City

Palm Bay, FL

7 ZIP codes  ·  Brevard County  ·  Florida

👥127,406Population
💰$69,818Median HH Income▼ 9% below avg
🎂41.9Median Age
🏠$248,356Median Home Value▼ 11% below avg
🎓36.7%College Grads≈ Avg
📊5.8%Unemployment▲ 19% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.9% Female 51.1% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 53.1%Hispanic: 19.8%Black: 17.6%Asian: 2.2%Other: 6.3%Race
White53.1%
Hispanic19.8%
Black17.6%
Asian2.2%
Other6.3%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
17%
18–24
7%
25–44
26%
45–64
26%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age41.9 yrs
Avg HH Size2.82
Below Poverty11.4% ▲ 14% above avg
College Grads36.7% ≈ Avg
Unemployment5.8% ▲ 19% above avg
No HS Diploma1,375 (1.6%)
HS Graduate26,927 (31.7%)
Some College12,909 (15.2%)
Associates12,511 (14.7%)
Bachelors11,028 (13%)
Graduate Degree20,076 (23.7%)

Education

No HS: 1.6%HS Grad: 31.7%Some College: 15.2%Associates: 14.7%Bachelors: 13%Graduate: 23.7%Edu
No HS1.6%
HS Grad31.7%
Some College15.2%
Associates14.7%
Bachelors13.0%
Graduate23.7%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 79.9%Renter: 20.1%Tenure
Owner79.9%
Renter20.1%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
4%
$50k–$100k
2%
$100k–$150k
7%
$150k–$200k
14%
$200k–$300k
42%
$300k–$500k
28%
Over $500k
4%

Financials

Median HH Income$69,818 ▼ 9% below avg
Median Home Value$248,356 ▼ 11% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.6x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,585/mo
Total Housing Units49,814
Vacant Units4,465

Income Distribution

Under $25k
14%
$25k–$50k
18%
$50k–$75k
21%
$75k–$100k
17%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
6%
Over $200k
6%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
87%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
11%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
17%
15–30 min
41%
30–45 min
28%
Over 45 min
14%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
0%
1940s–1950s
2%
1960s–1970s
19%
1980s–1990s
24%
2000+
55%
About Palm Bay, FL

Palm Bay is a city in Florida, located in Brevard County. The city spans 7 ZIP codes and is home to approximately 127,406 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 41.89 years.

Economically, Palm Bay is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $69,817 is near the national average. Approximately 11.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 5.8%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Palm Bay is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $248,356, which is near the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,585 per month. Homeownership is high at 79.9%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Palm Bay is moderately educated. 36.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is majority White (53.08%).

Palm Bay, FL offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Florida. Spread across 7 ZIP codes, the city's neighborhoods vary in character, density, and demographics — explore each ZIP code below for a detailed breakdown.

ZIP Codes in Palm Bay
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
32905 24,473 $56,671 $206,200 $1,361 7.1% 38.9% 56.8%
32907 48,352 $71,827 $253,700 $1,693 4.9% 35.0% 85.9%
32908 14,970 $66,589 $265,500 $1,822 7.5% 41.3% 88.9%
32909 39,611 $76,708 $261,400 $1,502 5.5% 35.6% 83.3%