ZIP Code 32976 in Sebastian, FL

Data Last Updated: March 1, 2026
City:Sebastian, Florida
City Alias:Barefoot Bay, Micco
County:Brevard County
Timezone:Eastern (GMT -05:00)
Local Time:8:32:48 PM
Population:9,618 [See All]
Area Code:772
Classification:Standard [Normal Street Delivery]
Coordinates:27.8662, -80.5568
Land Area:24.288 sq mi
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Population & Demographics


ZIP Code 32976 has 9,618 residents and 5,439 households (average 1.77 persons per household). The median age is 68.0 years, significantly older than the state (43.0) and significantly older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 47.1% male and 52.9% female, which is slightly lower than the national male share (49.1%), making this a female-majority area. Largest groups are White (93.9%, much higher than the state average of 57.7% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (2.7%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.7%, 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 2011-2024 American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates.
2020 Population:9,618Source: Census DHC
2024 ACS Population Estimate:9,156Source: Census ACS
2026 ZC Population Estimate:11,871Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Population Density:396.0 people per sq mile
Average Income:$46,712Source: Census ACS
Households:5,439Source: Census DHC
Average House Value:$175,400Source: Census ACS
Persons Per Household:1.77Source: Census DHC
Average Family Size:3.46Source: Census ACS

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)


Group201020112102201320142015201620172018201920202021202220232024
Census ACS Population Estimate--9,1728,8528,8048,5558,3378,4188,9009,0019,0929,1098,7599,3109,2379,156
Decennial Census9,079------------------9,618--------
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: 68

Male Median Age: 67.9

Female Median Age: 68.1

Group< 55-910-1415-1920-2425-2930-3435-3940-4445-4950-5455-5960-6465-6970-7475-7980-8485+
Male4460898259928810487132235326484649716597407276
Female6463916657547383115128262416612749822642419375
Total1081231801481161461611872022604977421,0961,3981,5381,239826651
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Population by Race


White:9,02995.08%
Black:650.68%
Hispanic:*2572.71%
Asian:340.36%
American Indian:230.24%
Hawaiian:20.02%
Other:860.91%
Total:9,496100%
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:4,52747.07%67.9 years
Females:5,09152.93%68.1 years
Total:9,618100%68.0 years
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Nativity & Citizenship


Native, born in the United States:8,58493.75%
Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad:690.75%
Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen:3053.33%
Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen:1985.49%
Total Population:9,156100%
Total Native Population:8,65394.51%
Total Foreign-born Population:5035.49%
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 $46,712, which is much lower than the national median ($80,734), is up $14,332 (44.3%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $9,135. Family households earn a median of $63,775 versus $31,222 for nonfamily households (a difference of $32,553). By gender, male median income is $70,368 and female is $57,829, which is higher than the national female median ($55,274), with a current gap of $12,539 that has widened from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 31.4%, which is far less than the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 4.2%, which is better than the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Management (35.8%).

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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)


Income Type20112012201320142015201620172018201920202021202220232024
Median Household Income$32,380$32,127$31,865$32,079$33,617$33,196$33,914$36,049$37,577$40,992$43,918$46,760$47,552$46,712
Median Family Income$39,345$38,388$39,746$43,739$44,947$44,348$46,603$46,204$45,635$50,285$53,429$58,842$61,250$63,775
Median NonFamily Income$23,458$24,056$22,793$21,153$21,713$20,402$20,122$22,987$24,563$27,994$29,345$31,418$30,261$31,222
Median Male Income$34,014$31,375$33,306$40,448$41,757$42,061$42,113$41,571$35,625$39,236$42,250$47,159$51,786$70,368
Median Female Income$24,680$27,639$31,607$27,625$22,313$31,515$35,282$37,426$40,536$54,985$55,617$58,048$47,471$57,829
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Average Household Income


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

Employment Status


Employed:2,63630.05%
Unemployed:1151.31%
Not In Labor Force:6,02268.64%
Total:8,773100%
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)


Management, business, science, and arts:94535.85%
Service:55721.13%
Sales and Office:52319.84%
Natural resources, construction, and maintenance:2389.03%
Production, transportation, and material moving:37314.15%
Total Civilian Employed Population:2,636100%
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 $175,400, which is much lower than the national median ($332,700), is up $97,000 (123.72%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $82,100. The median gross rent is $1,430, which is on par with the national median ($1,413), is up $505 (54.59%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $636. Of occupied housing, owners make up 92.09% (28.09% with a mortgage, 71.91% free-and-clear) and renters 7.91% - making this ZIP Code under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 24.06%, which is far higher than 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)


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

Median Home Value Over Time


Group20112102201320142015201620172018201920202021202220232024
Median Home Value$78,400$70,800$66,000$65,000$64,800$70,200$79,000$84,900$93,300$108,100$119,000$144,300$158,800$175,400
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Gross Rent Paid


Less than $500:00.00%
$500 to $999:9622.91%
$1,000 to $1,499:10424.82%
$1,500 to $1,999:11126.49%
$2,000 to $2,499:4310.26%
$2,500 to $2,999:00.00%
$3,000 or more:00.00%
No Rent:6515.51%
Total:419100%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Gross Rent Over Time


Group20112102201320142015201620172018201920202021202220232024
Median Rent$925$915$846$845$834$782$767$842$794$821$983$1,298$1,340$1,430
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Occupancy


