32803 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 32803, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

32803 is a zip code in Orange County, Florida, which covers Orlando, with a total population of 22,136 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 32803 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 32803.

The estimated population of people living in 32803 is 22,136, with a median age of 37.8.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 32803 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
22,136
+6.57%
+20.95%
2020
20,771
+3.09%
-
2019
20,148
+2.89%
-
2018
19,583
+7%
-
2017
18,302
 - -

Population of 32803 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 32803 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
71.1%
76.1%
 -6.57%
Black/African American
4.7%
4.8%
 -2.08%
Native
0%
0%
 0.00%
Hispanic
16.4%
13.1%
 +25.19%
Asian
4.1%
4.4%
 -6.82%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
3.1%
1.4%
 +121.43%
Other
0.7%
0.2%
 +250.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 32803 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 32803 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 32803 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 32803 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 37.8 +0.8% 36.1 +1.12% 38.8 +0.52%
2020 37.5 -1.32% 35.7 -1.92% 38.6 -2.03%
2019 38 -0.26% 36.4 -0.82% 39.4 -1.5%
2018 38.1 -1.8% 36.7 -1.08% 40 -1.23%
2017 38.8 - 37.1 - 40.5 -

The median age of the 32803 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 32803 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 9 444 +88.67% 677 -22.46% 956 526
10 to 19 620 +31.93% 500 +38.09% 778 701
20 to 29 2,071 -3.95% 1,642 +23.66% 1,972 2,057
30 to 39 1,924 +36.57% 1,650 +34.19% 2,720 2,289
40 to 49 1,405 +26.69% 1,154 +44.12% 1,800 1,752
50 to 59 1,421 -15.2% 1,647 -24.58% 1,214 1,266
60 to 69 758 +48.07% 829 +29.43% 1,192 1,094
70+ 568 +23.91% 992 +13.49% 707 1,112

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 32803 zip code is $87,635.00.

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 32803.

  • Under 25
    $75,341.00
  • 25 to 44
    $89,596.00
  • 45 to 64
    $101,274.00
  • 65 and over
    $53,234.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 32803 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 32803, 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 32803 is currently $113,429.00.

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.

12.06% of households in 32803 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 32803 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    12.85%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    12.61%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    16.37%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    16.44%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    16.62%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    13.04%
  • $200,000 or more
    12.06%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 32803 is $56,044.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 32803 by the total population of 32803.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 32803 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 32803 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
    20.75%
  • Bachelor's degree
    52.41%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    5.59%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    19.88%
  • Less than high school diploma
    1.36%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 32803 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 32803 zip over the age of 16 is 19,635.

Of those people, a total of 77.20% 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 32803 is 75.50%.

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 32803 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 460 8.50% 0.00%
20 to 24 years 858 81.00% 1.30%
25 to 29 years 3,171 89.10% 3.60%
30 to 34 years 2,939 95.30% 3.10%
35 to 44 years 3,977 91.70% 1.40%
45 to 54 years 2,796 83.30% 0.30%
55 to 59 years 1,329 85.20% 2.80%
60 to 64 years 1,358 67.10% 1.00%
65 to 74 years 1,615 39.50% 2.80%
75 years and over 1,132 13.00% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 32803. 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 16,053 77.10% 2.30%
Black or African American 826 74.90% 0.00%
American Indian and Alaska Native 0 0.00% 0.00%
Asian 788 61.90% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 11 100.00% 0.00%
Other 652 85.10% 1.60%
Two or more races 1,305 85.10% 1.30%
Hispanic or Latino 3,070 78.50% 1.00%
Not Hispanic or Latino 14,330 77.40% 2.50%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 32803 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 32803 is 14,830, with median earnings of $54,140.00.

