Melbourne, Florida. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 32901 in?

32901 is in Brevard County, Florida.

Q: What is the population of 32901?

About 28,923 people live in 32901, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What is the median household income in 32901?

The median household income in 32901 is $54,651.

Q: What zip codes are near 32901?

The closest zip codes to 32901 are 32902, 32912, 32919, 32936, 32906.

Residential delivery areaBrevard CountyEastern Time

Population

28,923

Median household income

$55K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

$282K

U.S. $333K

Median rent

$1,466/mo

U.S. $1,413

Median age

42.3

U.S. 38.9

Land area

12 sq mi

2,398 people/sq mi

Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.

About 32901

32901 is a suburban zip code in Melbourne, Florida (Brevard County), covering 12 sq mi of land. About 28,923 people live here, or 2,398 per square mile. The median resident is 42.3 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.

The median household earns $54,651 a year, 32% below the national median of $80,734. 20.2% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $282,300, or 5.2 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes relatively expensive for local earners. 49% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $1,466 a month.

31% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 23.6 minutes each way, and 13% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in office and administrative support; healthcare; and food service.

How 32901 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Residents 65 and older24.5%
91st
U.S. 17.2% · FL 21.3%336th of 977 in FL
Veterans9.7%
88th
U.S. 6.2% · FL 7.4%319th of 976 in FL
Poverty rate20.2%
85th
WeaknessU.S. 12.5% · FL 12.6%146th of 970 in FL
Housing vacancy13.6%
84th
U.S. 10.1% · FL 14.7%416th of 969 in FL
Healthcare workers11.8%
79th
U.S. 9.7% · FL 9.5%175th of 973 in FL
Unemployment rate6.8%
78th
U.S. 5.2% · FL 4.8%144th of 973 in FL
Uninsured rate11.4%
78th
U.S. 8.4% · FL 11.5%435th of 973 in FL
Rent-burdened renters58.4%
78th
U.S. 51.1% · FL 60.1%465th of 945 in FL
Tech workers4.5%
74th
U.S. 3.8% · FL 3.1%154th of 973 in FL
Income inequality (Gini)0.467
74th
U.S. 0.483 · FL 0.485319th of 968 in FL
Median age42.3
73rd
U.S. 38.9 · FL 42.6505th of 977 in FL
Diversity index59.6
71st
U.S. 61.4 · FL 64.7274th of 977 in FL
Foreign-born residents14.1%
63rd
U.S. 14.1% · FL 21.9%399th of 977 in FL
Population density2,398/sq mi
61st
U.S. 95/sq mi · FL 418/sq mi343rd of 977 in FL
Median gross rent$1,466
54th
U.S. $1,413 · FL $1,669532nd of 902 in FL
Work from home13.4%
53rd
U.S. 15.1% · FL 15.7%504th of 975 in FL
Bachelor's degree or higher31.3%
49th
U.S. 35.7% · FL 34.1%445th of 975 in FL
Population28,923
48th
U.S. 334,922,499 · FL 22,416,077324th of 977 in FL
Self-employed workers9.1%
47th
U.S. 10% · FL 12.8%756th of 973 in FL
Median home value$282,300
40th
U.S. $332,700 · FL $359,000598th of 935 in FL
Average commute23.6 min
34th
U.S. 26.4 min · FL 28 min743rd of 948 in FL
Per capita income$32,539
26th
U.S. $44,673 · FL $42,609675th of 977 in FL
Homeownership rate49.4%
17th
WeaknessU.S. 65.2% · FL 67.6%854th of 969 in FL
Median earnings per worker$37,623
16th
WeaknessU.S. $49,666 · FL $44,337747th of 961 in FL
Median household income$54,651
14th
WeaknessU.S. $80,734 · FL $74,568783rd of 948 in FL
Broadband access85.8%
14th
WeaknessU.S. 91% · FL 91.6%815th of 969 in FL
Residents under 1815.4%
9th
U.S. 22% · FL 19.5%700th of 977 in FL
Government workers8.4%
9th
U.S. 14.5% · FL 11.7%731st of 973 in FL

Measure	32901	Brevard	FL	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in FL
Residents 65 and older	24.5%	24.5%	21.3%	17.2%	91st	336th of 977
Veterans	9.7%	12.6%	7.4%	6.2%	88th	319th of 976
Poverty rateWeakness	20.2%	10.2%	12.6%	12.5%	85th	146th of 970
Housing vacancy	13.6%	13.9%	14.7%	10.1%	84th	416th of 969
Healthcare workers	11.8%	10.2%	9.5%	9.7%	79th	175th of 973
Unemployment rate	6.8%	4.8%	4.8%	5.2%	78th	144th of 973
Uninsured rate	11.4%	9.8%	11.5%	8.4%	78th	435th of 973
Rent-burdened renters	58.4%	55.7%	60.1%	51.1%	78th	465th of 945
Tech workers	4.5%	4.2%	3.1%	3.8%	74th	154th of 973
Income inequality (Gini)	0.467	0.457	0.485	0.483	74th	319th of 968
Median age	42.3	46.7	42.6	38.9	73rd	505th of 977
Diversity index	59.6	48	64.7	61.4	71st	274th of 977
Foreign-born residents	14.1%	9.7%	21.9%	14.1%	63rd	399th of 977
Population density	2,398/sq mi	623/sq mi	418/sq mi	95/sq mi	61st	343rd of 977
Median gross rent	$1,466	$1,556	$1,669	$1,413	54th	532nd of 902
Work from home	13.4%	14.6%	15.7%	15.1%	53rd	504th of 975
Bachelor's degree or higher	31.3%	34.2%	34.1%	35.7%	49th	445th of 975
Population	28,923	632,780	22,416,077	334,922,499	48th	324th of 977
Self-employed workers	9.1%	10.9%	12.8%	10%	47th	756th of 973
Median home value	$282,300	$339,600	$359,000	$332,700	40th	598th of 935
Average commute	23.6 min	25.4 min	28 min	26.4 min	34th	743rd of 948
Per capita income	$32,539	$44,108	$42,609	$44,673	26th	675th of 977
Homeownership rateWeakness	49.4%	76.7%	67.6%	65.2%	17th	854th of 969
Median earnings per workerWeakness	$37,623	$45,664	$44,337	$49,666	16th	747th of 961
Median household incomeWeakness	$54,651	$78,476	$74,568	$80,734	14th	783rd of 948
Broadband accessWeakness	85.8%	93%	91.6%	91%	14th	815th of 969
Residents under 18	15.4%	18.1%	19.5%	22%	9th	700th of 977
Government workers	8.4%	12.9%	11.7%	14.5%	9th	731st of 973

