ZIP Code 32503: Population, Income, Housing

State: FL

Total population: 33,559 Household income: $71,411 Rent: $1,305

Overview

Total population

33,559

Rent

$1,305

Year built

1968

Household income

$71,411

Per capita income

$40,655

Poverty rate

15%

Unemployment rate

N/A

Household size

2.2 persons

Rent over 30% of income

48.9%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Data are sourced from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, 2024 release — the latest dataset currently available. New 5-year estimates are published annually, about 6–12 months after the end of each reference year.

Demographics

State

Florida

County

Escambia County

City

Pensacola

Total population

33,559

Adults over 25

21,284

Total households

13,066

Household size

2.2 persons

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Income & Poverty

Household income

$71,411

Per capita income

$40,655

Poverty rate

15%

Unemployment rate

N/A

Rent over 30% of income

48.9%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Housing

Rent

$1,305

Year built

1968

Households that rent

30.8%

Households that own

69.2%

Rooms per home (all homes)

5.7

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Race

White

66.4%

Black

18.9%

Asian

3.2%

Two or more races

8.7%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino

6.5%

Not Hispanic or Latino

93.5%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Commute

Commute rate

13,139 (78.3%)

Commute time to work

19 mins

Work from home

3,649 (21.7%)

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Education

Less than high school

26.2%

High school graduate or GED

20.7%

Some college or associate degree

10.9%

Bachelor’s degree or higher

42.2%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Comparison of ZIP Code 32503 with: Escambia County, FL Pensacola, FL Pensacola metro area, FL Florida United States

ZIP 32503

Total population33,559

Rent$1,305

Year built1968

Household income$71,411

Per capita income$40,655

Poverty rate15%

Unemployment rateN/A

Escambia County, FL

Total population325,923

Rent$1,321

Year built1984

Household income$67,500

Per capita income$36,825

Poverty rate14.7%

Unemployment rate3.4%

Pensacola, FL

Total population54,036

Rent$1,322

Year built1972

Household income$74,212

Per capita income$48,536

Poverty rate12.6%

Unemployment rate2.9%

Pensacola Metro Area, FL

Total population524,395

Rent$1,354

Year built1989

Household income$75,967

Per capita income$39,071

Poverty rate12.4%

Unemployment rate3.5%

Florida State

Total population22,416,077

Rent$1,669

Year built1988

Household income$74,568

Per capita income$42,609

Poverty rate12.6%

Unemployment rate3.4%

United States

Total population334,922,499

Rent$1,413

Year built1980

Household income$80,734

Per capita income$44,673

Poverty rate12.5%

Unemployment rate4%

Metric	ZIP32503	CountyEscambia, FL	CityPensacola, FL	Metro AreaPensacola metro area, FL	StateFlorida	CountryUnited States
Total population	33,559	325,923	54,036	524,395	22,416,077	334,922,499
Rent	$1,305	$1,321	$1,322	$1,354	$1,669	$1,413
Year built	1968	1984	1972	1989	1988	1980
Household income	$71,411	$67,500	$74,212	$75,967	$74,568	$80,734
Per capita income	$40,655	$36,825	$48,536	$39,071	$42,609	$44,673
Poverty rate	15%	14.7%	12.6%	12.4%	12.6%	12.5%
Unemployment rate	N/A	3.4%	2.9%	3.5%	3.4%	4%

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Summary for 32503

Rent & Income

In 32503, the typical monthly rent is $1,305 and the typical household income is $71,411. Rent here is similar to Pensacola and lower than Florida, and household income is similar to both Pensacola and Florida. The estimated poverty rate is 15%, which is higher than in both Pensacola and Florida.

Housing & Affordability

This ZIP Code is primarily owner-occupied, with renters accounting for about 30.8% of households. About 48.9% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing, indicating high cost burden.

Education & Employment

Educational attainment is high, with about 42.2% of adults holding a bachelor’s degree or higher.

ZIP 32503 — Rent vs Household Income

ZIP 32503 — Poverty

How ZIP 32503 compares in Florida (299 ZIP Codes)

Metric	This ZIP	Rank	Starts from	State range
Rent	$1,305	29 / 299	from lower rent	$999 – $3,263
Household income	$71,411	168 / 299	from higher income	$30,514 – $176,641
Poverty rate	15%	220 / 299	from lower poverty	2.8% – 48.7%

Rankings are calculated among ZIP Codes in Florida with total population > 30,000 (year 2024).

