City

Gulf Breeze, FL

3 ZIP codes  ·  Santa Rosa County  ·  Florida

👥38,926Population
💰$102,346Median HH Income▲ 34% above avg
🎂45.5Median Age
🏠$413,280Median Home Value▲ 48% above avg
🎓57.0%College Grads▲ 47% above avg
📊3.9%Unemployment▼ 20% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.1% Female 50.9% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 85.2%Hispanic: 6.8%Black: 1.8%Asian: 1.7%Other: 4%Race
White85.2%
Hispanic6.8%
Black1.8%
Asian1.7%
Other4.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
16%
18–24
6%
25–44
22%
45–64
29%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age45.5 yrs
Avg HH Size2.49
Below Poverty5.7% ▼ 44% below avg
College Grads57.0% ▲ 47% above avg
Unemployment3.9% ▼ 20% below avg
No HS Diploma123 (0.5%)
HS Graduate4,052 (15%)
Some College3,526 (13.1%)
Associates3,805 (14.1%)
Bachelors3,406 (12.6%)
Graduate Degree12,069 (44.7%)

Education

No HS: 0.5%HS Grad: 15%Some College: 13.1%Associates: 14.1%Bachelors: 12.6%Graduate: 44.7%Edu
No HS0.5%
HS Grad15.0%
Some College13.1%
Associates14.1%
Bachelors12.6%
Graduate44.7%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 80.8%Renter: 19.2%Tenure
Owner80.8%
Renter19.2%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
4%
$50k–$100k
2%
$100k–$150k
3%
$150k–$200k
3%
$200k–$300k
16%
$300k–$500k
40%
Over $500k
33%

Financials

Median HH Income$102,346 ▲ 34% above avg
Median Home Value$413,279 ▲ 48% above avg
Home/Income Ratio4.0x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,655/mo
Total Housing Units19,474
Vacant Units3,872

Income Distribution

Under $25k
8%
$25k–$50k
13%
$50k–$75k
13%
$75k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
23%
$150k–$200k
13%
Over $200k
17%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
80%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
19%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
21%
15–30 min
32%
30–45 min
29%
Over 45 min
18%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1940s–1950s
6%
1960s–1970s
14%
1980s–1990s
21%
2000+
59%
About Gulf Breeze, FL

Gulf Breeze is a city in Florida, located in Santa Rosa County. The city spans 3 ZIP codes and is home to approximately 38,926 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 45.46 years.

Economically, Gulf Breeze is a upper-middle-income community. The median household income of $102,346 is above the national average. Approximately 5.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.9%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Gulf Breeze is a premium housing market. Median home values stand at $413,279, which is above the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,654 per month. Homeownership is high at 80.8%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Gulf Breeze is well-educated. 57.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (85.19%).

Gulf Breeze, FL offers residents above-average earning potential within Florida. Spread across 3 ZIP codes, the city's neighborhoods vary in character, density, and demographics — explore each ZIP code below for a detailed breakdown.

ZIP Codes in Gulf Breeze
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
32561 9,254 $119,042 $576,100 $1,535 6.5% 68.2% 80.9%
32563 29,672 $97,139 $362,500 $1,692 3.1% 53.5% 80.8%