32920 ZIP Code — Cape Canaveral, FL

Brevard County, Florida

ZIP code 32920 is located in Cape Canaveral, Florida, within Brevard County. It covers approximately 24.78 square miles and serves a population of 9,961 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 321/689.

About ZIP code 32920

The housing stock consists of a significant share of large multi-unit buildings. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $322,500. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 62%.

Median household income is $68,642. 44% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with arts, entertainment, and food service as the leading industry. The average commute of 23 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 36% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 14% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 32920 reflects a community defined by a strong veteran community and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

9,961

population

24.78

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

32920 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 32920

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 32920. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Cape Canaveral	Acceptable
Cape Canaveral	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

32899 Orlando (1.3 mi) 32953 Merritt Island (4.9 mi) 32931 Cocoa Beach (5.3 mi) 32922 Cocoa (8.2 mi) 32952 Merritt Island (9.1 mi) 32955 Rockledge (12.3 mi) 32926 Cocoa (12.7 mi) 32927 Cocoa (13.2 mi) 32940 Melbourne (13.6 mi) 32937 Satellite Beach (15.8 mi) 32934 Melbourne (17.5 mi) 32935 Melbourne (17.6 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	9,961
Population density	402 / sq mi
State FIPS	12
County FIPS	009

Geography
Land area	24.78 sq mi
Water area	6.90 sq mi
Latitude	28.4024
Longitude	-80.6149
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	321/689

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	47.2%	41.9%	43.4%
$50k – $100k	31.8%	31.5%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	16.2%	20.6%	19.3%
Over $200k	4.7%	6.0%	6.4%

Demographics & statistics

9,961

Population

402

People per sq mi

59.0

Median age

$68,642

Median household income

$50,246

Per capita income

$322,500

Median home value

$1,050

Median monthly rent

61.5%

Home ownership

8.5%

Poverty rate

2.9%

Unemployment

6,615

Housing units

36.4%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

147

5–9

135

10–14

130

15–19

120

20–24

366

25–34

335

585

35–44

536

629

45–54

576

700

55–59

641

695

60–64

637

1,017

65–74

932

561

75–84

513

150

85+

137

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	704	7.1%
18 and over	9,257	92.9%
65 and over	3,310	33.2%
Median age	59.0 years

Race & ethnicity

White 87.1%

Hispanic or Latino 5%

Other race 3.7%

Two or more races 2.3%

Asian 1%

Black or African American 0.8%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	9,131	87.1%
Hispanic or Latino	519	5%
Other race	385	3.7%
Two or more races	239	2.3%
Asian	106	1%
Black or African American	89	0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native	11	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	47.2%	41.9%	43.4%
$50k – $100k	31.8%	31.5%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	16.2%	20.6%	19.3%
Over $200k	4.7%	6.0%	6.4%

Under $10k 5.0%

$10k–$15k 1.9%

$15k–$25k 7.1%

$25k–$35k 8.0%

$35k–$50k 11.0%

$50k–$75k 23.5%

$75k–$100k 17.3%

$100k–$150k 11.9%

$150k–$200k 8.6%

$200k+ 5.7%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	5.0%
$10k–$15k	1.9%
$15k–$25k	7.1%
$25k–$35k	8.0%
$35k–$50k	11.0%
$50k–$75k	23.5%
$75k–$100k	17.3%
$100k–$150k	11.9%
$150k–$200k	8.6%
$200k+	5.7%
Median income	$68,642

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 6.7%

$50k–$100k 2.0%

$100k–$150k 6.9%

$150k–$200k 6.1%

$200k–$300k 22.3%

$300k–$500k 39.2%

$500k–$1M 15.0%

$1M+ 1.8%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$322,500
Median rent / month	$1,050
Owner occupied	61.5%
Renter occupied	38.5%
Vacant	34.7%
Single-family detached	8.5%
Large apartment buildings	32.8%
Mobile homes	4.8%
Median rooms	4.4
Avg household size (owned)	1.75

