32127 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 32127, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

32127 is a zip code in Volusia County, Florida, which covers New Smyrna Beach CCD, Port Orange CCD, and South Peninsula, with a total population of 28,136 people.

We are using the latest American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year survey data from the US Census Bureau, which is accurate up to 2021.

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Population

There is a lot of data that lets us see how many people live in the 32127 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 32127.

The estimated population of people living in 32127 is 28,136, with a median age of 53.4.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 32127 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
28,136
 -3.25% -6.61%
2020
29,082
 -4.33% -
2019
30,398
 -0.06% -
2018
30,415
+0.95%
-
2017
30,128
 - -

Population of 32127 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 32127 zip code changed? The US Census Bureau gives us a few defined types that the population is broken down into.

Let's look at the total numbers and also the change over the last 5 years.

Race 2021 2017 Change
White
86.4%
87.2%
 -0.92%
Black/African American
2.4%
2.7%
 -11.11%
Native
0.5%
0.4%
 +25.00%
Hispanic
6.4%
7%
 -8.57%
Asian
1.7%
1%
 +70.00%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
2.4%
1.6%
 +50.00%
Other
0.2%
0.2%
 0.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 32127 zip for a number of reasons, including social and economic research, planning and development, and marketing to a multi-cultural population.

Note that the Native group includes both Native American and Alaskan Native people.

Population of 32127 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 32127 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 32127 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 53.4 +0.75% 52.9 +2.12% 53.8 +0.37%
2020 53 +3.92% 51.8 +4.02% 53.6 +2.88%
2019 51 -0.97% 49.8 -0.8% 52.1 -0.95%
2018 51.5 +0.39% 50.2 -0.4% 52.6 +0.96%
2017 51.3 - 50.4 - 52.1 -

The median age of the 32127 zip gives you an idea of the age distribution, with half of the population being older than the median age and half being younger.

This can then be used to infer and compare against birth rates, parent ages, and more metrics to understand the population. For example, an increasing median age indicates an aging population in the 32127 area, which can be a sign of a declining population in terms of birth rates and workforce participation.

Age 2021 2017
(Years) Male Female Male Female
0 to 9 1,192 -9.98% 1,479 -16.51% 1,049 1,180
10 to 19 1,288 -14.65% 1,405 -8.31% 1,077 1,285
20 to 29 1,383 +7.99% 1,290 -0.96% 1,477 1,240
30 to 39 1,120 +8.15% 1,320 -4.68% 1,206 1,227
40 to 49 2,026 -23.91% 1,895 -43.19% 1,583 1,197
50 to 59 2,006 +8.58% 2,621 -1.45% 2,159 2,579
60 to 69 2,413 +16.04% 2,964 -12.88% 2,822 2,593
70+ 2,744 -10.91% 2,982 +1.24% 2,453 3,009

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 32127 zip code is $57,760.00.

In simple terms, the median income is the middle income of a group of people. Half of the people in the group make more than the median income, and half make less.

The median income is a good indicator of the overall income of a group of people, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more.

Median Income by Age

We can also look at the median income by age to see how the median income varies by age, and how it compares to the overall median income for 32127.

  • Under 25
    $0.00
  • 25 to 44
    $65,574.00
  • 45 to 64
    $70,414.00
  • 65 and over
    $46,881.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 32127 zip code, we are actually talking about the mean household income.

This is calculated by adding up all the incomes of all the households in 32127, and then dividing that number by the total number of households.

This is a good way to get a general idea of the average income of a group of people, but it can be skewed by a very high or very low incomes.

The average household income of 32127 is currently $81,089.00.

In terms of accurately summarizing income at a geographic level, the median income is a better metric than the average income because it isn't affected by a small number of very high or very low incomes.

If you had an area where the average income was greater than the median, it can mean that there is significant income inequality, with income being concentrated in a small number of wealthy households.

5.00% of households in 32127 are classed as high income households (making $200,000+ per year).

