ZIP Code 32503 in Pensacola, FL

Data Last Updated: October 1, 2025
City:Pensacola, Florida
County:Escambia County
Timezone:Central (GMT -06:00)
Local Time:8:35:15 PM
Population:33,693 [See All]
Area Codes:850 / 448
Classification:Standard [Normal Street Delivery]
Coordinates:30.4622, -87.2175
Land Area:12.611 sq mi
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Population & Demographics


ZIP Code 32503 has 33,693 residents and 13,071 households (average 2.23 persons per household). The median age is 36.1 years, younger than the state (43.0) and slightly younger than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 46.6% male and 53.4% female, which is slightly lower than the national male share (49.1%), making this a female-majority area. Largest groups are White (63.3%, higher than the state average of 57.7%) and Black or African American (23.4%, much higher than the state average of 15.1% and well above the national average of 12.4%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 6.1%, which is much lower than the state average (26.5%), and Black or African American share is much higher than the national average (12.4%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2020 Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC) and U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates.
2020 Population:33,693Source: Census DHC
2023 ACS Population Estimate:32,975Source: Census ACS
2025 ZC Population Estimate:32,533Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Population Density:2,671.7 people per sq mile
Average Income:$67,654Source: Census ACS
Households:13,071Source: Census DHC
Average House Value:$270,500Source: Census ACS
Persons Per Household:2.23Source: Census DHC
Average Family Size:3.46Source: Census ACS

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)


Group20102011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Census ACS Population Estimate--35,00734,41634,38233,96533,90934,64534,76134,52034,23333,16332,95033,87532,975
Decennial Census32,011------------------33,693------
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP05. DEMOGRAPHIC AND HOUSING ESTIMATES

Population by Age & Gender (Total, Male, Female)


Median Age: 36.1

Male Median Age: 34.9

Female Median Age: 37.4

Group< 55-910-1415-1920-2425-2930-3435-3940-4445-4950-5455-5960-6465-6970-7475-7980-8485+
Male8527837701,2781,9951,1851,010875807812790945983923703441275290
Female8068447911,5252,2901,1981,0849268048209001,1021,1931,115910582444642
Total1,6581,6271,5612,8034,2852,3832,0941,8011,6111,6321,6902,0472,1762,0381,6131,023719932
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Population by Race


White:21,31163.40%
Black:7,87123.41%
Hispanic:*2,0716.16%
Asian:1,1733.49%
American Indian:1570.47%
Hawaiian:520.15%
Other:9812.92%
Total:33,616100%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)
* NOTE: Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity, not a race. This means individuals who identify as Hispanic will also be included in one of the race categories (such as White or Black). As a result, the totals shown here may exceed 100% when Hispanic is displayed alongside racial groups.

Gender Breakdown


GenderCount%Median Age
Males:15,71746.65%34.9 years
Females:17,97653.35%37.4 years
Total:33,693100%36.1 years
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Nativity & Citizenship


Native, born in the United States:30,89093.68%
Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad:5911.79%
Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen:7462.26%
Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen:7484.53%
Total Population:32,975100%
Total Native Population:31,48195.47%
Total Foreign-born Population:1,4944.53%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS
Note: Nativity and Citizenship derived from American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Total Population listed here will not match official ZIP Code population totals, which are based on the Decennial Census.

Income & Employment


In 2023, the Median household income is $67,654, which is much lower than the national median ($78,538), is up $23,530 (53.3%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $17,622. Family households earn a median of $86,831 versus $45,607 for nonfamily households (a difference of $41,224). By gender, male median income is $61,306 and female is $50,705, which is markedly greater than the state female median ($47,382), with a current gap of $10,601 that has narrowed from 2011 to 2023. The labor-force participation rate is 64.7%, which is notably higher than the state rate (59.6%). The unemployment rate is 5.9%, which is well above the state rate (4.8%). The largest occupation group is Management (42.0%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02, DP03, DP04 and DP05.

