Zip code 32905: Palm Bay, Florida

Q: What city is zip code 32905?

32905 is assigned to Palm Bay, Florida. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 32905 in?

32905 is in Brevard County, Florida.

Q: What is the population of 32905?

About 24,792 people live in 32905, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What is the median household income in 32905?

The median household income in 32905 is $56,411.

Q: What zip codes are near 32905?

The closest zip codes to 32905 are 32910, 32911, 32901, 32902, 32912.

Residential delivery areaBrevard CountyEastern Time

Population

24,792

Median household income

$56K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

$230K

U.S. $333K

Median rent

$1,474/mo

U.S. $1,413

Median age

45.1

U.S. 38.9

Land area

9.7 sq mi

2,559 people/sq mi

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

About 32905

32905 is an urban zip code in Palm Bay, Florida (Brevard County), covering 9.7 sq mi of land. About 24,792 people live here, or 2,559 per square mile. The median resident is 45.1 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.

The median household earns $56,411 a year, 30% below the national median of $80,734. 15.3% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $230,000, or 4.1 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes about as affordable as the national average for local earners. 56% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $1,474 a month.

27% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 24.4 minutes each way, and 10% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in construction and repair; office and administrative support; and sales.

How 32905 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Rent-burdened renters69.7%
97th
WeaknessU.S. 51.1% · FL 60.1%126th of 945 in FL
Veterans10.9%
92nd
U.S. 6.2% · FL 7.4%225th of 976 in FL
Uninsured rate15.7%
90th
WeaknessU.S. 8.4% · FL 11.5%193rd of 973 in FL
Residents 65 and older24.1%
90th
U.S. 17.2% · FL 21.3%346th of 977 in FL
Housing vacancy16.3%
89th
U.S. 10.1% · FL 14.7%331st of 969 in FL
Median age45.1
86th
U.S. 38.9 · FL 42.6394th of 977 in FL
Self-employed workers12.6%
81st
U.S. 10% · FL 12.8%457th of 973 in FL
Unemployment rate6.5%
74th
U.S. 5.2% · FL 4.8%169th of 973 in FL
Diversity index61
74th
U.S. 61.4 · FL 64.7240th of 977 in FL
Poverty rate15.3%
70th
U.S. 12.5% · FL 12.6%286th of 970 in FL
Foreign-born residents14.7%
64th
U.S. 14.1% · FL 21.9%376th of 977 in FL
Population density2,559/sq mi
63rd
U.S. 95/sq mi · FL 418/sq mi331st of 977 in FL
Median gross rent$1,474
55th
U.S. $1,413 · FL $1,669525th of 902 in FL
Tech workers3%
52nd
U.S. 3.8% · FL 3.1%366th of 973 in FL
Income inequality (Gini)0.423
40th
U.S. 0.483 · FL 0.485644th of 968 in FL
Population24,792
39th
U.S. 334,922,499 · FL 22,416,077404th of 977 in FL
Average commute24.4 min
39th
U.S. 26.4 min · FL 28 min692nd of 948 in FL
Bachelor's degree or higher26.8%
38th
U.S. 35.7% · FL 34.1%549th of 975 in FL
Work from home10.1%
35th
U.S. 15.1% · FL 15.7%696th of 975 in FL
Broadband access89.6%
31st
U.S. 91% · FL 91.6%635th of 969 in FL
Median home value$230,000
28th
U.S. $332,700 · FL $359,000730th of 935 in FL
Homeownership rate56%
26th
U.S. 65.2% · FL 67.6%790th of 969 in FL
Per capita income$31,561
23rd
U.S. $44,673 · FL $42,609708th of 977 in FL
Healthcare workers7.3%
19th
U.S. 9.7% · FL 9.5%726th of 973 in FL
Median household income$56,411
16th
WeaknessU.S. $80,734 · FL $74,568767th of 948 in FL
Residents under 1816.2%
11th
U.S. 22% · FL 19.5%645th of 977 in FL
Median earnings per worker$35,453
9th
WeaknessU.S. $49,666 · FL $44,337834th of 961 in FL
Government workers7.8%
6th
U.S. 14.5% · FL 11.7%784th of 973 in FL

Measure	32905	Brevard	FL	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in FL
Rent-burdened rentersWeakness	69.7%	55.7%	60.1%	51.1%	97th	126th of 945
Veterans	10.9%	12.6%	7.4%	6.2%	92nd	225th of 976
Uninsured rateWeakness	15.7%	9.8%	11.5%	8.4%	90th	193rd of 973
Residents 65 and older	24.1%	24.5%	21.3%	17.2%	90th	346th of 977
Housing vacancy	16.3%	13.9%	14.7%	10.1%	89th	331st of 969
Median age	45.1	46.7	42.6	38.9	86th	394th of 977
Self-employed workers	12.6%	10.9%	12.8%	10%	81st	457th of 973
Unemployment rate	6.5%	4.8%	4.8%	5.2%	74th	169th of 973
Diversity index	61	48	64.7	61.4	74th	240th of 977
Poverty rate	15.3%	10.2%	12.6%	12.5%	70th	286th of 970
Foreign-born residents	14.7%	9.7%	21.9%	14.1%	64th	376th of 977
Population density	2,559/sq mi	623/sq mi	418/sq mi	95/sq mi	63rd	331st of 977
Median gross rent	$1,474	$1,556	$1,669	$1,413	55th	525th of 902
Tech workers	3%	4.2%	3.1%	3.8%	52nd	366th of 973
Income inequality (Gini)	0.423	0.457	0.485	0.483	40th	644th of 968
Population	24,792	632,780	22,416,077	334,922,499	39th	404th of 977
Average commute	24.4 min	25.4 min	28 min	26.4 min	39th	692nd of 948
Bachelor's degree or higher	26.8%	34.2%	34.1%	35.7%	38th	549th of 975
Work from home	10.1%	14.6%	15.7%	15.1%	35th	696th of 975
Broadband access	89.6%	93%	91.6%	91%	31st	635th of 969
Median home value	$230,000	$339,600	$359,000	$332,700	28th	730th of 935
Homeownership rate	56%	76.7%	67.6%	65.2%	26th	790th of 969
Per capita income	$31,561	$44,108	$42,609	$44,673	23rd	708th of 977
Healthcare workers	7.3%	10.2%	9.5%	9.7%	19th	726th of 973
Median household incomeWeakness	$56,411	$78,476	$74,568	$80,734	16th	767th of 948
Residents under 18	16.2%	18.1%	19.5%	22%	11th	645th of 977
Median earnings per workerWeakness	$35,453	$45,664	$44,337	$49,666	9th	834th of 961
Government workers	7.8%	12.9%	11.7%	14.5%	6th	784th 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