Women in 32803 are earning approximately 91.20% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 14,830 $54,140.00
Male 7,858 $57,772.00
Female 6,972 $52,676.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 32803 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 2,341 $83,395.00
Business and Financial 1,285 $72,835.00
Computer and Mathematical 818 $76,250.00
Architecture and Engineering 420 $104,500.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 425 $58,472.00
Community and Social Service 209 $43,480.00
Legal 588 $79,423.00
Educational and Library 694 $49,191.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 659 $57,743.00
Healthcare Practitioners 1,304 $65,515.00
Healthcare Support 166 $17,266.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 95 $58,625.00
Law Enforcement 76 $65,345.00
Food Preparation and Serving 1,064 $22,311.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 147 $12,321.00
Personal Care and Service 337 $30,313.00
Sales 1,653 $40,708.00
Office and Administrative Support 1,411 $36,902.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 296 $51,809.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 90 $38,333.00
Production 190 $34,408.00
Transportation and Material Moving 377 $92,597.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 32803 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 32803.

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 1,256 $107,794.00 1,085 $74,699.00
Business and Financial 605 $76,467.00 680 $71,389.00
Computer and Mathematical 631 $79,625.00 187 $59,279.00
Architecture and Engineering 337 $105,215.00 83 $73,897.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 103 $106,875.00 322 $56,538.00
Community and Social Service 72 $43,750.00 137 $42,639.00
Legal 339 $78,472.00 249 $90,033.00
Educational and Library 205 $34,779.00 489 $50,434.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 428 $58,694.00 231 $52,813.00
Healthcare Practitioners 456 $60,638.00 848 $68,241.00
Healthcare Support 42 $16,641.00 124 $25,625.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 95 $58,625.00 0 $0.00
Law Enforcement 47 $0.00 29 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 642 $24,429.00 422 $21,051.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 77 $23,750.00 70 $10,571.00
Personal Care and Service 120 $49,545.00 217 $27,986.00
Sales 1,030 $46,815.00 623 $32,917.00
Office and Administrative Support 436 $44,524.00 975 $33,958.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 296 $51,809.00 0 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 85 $37,813.00 5 $0.00
Production 156 $55,102.00 34 $0.00
Transportation and Material Moving 239 $62,014.00 138 $93,513.00

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 10,420 households in 32803, with an average household size of 2.12 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 4,537 families living in the 32803 zip code with an average family size of 2.8 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 32803:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 3,605 268 664 5,883
Average Household Size 2.85 3 3.06 1.52
Total Families 3,605 268 664 0
Average Household Size 2.84 2.56 2.72 0

Poverty

Of the 4,537 families living in 32803, 3.00% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 32803:

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 11,658 housing units in 32803.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 10,420 89.38%
Vacant 1,238 10.62%

40.96% of the total 11,658 housing units in 32803 are rental units. This is approximately 4,775 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 5,610 are occupied by the owner - or 48.12% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 32803 is $1,546.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 32803 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
    35
  • Less than $500
    59
  • $500 to $999
    672
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    1,487
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    1,852
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    626
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    42
  • $3,000 or more
    37

Property Value

The median value of a property in 32803 is $324,200.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 32803 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    67
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    142
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    218
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    365
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    1,641
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    2,188
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    877
  • $1,000,000 or more
    112

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 32803. The chart below shows the number of properties in 32803 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    1,256
  • 1940 to 1949
    855
  • 1950 to 1959
    3,570
  • 1960 to 1969
    803
  • 1970 to 1979
    1,585
  • 1980 to 1989
    660
  • 1990 to 1999
    1,031
  • 2000 to 2009
    661
  • 2010 to 2013
    1,155
  • 2014 or later
    82

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 32803 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    499
  • 1 vehicle available
    4,190
  • 2 vehicles available
    4,475
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    1,256

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 32803 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 32803 that commute to work in a particular way.

25.2 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 32803.

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
    226
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    1,094
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    1,668
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    1,715
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    2,485
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    1,037
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    2,206
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    263
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    596
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    510
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    236
  • 90 or more minutes
    386

Summary

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