Zip code 32955: Rockledge, Florida
Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.
About 32955
32955 is a suburban zip code in Rockledge, Florida (Brevard County), covering 51 sq mi of land. About 41,008 people live here, or 806 per square mile. The median resident is 48.4 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.
The median household earns $86,457 a year, close to the national median of $80,734. 7.8% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $359,400, or 4.2 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes about as affordable as the national average for local earners. 77% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $1,755 a month.
36% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 24.3 minutes each way, and 13% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in office and administrative support; management; and sales.
How 32955 compares
- Veterans15.7%98thU.S. 6.2% · FL 7.4%49th of 976 in FL
- Median age48.493rdU.S. 38.9 · FL 42.6297th of 977 in FL
- 92ndU.S. 17.2% · FL 21.3%322nd of 977 in FL
- Housing vacancy13.6%84thU.S. 10.1% · FL 14.7%417th of 969 in FL
- Tech workers4.4%73rdU.S. 3.8% · FL 3.1%170th of 973 in FL
- Homeownership rate77.1%72ndU.S. 65.2% · FL 67.6%428th of 969 in FL
- Median gross rent$1,75571stU.S. $1,413 · FL $1,669335th of 902 in FL
- Population41,00869thU.S. 334,922,499 · FL 22,416,077151st of 977 in FL
- Broadband access94.3%69thU.S. 91% · FL 91.6%288th of 969 in FL
- Per capita income$47,99968thU.S. $44,673 · FL $42,609279th of 977 in FL
- 66thU.S. 14.5% · FL 11.7%212th of 973 in FL
- 62ndU.S. 51.1% · FL 60.1%618th of 945 in FL
- Median household income$86,45758thU.S. $80,734 · FL $74,568271st of 948 in FL
- 58thU.S. 35.7% · FL 34.1%359th of 975 in FL
- Uninsured rate7.6%56thU.S. 8.4% · FL 11.5%704th of 973 in FL
- Median home value$359,40055thU.S. $332,700 · FL $359,000408th of 935 in FL
- 53rdU.S. 0.483 · FL 0.485530th of 968 in FL
- Work from home13.1%52ndU.S. 15.1% · FL 15.7%526th of 975 in FL
- Diversity index48.649thU.S. 61.4 · FL 64.7495th of 977 in FL
- 47thU.S. 9.7% · FL 9.5%465th of 973 in FL
- Median earnings per worker$46,66445thU.S. $49,666 · FL $44,337374th of 961 in FL
- 41stU.S. 5.2% · FL 4.8%469th of 973 in FL
- Population density806/sq mi40thU.S. 95/sq mi · FL 418/sq mi570th of 977 in FL
- Average commute24.3 min38thU.S. 26.4 min · FL 28 min699th of 948 in FL
- 35thU.S. 14.1% · FL 21.9%722nd of 977 in FL
- Poverty rate7.8%30thU.S. 12.5% · FL 12.6%730th of 970 in FL
- 24thU.S. 10% · FL 12.8%859th of 973 in FL
- Residents under 1815.1%8thU.S. 22% · FL 19.5%710th of 977 in FL
| Measure | 32955 | Brevard | FL | U.S. | National percentile | Rank in FL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Veterans | 15.7% | 12.6% | 7.4% | 6.2% | 49th of 976 | |
| Median age | 48.4 | 46.7 | 42.6 | 38.9 | 297th of 977 | |
| Residents 65 and older | 25.1% | 24.5% | 21.3% | 17.2% | 322nd of 977 | |
| Housing vacancy | 13.6% | 13.9% | 14.7% | 10.1% | 417th of 969 | |
| Tech workers | 4.4% | 4.2% | 3.1% | 3.8% | 170th of 973 | |
| Homeownership rate | 77.1% | 76.7% | 67.6% | 65.2% | 428th of 969 | |
| Median gross rent | $1,755 | $1,556 | $1,669 | $1,413 | 335th of 902 | |
| Population | 41,008 | 632,780 | 22,416,077 | 334,922,499 | 151st of 977 | |
| Broadband access | 94.3% | 93% | 91.6% | 91% | 288th of 969 | |
| Per capita income | $47,999 | $44,108 | $42,609 | $44,673 | 279th of 977 | |
| Government workers | 16% | 12.9% | 11.7% | 14.5% | 212th of 973 | |
| Rent-burdened renters | 53.9% | 55.7% | 60.1% | 51.1% | 618th of 945 | |
| Median household income | $86,457 | $78,476 | $74,568 | $80,734 | 271st of 948 | |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 35.9% | 34.2% | 34.1% | 35.7% | 359th of 975 | |
| Uninsured rate | 7.6% | 9.8% | 11.5% | 8.4% | 704th of 973 | |
| Median home value | $359,400 | $339,600 | $359,000 | $332,700 | 408th of 935 | |
| Income inequality (Gini) | 0.438 | 0.457 | 0.485 | 0.483 | 530th of 968 | |
