| City: | Wabasso, Florida |
| County: | Indian River County |
| Timezone: | Eastern (GMT -05:00) |
| Local Time: | 8:32:46 PM |
| Population: | 253 [See All] |
| Area Code: | 772 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 27.7512, -80.4501 |
| Land Area: | 0.987 sq mi |
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Wabasso is a small unincorporated community in Indian River County, Florida, situated along US Highway 1 on the state's Treasure Coast. The community has 253 residents living in 104 occupied households. This ZIP code is classified as a PO Box Only Zone, meaning there's no alternative mail delivery available. Residents must pick up their mail at the post office.
The Wabasso post office maintains 243 PO Boxes for a community of just 104 households. That's a 2.34-to-1 ratio, indicating this small post office serves people beyond its immediate boundaries. The point-only ZIP sits within the larger 32967 (Fellsmere/Vero Lake Estates) geographic area, and likely handles mail for surrounding rural residents who lack street delivery.
Wabasso has a distinct demographic profile. About 68% of residents (172 of 253) are Black or African American, with 16% White and 17% Hispanic. This small community has roots as one of Florida's historic African American settlements along the Indian River Lagoon. Median age is 48.4 years, and 41% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
The local economy shows an unusual employment pattern. A significant number of workers (201) are in transportation, warehousing, and utilities. This makes sense given US Highway 1's role as a major corridor and the proximity to regional distribution facilities. Carpooling is common here (83 workers), likely reflecting commute patterns to job centers in Vero Beach or Sebastian. Median household income sits at $41,394, below the state median.
US Highway 1 is the only addressable street in this ZIP, with 64 records using UNIT designations. The community is built along this historic north-south highway.
ZIP Code 32970 has 253 residents and 104 households (average 2.43 persons per household). The median age is 48.4 years, older than the state (43.0) and significantly older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 39.1% male and 60.9% female, which is much lower than the national male share (49.1%), making this a female-majority area. Largest groups are Black or African American (68.0%, much higher than the state average of 15.1% and well above the national average of 12.4%) and White (16.2%, much lower than the state average of 57.7% and well below the national average of 61.6%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 9.9%, which is much lower than the state average (26.5%), and Black or African American share is much higher than both the state (15.1%) and national averages (12.4%).
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| 2020 Population: | 253Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 174Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 256.3 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $43,750Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 104Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $666,666,666Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 2.43Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 4.70Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 486 | 535 | 570 | 474 | 420 | 285 | 327 | 204 | 369 | 246 | 213 | 252 | 287 | 174 |
| Decennial Census | 303 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 253 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 48.4
Male Median Age: 42.5
Female Median Age: 50.6
| 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 | 4 | 4 | 12 | 4 | 11 | 5 | 0 | 7 | 6 | 4 | 8 | 5 | 13 | 12 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| Female | 10 | 6 | 3 | 7 | 6 | 10 | 10 | 8 | 5 | 9 | 12 | 17 | 18 | 5 | 15 | 3 | 1 | 9 |
| Total | 14 | 10 | 15 | 11 | 17 | 15 | 10 | 15 | 11 | 13 | 20 | 22 | 31 | 17 | 15 | 4 | 2 | 11 |
| White: | 41 | 16.08% |
| Black: | 172 | 67.45% |
| Hispanic:* | 25 | 9.80% |
| Asian: | 7 | 2.75% |
| American Indian: | 4 | 1.57% |
| Hawaiian: | 0 | 0% |
| Other: | 6 | 2.35% |
| Total: | 255 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 99 | 39.13% | 42.5 years |
| Females: | 154 | 60.87% | 50.6 years |
| Total: | 253 | 100% | 48.4 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 174 | 100.00% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Population: | 174 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 174 | 100.00% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 0 | 0.00% |
In 2024, the Median household income is $43,750, which is considerably lower than the national median ($80,734), is up $22,679 (107.6%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $30,375. Family households earn a median of $0 versus $0 for nonfamily households (a difference of $0). By gender, male median income is $0 and female is $0, which is considerably lower than the national female median ($55,274), with a current gap of $0 that has widened from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 77.0%, which is considerably higher than the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 0.0%, which is considerably lower than the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Sales (50.0%).
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| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $21,071 | $50,237 | $16,615 | $9,408 | $0 | $10,069 | $11,786 | $13,488 | $13,375 | $0 | $0 | $53,929 | $41,394 | $43,750 |
| Median Family Income | $50,559 | $51,659 | $50,489 | $16,858 | $0 | $0 | $15,455 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $6,708 | $6,755 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Male Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Female Income | $40,741 | $22,091 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Employed: | 134 | 77.01% |
| Unemployed: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 40 | 22.99% |
| Total: | 174 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 40 | 29.85% |
| Service: | 27 | 20.15% |
| Sales and Office: | 67 | 50.00% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 134 | 100% |
In 2024, the median home value is $0, which is much lower than the national median ($332,700), is down $99,500 (100.00%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $0. The median gross rent is $0, which is well under the national median ($1,413), and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $0. Of occupied housing, owners make up 74.77% (50.00% with a mortgage, 50.00% free-and-clear) and renters 25.23% - making this ZIP Code under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 35.15%, which is much higher than the national rate (10.12%).
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| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $99,500 | $94,100 | $94,900 | $98,100 | $99,200 | $57,600 | $59,900 | $59,500 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Less than $500: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $500 to $999: | 27 | 100.00% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $1,500 to $1,999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $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: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 27 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 40 | 37.38% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 40 | 37.38% |
| Renter Occupied: | 27 | 25.23% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 107 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 107 | 64.85% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 58 | 35.15% |
| Total Housing Units: | 165 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 165 | 100.00% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other Units: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Housing Units: | 165 | 100% |
In 2024, 61.50% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is comparable to the national rate (35.70%). High school or higher is 77.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (89.60%). The uninsured rate is 0.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.40%). The share of people in poverty is 0.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.80%), down 35.60 percentage points since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 68.00 percentage points. This points to a pronounced improvement in local conditions - rising incomes, firmer consumer demand, and a stronger tax base. Insufficient data for school enrollment.
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| Less than 9th grade: | 40 | 22.99% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 0 | 0.00% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 0 | 0.00% |
| Some college, no degree: | 27 | 15.52% |
| Associate's degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 107 | 61.49% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 174 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 134 | 77.01% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 107 | 61.49% |
| Private Insurance: | 134 | 77.01% |
| Public Insurance: | 40 | 22.99% |
| No Insurance: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 174 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 174 | 100.00% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 35.6% | 17.1% | 34.1% | 59.2% | 59.6% | 100.0% | 80.7% | 61.5% | 68.0% | 60.6% | 58.1% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
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.
| Nursery School, Preschool: | 0 | 0% |
| Kindergarten: | 0 | 0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 0 | 0% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 0 | 0% |
| College or graduate school: | 0 | 0% |
| Total: | 0 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 0 | 0% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 0 | 0% |
ZIP Code 32970 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 8 business establishments, employing about 53 people with an annual payroll of $2,009,000.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 315Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 8Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $489,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $2,009,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 53Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 32970 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 138,028 people, about 0.18% of whom live in ZIP Code 32970. It covers 0.987 sq mi of land and a water area of 0.003 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: | 138,028Source: Census |
| MSA: | Source: Census |
| Land Area: | 0.987 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | 0.003 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: | 1274625Source: Census |
| Place Name: | Wabasso CDP; FloridaSource: Census |
We could not locate which school district 32970 belongs to, but we will update this once new district data is released. There are no public schools nor private schools with a mailing address in this ZIP Code. Listing Nearby schools instead. It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.
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 February 1, 2026.