City

Century, FL

1 ZIP code  ·  Escambia County  ·  Florida

👥5,880Population
💰$40,318Median HH Income▼ 47% below avg
🎂38.7Median Age
🏠$124,700Median Home Value▼ 55% below avg
🎓14.9%College Grads▼ 61% below avg
📊10.9%Unemployment▲ 124% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 57.2% Female 42.8% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 47.6%Hispanic: 5.3%Black: 37%Asian: 0.2%Other: 8.4%Race
White47.6%
Hispanic5.3%
Black37.0%
Asian0.2%
Other8.4%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
14%
18–24
10%
25–44
31%
45–64
24%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age38.7 yrs
Avg HH Size2.66
Below Poverty14.3% ▲ 43% above avg
College Grads14.9% ▼ 61% below avg
Unemployment10.9% ▲ 124% above avg
No HS Diploma47 (1.4%)
HS Graduate1,483 (44.8%)
Some College846 (25.6%)
Associates437 (13.2%)
Bachelors246 (7.4%)
Graduate Degree248 (7.5%)

Education

No HS: 1.4%HS Grad: 44.8%Some College: 25.6%Associates: 13.2%Bachelors: 7.4%Graduate: 7.5%Edu
No HS1.4%
HS Grad44.8%
Some College25.6%
Associates13.2%
Bachelors7.4%
Graduate7.5%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 66.3%Renter: 33.7%Tenure
Owner66.3%
Renter33.7%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
17%
$50k–$100k
25%
$100k–$150k
14%
$150k–$200k
12%
$200k–$300k
21%
$300k–$500k
9%
Over $500k
2%

Financials

Median HH Income$40,318 ▼ 47% below avg
Median Home Value$124,700 ▼ 55% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.1x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$731/mo
Total Housing Units2,036
Vacant Units391

Income Distribution

Under $25k
34%
$25k–$50k
23%
$50k–$75k
11%
$75k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
12%
$150k–$200k
3%
Over $200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
96%
Public Transit
1%
Work From Home
3%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
34%
15–30 min
13%
30–45 min
14%
Over 45 min
39%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
0%
1940s–1950s
11%
1960s–1970s
13%
1980s–1990s
16%
2000+
59%
About Century, FL

Century is a city in Florida, located in Escambia County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 5,880 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 38.7 years.

Economically, Century is a working-class community. The median household income of $40,318 is below the national average. Approximately 14.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 10.9%, more than double the national average.

The real estate market in Century is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $124,700, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $731 per month. Homeownership is high at 66.3%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Century is less-educated. 14.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well below the national average. The community is racially diverse, with White as the largest group at 47.6%.

Century, FL offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Florida.

ZIP Codes in Century
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
32535 5,880 $40,318 $124,700 $731 10.9% 14.9% 66.3%