🇺🇸 United States ZIP Code

STANDARD

32940

Melbourne

ZIP Code 32940 is a standard zip code serving Melbourne, Melbourne, Florida (FL), in Brevard County, United States. It has an estimated population of 31,999 with a median household income of $73,084. 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: 28.206100
Longitude: -80.685000

Geographic Details

Land Area: 130.30 mi²
Water Area: 10.70 mi²
Population Density: 246.0 people per mi² (65th percentile)
Bounding Box: 28.347221°N, 28.084955°S, -80.651189°E, -80.862827°W

With 31,999 residents spread across 130.30 square miles, this area has a population density of 246.0 people per square mile.

Demographics

31,999

Population

90th percentile

$73,084

Median Income

85th percentile

$200,700

Median Home Value

75th percentile

130.30 mi²

Land Area

The median household income in 32940 is $73,084, and the median home value is $200,700. This places the area in the top 25% nationally for household income.

Housing

15,076

Total Units

13,771

Occupied Units

91.3%

Occupancy Rate

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