🇺🇸 United States ZIP Code

STANDARD

32968

Vero Beach

ZIP Code 32968 is a standard zip code serving Vero Beach, Vero Beach, Florida (FL), in Indian River County, United States. It has an estimated population of 12,830 with a median household income of $63,007. The area falls within the America/New_York timezone.

Median Household Income vs. National Average

Location

Country: 🇺🇸 United States
State / Province: Florida (FL)
County: Indian River
City: Vero Beach
Timezone: America/New_York

Coordinates

Latitude: 27.599900
Longitude: -80.438200

Geographic Details

Land Area: 26.29 mi²
Water Area: 0.04 mi²
Population Density: 488.0 people per mi² (70th percentile)
Bounding Box: 27.620599°N, 27.557459°S, -80.397984°E, -80.521200°W

With 12,830 residents spread across 26.29 square miles, this area has a population density of 488.0 people per square mile.

Demographics

12,830

Population

70th percentile

$63,007

Median Income

75th percentile

$191,000

Median Home Value

70th percentile

26.29 mi²

Land Area

The median household income in 32968 is $63,007, and the median home value is $191,000. This places the area in the top 25% nationally for household income.

Housing

5,330

Total Units

4,738

Occupied Units

88.9%

Occupancy Rate

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