Owner Occupied (with mortgage):1,37025.86%
Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage):3,50866.23%
Renter Occupied:4197.91%
Total Occupied Housing Units:5,297100%

Occupied Housing Units:5,29775.94%
Vacant Housing Units (not graphed):1,67824.06%
Total Housing Units:6,975100%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

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


Single-Family Units:2,02529.03%
Multi-Family Units:3384.85%
Other Units:4,61266.12%
Total Housing Units:6,975100%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Education, Health & Community


In 2024, 16.90% 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 91.20%, which is comparable to the national rate (89.60%). The uninsured rate is 5.90%, which is falls below the national rate (8.40%). Public coverage is 68.90%, which is far higher than the national rate (36.70%). The share of people in poverty is 6.60%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.80%), up 3.60 percentage points since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 2.20 percentage points. This points to rising hardship - a weaker consumer base, greater strain on public services, and job-market headwinds. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is elementary (55.32%). College enrollment is 18.76%, 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)


Less than 9th grade:2172.53%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma:5416.30%
High school graduate (includes equivalency):3,10636.16%
Some college, no degree:2,24526.14%
Associate's degree:1,02911.98%
Bachelor's degree:1,06112.35%
Graduate or professional degree:3904.54%
Total:8,589100%
High school or higher:7,83191.17%
Bachelor's degree or higher:1,45116.89%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

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


Private Insurance:5,07642.56%
Public Insurance:6,30752.88%
No Insurance:5444.56%
Total:11,927100%
Has Health Insurance:11,38395.44%
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)


Group20112102201320142015201620172018201920202021202220232024
% of People in Poverty4.9%6.6%7.2%6.4%7.2%7.0%8.1%6.3%6.3%7.5%6.8%5.1%8.5%6.6%
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)


Nursery School, Preschool:00.00%
Kindergarten:316.00%
Elementary school (grades 1-8):28655.32%
High school (grades 9-12):10319.92%
College or graduate school:9718.76%
Total:517100%
Early Childhood:316.00%
K-12 (Primary & Secondary School):42081.24%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Business & Employment Statistics


ZIP Code 32976 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 86 business establishments, employing about 450 people with an annual payroll of $14,467,000. USPS data shows 6,707 residential mailboxes and 104 business mailboxes, reflecting local delivery coverage.

# Residential Mailboxes:6,707Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:104Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:6,762Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:5,570Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:43Source: USPS
# of Businesses:86Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:$3,487,000Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:$14,467,000Source: CBP
# of Employees:450Source: CBP

Geography, Land Area, & Statistical Classifications


ZIP Code 32976 is located in Brevard County, Florida, within the Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville, FL Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 37340) and Florida's 8th Congressional District. This Metro area has a population of 543,376 people, about 1.77% of whom live in ZIP Code 32976. It covers 24.288 sq mi of land and a water area of 2.55 sq mi.

CBSA Name:Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville, FLSource: Census
CBSA Number:37340Source: Census
CBSA Type:MetroSource: Census
CBSA Division:--Source: Census
CBSA Population:543,376Source: Census
MSA:Melbourne-Titusville-Palm Bay, FL MSASource: Census
Land Area:24.288 sq miSource: Census
Water Area:2.55 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:1264825Source: Census
Place Name:Sebastian city; FloridaSource: Census

Adjacent & Nearby ZIP Codes


32978 | | 32971

Schools in ZIP Code 32976


We could not locate which school district 32976 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.

Sunrise Elementary School 1651 Mara Loma Blvd Se
Palm Bay, FL 32909
District: Brevard County School DistrictNearby
Sebastian Elementary School 400 Sebastian Blvd
Sebastian, FL 32958
District: Indian River County School DistrictNearby
Sebastian Charter Junior High School 782 Wave St
Sebastian, FL 32958
District: Indian River County School DistrictNearby
Sebastian River Middle School 9400 Fellsmere Rd
Sebastian, FL 32958
District: Indian River County School DistrictNearby
Fellsmere Elementary School 50 N Cypress St
Fellsmere, FL 32948
District: Indian River County School DistrictNearby
St Joseph Catholic School 5320 Babcock St Ne
Palm Bay, FL 32905
District: Private SchoolNearby
Lifeline Academy 1080 Port Malabar Blvd Ne
Palm Bay, FL 32905
District: Private SchoolNearby
Puzzle Box Academy 2180 Julian Ave Ne
Palm Bay, FL 32905
District: Private SchoolNearby

Colleges & Post Secondary Schools near ZIP Code 32976


Florida Institute Of Technology 150 West University Boulevard
Melbourne, FL 32901-6975
Type: Post Secondary
Florida Institute Of Technology-Online 150 West University Blvd
Melbourne, FL 32901-6975
Type: Post Secondary
Treasure Coast Technical College 4680 28th Court
Vero Beach, FL 32967-3527
Type: Post Secondary
The Salon Professional Academy-Melbourne 1700 W. New Haven Avenue - Ste 540a
Melbourne, FL 32904
Type: Post Secondary
Keiser University-Melbourne 900 S Babcock St
Melbourne, FL 32901
Type: Post Secondary
Jersey College - Melbourne 240-250 N. Wickham Road
Melbourne, FL 32935-8662
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 March 1, 2026.

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    • U.S. Census 2011-2024 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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