32966 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 32966, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

32966 is a zip code in Indian River County, Florida, which covers Fellsmere CCD and Vero Beach, with a total population of 18,916 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 32966 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 32966.

The estimated population of people living in 32966 is 18,916, with a median age of 60.6.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 32966 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
18,916
 -5.22% +12.00%
2020
19,957
+8.1%
-
2019
18,462
+3.32%
-
2018
17,868
+5.8%
-
2017
16,889
 - -

Population of 32966 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 32966 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
85.2%
86.5%
 -1.50%
Black/African American
2.4%
2.9%
 -17.24%
Native
0%
0.1%
 -100.00%
Hispanic
8.6%
8.6%
 0.00%
Asian
1.2%
1.1%
 +9.09%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
2.6%
0.7%
 +271.43%
Other
0.1%
0.2%
 -50.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 32966 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 32966 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 32966 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 32966 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 60.6 +1.51% 60.9 +1.84% 60.3 +1.52%
2020 59.7 0% 59.8 -0.33% 59.4 +0.17%
2019 59.7 -3.55% 60 -2.44% 59.3 -4.51%
2018 61.9 -1.43% 61.5 +0.99% 62.1 -2.82%
2017 62.8 - 60.9 - 63.9 -

The median age of the 32966 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 32966 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 9 634 0.29% 466 +62.57% 610 745
10 to 19 454 +33.27% 535 +53.06% 609 872
20 to 29 670 -33.4% 815 -2.35% 437 768
30 to 39 631 -9.67% 624 +34.19% 563 841
40 to 49 424 +82.85% 636 -14.71% 865 513
50 to 59 893 +15.42% 967 +41.72% 1,024 1,434
60 to 69 1,275 +26.26% 2,179 -0.45% 1,642 2,149
70+ 2,560 +7.72% 3,126 0.06% 2,750 3,094

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 32966 zip code is $57,851.00.

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 32966.

  • Under 25
    $33,698.00
  • 25 to 44
    $76,989.00
  • 45 to 64
    $64,050.00
  • 65 and over
    $49,645.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 32966 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 32966, 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 32966 is currently $73,408.00.

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.

2.92% of households in 32966 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 32966 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    17.80%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    26.14%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    18.45%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    11.35%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    16.33%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    7.00%
  • $200,000 or more
    2.92%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 32966 is $36,213.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 32966 by the total population of 32966.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 32966 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 32966 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
    13.32%
  • Bachelor's degree
    28.65%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    14.62%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    41.03%
  • Less than high school diploma
    2.38%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 32966 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 32966 zip over the age of 16 is 16,487.

Of those people, a total of 41.50% 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 32966 is 38.50%.

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 32966 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 407 32.70% 18.00%
20 to 24 years 403 63.30% 12.90%
25 to 29 years 802 94.90% 9.70%
30 to 34 years 694 89.80% 1.10%
35 to 44 years 1,296 78.20% 9.80%
45 to 54 years 1,690 80.10% 2.70%
55 to 59 years 1,560 62.50% 2.50%
60 to 64 years 1,702 46.30% 9.90%
65 to 74 years 3,913 19.70% 4.00%
75 years and over 4,020 4.10% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 32966. 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 15,230 40.10% 6.60%
Black or African American 382 51.00% 0.00%
American Indian and Alaska Native 0 0.00% 0.00%
Asian 182 100.00% 3.30%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 83 49.40% 0.00%
Two or more races 610 51.50% 0.00%
Hispanic or Latino 1,279 52.70% 8.50%
Not Hispanic or Latino 14,383 38.90% 6.20%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 32966 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 32966 is 6,347, with median earnings of $40,919.00.

Women in 32966 are earning approximately 67.80% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 6,347 $40,919.00
Male 2,863 $50,889.00
Female 3,484 $34,487.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 32966 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 733 $76,474.00
Business and Financial 293 $40,298.00
Computer and Mathematical 211 $51,813.00
Architecture and Engineering 47 $65,156.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 110 $77,593.00
Community and Social Service 144 $43,465.00
Legal 151 $53,750.00
Educational and Library 261 $47,350.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 92 $52,708.00
Healthcare Practitioners 450 $59,965.00
Healthcare Support 245 $29,875.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 84 $28,883.00
Law Enforcement 18 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 578 $15,368.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 76 $30,643.00
Personal Care and Service 92 $18,333.00
Sales 959 $47,917.00
Office and Administrative Support 795 $32,926.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 46 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 303 $16,815.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 160 $35,463.00
Production 143 $25,156.00
Transportation and Material Moving 202 $45,139.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 32966 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 32966.

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 472 $102,901.00 261 $53,295.00
Business and Financial 120 $130,987.00 173 $31,773.00
Computer and Mathematical 180 $51,268.00 31 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 47 $65,156.00 0 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 47 $77,824.00 63 $67,019.00
Community and Social Service 38 $62,885.00 106 $43,377.00
Legal 64 $51,029.00 87 $0.00
Educational and Library 91 $63,138.00 170 $41,875.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 41 $53,229.00 51 $19,479.00
Healthcare Practitioners 165 $70,127.00 285 $58,559.00
Healthcare Support 46 $0.00 199 $31,148.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 68 $0.00 16 $0.00
Law Enforcement 18 $0.00 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 112 $16,875.00 466 $14,028.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 66 $31,000.00 10 $0.00
Personal Care and Service 16 $0.00 76 $4,531.00
Sales 393 $51,446.00 566 $42,018.00
Office and Administrative Support 70 $19,655.00 725 $34,119.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 46 $0.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 281 $16,653.00 22 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 127 $36,991.00 33 $0.00
Production 87 $25,969.00 56 $0.00
Transportation and Material Moving 151 $65,850.00 51 $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 8,651 households in 32966, with an average household size of 2.17 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 4,657 families living in the 32966 zip code with an average family size of 2.99 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 32966:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 4,073 80 504 3,994
Average Household Size 2.84 4.88 4.23 1.18
Total Families 4,073 80 504 0
Average Household Size 2.81 4.88 4.09 0

Poverty

Of the 4,657 families living in 32966, 4.90% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 32966:

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 11,484 housing units in 32966.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 8,651 75.33%
Vacant 2,833 24.67%

15.38% of the total 11,484 housing units in 32966 are rental units. This is approximately 1,766 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 6,683 are occupied by the owner - or 58.19% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 32966 is $1,193.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 32966 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
    9
  • $500 to $999
    492
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    757
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    303
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    23
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    67
  • $3,000 or more
    115

Property Value

The median value of a property in 32966 is $204,800.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 32966 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    1,334
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    895
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    509
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    505
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    2,023
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    1,249
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    168
  • $1,000,000 or more
    0

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 32966. The chart below shows the number of properties in 32966 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    86
  • 1940 to 1949
    17
  • 1950 to 1959
    572
  • 1960 to 1969
    469
  • 1970 to 1979
    1,003
  • 1980 to 1989
    3,860
  • 1990 to 1999
    1,283
  • 2000 to 2009
    2,821
  • 2010 to 2013
    1,279
  • 2014 or later
    94

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 32966 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    341
  • 1 vehicle available
    4,635
  • 2 vehicles available
    2,897
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    778

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 32966 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 32966 that commute to work in a particular way.

25.3 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 32966.

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
    72
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    684
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    1,369
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    915
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    879
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    155
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    342
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    180
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    69
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    514
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    280
  • 90 or more minutes
    281

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for 32966 in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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