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.3%
2010–2019	1.8%
2000–2009	24.8%
1990–1999	10.5%
1980–1989	26.3%
1970–1979	13.6%
1960–1969	16.5%
1950–1959	5.3%
1940–1949	0.4%
1939 or earlier	0.4%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	3.7%
1 bedroom	17.2%
2 bedrooms	47.0%
3 bedrooms	29.3%
4 bedrooms	2.6%
5+ bedrooms	0.2%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	6.7%
1 vehicle	48.8%
2 vehicles	39.0%
3 or more	5.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	1.7%
Electricity	95.6%
Propane / LP gas	0.5%
No fuel used	2.1%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	1,940	33.7%
Cohabiting couple	616	10.7%
Male householder, no spouse	1,692	29.3%
Female householder, no spouse	1,517	26.3%
Households with children under 18	351	6.1%
Households with seniors (65+)	2,459	42.7%
Average household size	1.73

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	28.6%	16.1%
Married	42.5%	42.9%
Separated	6.4%	2.2%
Widowed	7.8%	13.1%
Divorced	14.7%	25.6%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.1%

Some HS, no diploma 3.2%

HS graduate 25.8%

Some college, no degree 24.5%

Associate's degree 8.0%

Bachelor's degree 23.7%

Graduate / professional 12.7%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	94.7%
Bachelor's or higher	36.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	103	10.7%
Kindergarten	13	1.3%
Elementary school	291	30.1%
High school	179	18.5%
College / grad school	381	39.4%

Employment

Industry of employment

Arts, food & hospitality 15.7%

Professional & management 15.2%

Education & healthcare 13.4%

Transportation & utilities 13.0%

Manufacturing 7.9%

Retail trade 7.8%

Finance & real estate 7.7%

Public administration 7.5%

Other services 4.5%

Construction 4.1%

Wholesale trade 2.0%

Information 1.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	39.8%
Service	20.7%
Sales & office	19.7%
Natural resources & construction	7.2%
Production & transportation	12.6%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	73.6%
Government	16.5%
Self-employed	9.9%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	74.0%
Carpool	3.1%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	2.3%
Work from home	17.6%
Other means	2.9%
Avg commute (minutes)	22.6

Poverty

All people 8.5%

Under 18 years 5.7%

18 and over 8.7%

Married-couple families 3.5%

Female-led households 7.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	44.4%
Retirement income	34.2%
Supplemental Security	4.5%
Cash public assistance	0.9%
Food stamps / SNAP	11.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	31.8%
High blood pressure	36.2%
High cholesterol	35.4%
Diabetes	11.9%
Heart disease	8.3%
Stroke	3.7%
Asthma	8.6%
Arthritis	27.2%
Kidney disease	3.4%
Pulmonary disease	8.8%
Cancer	8.6%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	15.4%
Binge drinking	14.3%
No physical activity	23.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	31.5%
Depression	18.8%
Fair or poor health	15.0%
Poor mental health	13.7%
Poor physical health	11.5%
No health insurance	16.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.5%
Visited dentist	63.8%
Cholesterol screening	92.5%
Teeth loss	11.6%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	1,269	13.8%

Disability	%
Any disability	21.2%
Under 18	7.2%
18–64 years	16.8%
65 and over	31.9%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	65.3%
Public insurance	47.5%
No insurance	8.9%
Uninsured under 19	5.6%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	9,791	98.3%
Spanish	359	3.7%
Other Indo-European	131	1.3%
Asian & Pacific Islander	190	1.9%
Other languages	38	0.4%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	9,257	92.9%
Born in same state	9,022	90.6%
Born in different state	1,611	16.2%
Foreign born	235	2.4%
Naturalized citizen	704	7.1%
Not a US citizen	464	65.9%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	1,308	13.1%
French	1,009	10.1%
Arab	485	4.9%
Irish	249	2.5%
English	154	1.5%

Ancestry	Count	%
German	108	1.1%
Dutch	61	0.6%
Polish	40	0.4%
Norwegian	40	0.4%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	57.9%
Internet access	95.1%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 32920

What city is ZIP code 32920 in?

ZIP code 32920 is primarily assigned to Cape Canaveral, Florida.

What county is ZIP code 32920 in?

ZIP code 32920 falls within Brevard County, Florida.

Does ZIP code 32920 have an older population?

33% of residents in ZIP code 32920 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 32920 have a large retiree population?

44% of households in ZIP code 32920 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 32920 have a large veteran population?

14% of civilians in ZIP code 32920 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 32920?

The median home value in ZIP code 32920 is $322,500.

What timezone is ZIP code 32920 in?

ZIP code 32920 observes the EST timezone.