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Population & Demographics

ZIP Code 32909 has 36,789 residents and 13,538 households (average 2.71 persons per household). The median age is 41.4 years, slightly younger than the state (43.0) and slightly older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 48.4% male and 51.6% female, which is about the same as the national male share (49.1%), making this a female-majority area. Largest groups are White (59.7%, slightly higher than the state average of 57.7%) and Black or African American (19.1%, higher than the national average of 12.4%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 18.2%, which is much lower than the state average (26.5%).

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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:	36,789Source: Census DHC
2023 ACS Population Estimate:	39,611Source: Census ACS
2025 ZC Population Estimate:	53,877Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Population Density:	638.0 people per sq mile
Average Income:	$76,708Source: Census ACS

Households:	13,538Source: Census DHC
Average House Value:	$261,400Source: Census ACS
Persons Per Household:	2.71Source: Census DHC
Average Family Size:	3.02Source: Census ACS

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)

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Group	2010	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Census ACS Population Estimate	--	30,430	30,944	30,393	31,351	31,219	30,380	30,468	30,798	31,251	31,734	34,156	36,725	39,611
Decennial Census	30,120	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	36,789	--	--	--

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: 41.4

Male Median Age: 40.3

Female Median Age: 42.7

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Group	< 5	5-9	10-14	15-19	20-24	25-29	30-34	35-39	40-44	45-49	50-54	55-59	60-64	65-69	70-74	75-79	80-84	85+
Male	1,042	1,132	1,230	1,185	960	1,038	1,200	1,052	1,085	962	1,121	1,306	1,351	1,099	906	554	350	238
Female	928	1,115	1,260	1,163	895	1,051	1,205	1,253	1,080	1,188	1,265	1,524	1,472	1,244	998	664	357	316
Total	1,970	2,247	2,490	2,348	1,855	2,089	2,405	2,305	2,165	2,150	2,386	2,830	2,823	2,343	1,904	1,218	707	554

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

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Population by Race

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White:	21,956	56.90%
Black:	7,036	18.23%
Hispanic:*	6,691	17.34%
Asian:	639	1.66%
American Indian:	152	0.39%
Hawaiian:	49	0.13%
Other:	2,067	5.36%
Total:	38,590	100%

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.

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Gender Breakdown

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Gender	Count	%	Median Age
Males:	17,811	48.41%	40.3 years
Females:	18,978	51.59%	42.7 years
Total:	36,789	100%	41.4 years

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Nativity & Citizenship

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Native, born in the United States:	31,344	79.13%
Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad:	1,395	3.52%
Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen:	5,237	13.22%
Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen:	1,635	17.35%
Total Population:	39,611	100%
Total Native Population:	32,739	82.65%
Total Foreign-born Population:	6,872	17.35%

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 $76,708, which is notably higher than the state median ($71,711), is up $30,188 (64.9%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $25,482. Family households earn a median of $78,028 versus $46,346 for nonfamily households (a difference of $31,682). By gender, male median income is $49,838 and female is $41,423, which is much lower than the national female median ($53,445), with a current gap of $8,415 that has widened from 2011 to 2023. The labor-force participation rate is 63.9%, which is higher than the state rate (59.6%). The unemployment rate is 5.5%, which is a bit above the state rate (4.8%). The largest occupation group is Management (36.5%).

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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)

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Income Type	2011	2012	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Median Household Income	$46,520	$45,214	$45,536	$47,362	$48,212	$49,175	$50,071	$50,285	$51,226	$53,651	$56,811	$71,783	$76,708
Median Family Income	$49,636	$49,266	$50,365	$53,091	$52,635	$55,795	$57,136	$55,859	$56,897	$61,894	$66,010	$73,948	$78,028
Median NonFamily Income	$29,038	$27,198	$26,821	$26,602	$28,814	$25,239	$28,848	$30,387	$31,546	$30,688	$34,481	$43,241	$46,346
Median Male Income	$37,685	$40,406	$38,858	$39,070	$39,859	$39,902	$41,999	$42,317	$41,527	$40,662	$44,534	$48,657	$49,838
Median Female Income	$32,383	$33,101	$32,553	$33,563	$32,163	$31,189	$32,405	$31,706	$31,828	$35,505	$36,250	$39,718	$41,423

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Average Household Income

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

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Employment Status

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Employed:	18,333	59.97%
Unemployed:	1,066	3.49%
Not In Labor Force:	11,172	36.54%
Total:	30,571	100%

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)

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Management, business, science, and arts:	6,694	36.51%
Service:	3,806	20.76%
Sales and Office:	3,799	20.72%
Natural resources, construction, and maintenance:	2,299	12.54%
Production, transportation, and material moving:	1,735	9.46%
Total Civilian Employed Population:	18,333	100%

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 $261,400, which is much lower than the state median ($325,000), is up $106,900 (69.19%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $92,700. The median gross rent is $1,502, which is above the national median ($1,348), is up $507 (50.95%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $472. Of occupied housing, owners make up 83.25% (64.50% with a mortgage, 35.50% free-and-clear) and renters 16.75% - making this ZIP Code more home ownership than the state and under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 7.30%, which is much lower than 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)

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

Median Home Value Over Time

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Group	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Median Home Value	$154,500	$138,500	$124,600	$114,000	$110,800	$115,900	$123,100	$147,800	$168,700	$186,000	$195,700	$239,100	$261,400

