Zip code 32908: Palm Bay, Florida

Q: What city is zip code 32908?

32908 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 32908 in?

32908 is in Brevard County, Florida.

Q: What is the population of 32908?

About 16,535 people live in 32908, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What is the median household income in 32908?

The median household income in 32908 is $79,596.

Q: What zip codes are near 32908?

The closest zip codes to 32908 are 32909, 32907, 32905, 32950, 32906.

Residential delivery areaBrevard CountyEastern Time

Population

16,535

Median household income

$80K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

$304K

U.S. $333K

Median rent

$1,759/mo

U.S. $1,413

Median age

38.7

U.S. 38.9

Land area

19 sq mi

861 people/sq mi

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

About 32908

32908 is a suburban zip code in Palm Bay, Florida (Brevard County), covering 19 sq mi of land. About 16,535 people live here, or 861 per square mile. The median resident is 38.7 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.

The median household earns $79,596 a year, close to the national median of $80,734. 8.6% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $303,600, or 3.8 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes about as affordable as the national average for local earners. 90% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $1,759 a month.

26% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 29 minutes each way, and 19% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in healthcare; management; and office and administrative support.

How 32908 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Homeownership rate89.8%
96th
StrengthU.S. 65.2% · FL 67.6%105th of 969 in FL
Healthcare workers15.2%
95th
U.S. 9.7% · FL 9.5%50th of 973 in FL
Diversity index69.8
93rd
U.S. 61.4 · FL 64.741st of 977 in FL
Veterans10.1%
90th
U.S. 6.2% · FL 7.4%282nd of 976 in FL
Residents under 1827.2%
87th
U.S. 22% · FL 19.5%64th of 977 in FL
Uninsured rate13.3%
84th
WeaknessU.S. 8.4% · FL 11.5%298th of 973 in FL
Broadband access95.5%
80th
StrengthU.S. 91% · FL 91.6%189th of 969 in FL
Work from home18.5%
73rd
U.S. 15.1% · FL 15.7%282nd of 975 in FL
Median gross rent$1,759
71st
U.S. $1,413 · FL $1,669332nd of 902 in FL
Average commute29 min
69th
U.S. 26.4 min · FL 28 min367th of 948 in FL
Unemployment rate5.7%
64th
U.S. 5.2% · FL 4.8%267th of 973 in FL
Foreign-born residents12.2%
58th
U.S. 14.1% · FL 21.9%457th of 977 in FL
Median household income$79,596
50th
U.S. $80,734 · FL $74,568364th of 948 in FL
Median age38.7
48th
U.S. 38.9 · FL 42.6724th of 977 in FL
Median home value$303,600
44th
U.S. $332,700 · FL $359,000545th of 935 in FL
Population density861/sq mi
41st
U.S. 95/sq mi · FL 418/sq mi557th of 977 in FL
Tech workers2.3%
39th
U.S. 3.8% · FL 3.1%511th of 973 in FL
Per capita income$35,904
37th
U.S. $44,673 · FL $42,609553rd of 977 in FL
Bachelor's degree or higher26.1%
37th
U.S. 35.7% · FL 34.1%562nd of 975 in FL
Poverty rate8.6%
36th
U.S. 12.5% · FL 12.6%670th of 970 in FL
Median earnings per worker$43,411
34th
U.S. $49,666 · FL $44,337493rd of 961 in FL
Population16,535
25th
U.S. 334,922,499 · FL 22,416,077574th of 977 in FL
Housing vacancy4.2%
24th
U.S. 10.1% · FL 14.7%884th of 969 in FL
Residents 65 and older13.1%
24th
U.S. 17.2% · FL 21.3%833rd of 977 in FL
Self-employed workers7.3%
23rd
U.S. 10% · FL 12.8%865th of 973 in FL
Government workers9.7%
17th
U.S. 14.5% · FL 11.7%629th of 973 in FL
Income inequality (Gini)0.390
14th
StrengthU.S. 0.483 · FL 0.485837th of 968 in FL
Rent-burdened renters23%
2nd
StrengthU.S. 51.1% · FL 60.1%905th of 945 in FL

Measure	32908	Brevard	FL	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in FL
Homeownership rateStrength	89.8%	76.7%	67.6%	65.2%	96th	105th of 969
Healthcare workers	15.2%	10.2%	9.5%	9.7%	95th	50th of 973
Diversity index	69.8	48	64.7	61.4	93rd	41st of 977
Veterans	10.1%	12.6%	7.4%	6.2%	90th	282nd of 976
Residents under 18	27.2%	18.1%	19.5%	22%	87th	64th of 977
Uninsured rateWeakness	13.3%	9.8%	11.5%	8.4%	84th	298th of 973
Broadband accessStrength	95.5%	93%	91.6%	91%	80th	189th of 969
Work from home	18.5%	14.6%	15.7%	15.1%	73rd	282nd of 975
Median gross rent	$1,759	$1,556	$1,669	$1,413	71st	332nd of 902
Average commute	29 min	25.4 min	28 min	26.4 min	69th	367th of 948
Unemployment rate	5.7%	4.8%	4.8%	5.2%	64th	267th of 973
Foreign-born residents	12.2%	9.7%	21.9%	14.1%	58th	457th of 977
Median household income	$79,596	$78,476	$74,568	$80,734	50th	364th of 948
Median age	38.7	46.7	42.6	38.9	48th	724th of 977
Median home value	$303,600	$339,600	$359,000	$332,700	44th	545th of 935
Population density	861/sq mi	623/sq mi	418/sq mi	95/sq mi	41st	557th of 977
Tech workers	2.3%	4.2%	3.1%	3.8%	39th	511th of 973
Per capita income	$35,904	$44,108	$42,609	$44,673	37th	553rd of 977
Bachelor's degree or higher	26.1%	34.2%	34.1%	35.7%	37th	562nd of 975
Poverty rate	8.6%	10.2%	12.6%	12.5%	36th	670th of 970
Median earnings per worker	$43,411	$45,664	$44,337	$49,666	34th	493rd of 961
Population	16,535	632,780	22,416,077	334,922,499	25th	574th of 977
Housing vacancy	4.2%	13.9%	14.7%	10.1%	24th	884th of 969
Residents 65 and older	13.1%	24.5%	21.3%	17.2%	24th	833rd of 977
Self-employed workers	7.3%	10.9%	12.8%	10%	23rd	865th of 973
Government workers	9.7%	12.9%	11.7%	14.5%	17th	629th of 973
Income inequality (Gini)Strength	0.390	0.457	0.485	0.483	14th	837th of 968
Rent-burdened rentersStrength	23%	55.7%	60.1%	51.1%	2nd	905th of 945