| Work from home | 13.1% | 14.6% | 15.7% | 15.1% | 526th of 975 | |
| Diversity index | 48.6 | 48 | 64.7 | 61.4 | 495th of 977 | |
| Healthcare workers | 9.3% | 10.2% | 9.5% | 9.7% | 465th of 973 | |
| Median earnings per worker | $46,664 | $45,664 | $44,337 | $49,666 | 374th of 961 | |
| Unemployment rate | 4.4% | 4.8% | 4.8% | 5.2% | 469th of 973 | |
| Population density | 806/sq mi | 623/sq mi | 418/sq mi | 95/sq mi | 570th of 977 | |
| Average commute | 24.3 min | 25.4 min | 28 min | 26.4 min | 699th of 948 | |
| Foreign-born residents | 6.3% | 9.7% | 21.9% | 14.1% | 722nd of 977 | |
| Poverty rate | 7.8% | 10.2% | 12.6% | 12.5% | 730th of 970 | |
| Self-employed workers | 7.4% | 10.9% | 12.8% | 10% | 859th of 973 | |
| Residents under 18 | 15.1% | 18.1% | 19.5% | 22% | 710th of 977 |
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
- White70%
- Black12%
- Hispanic10%
- Asian2%
- Native American0.1%
- Pacific Islander0.1%
- Other1%
- Multiracial4%
Language spoken at home (households)
Households
- Households
- 16,989
- Average household size
- 2.4
- Family households
- 64.7%
- Married couples
- 50.8%
- Living alone
- 27.5%
- Veterans (of adults)
- 15.7%
- 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
- 19,671
- Owner-occupied
- 77.1%
- Vacant
- 13.6%
- Median year built
- 1995
- Median rooms
- 5.9
- Renters paying 30%+ of income
- 53.9%
- Renters paying 50%+ of income
- 33.5%
- Home value to income
- 4.2× (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 | 32955 | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| Management, business, science and arts | $76,146 | $74,888 |
| Service | $30,281 | $26,804 |
| Sales and office | $36,501 | $40,476 |
| Construction and maintenance | $37,266 | $49,199 |
| Production and transportation | $37,458 | $39,989 |
Education, internet and health coverage
Highest education (adults 25+)
- High school graduate or higher
- 93.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 35.9%
- Graduate or professional degree
- 14.9%
- Households with broadband
- 94.3%
- Cable, fiber or DSL
- 83.7%
- No internet access
- 3.4%
- Without health insurance
- 7.6%
- Limited-English households
- 0.5%
Geography
- City (USPS)
- Rockledge
- State
- Florida
- County
- Brevard County
- Center point
- 28.2888° N, 80.7914° W
- Land area
- 51 sq mi
- Water area
- 10 sq mi
- Time zone
- Eastern Time (UTC-5, UTC-4 in summer)
- Zip type
- Residential delivery area
Cities and towns within this zip
- Rockledge22% of zip
- Viera East (unincorporated)4% of zip
- Viera West (unincorporated)4% of zip
Census places overlapping the zip's area. Mail may use a different city name than the municipality.
Zip codes near 32955
| Zip | City | Distance | IncomeMedian income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 32956 | Rockledge, FL · PO box | 4.6 mi | — |
| 32940 | Melbourne, FL | 5.9 mi | $110,495 |
| 32815 | Orlando, FL · PO box | 6.5 mi | — |
| 32924 | Cocoa, FL · PO box | 6.5 mi | — |
| 32922 | Cocoa, FL | 6.6 mi | $44,469 |
| 32926 | Cocoa, FL | 6.7 mi | $70,735 |
| 32952 | Merritt Island, FL | 8.3 mi | $102,726 |
| 32923 | Cocoa, FL · PO box | 9.9 mi | — |
| 32931 | Cocoa Beach, FL | 10 mi | $89,457 |
| 32959 | Sharpes, FL | 11 mi | — |
| 32925 | Patrick Afb, FL | 11 mi | $76,250 |
| 32932 | Cocoa Beach, FL · PO box | 11 mi | — |
Zip codes like 32955 elsewhere
Questions about 32955
What city is zip code 32955?
32955 is assigned to Rockledge, Florida. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.
What county is 32955 in?
32955 is in Brevard County, Florida.
What is the population of 32955?
About 41,008 people live in 32955, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
What time zone is 32955 in?
32955 is in Eastern Time.
What is the median household income in 32955?
The median household income in 32955 is $86,457.
What zip codes are near 32955?
The closest zip codes to 32955 are 32956, 32940, 32815, 32924, 32922.
Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 32955, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.