ZIP Code 32962 in Vero Beach, FL

Data Last Updated: October 1, 2025
City:Vero Beach, Florida
County:Indian River County
Timezone:Eastern (GMT -05:00)
Local Time:9:44:53 PM
Population:26,011 [See All]
Area Code:772
Classification:Standard [Normal Street Delivery]
Coordinates:27.5872, -80.3845
Land Area:12.472 sq mi
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Population & Demographics


ZIP Code 32962 has 26,011 residents and 11,186 households (average 2.32 persons per household). The median age is 48.8 years, older than the state (43.0) and significantly older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 48.1% male and 51.9% female, which is slightly lower than the national male share (49.1%), making this a female-majority area. Largest groups are White (70.3%, much higher than the state average of 57.7% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (14.5%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 14.5%, 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:26,011Source: Census DHC
2023 ACS Population Estimate:25,629Source: Census ACS
2025 ZC Population Estimate:29,951Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Population Density:2,085.6 people per sq mile
Average Income:$65,137Source: Census ACS
Households:11,186Source: Census DHC
Average House Value:$247,700Source: Census ACS
Persons Per Household:2.32Source: Census DHC
Average Family Size:3.15Source: Census ACS

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)


Group20102011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Census ACS Population Estimate--21,22321,73021,48422,46623,82024,46824,42926,46926,45925,22925,95826,90425,629
Decennial Census22,716------------------26,011------
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: 48.8

Male Median Age: 46.4

Female Median Age: 50.7

Group< 55-910-1415-1920-2425-2930-3435-3940-4445-4950-5455-5960-6465-6970-7475-7980-8485+
Male617706751686633615691717647660673852925989876699412356
Female5796637136845336577566846557047789721,0921,0761,123740545552
Total1,1961,3691,4641,3701,1661,2721,4471,4011,3021,3641,4511,8242,0172,0651,9991,439957908
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Population by Race


White:18,28867.39%
Black:3,27412.06%
Hispanic:*3,77413.91%
Asian:4191.54%
American Indian:1090.40%
Hawaiian:270.10%
Other:1,2464.59%
Total:27,137100%
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:12,50548.08%46.4 years
Females:13,50651.92%50.7 years
Total:26,011100%48.8 years
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Nativity & Citizenship


Native, born in the United States:21,92485.54%
Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad:5242.04%
Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen:1,8877.36%
Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen:1,29412.41%
Total Population:25,629100%
Total Native Population:22,44887.59%
Total Foreign-born Population:3,18112.41%
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 $65,137, which is much lower than the national median ($78,538), is up $23,680 (57.1%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $16,296. Family households earn a median of $67,319 versus $45,180 for nonfamily households (a difference of $22,139). By gender, male median income is $50,669 and female is $36,908, which is far less than the national female median ($53,445), with a current gap of $13,761 that has widened from 2011 to 2023. The labor-force participation rate is 54.6%, which is markedly below the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 3.9%, which is below the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Management (31.3%).

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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$41,457$40,128$39,612$38,932$40,882$43,762$46,272$47,643$48,841$52,537$55,884$60,649$65,137
Median Family Income$53,706$53,607$51,237$52,021$55,192$56,114$56,987$59,665$59,177$59,970$59,857$64,735$67,319
Median NonFamily Income$27,248$25,178$25,908$23,961$23,764$24,652$27,895$27,886$33,464$34,821$38,761$38,979$45,180
Median Male Income$37,890$36,730$34,803$34,302$31,536$33,125$32,640$32,237$33,277$35,707$38,753$41,315$50,669
Median Female Income$34,086$34,367$37,222$31,498$32,412$29,776$29,778$31,849$29,875$29,842$35,282$34,785$36,908
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:11,37652.43%
Unemployed:4652.14%
Not In Labor Force:9,85645.43%
Total:21,697100%
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:3,56031.29%
Service:3,02426.58%
Sales and Office:2,76124.27%
Natural resources, construction, and maintenance:1,17010.28%
Production, transportation, and material moving:8617.57%
Total Civilian Employed Population:11,376100%
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 $247,700, which is far less than the state median ($325,000), is up $114,500 (85.96%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $103,000. The median gross rent is $1,184, which is considerably lower than the state median ($1,564), is up $283 (31.41%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $191. Of occupied housing, owners make up 80.40% (55.18% with a mortgage, 44.82% free-and-clear) and renters 19.60% - making this ZIP Code more home ownership than the state and under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 20.69%, which is far higher than the national rate (10.43%).

