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Population and households in ZIP 32951
Household size in ZIP 32951
| Period | ZIP 32951 | Melbourne area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.27 | 2.47 | 2.63 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.18 | 2.50 | 2.73 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.27 | 2.57 | 2.75 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.01 | 2.52 | 2.63 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.27 | +0.05 | +0.00 | −0.03 |
ZIP 32951 is a place of small households, averaging 2.01 people against 2.65 for the U.S., which points to many singles, couples and roommates and relatively few children. Since 2006–10, household size has dropped from 2.27, a much bigger shift than nationally. Of the 807 Florida ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 61 have smaller households.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in ZIP 32951
| Period | ZIP 32951 | Melbourne area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 53.3 | 44.4 | 40.8 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 55.0 | 45.7 | 42.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 58.4 | 46.4 | 43.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 59.9 | 46.2 | 43.5 | 40.1 |
| Change | +6.6 | +1.7 | +2.7 | +2.3 |
ZIP 32951 skews older: half of its residents are older than 59.9, well above the national median of 40.1. That usually means more empty nesters and retirees, and fewer young families. The median age has climbed from 53.3 in 2006–10, as it has nationally. Of the 807 Florida ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 49 are older.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in ZIP 32951
| Period | ZIP 32951 | Melbourne area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.3% | 9.5% | 12.4% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 3.5% | 10.3% | 12.2% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 4.2% | 9.2% | 11.5% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 1.2% | 9.2% | 11.4% | 11.6% |
| Change | −4.1 pts | −0.4 pts | −1.0 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head only 1.2% of households in ZIP 32951, well below the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share is down 4.1 points from 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Only four of the 807 Florida ZIP codes with 5,000+ people have a lower share of single-parent households.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in ZIP 32951
Renters in ZIP 32951
| Period | ZIP 32951 | Melbourne area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.9% | 23.6% | 30.3% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 15.2% | 27.6% | 33.9% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 15.6% | 25.7% | 34.6% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 14.6% | 23.3% | 32.4% | 34.8% |
| Change | +3.7 pts | −0.3 pts | +2.1 pts | +1.5 pts |
Only 14.6% of households in ZIP 32951 rent their homes, far below the national share of 34.8%, so most residents are owners who tend to stay put. Nearly six in ten owners (57.2%) have paid off their mortgages, well above the national share of 39.8%. Renting is most common in the northwest and least common in the south. The renter share is up 3.7 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in ZIP 32951
| Period | ZIP 32951 | Melbourne area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 28.0% | 16.1% | 17.2% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 24.4% | 16.8% | 17.6% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 23.9% | 15.5% | 15.4% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 25.4% | 12.7% | 12.5% | 9.6% |
| Change | −2.6 pts | −3.5 pts | −4.8 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacant homes make up 25.4% of the housing in ZIP 32951, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand. Vacancy has fallen 2.6 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in ZIP 32951
| Period | ZIP 32951 | Melbourne area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1984 | 1984 | 1984 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1984 | 1985 | 1985 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1986 | 1986 | 1986 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1986 | 1988 | 1989 | 1980 |
| Change | +2 | +4 | +5 | +6 |
The housing in ZIP 32951 is younger than the country's: half of it was built after 1986, against 1980 nationally. The Melbourne area as a whole looks much the same. The newest homes are mostly in the southeast, the oldest in the northwest.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in ZIP 32951
| Period | ZIP 32951 | Melbourne area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,243 | $1,026 | $1,092 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,355 | $1,034 | $1,123 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,902 | $1,231 | $1,323 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,678 | $1,688 | $1,816 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$435 | +$661 | +$724 | +$606 |
The median renter in ZIP 32951 pays $1,678 a month for rent and utilities, above the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $435 a month from 2006–10, a 35% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 33.4% of household income on rent, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the northwest; the highest are in the southeast.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in ZIP 32951
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 32951
| Period | ZIP 32951 | Melbourne area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 46.8% | 25.8% | 26.4% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 44.0% | 26.4% | 27.0% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 48.9% | 29.6% | 30.0% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 56.7% | 33.8% | 34.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | +10.0 pts | +8.0 pts | +8.2 pts | +7.2 pts |
ZIP 32951 is highly educated: nearly six in ten adults 25 and older (56.7%) hold at least a bachelor's degree, far above the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree has risen 10.0 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Only 79 of the 807 Florida ZIP codes with 5,000+ people have a higher share of college graduates.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in ZIP 32951
| Period | ZIP 32951 | Melbourne area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 96.0% | 90.5% | 85.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 96.2% | 90.4% | 86.5% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 95.9% | 92.0% | 88.2% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 98.0% | 93.1% | 90.0% | 89.3% |
| Change | +2.0 pts | +2.6 pts | +4.4 pts | +4.3 pts |
Finishing high school is nearly universal in ZIP 32951: 98.0% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. The share with a diploma has risen 2.0 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Of the 807 Florida ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 23 have a higher share of high school graduates.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in ZIP 32951
| Period | ZIP 32951 | Melbourne area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.1% | 8.8% | 8.9% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 7.9% | 12.0% | 11.0% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 2.8% | 5.2% | 5.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 2.1% | 4.9% | 4.8% | 5.4% |
| Change | −5.0 pts | −3.9 pts | −4.1 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in ZIP 32951 has been low: just 2.1% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Of the 807 Florida ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 40 have lower unemployment. Unemployment is down 5.0 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
ZIP 32951 compared with nearby ZIP codes
| ZIP code | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP 32951 | 2.01 | 59.9 | 1.2% | 14.6% | 25.4% | 1986 | $1,678 | 56.7% | 98.0% | 2.1% |
| ZIP 32950 | 2.61 | 51.9 | 6.2% | 7.5% | 11.3% | 1996 | $1,522 | 43.6% | 96.6% | 0.0% |
| ZIP 32905 | 2.37 | 44.1 | 12.1% | 40.9% | 16.4% | 1983 | $1,545 | 26.6% | 89.8% | 6.2% |
| ZIP 32949 | 2.62 | 55.9 | 2.0% | 3.0% | 7.6% | 1998 | $1,551 | 35.5% | 92.8% | 2.4% |
| ZIP 32901 | 2.36 | 41.9 | 11.1% | 52.3% | 12.1% | 1982 | $1,511 | 30.9% | 89.8% | 7.5% |
| ZIP 32903 | 2.22 | 51.7 | 8.0% | 15.9% | 17.6% | 1980 | $1,805 | 55.6% | 98.5% | 4.9% |
| ZIP 32909 | 3.03 | 37.8 | 13.2% | 15.6% | 8.4% | 1999 | $1,749 | 22.1% | 91.4% | 5.0% |
| ZIP 32907 | 2.94 | 43.3 | 13.3% | 14.2% | 7.5% | 1993 | $1,905 | 22.5% | 90.1% | 6.8% |
| ZIP 32904 | 2.65 | 41.0 | 9.7% | 24.7% | 9.1% | 1998 | $1,856 | 40.2% | 94.7% | 4.2% |
| ZIP 32908 | 3.07 | 38.2 | 13.7% | 13.7% | 5.3% | 2002 | $1,465 | 25.1% | 92.1% | 5.9% |
| ZIP 32935 | 2.29 | 41.6 | 12.8% | 38.8% | 9.6% | 1978 | $1,463 | 29.8% | 93.3% | 3.8% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up ZIP 32951. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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