Detailed Ranking Explanation for ZIP Code 32503

Rent

Rent-wise, this area comes 29th out of 299 ZIP Codes in Florida. At the state level, values extend from $999 in ZIP 34142 up to $3,263 in ZIP 33076.

Household income

Looking at income levels, ZIP Code 32503 holds the 168th out of 299 ZIP Codes. In Florida as a whole, the range goes from $30,514 in ZIP 32209 up to $176,641 in ZIP 33076.

Poverty rate

Regarding poverty rate, ZIP Code 32503 ranks 220th out of 299 ZIP Codes. Statewide, values range from 2.8% in ZIP 32259 up to 48.7% in ZIP 32304.

💰 Rent in ZIP Code 32503 (with Utilities)

Estimated Monthly Rent: $1,305 ℹ️ What’s Included:
✅ Base rent, electricity, gas, water/sewer, and heating fuels
❌ Not included: internet, cable TV, renter's insurance, parking

💡 What does this rent estimate mean?

Explanation: This estimate shows what renters typically pay each month for housing — including the apartment or home and essential utilities like heat, water, and electricity.

Included in this number: Rent plus electricity, gas, water/sewer, and heating fuel.

Not included: Internet, cable, parking, renter’s insurance, or furniture rental.

Note: This cost does not depend on the number of people living in the home.

👨‍👧‍👦 Household Income in ZIP Code 32503

Annual Household Income: $71,411

💡 What does Household Income mean?

Definition: This represents the middle value of all household incomes in the ZIP code — half of households earn less, and half earn more.

Includes: wages, salaries, self-employment income, Social Security, pensions, investments, unemployment, public assistance, and rental income.

Does NOT include: capital gains, non-cash benefits (like food stamps), or tax refunds.

Household = any group of people (or a single person) living in the same housing unit.

Example: A couple earning $40,000 and $30,000 together have a household income of $70,000. If that's in the middle of all local incomes, it's the value shown here.

📉 Poverty Rate in ZIP Code 32503

Estimated Rate: 15%

💡 What does the Poverty Rate represent?

Definition: The percentage of people in this area living below the federal poverty threshold.

How it works: The threshold is a dollar amount set by the U.S. Census Bureau that varies by family size and age. If a household's income is below that level, everyone in it is included in this rate.

Example: In a town of 10,000 people, if 1,500 have incomes below the poverty line, the poverty rate is 15%.

Note: This statistic only includes people living in households; it does not count those in student housing, military barracks, or nursing homes.

🏘️ Renter vs. Owner Households in ZIP Code 32503

In ZIP Code 32503, households that rent: 4,019 (30.8%)

📊 What does the renter household percentage reveal about this ZIP Code?

Household Type	Count	Share
Renter-Occupied	4,019	30.8%
Owner-Occupied	9,047	69.2%

Definition: This is the percentage of households that rent their home rather than own it. It includes only occupied housing units.

Why it matters: Areas with a high share of renter households often have younger populations, higher mobility, and different housing needs compared to mostly owner-occupied areas.

Example: If 65% of homes in an area are renter-occupied, it means 65 out of every 100 households rent their home.

📉 Renters Spending Over 30% of Income on Rent in ZIP Code 32503

In ZIP Code 32503, cost-burdened renters (households spending over 30% of income on housing): 1,966 (48.9%)

🏚️ What Does It Mean When Renters Spend Over 30% of Their Income on Housing?

Household Group	Households	Share
Cost-burdened renters (over 30%)	1,966	48.9%
Other renter households	2,053	51.1%
Total renter households	4,019	100%

Shares are calculated as a percentage of renter households.

This shows how many renters in the ZIP code are considered cost-burdened — meaning they spend more than 30% of their income on housing (rent and basic utilities).

It’s a sign that housing might be unaffordable in the area or that lower-income residents may be struggling with rent.

Data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau’s American Community Survey.

📊 Education Levels in ZIP Code 32503

Less than High School: 5,569 people (26.2%)

Includes adults who did not complete high school.

High School Graduate or GED: 4,414 people (20.7%)

Includes adults whose highest education is a high school diploma or GED.

Some College or Associate Degree: 2,320 people (10.9%)

Includes adults who attended college without completing a bachelor’s degree (some college or associate degree).

Bachelor’s Degree or Higher: 8,981 people (42.2%)

Includes adults with a bachelor’s degree or higher (bachelor’s, master’s, professional, or doctoral degree).

👥 Total Adults (25+): 21,284

ℹ️ Have questions about how these statistics are calculated? See our data methodology & FAQs

Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates (U.S. Census Bureau) — unemployment rate from BLS. Some values are derived metrics.