Median Income Over Time (Household, Family, Nonfamily, Male, Female)


Income Type2011201220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Median Household Income$44,124$44,260$44,579$46,432$45,292$47,027$46,707$49,416$50,032$54,708$56,486$64,857$67,654
Median Family Income$55,263$54,763$53,651$55,910$54,529$56,362$54,686$59,518$62,413$66,174$69,533$81,505$86,831
Median NonFamily Income$32,441$32,508$33,324$34,174$30,949$34,058$34,200$37,279$38,504$42,861$42,061$45,602$45,607
Median Male Income$45,865$40,484$40,473$40,171$40,083$41,652$43,958$45,246$47,474$51,532$52,768$59,472$61,306
Median Female Income$31,468$31,293$32,217$33,707$33,340$33,496$32,334$35,174$37,229$38,291$41,183$46,048$50,705
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Average Household Income


Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Employment Status


Employed:16,47759.69%
Unemployed:1,0503.80%
Not In Labor Force:10,07536.50%
Total:27,602100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Employment by Occupation (Civilian Employed Population, 16 and Over)


Management, business, science, and arts:6,91341.96%
Service:4,05324.60%
Sales and Office:3,37020.45%
Natural resources, construction, and maintenance:6523.96%
Production, transportation, and material moving:1,4899.04%
Total Civilian Employed Population:16,477100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Housing & Affordability


In 2023, the median home value is $270,500, which is much lower than the state median ($325,000), is up $117,100 (76.34%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $99,300. The median gross rent is $1,226, which is well under the state median ($1,564), is up $387 (46.13%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $313. Of occupied housing, owners make up 67.48% (51.98% with a mortgage, 48.02% free-and-clear) and renters 32.52% - making this ZIP Code more home ownership than the state and under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 9.45%, which is markedly below the state rate (15.19%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Table DP03, SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Median Home Value (Comparison)


Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Home Value Over Time


Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Median Home Value$153,400$141,700$136,000$129,300$128,200$135,300$147,500$153,600$171,200$175,500$204,300$236,800$270,500
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Gross Rent Paid


Less than $500:3137.37%
$500 to $999:87020.49%
$1,000 to $1,499:1,77141.71%
$1,500 to $1,999:81719.24%
$2,000 to $2,499:1693.98%
$2,500 to $2,999:1333.13%
$3,000 or more:360.85%
No Rent:1373.23%
Total:4,246100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Gross Rent Over Time


Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Median Rent$839$844$853$849$836$847$864$888$913$952$1,039$1,141$1,226
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Occupancy


Owner Occupied (with mortgage):4,58035.08%
Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage):4,23132.40%
Renter Occupied:4,24632.52%
Total Occupied Housing Units:13,057100%

Occupied Housing Units:13,05790.55%
Vacant Housing Units (not graphed):1,3629.45%
Total Housing Units:14,419100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Type (Single-Family, Multi-Family, Other)


Single-Family Units:11,02576.46%
Multi-Family Units:3,08821.42%
Other Units:3062.12%
Total Housing Units:14,419100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Education, Health & Community


In 2023, 41.40% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is markedly above the state rate (33.20%), well above both the state and national averages. High school or higher is 93.90%, which is well above the national rate (89.40%). The uninsured rate is 10.10%, which is on par with the state rate (11.90%). The share of people in poverty is 11.70%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.70%), up 0.10 percentage points since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 1.20 percentage points. Poverty has been broadly stable, which may reflect structural barriers or offsetting gains and setbacks. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is college (58.83%). College enrollment is 58.83%, which is far higher than the national rate (26.70%), indicating the community is likely a college hub with student-driven housing and services.

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02 and DP03.

Educational Attainment of Adults (25 and Older)


Less than 9th grade:3391.64%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma:9154.44%
High school graduate (includes equivalency):4,38821.27%
Some college, no degree:4,51921.91%
Associate's degree:1,9259.33%
Bachelor's degree:5,16925.06%
Graduate or professional degree:3,37216.35%
Total:20,627100%
High school or higher:19,37393.92%
Bachelor's degree or higher:8,54141.41%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Health Insurance Coverage by Type (Private, Public, Uninsured)


Private Insurance:22,74961.83%
Public Insurance:10,74829.21%
No Insurance:3,2938.95%
Total:36,790100%
Has Health Insurance:33,49791.05%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Percentage of People in Poverty Over Time (2011-2023)


Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
% of People in Poverty11.6%12.9%15.1%14.3%13.1%11.0%12.3%10.6%10.5%10.6%13.1%11.2%11.7%
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Note: Counts of Families & People in poverty are not published at the ZIP Code level due to small sample sizes. Percentages shown are survey estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS). They may differ from official poverty statistics. The U.S. Census Bureau defines poverty status by comparing a family's or individual's total income with federal poverty thresholds that vary by family size and composition.

School Enrollment by Education Level (Ages 3 and Older)


Nursery School, Preschool:4704.51%
Kindergarten:3453.31%
Elementary school (grades 1-8):2,46123.62%
High school (grades 9-12):1,0139.72%
College or graduate school:6,13058.83%
Total:10,419100%
Early Childhood:8157.82%
K-12 (Primary & Secondary School):3,81936.65%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Business & Employment Statistics


ZIP Code 32503 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2023), there are 924 business establishments, employing about 11,288 people with an annual payroll of $649,110,000. USPS data shows 14,589 residential mailboxes and 1,185 business mailboxes, reflecting local delivery coverage.