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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$133,200$114,600$102,700$102,400$93,500$99,200$119,800$135,400$144,700$157,600$168,100$207,600$247,700
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Gross Rent Paid


Less than $500:1628.20%
$500 to $999:27814.08%
$1,000 to $1,499:1,00250.73%
$1,500 to $1,999:34417.42%
$2,000 to $2,499:1266.38%
$2,500 to $2,999:70.35%
$3,000 or more:160.81%
No Rent:402.03%
Total:1,975100%
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$901$904$851$822$819$872$927$968$993$995$1,058$1,116$1,184
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Occupancy


Owner Occupied (with mortgage):4,47044.36%
Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage):3,63136.04%
Renter Occupied:1,97519.60%
Total Occupied Housing Units:10,076100%

Occupied Housing Units:10,07679.31%
Vacant Housing Units (not graphed):2,62920.69%
Total Housing Units:12,705100%
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:9,07571.43%
Multi-Family Units:3,22025.34%
Other Units:4103.23%
Total Housing Units:12,705100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Education, Health & Community


In 2023, 24.50% 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 89.50%, which is on par with the state rate (89.60%). The uninsured rate is 12.70%, which is well above the national rate (8.60%). Public coverage is 48.30%, which is well above the national rate (36.30%). The share of people in poverty is 8.60%, which is on par with the state rate (8.90%), up 0.30 percentage points since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 3.60 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 elementary (48.75%). College enrollment is 26.16%, which is on par with the state rate (27.90%), meaning the community mirrors broader higher-education participation.

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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:7003.67%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma:1,2946.78%
High school graduate (includes equivalency):6,00131.46%
Some college, no degree:4,16721.85%
Associate's degree:2,23311.71%
Bachelor's degree:3,38217.73%
Graduate or professional degree:1,2956.79%
Total:19,072100%
High school or higher:17,07889.54%
Bachelor's degree or higher:4,67724.52%
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:14,93348.89%
Public Insurance:12,36440.48%
No Insurance:3,24710.63%
Total:30,544100%
Has Health Insurance:27,29789.37%
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 Poverty8.3%9.5%10.3%9.6%9.3%5.8%6.0%5.1%5.0%4.9%6.3%7.8%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)


Nursery School, Preschool:1453.38%
Kindergarten:581.35%
Elementary school (grades 1-8):2,09148.75%
High school (grades 9-12):87320.35%
College or graduate school:1,12226.16%
Total:4,289100%
Early Childhood:2034.73%
K-12 (Primary & Secondary School):3,02270.46%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Business & Employment Statistics


ZIP Code 32962 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2023), there are 436 business establishments, employing about 3,744 people with an annual payroll of $190,974,000. USPS data shows 12,910 residential mailboxes and 484 business mailboxes, reflecting local delivery coverage.

# Residential Mailboxes:12,910Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:484Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:13,164Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:8,599Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:2,394Source: USPS
# of Businesses:436Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:$48,902,000Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:$190,974,000Source: CBP
# of Employees:3,744Source: CBP

Geography, Land Area, & Statistical Classifications


ZIP Code 32962 is located in Indian River County, Florida, within the Sebastian-Vero Beach-West Vero Corridor, FL Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 42680) and Florida's 8th Congressional District. This Metro area has a population of 163,856 people, about 15.87% of whom live in ZIP Code 32962. It covers 12.472 sq mi of land and a water area of 2.413 sq mi.

CBSA Name:Sebastian-Vero Beach-West Vero Corridor, FLSource: Census
CBSA Number:42680Source: Census
CBSA Type:MetroSource: Census
CBSA Division:--Source: Census
CBSA Population:163,856Source: Census
MSA:Source: Census
Land Area:12.472 sq miSource: Census
Water Area:2.413 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:1274150Source: Census
Place Name:Vero Beach city; FloridaSource: Census

Adjacent & Nearby ZIP Codes


32963 | | 32961

Schools in ZIP Code 32962


ZIP Code 32962 is in the Indian River County School District, which serves grades Pre-Kindergarten thru 12th. There are 3 public schools and 1 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.

Osceola Magnet School 1110 18th Ave Sw
Vero Beach, FL 32962
District: Indian River County School District
Indian River Academy 500 20th St Sw
Vero Beach, FL 32962
District: Indian River County School District
Oslo Middle School 480 20th Ave Sw
Vero Beach, FL 32962
District: Indian River County School District
Tabernacle Baptist Christian School 51 Old Dixie Hwy
Vero Beach, FL 32962
District: Private School

Colleges & Post Secondary Schools near ZIP Code 32962


Treasure Coast Technical College 4680 28th Court
Vero Beach, FL 32967-3527
Type: Post Secondary
Aviator College Of Aeronautical Science And Technology 3800 St Lucie Blvd
Fort Pierce, FL 34946
Type: Post Secondary
Indian River State College 3209 Virginia Ave
Fort Pierce, FL 34981-5596
Type: Post Secondary
Fort Pierce Beauty Academy 3028 S US 1
Fort Pierce, FL 34982-6333
Type: Post Secondary
Fortis Institute-Port Saint Lucie 9022 South US Highway 1
Port Saint Lucie, FL 34952
Type: Post Secondary
Keiser University-Port St Lucie 9400 Discovery Way
Port St Lucie, FL 34987
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]
    • U.S. Census American National Standards Institute (ANSI) [Updated: As Released]
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