32905 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 32905, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

32905 is a zip code in Brevard County, Florida, which covers Melbourne CCD and Palm Bay, with a total population of 26,073 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 32905 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 32905.

The estimated population of people living in 32905 is 26,073, with a median age of 41.6.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 32905 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
26,073
+11.38%
+9.33%
2020
23,410
+0.46%
-
2019
23,302
 -0.4% -
2018
23,395
 -1.9% -
2017
23,848
 - -

Population of 32905 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 32905 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
61.4%
68.9%
 -10.89%
Black/African American
16.3%
12.3%
 +32.52%
Native
0.2%
0.6%
 -66.67%
Hispanic
15%
14.2%
 +5.63%
Asian
2.3%
1.6%
 +43.75%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0.1%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
4.8%
2.2%
 +118.18%
Other
0%
0.3%
 -100.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 32905 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 32905 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 32905 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 32905 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 41.6 -2.58% 39.5 -4.82% 44.8 +2.05%
2020 42.7 +0.95% 41.5 +1.97% 43.9 +1.86%
2019 42.3 +1.93% 40.7 +2.52% 43.1 -0.92%
2018 41.5 -1.89% 39.7 +3.12% 43.5 -7.05%
2017 42.3 - 38.5 - 46.8 -

The median age of the 32905 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 32905 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 1,270 +36.11% 868 +36.87% 1,737 1,208
10 to 19 1,394 +8.99% 1,270 +10.42% 1,440 1,368
20 to 29 2,393 -0.7% 1,653 -9.16% 2,375 1,469
30 to 39 1,195 +29.86% 1,188 +30.61% 1,430 1,472
40 to 49 1,127 +35.54% 1,302 +9.61% 1,540 1,330
50 to 59 1,723 +5.15% 1,750 +4.82% 1,794 1,768
60 to 69 1,600 +11.51% 1,620 +31.36% 1,764 2,140
70+ 1,524 +10.78% 1,971 -21.82% 1,674 1,564

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 32905 zip code is $48,299.00.

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 32905.

  • Under 25
    $40,917.00
  • 25 to 44
    $55,114.00
  • 45 to 64
    $55,331.00
  • 65 and over
    $41,298.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 32905 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 32905, 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 32905 is currently $55,721.00.

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.

1.70% of households in 32905 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 32905 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    24.76%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    26.86%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    24.67%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    13.08%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    6.01%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    2.91%
  • $200,000 or more
    1.70%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 32905 is $24,045.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 32905 by the total population of 32905.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 32905 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 32905 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
    11.69%
  • Bachelor's degree
    30.59%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    8.37%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    46.71%
  • Less than high school diploma
    2.64%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 32905 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 32905 zip over the age of 16 is 21,413.

Of those people, a total of 56.20% 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 32905 is 52.10%.

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 32905 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 1,093 24.20% 4.90%
20 to 24 years 1,440 81.20% 13.50%
25 to 29 years 2,404 83.70% 19.20%
30 to 34 years 1,352 80.90% 2.70%
35 to 44 years 3,095 79.30% 8.50%
45 to 54 years 2,393 74.60% 1.00%
55 to 59 years 2,494 60.50% 1.90%
60 to 64 years 1,868 45.70% 0.00%
65 to 74 years 3,275 25.10% 4.60%
75 years and over 1,999 3.60% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 32905. 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 15,319 56.80% 7.60%
Black or African American 3,422 47.50% 1.80%
American Indian and Alaska Native 78 100.00% 0.00%
Asian 510 65.30% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 14 100.00% 0.00%
Other 1,063 71.80% 1.70%
Two or more races 1,007 51.20% 33.90%
Hispanic or Latino 3,076 70.20% 4.60%
Not Hispanic or Latino 13,586 54.70% 7.70%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 32905 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 32905 is 11,155, with median earnings of $28,554.00.

