ZIP Code 32978 in Sebastian, FL

Data Last Updated: February 1, 2026
City:Sebastian, Florida
County:Indian River County
Timezone:Eastern (GMT -05:00)
Local Time:8:32:49 PM
Population:No Population Data
Area Code:772
Classification:PO Box
Coordinates:27.8162, -80.4706
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32978 Sebastian, FL - PO Box Service Location

ZIP Code 32978, Sebastian

Small Town Unique ZIP No Census Data
LocationIndian River County, FL
Area0 sq mi Single Point
Delivery Points457 (131 businesses)
PO Boxes326
ZIP CreatedBefore Oct 2004
Enclosed InZIP Code 32958
Key Facts
  • This ZIP code is classified as PO Box only but isn't a PO Box Only Zone, meaning street delivery is available nearby through ZIP 32958.
  • The post office maintains 326 PO Boxes and serves 131 business accounts at this location.
  • All delivery records point to a single street address on Main Street, indicating this serves a specific facility rather than a neighborhood.
  • ZIP 32978 has no geographic territory of its own. It's a point location contained within the boundaries of ZIP 32958.
  • Nearby neighborhoods include Sebastian River Heights and Sebastian River Estates, approximately 2 miles away.

A Point ZIP Within Sebastian

ZIP code 32978 is a PO Box-only designation in Sebastian, Florida that doesn't cover geographic territory. It exists as a point location within the larger 32958 ZIP code. The Sebastian post office at this location maintains 326 PO Boxes and handles mail for 131 businesses.

Single-Location Service

All 87 ZIP+4 records for this code point to a single address: Main Street with unit numbers. This pattern, combined with the data indicating a single-building setup, suggests the ZIP serves a specific commercial facility or mail center rather than a residential neighborhood. Residents and businesses in Sebastian who want a dedicated PO Box can rent one here while their street delivery comes through the standard 32958 ZIP.

Nearby Communities

The surrounding area includes neighborhoods like Sebastian River Heights, Little Hollywood, and Sebastian River Estates, all within the Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville metro area. Indian River County's mix of coastal communities and inland developments means some residents prefer PO Boxes for privacy, consistency, or business purposes even when street delivery is available.

Street Name Patterns

Single Location Commercial Units

All records point to Main Street with unit designations, consistent with a commercial mail center or post office building.

Nearby Areas

Sebastian River Heights Little Hollywood Arens Wild Acres Survey Of Sebastian Oaks Sebastian River Estates

Business & Employment Statistics


ZIP Code 32978 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 3 business establishments, employing about 7 people with an annual payroll of $597,000.

# Residential Mailboxes:0Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:0Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:1,546Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:0Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:0Source: USPS
# of Businesses:3Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:$154,000Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:$597,000Source: CBP
# of Employees:7Source: CBP

Geography, Land Area, & Statistical Classifications


ZIP Code 32978 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 0.00% of whom live in ZIP Code 32978. It covers 0 sq mi of land and a water area of 0 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:--Source: Census
Water Area:--Source: 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


33001 | | 32976

Schools in ZIP Code 32978


We could not locate which school district 32978 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.

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
Pelican Island Elementary School 1355 Schumann Dr
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
Wabasso School 8895 N US Highway 1
Sebastian, FL 32958
District: Indian River County School DistrictNearby
Suncoast Primary School 3050 43rd Ave
Vero Beach, FL 32960
District: Private SchoolNearby
Trinity Episcopal School 2365 Pine Ave
Vero Beach, FL 32960
District: Private SchoolNearby
St Helen Catholic School 2025 20th Ave
Vero Beach, FL 32960
District: Private SchoolNearby

Colleges & Post Secondary Schools near ZIP Code 32978


Treasure Coast Technical College 4680 28th Court
Vero Beach, FL 32967-3527
Type: Post Secondary
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
Keiser University-Melbourne 900 S Babcock St
Melbourne, FL 32901
Type: Post Secondary
The Salon Professional Academy-Melbourne 1700 W. New Haven Avenue - Ste 540a
Melbourne, FL 32904
Type: Post Secondary
Aviator College Of Aeronautical Science And Technology 3800 St Lucie Blvd
Fort Pierce, FL 34946
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 February 1, 2026.

  1. U.S. Postal Service [Last Updated: 2/1/2026], https://www.usps.com
  2. ZIP-Codes.com Proprietary Data Enhancements [Updated: 2/1/2026], https://www.zip-codes.com
  3. U.S. Census [Updated: Varies], https://www.census.gov
    • U.S. Census Office of Management and Budget [Updated: As Released]
    • U.S. Census 2020 Demographic & Housing Characteristics (DHC) [Decennial] [Updated: 5/25/2023]
    • 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]
    • U.S. Census American National Standards Institute (ANSI) [Updated: As Released]
  4. U.S. Geological Survey [Updated: Varies], https://www.usgs.gov
  5. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services [Updated: Annually, As Released], https://www.cms.gov
  6. National Center for Education Statistics [Updated: 2/1/2026], https://nces.ed.gov