Zip code 32904: Melbourne, Florida
Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.
About 32904
32904 is a small-town zip code in Melbourne, Florida (Brevard County), covering 217 sq mi of land. About 37,241 people live here, or 172 per square mile. The median resident is 40.7 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.
The median household earns $90,673 a year, close to the national median of $80,734. 7.4% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $366,300, or 4.0 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes about as affordable as the national average for local earners. 74% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $1,817 a month.
41% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 23.2 minutes each way, and 17% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in management; office and administrative support; and sales. 21% of households speak a language other than English at home, most often Spanish.
How 32904 compares
- Veterans11.8%94thU.S. 6.2% · FL 7.4%168th of 976 in FL
- Tech workers6.6%89thU.S. 3.8% · FL 3.1%37th of 973 in FL
- 79thU.S. 17.2% · FL 21.3%451st of 977 in FL
- Median gross rent$1,81775thU.S. $1,413 · FL $1,669277th of 902 in FL
- Housing vacancy9.8%70thU.S. 10.1% · FL 14.7%585th of 969 in FL
- Work from home16.7%68thU.S. 15.1% · FL 15.7%357th of 975 in FL
- 67thU.S. 35.7% · FL 34.1%269th of 975 in FL
- Homeownership rate74.4%65thU.S. 65.2% · FL 67.6%497th of 969 in FL
- Uninsured rate8.8%64thU.S. 8.4% · FL 11.5%608th of 973 in FL
- Median household income$90,67363rdU.S. $80,734 · FL $74,568234th of 948 in FL
- Median age40.763rdU.S. 38.9 · FL 42.6595th of 977 in FL
- Population37,24162ndU.S. 334,922,499 · FL 22,416,077182nd of 977 in FL
- Broadband access93.4%61stU.S. 91% · FL 91.6%356th of 969 in FL
- Median home value$366,30056thU.S. $332,700 · FL $359,000388th of 935 in FL
- Per capita income$41,88355thU.S. $44,673 · FL $42,609384th of 977 in FL
- Median earnings per worker$49,21053rdU.S. $49,666 · FL $44,337302nd of 961 in FL
- Diversity index49.851stU.S. 61.4 · FL 64.7475th of 977 in FL
- 51stU.S. 10% · FL 12.8%724th of 973 in FL
- 49thU.S. 14.1% · FL 21.9%579th of 977 in FL
- 46thU.S. 9.7% · FL 9.5%477th of 973 in FL
- 37thU.S. 5.2% · FL 4.8%513th of 973 in FL
- 37thU.S. 51.1% · FL 60.1%756th of 945 in FL
- Residents under 1820.3%34thU.S. 22% · FL 19.5%388th of 977 in FL
- Average commute23.2 min31stU.S. 26.4 min · FL 28 min764th of 948 in FL
- Poverty rate7.4%28thU.S. 12.5% · FL 12.6%760th of 970 in FL
- Government workers11.1%28thU.S. 14.5% · FL 11.7%498th of 973 in FL
- Population density172/sq mi19thU.S. 95/sq mi · FL 418/sq mi760th of 977 in FL
- 13thStrengthU.S. 0.483 · FL 0.485844th of 968 in FL
| Measure | 32904 | Brevard | FL | U.S. | National percentile | Rank in FL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Veterans | 11.8% | 12.6% | 7.4% | 6.2% | 168th of 976 | |
| Tech workers | 6.6% | 4.2% | 3.1% | 3.8% | 37th of 973 | |
| Residents 65 and older | 21.1% | 24.5% | 21.3% | 17.2% | 451st of 977 | |
| Median gross rent | $1,817 | $1,556 | $1,669 | $1,413 | 277th of 902 | |
| Housing vacancy | 9.8% | 13.9% | 14.7% | 10.1% | 585th of 969 | |
| Work from home | 16.7% | 14.6% | 15.7% | 15.1% | 357th of 975 | |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 40.6% | 34.2% | 34.1% | 35.7% | 269th of 975 | |
| Homeownership rate | 74.4% | 76.7% | 67.6% | 65.2% | 497th of 969 | |
| Uninsured rate | 8.8% | 9.8% | 11.5% | 8.4% | 608th of 973 | |
| Median household income | $90,673 | $78,476 | $74,568 | $80,734 | 234th of 948 | |
| Median age | 40.7 | 46.7 | 42.6 | 38.9 | 595th of 977 | |
| Population | 37,241 | 632,780 | 22,416,077 | 334,922,499 | 182nd of 977 | |
| Broadband access | 93.4% | 93% | 91.6% | 91% | 356th of 969 | |
| Median home value | $366,300 | $339,600 | $359,000 | $332,700 | 388th of 935 | |
| Per capita income | $41,883 | $44,108 | $42,609 | $44,673 | 384th of 977 | |
| Median earnings per worker | $49,210 | $45,664 | $44,337 | $49,666 | 302nd of 961 | |
| Diversity index | 49.8 | 48 | 64.7 | 61.4 | 475th of 977 | |
