32953 ZIP Code
Merritt Island, Florida
December 15, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 32953 |
| City/Town: | Merritt Island |
| County: | Brevard |
| State: | Florida |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 24,924 |
| Median Household Income: | $80,537 |
| Per Capita Income: | $41,616 |
| Total Housing Units: | 11,537 |
| Median Home Value: | $356,100 |
| Land Area: | 39.8 sq miles
103.0 sq km |
| Water Area: | 14.8 sq miles
38.3 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 28.4635, -80.6877 |
Population Information (32953 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 24,924 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 12,463 | 50.0% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 12,461 | 50.0% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 49.4 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 1,277 | 5.1% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 929 | 3.7% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 1,282 | 5.1% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 1,761 | 7.1% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 1,179 | 4.7% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 2,695 | 10.8% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 2,113 | 8.5% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 3,172 | 12.7% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 2,112 | 8.5% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 2,151 | 8.6% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 3,229 | 13.0% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 2,088 | 8.4% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 936 | 3.8% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (32953 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $356,100 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.6 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,165 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 11,537 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 9,655 | 83.7% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 1,882 | 16.3% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 7,200 | 74.6% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 2,455 | 25.4% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (32953 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 18,496 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 264 | 1.4% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 641 | 3.5% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 4,683 | 25.3% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 3,854 | 20.8% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 2,320 | 12.5% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 4,211 | 22.8% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 2,523 | 13.6% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 95.1% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 36.4% | 34.3% |
Income Information (32953 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $80,537 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $108,132 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $105,000 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $41,616 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (32953 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 11,790 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 11,063 | 94.5% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 640 | 5.5% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 9,107 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 8,773 | 79.3% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 1,667 | 15.1% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 607 | 5.5% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 16 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (32953 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 20,533 | 82.4% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 1,366 | 5.5% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 5 | 0.0% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 796 | 3.2% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 700 | 2.8% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 1,524 | 6.1% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 1,455 | 5.8% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 2,862 | 11.5% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 398 | 1.6% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 1,236 | 5.0% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 83 | 0.3% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 1,145 | 4.6% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (32953 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 332 | 3.4% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 370 | 3.8% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 750 | 7.8% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 715 | 7.4% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 1,047 | 10.8% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 1,307 | 13.5% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 1,196 | 12.4% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,660 | 17.2% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,011 | 10.5% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 1,267 | 13.1% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (32953 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 8,246 | 74.5% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 754 | 6.8% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 21 | 0.2% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 106 | 1.0% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 291 | 2.6% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 1,454 | 13.1% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 24.4 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (32953 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 10 | 0.1% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 1,065 | 9.6% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 1,184 | 10.7% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 181 | 1.6% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 1,259 | 11.4% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 650 | 5.9% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 224 | 2.0% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 412 | 3.7% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 1,751 | 15.8% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 1,864 | 16.8% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 1,067 | 9.6% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 377 | 3.4% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 1,019 | 9.2% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (32953 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 12.0% | 8.8% |
| All people below poverty level: | -- | -- | -- |
| Under 18 years: | -- | -- | 16.3% |
| 18 to 64 years: | -- | -- | 11.0% |
| 65 years and over: | -- | -- | 10.3% |
Health Insurance (32953 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 21,806 | 87.5% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 16,221 | 65.1% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 9,602 | 38.5% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 2,643 | 10.6% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (32953 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 7,033 | 72.8% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 3,784 | 39.2% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 2,861 | 29.6% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 414 | 4.3% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 63 | 0.7% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 1,120 | 11.6% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (32953 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 7,893 | 68.4% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 265 | 2.3% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 93 | 0.8% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 190 | 1.6% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 437 | 3.8% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 413 | 3.6% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 1,418 | 12.3% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 828 | 7.2% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (32953 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 50 | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 335 | 2.9% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 1,744 | 15.1% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 1,864 | 16.2% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 1,802 | 15.6% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 1,618 | 14.0% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 3,406 | 29.5% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 616 | 5.3% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 53 | 0.5% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 49 | 0.4% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (32953 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 95 | 0.8% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 605 | 5.2% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 2,780 | 24.1% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 4,797 | 41.6% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 2,796 | 24.2% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 464 | 4.0% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (32953 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 1,000 | 10.4% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 56 | 0.6% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 8,454 | 87.6% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 4 | 0.0% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 29 | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 112 | 1.2% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (32953 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 462 | 4.8% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 3,198 | 33.1% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 3,776 | 39.1% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 2,219 | 23.0% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (32953 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 293 | 4.1% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 212 | 2.9% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 379 | 5.3% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 626 | 8.7% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 1,197 | 16.6% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 2,846 | 39.5% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 1,450 | 20.1% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 197 | 2.7% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (32953 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,965 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $629 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,165 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.59 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.35 | 2.38 |
Households (32953 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 9,655 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 4,855 | 50.3% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 1,483 | 15.4% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 1,838 | 19.0% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 2,352 | 24.4% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 2,442 | 25.3% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 3,906 | 40.5% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.53 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.17 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (32953 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 10,682 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 3,335 | 31.2% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 5,261 | 49.3% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 452 | 4.2% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 1,370 | 12.8% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 2,218 | 20.8% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (32953 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 4,833 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 305 | 6.3% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 184 | 3.8% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 1,827 | 37.8% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 1,602 | 33.1% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 915 | 18.9% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (32953 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 20,054 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 2,683 | 13.4% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 24,449 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 3,876 | 15.9% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 243 | 6.3% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 1,457 | 37.6% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 2,176 | 56.1% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (32953 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 21,698 | 87.1% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 2,907 | 11.7% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 1,643 | 56.5% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 1,245 | 42.8% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 958 | 33.0% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 19 | 0.7% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (32953 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 23,028 | 92.4% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 778 | 3.1% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 1,896 | 243.7% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 1,896 | 243.7% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 1,896 | 243.7% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 502 | 64.5% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 5 | 0.6% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 591 | 76.0% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 45 | 5.8% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (32953 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 23,647 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 20,829 | 88.1% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 2,818 | 11.9% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 1,730 | 7.3% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 465 | 2.0% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 616 | 2.6% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 7 | 0.0% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (32953 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 9,655 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 9,371 | 97.1% | 89.4% |
Merritt Island, FL32953