# Residential Mailboxes:14,589Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:1,185Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:16,843Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:11,231Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:918Source: USPS
# of Businesses:924Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:$149,337,000Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:$649,110,000Source: CBP
# of Employees:11,288Source: CBP

Geography, Land Area, & Statistical Classifications


ZIP Code 32503 is located in Escambia County, Florida, within the Pensacola-Ferry Pass-Brent, FL Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 37860) and Florida's 1st Congressional District. This Metro area has a population of 516,994 people, about 6.52% of whom live in ZIP Code 32503. It covers 12.611 sq mi of land and a water area of 0.611 sq mi.

CBSA Name:Pensacola-Ferry Pass-Brent, FLSource: Census
CBSA Number:37860Source: Census
CBSA Type:MetroSource: Census
CBSA Division:--Source: Census
CBSA Population:516,994Source: Census
MSA:Pensacola, FL MSASource: Census
Land Area:12.611 sq miSource: Census
Water Area:0.611 sq miSource: Census
Congressional District:01Source: USPS
Congressional Land Area:4016.3 sq miSource: Census
PMSA:--Source: Census
Intro Date:< 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Place FIPS Code:1255925Source: Census
Place Name:Pensacola city; FloridaSource: Census

Adjacent & Nearby ZIP Codes


32504 | | 32502

Schools in ZIP Code 32503


ZIP Code 32503 is in the Escambia County School District, which serves grades Pre-Kindergarten thru 12th. There are 12 public schools and 2 private school(s) in this ZIP Code. It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.

Cordova Park Elementary School 2250 Semur Rd
Pensacola, FL 32503
District: Escambia County School District
O. J. Semmes Elementary School 1250 E Texar Dr
Pensacola, FL 32503
District: Escambia County School District
A. K. Suter Elementary School 501 Pickens Ave
Pensacola, FL 32503
District: Escambia County School District
Brown Barge Middle School 201 Hancock Ln
Pensacola, FL 32503
District: Escambia County School District
Hospital & Homebound 40 E Texar Dr
Pensacola, FL 32503
District: Escambia County School District
County Administrative Annex 40 E Texar Dr
Pensacola, FL 32503
District: Escambia County School District
N. B. Cook Elementary School 1310 N 12th Ave
Pensacola, FL 32503
District: Escambia County School District
West Florida High School/Technical 150 E Burgess Rd
Pensacola, FL 32503
District: Escambia County School District
Escambia Virtual Instruction Program 30 E Texar Dr
Pensacola, FL 32503
District: Escambia County School District
Escambia Virtual Academy Franchise 30 E Texar Dr
Pensacola, FL 32503
District: Escambia County School District
Escambia Virtual Instructional Program (District Provided) 30 E Texar Dr
Pensacola, FL 32503
District: Escambia County School District
Tap Pk Babies 30 E Texar Dr Rm143
Pensacola, FL 32503
District: Escambia County School District
St Paul Catholic School 3121 Hyde Park Rd
Pensacola, FL 32503
District: Private School
Creative Learning Academy 3151 Hyde Park Rd
Pensacola, FL 32503
District: Private School

Colleges & Post Secondary Schools near ZIP Code 32503


Adrian H. Wallace Barber Academy 3822 North 9th Avenue
Pensacola, FL 32503-2802
Type: Post Secondary
Pensacola State College 1000 College Blvd
Pensacola, FL 32504-8998
Type: Post Secondary
Pensacola School Of Massage Therapy & Health Careers 2409 Creighton Rd
Pensacola, FL 32504
Type: Post Secondary
Fortis Institute-Pensacola 4081 E Olive Rd Ste B
Pensacola, FL 32514
Type: Post Secondary
Florida Institute Of Ultrasound Inc 8800 University Pky Ste A4
Pensacola, FL 32514
Type: Post Secondary
George Stone Technical College 2400 Longleaf Dr
Pensacola, FL 32526-8922
Type: Post Secondary

Sources & References


Our sources include trusted federal and licensed data from the United States Postal Service, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Geological Survey, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and the National Center for Education Statistics, along with proprietary datasets created by ZIP-Codes.com. Data last updated on October 1, 2025.

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    • U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates (ACS) [Annually] [Updated: Annually, As Released]
    • U.S. Census Business Patterns (CBD) [Annually] [Updated: Annually, As Released]
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