Household Income Tiers

The US Census Bureau divides households into income tiers based on the median income for the area. This is a good way to compare the income of 32127 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    18.99%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    25.03%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    17.68%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    13.45%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    13.93%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    5.91%
  • $200,000 or more
    5.00%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 32127 is $37,789.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 32127 by the total population of 32127.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 32127 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 32127 to see how many people have a high school degree, a bachelor's degree, or a graduate degree.

Educational attainment is a good indicator of the overall education level of a population, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more to see how education levels affect income, unemployment rates, and more.

  • Master's degree or higher
    14.90%
  • Bachelor's degree
    28.99%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    12.90%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    40.44%
  • Less than high school diploma
    2.77%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 32127 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 32127 zip over the age of 16 is 24,526.

Of those people, a total of 53.80% are working or actively looking for work. This is called the labor force participation rate.

The participation rate is a useful market measure because it shows the relative amount of labor resources available to the economy.

The employment to total population rate in 32127 is 51.40%.

Employment by Age

We can look at the employment rates by age to see how it compares to the overall employment rate. Here's how that breaks down for the 32127 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 981 43.50% 9.10%
20 to 24 years 1,275 79.50% 4.00%
25 to 29 years 1,442 78.90% 5.70%
30 to 34 years 1,164 79.50% 2.60%
35 to 44 years 2,347 83.40% 6.70%
45 to 54 years 4,084 78.60% 5.10%
55 to 59 years 2,356 69.60% 4.20%
60 to 64 years 2,548 59.00% 2.90%
65 to 74 years 4,997 23.90% 0.80%
75 years and over 3,332 6.00% 4.50%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 32127. The table below shows the rates for each of the ethnicity groups types defined by the US Census Bureau (which we mentioned earlier in this article).

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
White 22,657 52.70% 4.50%
Black or African American 571 78.50% 0.00%
American Indian and Alaska Native 131 35.90% 40.40%
Asian 354 55.60% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 261 51.30% 0.00%
Two or more races 552 80.40% 9.30%
Hispanic or Latino 1,519 62.40% 8.80%
Not Hispanic or Latino 21,595 52.30% 4.00%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 32127 area as well as the gender breakdown and earnings of them.

The total population of civilian employees that are 16 years old or older in 32127 is 12,597, with median earnings of $34,965.00.

Women in 32127 are earning approximately 74.00% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 12,597 $34,965.00
Male 6,804 $42,725.00
Female 5,793 $31,608.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 32127 even further by occupation. The list of occupation categories below will show you how many people are employed in each category and the median earnings of each profession.

Occupation Employed Earnings
Management 1,144 $59,861.00
Business and Financial 396 $58,235.00
Computer and Mathematical 294 $75,729.00
Architecture and Engineering 136 $64,028.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 168 $64,219.00
Community and Social Service 187 $59,076.00
Legal 163 $38,188.00
Educational and Library 761 $44,028.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 166 $31,667.00
Healthcare Practitioners 994 $54,361.00
Healthcare Support 250 $34,697.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 255 $31,518.00
Law Enforcement 271 $44,636.00
Food Preparation and Serving 930 $17,357.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 643 $18,576.00
Personal Care and Service 288 $25,551.00
Sales 1,502 $31,925.00
Office and Administrative Support 1,567 $29,244.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 26 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 583 $39,583.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 520 $43,040.00
Production 533 $34,039.00
Transportation and Material Moving 454 $29,677.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 32127 when it is broken down by male and female.

This lets us see how many male and females work in each occupation, the median earnings, and the male to female ratio of earnings for 32127.

That last metric is important because it can be used to look at the gender pay gap between men and women.