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

Under 5

12%

5–17

15%

18–24

13%

25–34

35–44

45–54

14%

55–64

13%

65–74

12%

75+

Median age

42.3

Under 18

15.4%

65 and over

24.5%

Race and ethnicity

White59%
Black18%
Hispanic12%
Asian4%
Native American0.0%
Pacific Islander0.0%
Other0.4%
Multiracial6%

Diversity index

59.6

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

14.1%

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

31.3%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

81%

Spanish

Other Indo-European

Asian / Pacific

Other

0.6%

Households

Households: 11,550
Average household size: 2.2
Family households: 52.3%
Married couples: 34.5%
Living alone: 38.7%
Veterans (of adults): 9.7%
Male / female: 48% / 52%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

24%

$25–50k

24%

$50–75k

14%

$75–100k

13%

$100–150k

12%

$150–200k

$200k+

Median household income

32901

$54,651

Brevard Co.

$78,476

Florida

$74,568

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$32,539

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

20.2%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

13%

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.467

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

32901

$282,300

Brevard Co.

$339,600

Florida

$359,000

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

32901

$1,466

Brevard Co.

$1,556

Florida

$1,669

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

53%

2–4 units

5–19 units

16%

20+ units

14%

Mobile home

Boat, RV, van

0.1%

Housing units: 13,365
Owner-occupied: 49.4%
Vacant: 13.6%
Median year built: 1984
Median rooms: 5
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 58.4%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 36.2%
Home value to income: 5.2× (U.S. 4.1×)

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

68%

Carpooled

Transit

0.8%

Walked

Bicycle

0.5%

Worked from home

13%

Other

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

18%

10–19

36%

20–29

19%

30–44

14%

45–59

60+

Average commute

23.6 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

6.8%

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

52%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Office and admin

12%

Healthcare

12%

Food service

10%

Sales

10%

Management

Education

Cleaning and personal care

Construction and repair

Engineering and science

Transportation and moving

Business and finance

Computer and math

Production

Legal and social services

Arts, media and sports

Police and fire

0.5%

Farming, fishing and forestry

0.0%

Industries

Health care and social assistance

17%

Manufacturing

11%

Restaurants and hotels

11%

Education

11%

Retail

10%

Professional and technical services

Construction

Finance, insurance and real estate

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

Admin, support and management

Other services

Arts and recreation

Wholesale

Public administration

Agriculture and mining

0.3%

Information

0.1%

Median earnings per worker

$37,623

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

9.1%

U.S. 10%

Government workers

8.4%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

15.6%

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	32901	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$57,173	$74,888
Service	$22,430	$26,804
Sales and office	$31,354	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	$41,550	$49,199
Production and transportation	$31,969	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

11%

High school

27%

Some college

21%

Associate's

10%

Bachelor's

20%

Graduate

11%

High school graduate or higher: 89.5%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 31.3%
Graduate or professional degree: 11.2%
Households with broadband: 85.8%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 74.4%
No internet access: 10.4%
Without health insurance: 11.4%
Limited-English households: 2.6%

Geography

City (USPS): Melbourne
State: Florida
County: Brevard County
Center point: 28.0794° N, 80.6223° W
Land area: 12 sq mi
Water area: 2.2 sq mi
Time zone: Eastern Time (UTC-5, UTC-4 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

Cities and towns within this zip

Melbourne99% of zip

Census places overlapping the zip's area. Mail may use a different city name than the municipality.

Zip codes near 32901

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Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
32902	Melbourne, FL · PO box	0.9 mi	—	—	—
32912	Melbourne, FL · PO box	0.9 mi	—	—	—
32919	Melbourne, FL · PO box	0.9 mi	—	—	—
32936	Melbourne, FL · PO box	0.9 mi	—	—	—
32906	Palm Bay, FL · PO box	1.9 mi	—	—	—
32903	Indialantic, FL	2.9 mi	13,836	$104,906	$533,000
32905	Palm Bay, FL	3.6 mi	24,792	$56,411	$230,000
32910	Palm Bay, FL · PO box	3.7 mi	—	—	—
32911	Palm Bay, FL · PO box	3.7 mi	—	—	—
32935	Melbourne, FL	4.9 mi	41,965	$64,588	$263,200
32907	Palm Bay, FL	5.3 mi	49,080	$75,311	$287,100
32934	Melbourne, FL	6.8 mi	18,564	$104,369	$416,100

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Questions about 32901

What city is zip code 32901?

32901 is assigned to Melbourne, Florida. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 32901 in?

32901 is in Brevard County, Florida.

What is the population of 32901?

About 28,923 people live in 32901, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 32901 in?

32901 is in Eastern Time.

What is the median household income in 32901?

The median household income in 32901 is $54,651.

What zip codes are near 32901?

The closest zip codes to 32901 are 32902, 32912, 32919, 32936, 32906.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 32901, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.