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Gross Rent Paid

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Less than $500:	0	0.00%
$500 to $999:	208	9.38%
$1,000 to $1,499:	831	37.48%
$1,500 to $1,999:	656	29.59%
$2,000 to $2,499:	267	12.04%
$2,500 to $2,999:	121	5.46%
$3,000 or more:	0	0.00%
No Rent:	134	6.04%
Total:	2,217	100%

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

Median Gross Rent Over Time

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Group	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Median Rent	$995	$969	$945	$941	$894	$949	$991	$1,004	$1,030	$1,129	$1,179	$1,383	$1,502

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Occupancy

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Owner Occupied (with mortgage):	7,107	53.70%
Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage):	3,911	29.55%
Renter Occupied:	2,217	16.75%
Total Occupied Housing Units:	13,235	100%

Occupied Housing Units:	13,235	92.70%
Vacant Housing Units (not graphed):	1,043	7.30%
Total Housing Units:	14,278	100%

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

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

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Single-Family Units:	13,344	93.46%
Multi-Family Units:	804	5.63%
Other Units:	130	0.91%
Total Housing Units:	14,278	100%

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

Education, Health & Community

In 2023, 22.70% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is far lower than the national rate (35.00%). High school or higher is 91.70%, which is modestly greater than the national rate (89.40%). The uninsured rate is 11.70%, which is well above the national rate (8.60%). The share of people in poverty is 8.60%, which is on par with the state rate (8.90%), down 1.40 percentage points since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 1.00 percentage points. This suggests a positive shift in the local economic and social landscape - higher incomes, steadier consumer demand, and a strengthening tax base. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is elementary (48.26%). College enrollment is 20.86%, which is markedly below the state rate (27.90%), indicating the community may be more oriented toward vocational/trade or direct-to-workforce opportunities.

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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)

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Less than 9th grade:	1,321	4.98%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma:	891	3.36%
High school graduate (includes equivalency):	8,474	31.97%
Some college, no degree:	6,660	25.12%
Associate's degree:	3,149	11.88%
Bachelor's degree:	3,548	13.38%
Graduate or professional degree:	2,465	9.30%
Total:	26,508	100%
High school or higher:	24,296	91.66%
Bachelor's degree or higher:	6,013	22.68%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

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

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Private Insurance:	25,038	55.95%
Public Insurance:	15,097	33.73%
No Insurance:	4,617	10.32%
Total:	44,752	100%
Has Health Insurance:	40,135	89.68%

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)

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Group	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
% of People in Poverty	10.0%	11.4%	11.5%	10.9%	10.6%	10.0%	9.0%	9.4%	9.6%	9.7%	9.1%	10.1%	8.6%

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)

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Nursery School, Preschool:	280	2.79%
Kindergarten:	395	3.93%
Elementary school (grades 1-8):	4,845	48.26%
High school (grades 9-12):	2,426	24.16%
College or graduate school:	2,094	20.86%
Total:	10,040	100%
Early Childhood:	675	6.72%
K-12 (Primary & Secondary School):	7,666	76.35%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

City:	Palm Bay, Florida
City Alias:	Grant Valkaria, Grant Vlkria, Melbourne
County:	Brevard County
Timezone:	Eastern (GMT -05:00)
Local Time:	9:43:51 PM
Population:	36,789 [See All]
Area Codes:	321 / 689
Classification:	Standard [Normal Street Delivery]
Coordinates:	27.9108, -80.6574
Land Area:	57.659 sq mi
Quick Link:	https://www.zip-codes.com/zip-code/32909/zip-code-32909.asp

# Residential Mailboxes:	19,881Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:	397Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:	20,869Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:	17,226Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:	675Source: USPS

# of Businesses:	455Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:	$28,662,000Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:	$120,069,000Source: CBP
# of Employees:	2,720Source: CBP

CBSA Name:	Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville, FLSource: Census
CBSA Number:	37340Source: Census
CBSA Type:	MetroSource: Census
CBSA Division:	--Source: Census
CBSA Population:	620,533Source: Census
MSA:	Melbourne-Titusville-Palm Bay, FL MSASource: Census
Land Area:	57.659 sq miSource: Census
Water Area:	0.128 sq miSource: Census

Congressional District:	08Source: USPS
Congressional Land Area:	1752.06 sq miSource: Census
PMSA:	--Source: Census
Intro Date:	< 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Place FIPS Code:	1254000Source: Census
Place Name:	Palm Bay city; FloridaSource: Census

ZIP Code 32909 in Palm Bay, FL

Population & Demographics

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)

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

Population by Race

Gender Breakdown

Nativity & Citizenship

Income & Employment

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

Average Household Income

Employment Status

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

Housing & Affordability

Median Home Value (Comparison)

Median Home Value Over Time

Gross Rent Paid

Median Gross Rent Over Time

Housing Occupancy

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

Education, Health & Community

Educational Attainment of Adults (25 and Older)

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

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

School Enrollment by Education Level (Ages 3 and Older)

Business & Employment Statistics

Geography, Land Area, & Statistical Classifications

Adjacent & Nearby ZIP Codes

Schools in ZIP Code 32909

Colleges & Post Secondary Schools near ZIP Code 32909

Sources & References