11%

5–17

18–24

18%

25–34

10%

35–44

45–54

17%

55–64

15%

65–74

75+

Median age

45.1

Under 18

16.2%

65 and over

24.1%

Race and ethnicity

White57%
Black17%
Hispanic16%
Asian2%
Native American0.1%
Pacific Islander0%
Other2%
Multiracial6%

Diversity index

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

14.7%

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

34.5%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

83%

Spanish

11%

Other Indo-European

Asian / Pacific

Other

Households

Households: 10,658
Average household size: 2.3
Family households: 53.8%
Married couples: 33.1%
Living alone: 37.5%
Veterans (of adults): 10.9%
Male / female: 51% / 49%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

19%

$25–50k

25%

$50–75k

20%

$75–100k

15%

$100–150k

12%

$150–200k

$200k+

Median household income

32905

$56,411

Brevard Co.

$78,476

Florida

$74,568

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$31,561

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

15.3%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

8.7%

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.423

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

32905

$230,000

Brevard Co.

$339,600

Florida

$359,000

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

32905

$1,474

Brevard Co.

$1,556

Florida

$1,669

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

55%

2–4 units

10%

5–19 units

18%

20+ units

Mobile home

Boat, RV, van

Housing units: 12,728
Owner-occupied: 56%
Vacant: 16.3%
Median year built: 1984
Median rooms: 4.8
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 69.7%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 44.1%
Home value to income: 4.1× (U.S. 4.1×)

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

72%

Carpooled

12%

Transit

0.6%

Walked

Bicycle

0.8%

Worked from home

10%

Other

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

10%

10–19

30%

20–29

28%

30–44

18%

45–59

60+

Average commute

24.4 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

6.5%

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

55.7%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Construction and repair

12%

Office and admin

11%

Sales

Management

Food service

Healthcare

Transportation and moving

Education

Engineering and science

Cleaning and personal care

Production

Business and finance

Computer and math

Police and fire

Legal and social services

0.9%

Arts, media and sports

0.8%

Farming, fishing and forestry

Industries

Retail

14%

Health care and social assistance

13%

Construction

12%

Manufacturing

11%

Restaurants and hotels

Education

Professional and technical services

Admin, support and management

Other services

Finance, insurance and real estate

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

Public administration

Information

Arts and recreation

0.8%

Wholesale

0.3%

Agriculture and mining

Median earnings per worker

$35,453

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

12.6%

U.S. 10%

Government workers

7.8%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

6.2%

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	32905	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$54,190	$74,888
Service	$25,011	$26,804
Sales and office	$27,308	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	$39,527	$49,199
Production and transportation	$31,961	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

High school

33%

Some college

20%

Associate's

10%

Bachelor's

19%

Graduate

High school graduate or higher: 90.6%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 26.8%
Graduate or professional degree: 8.1%
Households with broadband: 89.6%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 76.9%
No internet access: 7.1%
Without health insurance: 15.7%
Limited-English households: 5%

Geography

City (USPS): Palm Bay
State: Florida
County: Brevard County
Center point: 28.0314° N, 80.6004° W
Land area: 9.7 sq mi
Water area: 3 sq mi
Time zone: Eastern Time (UTC-5, UTC-4 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

Cities and towns within this zip

Palm Bay98% of zip
Melbourne2% of zip

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

Zip codes near 32905

Search by radius

Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
32910	Palm Bay, FL · PO box	0.7 mi	—	—	—
32911	Palm Bay, FL · PO box	0.7 mi	—	—	—
32901	Melbourne, FL	3.6 mi	28,923	$54,651	$282,300
32902	Melbourne, FL · PO box	3.6 mi	—	—	—
32912	Melbourne, FL · PO box	3.6 mi	—	—	—
32919	Melbourne, FL · PO box	3.6 mi	—	—	—
32936	Melbourne, FL · PO box	3.6 mi	—	—	—
32906	Palm Bay, FL · PO box	3.9 mi	—	—	—
32950	Malabar, FL	4 mi	4,132	$115,781	$455,900
32907	Palm Bay, FL	4.9 mi	49,080	$75,311	$287,100
32903	Indialantic, FL	5 mi	13,836	$104,906	$533,000
32908	Palm Bay, FL	7.9 mi	16,535	$79,596	$303,600

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Questions about 32905

What city is zip code 32905?

32905 is assigned to Palm Bay, Florida. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 32905 in?

32905 is in Brevard County, Florida.

What is the population of 32905?

About 24,792 people live in 32905, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 32905 in?

32905 is in Eastern Time.

What is the median household income in 32905?

The median household income in 32905 is $56,411.

What zip codes are near 32905?

The closest zip codes to 32905 are 32910, 32911, 32901, 32902, 32912.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 32905, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.