🇺🇸 United States ZIP Code

STANDARD

32901

Melbourne

ZIP Code 32901 is a standard zip code serving Melbourne, Melbourne, Florida (FL), in Brevard County, United States. It has an estimated population of 24,521 with a median household income of $29,818. The area falls within the America/New_York timezone.

Median Household Income vs. National Average

Location

Country: 🇺🇸 United States
State / Province: Florida (FL)
County: Brevard
City: Melbourne
Timezone: America/New_York

Coordinates

Latitude: 28.069100
Longitude: -80.620000

Geographic Details

Land Area: 12.57 mi²
Water Area: 2.21 mi²
Population Density: 1950.0 people per mi² (85th percentile)
Bounding Box: 28.114380°N, 28.035070°S, -80.581876°E, -80.671453°W

With 24,521 residents spread across 12.57 square miles, this area has a population density of 1950.0 people per square mile.

Demographics

24,521

Population

85th percentile

$29,818

Median Income

5th percentile

$101,100

Median Home Value

35th percentile

12.57 mi²

Land Area

The median household income in 32901 is $29,818, and the median home value is $101,100. This is below the national average for household income.

Housing

13,196

Total Units

11,118

Occupied Units

84.3%

Occupancy Rate

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