Occupation Male Female
Population Earnings Population Earnings
Management 739 $80,265.00 405 $52,760.00
Business and Financial 183 $93,906.00 213 $49,671.00
Computer and Mathematical 216 $77,188.00 78 $60,313.00
Architecture and Engineering 82 $71,944.00 54 $34,674.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 130 $62,813.00 38 $0.00
Community and Social Service 110 $118,889.00 77 $39,028.00
Legal 0 $0.00 163 $38,188.00
Educational and Library 214 $65,698.00 547 $39,040.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 78 $27,143.00 88 $34,688.00
Healthcare Practitioners 285 $70,525.00 709 $45,156.00
Healthcare Support 32 $103,750.00 218 $33,854.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 245 $31,815.00 10 $0.00
Law Enforcement 220 $53,958.00 51 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 386 $21,250.00 544 $16,460.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 403 $30,337.00 240 $14,087.00
Personal Care and Service 100 $25,381.00 188 $27,717.00
Sales 973 $37,656.00 529 $19,671.00
Office and Administrative Support 237 $36,396.00 1,330 $28,496.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 26 $0.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 583 $39,583.00 0 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 434 $42,670.00 86 $48,269.00
Production 487 $34,121.00 46 $33,788.00
Transportation and Material Moving 387 $33,164.00 67 $26,384.00

Households and Family Size

A household is defined by the US Census Bureau as a group of people who occupy a housing unit. A housing unit is a house, apartment, mobile home, group of rooms, or single room occupied as separate living quarters.

There are currently 12,799 households in 32127, with an average household size of 2.19 people.

A family is defined as a group of two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption who live together in the same household.

There are 7,692 families living in the 32127 zip code with an average family size of 2.7 people.

Households by Marital Status

The four categories of household by marital status are:

  • Married-couple family
  • Male householder with no spouse present
  • Female household with no spouse present
  • Nonfamily household

The table below shows the total number of households and families, with the average sizes of each, that live in 32127:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 5,989 593 1,110 5,107
Average Household Size 2.71 3.28 2.89 1.31
Total Families 5,989 593 1,110 0
Average Household Size 2.69 2.81 2.71 0

Poverty

Of the 7,692 families living in 32127, 7.70% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 32127:

Household Size Poverty Threshold
1 Person $14,580.00
2 People $19,720.00
3 People $24,860.00
4 People $30,000.00
5 People $35,140.00
6 People $40,280.00
7 People $45,420.00
8 People $50,560.00

Housing

There are 15,986 housing units in 32127.

The table below shows the split between occupied and vacant units:

Total Percentage
Occupied 12,799 80.06%
Vacant 3,187 19.94%

19.19% of the total 15,986 housing units in 32127 are rental units. This is approximately 3,068 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 9,477 are occupied by the owner - or 59.28% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 32127 is $1,147.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 32127 that fall into a particular rent range. These can then be used to compare with other areas, or to see how they have changed over time.

  • No rent paid
    254
  • Less than $500
    121
  • $500 to $999
    814
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    1,378
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    639
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    69
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    23
  • $3,000 or more
    24

Property Value

The median value of a property in 32127 is $230,200.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 32127 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    774
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    685
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    790
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    1,528
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    2,763
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    1,939
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    819
  • $1,000,000 or more
    179

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 32127. The chart below shows the number of properties in 32127 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    244
  • 1940 to 1949
    225
  • 1950 to 1959
    523
  • 1960 to 1969
    1,167
  • 1970 to 1979
    4,794
  • 1980 to 1989
    4,039
  • 1990 to 1999
    2,890
  • 2000 to 2009
    1,599
  • 2010 to 2013
    505
  • 2014 or later
    0

Vehicles per Household

The number of vehicles available per household can be a good indicator of the level of affluence in an area. The chart below shows the number of households in 32127 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    654
  • 1 vehicle available
    4,878
  • 2 vehicles available
    5,033
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    2,234

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 32127 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 32127 that commute to work in a particular way.

23.9 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 32127.

These commute times can be compared to other date like income and educational levels to see how they relate to each other and if there are any trends in the data that might suggest a correlation.

  • Less than 5 minutes
    278
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    1,088
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    1,619
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    2,280
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    1,899
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    866
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    1,557
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    143
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    326
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    478
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    365
  • 90 or more minutes
    319

Summary

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