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

23%

5–17

18–24

12%

25–34

16%

35–44

14%

45–54

12%

55–64

65–74

75+

Median age

38.7

Under 18

27.2%

65 and over

13.1%

Race and ethnicity

White44%
Black23%
Hispanic22%
Asian1%
Native American0%
Pacific Islander0%
Other1%
Multiracial8%

Diversity index

69.8

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

12.2%

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

31.6%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

81%

Spanish

15%

Other Indo-European

Asian / Pacific

0.6%

Other

0.7%

Households

Households: 5,363
Average household size: 3.1
Family households: 78.1%
Married couples: 59.2%
Living alone: 18.3%
Veterans (of adults): 10.1%
Male / female: 48% / 52%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

$25–50k

19%

$50–75k

21%

$75–100k

10%

$100–150k

23%

$150–200k

11%

$200k+

10%

Median household income

32908

$79,596

Brevard Co.

$78,476

Florida

$74,568

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$35,904

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

8.6%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

20.5%

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.390

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

32908

$303,600

Brevard Co.

$339,600

Florida

$359,000

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

32908

$1,759

Brevard Co.

$1,556

Florida

$1,669

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

95%

2–4 units

5–19 units

20+ units

0.6%

Mobile home

0.6%

Boat, RV, van

Housing units: 5,598
Owner-occupied: 89.8%
Vacant: 4.2%
Median year built: 2003
Median rooms: 5.9
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 23%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 22%
Home value to income: 3.8× (U.S. 4.1×)

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

69%

Carpooled

Transit

0.3%

Walked

0.2%

Bicycle

0.5%

Worked from home

18%

Other

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

10–19

13%

20–29

24%

30–44

37%

45–59

13%

60+

Average commute

29 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

5.7%

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

67.1%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Healthcare

15%

Management

12%

Office and admin

12%

Construction and repair

10%

Business and finance

Sales

Transportation and moving

Production

Cleaning and personal care

Education

Engineering and science

Computer and math

Arts, media and sports

Food service

Police and fire

Legal and social services

0.9%

Farming, fishing and forestry

Industries

Health care and social assistance

21%

Manufacturing

18%

Retail

15%

Finance, insurance and real estate

Construction

Admin, support and management

Professional and technical services

Other services

Education

Public administration

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

Wholesale

Restaurants and hotels

Arts and recreation

Information

Agriculture and mining

0.2%

Median earnings per worker

$43,411

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

7.3%

U.S. 10%

Government workers

9.7%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

6.1%

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	32908	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$56,409	$74,888
Service	$21,205	$26,804
Sales and office	$36,155	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	$44,679	$49,199
Production and transportation	$42,277	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

High school

29%

Some college

21%

Associate's

17%

Bachelor's

17%

Graduate

High school graduate or higher: 92.1%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 26.1%
Graduate or professional degree: 8.8%
Households with broadband: 95.5%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 86.5%
No internet access: 3%
Without health insurance: 13.3%
Limited-English households: 1.8%

Geography

City (USPS): Palm Bay
State: Florida
County: Brevard County
Center point: 27.9562° N, 80.6983° W
Land area: 19 sq mi
Water area: under 0.1 sq mi
Time zone: Eastern Time (UTC-5, UTC-4 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

Cities and towns within this zip

Palm Bay100% of zip

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

Zip codes near 32908

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Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
32909	Palm Bay, FL	4.6 mi	41,804	$79,977	$307,100
32907	Palm Bay, FL	4.6 mi	49,080	$75,311	$287,100
32905	Palm Bay, FL	7.9 mi	24,792	$56,411	$230,000
32950	Malabar, FL	8 mi	4,132	$115,781	$455,900
32906	Palm Bay, FL · PO box	8.2 mi	—	—	—
32910	Palm Bay, FL · PO box	8.6 mi	—	—	—
32911	Palm Bay, FL · PO box	8.6 mi	—	—	—
32904	Melbourne, FL	8.9 mi	37,241	$90,673	$366,300
32949	Grant, FL	9 mi	3,636	$130,651	$580,600
32901	Melbourne, FL	9.7 mi	28,923	$54,651	$282,300
32902	Melbourne, FL · PO box	10 mi	—	—	—
32912	Melbourne, FL · PO box	10 mi	—	—	—

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Questions about 32908

What city is zip code 32908?

32908 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 32908 in?

32908 is in Brevard County, Florida.

What is the population of 32908?

About 16,535 people live in 32908, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 32908 in?

32908 is in Eastern Time.

What is the median household income in 32908?

The median household income in 32908 is $79,596.

What zip codes are near 32908?

The closest zip codes to 32908 are 32909, 32907, 32905, 32950, 32906.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 32908, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.