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Population and households in ZIP 32976
Household size in ZIP 32976
| Period | ZIP 32976 | Melbourne area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1.91 | 2.47 | 2.63 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 1.95 | 2.50 | 2.73 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 1.85 | 2.57 | 2.75 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 1.75 | 2.52 | 2.63 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.16 | +0.05 | +0.00 | −0.03 |
ZIP 32976 is a place of small households, averaging 1.75 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 1.91, a much bigger shift than nationally. Of the 807 Florida ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only nine 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 32976
| Period | ZIP 32976 | Melbourne area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 64.9 | 44.4 | 40.8 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 65.9 | 45.7 | 42.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 66.3 | 46.4 | 43.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 67.0 | 46.2 | 43.5 | 40.1 |
| Change | +2.1 | +1.7 | +2.7 | +2.3 |
With a median age of 67.0, ZIP 32976 is noticeably older than the country as a whole (40.1), an age mix that tilts toward empty nesters and retirees. The median age has climbed from 64.9 in 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Only 11 of the 807 Florida ZIP codes with 5,000+ people 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 32976
| Period | ZIP 32976 | Melbourne area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 3.9% | 9.5% | 12.4% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 4.2% | 10.3% | 12.2% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 3.5% | 9.2% | 11.5% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 1.9% | 9.2% | 11.4% | 11.6% |
| Change | −2.0 pts | −0.4 pts | −1.0 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in ZIP 32976: 1.9% of households, against 11.6% nationally. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has fallen 2.0 points, a much bigger shift than nationally. Of the 807 Florida ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only ten 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 32976
Renters in ZIP 32976
| Period | ZIP 32976 | Melbourne area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.9% | 23.6% | 30.3% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 13.6% | 27.6% | 33.9% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 9.9% | 25.7% | 34.6% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 7.8% | 23.3% | 32.4% | 34.8% |
| Change | −3.1 pts | −0.3 pts | +2.1 pts | +1.5 pts |
Only 7.8% of households in ZIP 32976 rent their homes, far below the national share of 34.8%, so most residents are owners who tend to stay put. About seven in ten owners (71.6%) have paid off their mortgages, well above the national share of 39.8%. The renter share has fallen 3.1 points since 2006–10, even as the national share rose. Only 20 of the 807 Florida ZIP codes with 5,000+ people have a lower share of renters.
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 32976
| Period | ZIP 32976 | Melbourne area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 26.0% | 16.1% | 17.2% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 31.8% | 16.8% | 17.6% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 27.9% | 15.5% | 15.4% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 23.3% | 12.7% | 12.5% | 9.6% |
| Change | −2.7 pts | −3.5 pts | −4.8 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is high in ZIP 32976: 23.3% of homes are empty, 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. Since 2006–10, vacancy has fallen 2.7 points, as it has nationally.
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 32976
| Period | ZIP 32976 | Melbourne area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1987 | 1984 | 1984 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1984 | 1985 | 1985 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1985 | 1986 | 1986 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1989 | 1988 | 1989 | 1980 |
| Change | +2 | +4 | +5 | +6 |
ZIP 32976 has newer housing than the country as a whole: the median home was built in 1989, versus 1980 nationally. The Melbourne area as a whole looks much the same.
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 32976
| Period | ZIP 32976 | Melbourne area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $851 | $1,026 | $1,092 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $829 | $1,034 | $1,123 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $807 | $1,231 | $1,323 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,375 | $1,688 | $1,816 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$523 | +$661 | +$724 | +$606 |
Rent in ZIP 32976 runs $1,375 a month at the median, utilities included, below the U.S. median of $1,571. Rents are up $523 a month from 2006–10, a 61% jump, roughly in step with the nation. The typical renter here spends 44.1% of household income on rent, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched. The priciest rents are in the northwest; the most affordable 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 32976
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 32976
| Period | ZIP 32976 | Melbourne area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.9% | 25.8% | 26.4% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 10.2% | 26.4% | 27.0% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 16.1% | 29.6% | 30.0% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 16.4% | 33.8% | 34.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | +4.5 pts | +8.0 pts | +8.2 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in ZIP 32976: 16.4% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 4.5 points, mirroring the country. ZIP 32976 has a lower share of college graduates than at least four in five Florida ZIP codes.
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 32976
| Period | ZIP 32976 | Melbourne area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 84.6% | 90.5% | 85.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 83.9% | 90.4% | 86.5% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 92.3% | 92.0% | 88.2% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 90.8% | 93.1% | 90.0% | 89.3% |
| Change | +6.2 pts | +2.6 pts | +4.4 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in ZIP 32976 is a bit above the national rate: 90.8% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%. Even so, the rate is lower than in the Melbourne area overall (93.1%). Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 6.2 points, mirroring the country.
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 32976
| Period | ZIP 32976 | Melbourne area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.7% | 8.8% | 8.9% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 17.4% | 12.0% | 11.0% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 11.0% | 5.2% | 5.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.4% | 4.9% | 4.8% | 5.4% |
| Change | −6.3 pts | −3.9 pts | −4.1 pts | −2.7 pts |
Jobs have been a little easier to find in ZIP 32976 than nationally: unemployment was 4.4%, against 5.4%. Unemployment is down 6.3 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally. Each figure pools five years of surveys (2020–24), so it describes that whole stretch rather than today's job market.
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 32976 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 32976 | 1.75 | 67.0 | 1.9% | 7.8% | 23.3% | 1989 | $1,375 | 16.4% | 90.8% | 4.4% |
| ZIP 32949 | 2.62 | 55.9 | 2.0% | 3.0% | 7.6% | 1998 | $1,551 | 35.5% | 92.8% | 2.4% |
| ZIP 32958 | 2.26 | 57.9 | 6.0% | 15.0% | 12.5% | 1993 | $1,636 | 24.9% | 90.1% | 6.5% |
| ZIP 32950 | 2.61 | 51.9 | 6.2% | 7.5% | 11.3% | 1996 | $1,522 | 43.6% | 96.6% | 0.0% |
| ZIP 32948 | 3.46 | 41.5 | 16.9% | 17.4% | 12.8% | 1995 | $1,287 | 14.8% | 75.9% | 6.6% |
| ZIP 32970 | 2.22 | 61.3 | 2.8% | 5.9% | 16.9% | 2003 | $1,361 | 38.7% | 96.2% | 13.3% |
| ZIP 32909 | 3.03 | 37.8 | 13.2% | 15.6% | 8.4% | 1999 | $1,749 | 22.1% | 91.4% | 5.0% |
| ZIP 32908 | 3.07 | 38.2 | 13.7% | 13.7% | 5.3% | 2002 | $1,465 | 25.1% | 92.1% | 5.9% |
| ZIP 32967 | 2.54 | 51.3 | 12.5% | 19.7% | 10.6% | 2003 | $1,669 | 37.1% | 92.1% | 4.8% |
| ZIP 34739 | 2.64 | 36.5 | 12.9% | 33.9% | 18.9% | 1984 | $1,189 | 30.0% | 78.8% | 2.0% |
| ZIP 33867 | 1.98 | 43.5 | 12.7% | 38.9% | 67.8% | 1992 | $949 | 6.0% | 72.0% | 9.6% |
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 32976. 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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