Women in 32905 are earning approximately 75.40% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 11,155 $28,554.00
Male 5,912 $34,156.00
Female 5,243 $25,752.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 32905 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 1,057 $56,710.00
Business and Financial 467 $16,780.00
Computer and Mathematical 276 $82,944.00
Architecture and Engineering 296 $76,389.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 82 $4,510.00
Community and Social Service 124 $25,648.00
Legal 52 $82,059.00
Educational and Library 916 $23,910.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 97 $10,250.00
Healthcare Practitioners 531 $53,125.00
Healthcare Support 394 $26,365.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 109 $18,984.00
Law Enforcement 85 $63,836.00
Food Preparation and Serving 855 $16,185.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 289 $15,452.00
Personal Care and Service 209 $15,766.00
Sales 1,154 $23,759.00
Office and Administrative Support 1,534 $30,994.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 727 $44,979.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 297 $28,450.00
Production 765 $26,979.00
Transportation and Material Moving 365 $30,649.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 32905 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 32905.

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 800 $57,184.00 257 $53,750.00
Business and Financial 347 $2,499.00 120 $31,735.00
Computer and Mathematical 250 $83,667.00 26 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 296 $76,389.00 0 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 0 $0.00 82 $4,510.00
Community and Social Service 10 $0.00 114 $26,111.00
Legal 40 $0.00 12 $0.00
Educational and Library 77 $23,867.00 839 $23,931.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 56 $2,499.00 41 $12,050.00
Healthcare Practitioners 125 $54,087.00 406 $50,714.00
Healthcare Support 12 $0.00 382 $26,316.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 51 $9,917.00 58 $0.00
Law Enforcement 85 $63,836.00 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 290 $8,663.00 565 $25,191.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 220 $17,287.00 69 $4,458.00
Personal Care and Service 95 $0.00 114 $75,000.00
Sales 619 $34,464.00 535 $9,413.00
Office and Administrative Support 426 $33,557.00 1,108 $30,344.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 670 $45,000.00 57 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 241 $33,508.00 56 $25,714.00
Production 391 $33,656.00 374 $21,326.00
Transportation and Material Moving 365 $30,649.00 0 $0.00

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 10,685 households in 32905, with an average household size of 2.42 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 5,912 families living in the 32905 zip code with an average family size of 3.21 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 32905:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 3,744 710 1,458 4,773
Average Household Size 3.17 3.01 4.03 1.26
Total Families 3,744 710 1,458 0
Average Household Size 3.14 2.8 3.59 0

Poverty

Of the 5,912 families living in 32905, 16.70% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 32905:

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 12,431 housing units in 32905.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 10,685 85.95%
Vacant 1,746 14.05%

36.59% of the total 12,431 housing units in 32905 are rental units. This is approximately 4,548 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 5,935 are occupied by the owner - or 47.74% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 32905 is $1,174.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 32905 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
    202
  • Less than $500
    85
  • $500 to $999
    1,087
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    2,606
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    396
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    208
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    50
  • $3,000 or more
    116

Property Value

The median value of a property in 32905 is $152,000.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 32905 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    300
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    1,224
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    1,378
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    1,467
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    1,040
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    474
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    52
  • $1,000,000 or more
    0

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 32905. The chart below shows the number of properties in 32905 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    89
  • 1940 to 1949
    78
  • 1950 to 1959
    439
  • 1960 to 1969
    1,082
  • 1970 to 1979
    3,354
  • 1980 to 1989
    4,386
  • 1990 to 1999
    1,218
  • 2000 to 2009
    1,675
  • 2010 to 2013
    78
  • 2014 or later
    32

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 32905 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    686
  • 1 vehicle available
    5,542
  • 2 vehicles available
    3,069
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    1,388

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 32905 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 32905 that commute to work in a particular way.

22.3 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 32905.

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
    168
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    1,012
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    1,705
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    1,876
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    2,116
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    719
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    1,497
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    139
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    166
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    589
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    145
  • 90 or more minutes
    194

Summary

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