City

Melrose, FL

1 ZIP code  ·  Putnam County  ·  Florida

👥5,542Population
💰$66,540Median HH Income▼ 13% below avg
🎂62.1Median Age
🏠$206,000Median Home Value▼ 26% below avg
🎓39.5%College Grads≈ Avg
📊5.5%Unemployment▲ 11% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.5% Female 50.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 88.8%Hispanic: 2%Black: 5.3%Asian: 0.7%Other: 3%Race
White88.8%
Hispanic2.0%
Black5.3%
Asian0.7%
Other3.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
7%
18–24
3%
25–44
12%
45–64
32%
65+
21%

Key Indicators

Median Age62.1 yrs
Avg HH Size2.17
Below Poverty11.3% ▲ 13% above avg
College Grads39.5% ≈ Avg
Unemployment5.5% ▲ 11% above avg
HS Graduate1,167 (25.4%)
Some College644 (14%)
Associates972 (21.1%)
Bachelors399 (8.7%)
Graduate Degree1,416 (30.8%)

Education

HS Grad: 25.4%Some College: 14%Associates: 21.1%Bachelors: 8.7%Graduate: 30.8%Edu
HS Grad25.4%
Some College14.0%
Associates21.1%
Bachelors8.7%
Graduate30.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 89%Renter: 11%Tenure
Owner89.0%
Renter11.0%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
4%
$50k–$100k
8%
$100k–$150k
15%
$150k–$200k
25%
$200k–$300k
15%
$300k–$500k
22%
Over $500k
12%

Financials

Median HH Income$66,540 ▼ 13% below avg
Median Home Value$206,000 ▼ 26% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.1x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$519/mo
Total Housing Units3,398
Vacant Units840

Income Distribution

Under $25k
16%
$25k–$50k
12%
$50k–$75k
35%
$75k–$100k
7%
$100k–$150k
16%
$150k–$200k
6%
Over $200k
8%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
67%
Work From Home
33%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
32%
15–30 min
23%
30–45 min
23%
Over 45 min
22%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
9%
1960s–1970s
17%
1980s–1990s
19%
2000+
53%
About Melrose, FL

Melrose is a city in Florida, located in Putnam County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 5,542 residents. It is an older city, with a median age of 62.1 years.

Economically, Melrose is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $66,540 is near the national average. Approximately 11.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 5.5%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Melrose is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $206,000, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $519 per month. Homeownership is high at 89.0%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Melrose is moderately educated. 39.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (88.79%).

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

ZIP Codes in Melrose
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
32666 5,542 $66,540 $206,000 $519 5.5% 39.5% 89.0%