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Population & Demographics

ZIP Code 32948 has 6,609 residents and 1,958 households (average 3.38 persons per household). The median age is 32.3 years, significantly younger than the state (43.0) and younger than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 50.6% male and 49.4% female, which is slightly higher than the state male share (48.6%), making this a male-majority area. Largest groups are Hispanic or Latino (64.6%) and White (42.9%, much lower than the state average of 57.7% and well below the national average of 61.6%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 64.6%, which is much higher than the national average (18.7%), and Other / Two or More Races share is much higher than both the state (7.3%) and national averages (8.4%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2020 Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC) and U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates.

2020 Population:	6,609Source: Census DHC
2024 ACS Population Estimate:	7,112Source: Census ACS
2026 ZC Population Estimate:	7,202Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Population Density:	58.0 people per sq mile
Average Income:	$60,945Source: Census ACS

Households:	1,958Source: Census DHC
Average House Value:	$225,200Source: Census ACS
Persons Per Household:	3.38Source: Census DHC
Average Family Size:	3.00Source: 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	2024
Census ACS Population Estimate	--	6,805	7,484	7,449	7,457	7,862	7,733	8,035	7,908	7,564	6,594	6,079	6,032	6,802	7,112
Decennial Census	6,773	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	6,609	--	--	--	--

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP05. DEMOGRAPHIC AND HOUSING ESTIMATES

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

Median Age: 32.3

Male Median Age: 32.4

Female Median Age: 32.1

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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	247	263	265	296	268	223	200	208	216	234	210	202	175	116	101	72	30	17
Female	224	285	293	277	250	207	194	207	189	221	237	193	142	148	94	48	25	32
Total	471	548	558	573	518	430	394	415	405	455	447	395	317	264	195	120	55	49

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

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Population by Race

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White:	2,834	30.70%
Black:	343	3.72%
Hispanic:*	4,271	46.27%
Asian:	9	0.10%
American Indian:	56	0.61%
Hawaiian:	4	0.04%
Other:	1,714	18.57%
Total:	9,231	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:	3,343	50.58%	32.4 years
Females:	3,266	49.42%	32.1 years
Total:	6,609	100%	32.3 years

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

Nativity & Citizenship

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Native, born in the United States:	5,085	71.50%
Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad:	219	3.08%
Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen:	844	11.87%
Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen:	964	25.42%
Total Population:	7,112	100%
Total Native Population:	5,304	74.58%
Total Foreign-born Population:	1,808	25.42%

Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 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 2024, the Median household income is $60,945, which is far less than the national median ($80,734), is up $22,080 (56.8%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $21,093. Family households earn a median of $62,802 versus $27,217 for nonfamily households (a difference of $35,585). By gender, male median income is $40,110 and female is $37,017, which is well under the national female median ($55,274), with a current gap of $3,093 that has widened from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 60.1%, which is below the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 6.4%, which is well above the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Natural resources (33.4%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 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	2024
Median Household Income	$38,865	$38,287	$32,234	$30,522	$30,972	$36,167	$38,998	$39,683	$39,852	$42,312	$38,221	$48,657	$60,099	$60,945
Median Family Income	$38,865	$37,973	$37,632	$28,472	$38,250	$38,470	$40,714	$43,519	$44,915	$45,273	$47,788	$56,534	$61,974	$62,802
Median NonFamily Income	$29,838	$29,679	$31,111	$30,735	$30,291	$20,551	$23,396	$23,945	$25,267	$25,153	$25,642	$27,583	$27,000	$27,217
Median Male Income	$25,215	$22,991	$21,327	$20,415	$20,962	$21,921	$26,395	$26,672	$30,625	$29,178	$30,237	$37,558	$39,845	$40,110
Median Female Income	$25,094	$25,393	$25,801	$25,363	$25,394	$26,643	$29,858	$27,284	$22,435	$24,738	$23,816	$25,250	$34,190	$37,017

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Average Household Income

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Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

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Employment Status

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Employed:	3,042	56.29%
Unemployed:	208	3.85%
Not In Labor Force:	2,154	39.86%
Total:	5,404	100%

Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 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:	707	23.24%
Service:	771	25.35%
Sales and Office:	323	10.62%
Natural resources, construction, and maintenance:	1,015	33.37%
Production, transportation, and material moving:	226	7.43%
Total Civilian Employed Population:	3,042	100%

Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Housing & Affordability

In 2024, the median home value is $225,200, which is considerably lower than the national median ($332,700), is up $71,900 (46.90%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $85,000. The median gross rent is $1,158, which is considerably lower than the national median ($1,413), is up $478 (70.29%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $400. Of occupied housing, owners make up 83.56% (45.25% with a mortgage, 54.75% free-and-clear) and renters 16.44% - making this ZIP Code under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 11.01%, which is markedly above the national rate (10.12%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 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 2020-2024 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	2024
Median Home Value	$153,300	$123,100	$95,600	$98,200	$117,600	$115,600	$154,800	$150,700	$140,200	$115,000	$152,400	$153,400	$196,200	$225,200

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Gross Rent Paid

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Less than $500:	23	7.03%
$500 to $999:	67	20.49%
$1,000 to $1,499:	186	56.88%
$1,500 to $1,999:	15	4.59%
$2,000 to $2,499:	0	0.00%
$2,500 to $2,999:	0	0.00%
$3,000 or more:	0	0.00%
No Rent:	36	11.01%
Total:	327	100%

Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 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	2024
Median Rent	$680	$690	$706	$717	$721	$741	$782	$744	$758	$794	$873	$864	$1,079	$1,158

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Occupancy

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Owner Occupied (with mortgage):	752	37.81%
Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage):	910	45.75%
Renter Occupied:	327	16.44%
Total Occupied Housing Units:	1,989	100%

Occupied Housing Units:	1,989	88.99%
Vacant Housing Units (not graphed):	246	11.01%
Total Housing Units:	2,235	100%

Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 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:	1,740	77.85%
Multi-Family Units:	114	5.10%
Other Units:	381	17.05%
Total Housing Units:	2,235	100%

Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Education, Health & Community

In 2024, 13.30% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is far lower than the national rate (35.70%). High school or higher is 72.50%, which is far lower than the national rate (89.60%). The uninsured rate is 25.60%, which is far higher than the national rate (8.40%). Private coverage is 40.50%, which is falls below the national rate (67.10%). The share of people in poverty is 9.60%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.80%), down 6.80 percentage points since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 1.80 percentage points. This points to a pronounced improvement in local conditions - rising incomes, firmer consumer demand, and a stronger tax base. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is elementary (51.20%). College enrollment is 23.23%, which is comparable to the national rate (26.70%), meaning the community mirrors broader higher-education participation.

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 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:	944	19.34%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma:	399	8.18%
High school graduate (includes equivalency):	1,919	39.32%
Some college, no degree:	531	10.88%
Associate's degree:	436	8.93%
Bachelor's degree:	471	9.65%
Graduate or professional degree:	180	3.69%
Total:	4,880	100%
High school or higher:	3,537	72.48%
Bachelor's degree or higher:	651	13.34%

Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 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:	2,878	37.64%
Public Insurance:	2,946	38.52%
No Insurance:	1,823	23.84%
Total:	7,647	100%
Has Health Insurance:	5,824	76.16%

Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Percentage of People in Poverty Over Time (2011-2024)

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Group	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023	2024
% of People in Poverty	16.2%	21.7%	23.8%	27.8%	29.9%	29.8%	20.8%	15.8%	7.6%	6.6%	8.8%	7.1%	9.4%	9.6%

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 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:	13	0.68%
Kindergarten:	121	6.29%
Elementary school (grades 1-8):	985	51.20%
High school (grades 9-12):	358	18.61%
College or graduate school:	447	23.23%
Total:	1,924	100%
Early Childhood:	134	6.96%
K-12 (Primary & Secondary School):	1,464	76.09%

Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

City:	Fellsmere, Florida
Counties:	Indian River County[Primary] Brevard County
Timezone:	Eastern (GMT -05:00)
Local Time:	8:32:29 PM
Population:	6,609 [See All]
Area Code:	772
Classification:	Standard [Normal Street Delivery]
Coordinates:	27.7422, -80.5905
Land Area:	113.944 sq mi
Quick Link:	https://www.zip-codes.com/zip-code/32948/zip-code-32948.asp

# Residential Mailboxes:	2,131Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:	89Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:	2,558Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:	1,771Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:	221Source: USPS

# of Businesses:	160Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:	$7,862,000Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:	$33,209,000Source: CBP
# of Employees:	1,015Source: CBP

CBSA Name:	Sebastian-Vero Beach-West Vero Corridor, FLSource: Census
CBSA Number:	42680Source: Census
CBSA Type:	MetroSource: Census
CBSA Division:	--Source: Census
CBSA Population:	138,028Source: Census
MSA:	Source: Census
Land Area:	113.944 sq miSource: Census
Water Area:	0.601 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:	1222100Source: Census
Place Name:	Fellsmere city; FloridaSource: Census

ZIP Code 32948 in Fellsmere, 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 (2011-2024)

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 32948

Colleges & Post Secondary Schools near ZIP Code 32948

Sources & References