| Self-employed workers | 9.4% | 10.9% | 12.8% | 10% | 724th of 973 | |
| Foreign-born residents | 9.5% | 9.7% | 21.9% | 14.1% | 579th of 977 | |
| Healthcare workers | 9.2% | 10.2% | 9.5% | 9.7% | 477th of 973 | |
| Unemployment rate | 4.2% | 4.8% | 4.8% | 5.2% | 513th of 973 | |
| Rent-burdened renters | 47.5% | 55.7% | 60.1% | 51.1% | 756th of 945 | |
| Residents under 18 | 20.3% | 18.1% | 19.5% | 22% | 388th of 977 | |
| Average commute | 23.2 min | 25.4 min | 28 min | 26.4 min | 764th of 948 | |
| Poverty rate | 7.4% | 10.2% | 12.6% | 12.5% | 760th of 970 | |
| Government workers | 11.1% | 12.9% | 11.7% | 14.5% | 498th of 973 | |
| Population density | 172/sq mi | 623/sq mi | 418/sq mi | 95/sq mi | 760th of 977 | |
| Income inequality (Gini)Strength | 0.388 | 0.457 | 0.485 | 0.483 | 844th of 968 |
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
- White69%
- Black4%
- Hispanic15%
- Asian5%
- Native American0.2%
- Pacific Islander0.0%
- Other2%
- Multiracial6%
Language spoken at home (households)
Households
- Households
- 14,039
- Average household size
- 2.6
- Family households
- 64%
- Married couples
- 48.6%
- Living alone
- 25.8%
- Veterans (of adults)
- 11.8%
- Male / female
- 52% / 48%
Income and poverty
Household income distribution
Median household income
Housing
Median home value
Median gross rent
Types of housing
- Housing units
- 15,572
- Owner-occupied
- 74.4%
- Vacant
- 9.8%
- Median year built
- 2001
- Median rooms
- 6
- Renters paying 30%+ of income
- 47.5%
- Renters paying 50%+ of income
- 18.6%
- Home value to income
- 4.0× (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 | 32904 | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| Management, business, science and arts | $78,657 | $74,888 |
| Service | $24,387 | $26,804 |
| Sales and office | $34,730 | $40,476 |
| Construction and maintenance | $45,189 | $49,199 |
| Production and transportation | $36,151 | $39,989 |
Education, internet and health coverage
Highest education (adults 25+)
- High school graduate or higher
- 94.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 40.6%
- Graduate or professional degree
- 14.7%
- Households with broadband
- 93.4%
- Cable, fiber or DSL
- 84.6%
- No internet access
- 3.3%
- Without health insurance
- 8.8%
- Limited-English households
- 1.7%
Geography
- City (USPS)
- Melbourne
- State
- Florida
- County
- Brevard County
- Center point
- 28.0329° N, 80.8161° W
- Land area
- 217 sq mi
- Water area
- 4.6 sq mi
- Time zone
- Eastern Time (UTC-5, UTC-4 in summer)
- Zip type
- Residential delivery area
Cities and towns within this zip
- West Melbourne5% of zip
- Melbourne4% of zip
- Palm Bay2% of zip
- June Park (unincorporated)1% of zip
Census places overlapping the zip's area. Mail may use a different city name than the municipality.
Zip codes near 32904
| Zip | City | Distance | IncomeMedian income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 32907 | Palm Bay, FL | 8.4 mi | $75,311 |
| 32908 | Palm Bay, FL | 8.9 mi | $79,596 |
| 32934 | Melbourne, FL | 9.4 mi | $104,369 |
| 32906 | Palm Bay, FL · PO box | 10 mi | — |
| 32901 | Melbourne, FL | 12 mi | $54,651 |
| 32935 | Melbourne, FL | 13 mi | $64,588 |
| 32940 | Melbourne, FL | 13 mi | $110,495 |
| 32902 | Melbourne, FL · PO box | 13 mi | — |
| 32905 | Palm Bay, FL | 13 mi | $56,411 |
| 32912 | Melbourne, FL · PO box | 13 mi | — |
| 32919 | Melbourne, FL · PO box | 13 mi | — |
| 32936 | Melbourne, FL · PO box | 13 mi | — |
Zip codes like 32904 elsewhere
Questions about 32904
What city is zip code 32904?
32904 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 32904 in?
32904 is in Brevard County, Florida.
What is the population of 32904?
About 37,241 people live in 32904, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
What time zone is 32904 in?
32904 is in Eastern Time.
What is the median household income in 32904?
The median household income in 32904 is $90,673.
What zip codes are near 32904?
The closest zip codes to 32904 are 32907, 32908, 32934, 32906, 32901.
Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 32904, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.