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Indian River County
Fellsmere, FL
32948
32948 ZIP Code — Fellsmere, FL
Indian River County, Florida
ZIP code 32948 is located in
Fellsmere ,
Florida ,
within Indian River County .
It covers approximately 113.94 square miles and serves a population of
6,032 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone,
served by area code 772 .
About ZIP code 32948
The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $153,400. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 74%.
Median household income is $48,657. Poverty affects 18% of residents, above the national average. 34% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.
The dominant occupation class is service, with professional and management as the leading industry. The average commute of 33 minutes is near the national average.
College attainment at 12% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.
Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (28%) compared to national benchmarks. 33% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.
Notable community characteristics include Spanish spoken in 21% of households.
Overall, ZIP code 32948 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.
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Demographics
updated 05/2026
Population
Total population
6,032
Population density
53 / sq mi
State FIPS
12
County FIPS
061
Geography
Land area
113.94 sq mi
Water area
0.60 sq mi
Latitude
27.7422
Longitude
-80.5905
Timezone
Eastern (ET)
Area code
772
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
58.3%
44.3%
43.4%
$50k – $100k
28.2%
30.0%
30.8%
$100k – $200k
12.7%
18.6%
19.3%
Over $200k
0.8%
7.1%
6.4%
Demographics & statistics
$48,657
Median household income
$153,400
Median home value
11.5%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 1,601 26.5% 18 and over 4,431 73.5% 65 and over 714 11.8% Median age 36.0 years
Race & ethnicity
Black or African American
10.3%
Group Count % White 3,475 44.6% Hispanic or Latino 1,752 22.5% Other race 1,168 15% Black or African American 805 10.3% Two or more races 584 7.5%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
58.3%
44.3%
43.4%
$50k – $100k
28.2%
30.0%
30.8%
$100k – $200k
12.7%
18.6%
19.3%
Over $200k
0.8%
7.1%
6.4%
Range % of households Under $10k 1.8% $10k–$15k 3.0% $15k–$25k 12.5% $25k–$35k 23.9% $35k–$50k 10.6% $50k–$75k 12.6% $75k–$100k 10.8% $100k–$150k 8.6% $150k–$200k 11.8% $200k+ 4.4% Median income $48,657
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $153,400 Median rent / month $864 Owner occupied 74.1% Renter occupied 25.9% Vacant 18.2% Single-family detached 62.0% Large apartment buildings 0.0% Mobile homes 24.5% Median rooms 5.2 Avg household size (owned) 3.66
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 5.6% 2000–2009 25.1% 1990–1999 23.8% 1980–1989 20.8% 1970–1979 7.1% 1960–1969 5.0% 1950–1959 6.6% 1940–1949 1.5% 1939 or earlier 4.5%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 0.0% 1 bedroom 2.1% 2 bedrooms 20.7% 3 bedrooms 65.4% 4 bedrooms 9.8% 5+ bedrooms 2.0%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 1.9% 1 vehicle 39.4% 2 vehicles 33.7% 3 or more 24.9%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Electricity 93.1% Propane / LP gas 0.6% Fuel oil 0.8% No fuel used 5.5%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 740 46.3% Cohabiting couple 249 15.6% Male householder, no spouse 291 18.2% Female householder, no spouse 320 20.0% Households with children under 18 581 36.3% Households with seniors (65+) 413 25.8% Average household size 3.72
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 56.4% 38.4% Married 33.3% 41.8% Separated 0.0% 0.0% Widowed 3.2% 2.9% Divorced 7.1% 16.9%
Education
Less than 9th grade
14.1%
Some HS, no diploma
14.0%
Some college, no degree
14.5%
Graduate / professional
0.9%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 71.9% Bachelor's or higher 11.5%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 0 0.0% Kindergarten 133 10.8% Elementary school 689 56.0% High school 277 22.5% College / grad school 131 10.7%
Employment
Industry of employment
Professional & management
21.5%
Education & healthcare
13.3%
Agriculture & mining
8.9%
Arts, food & hospitality
7.5%
Transportation & utilities
5.5%
Public administration
3.7%
Finance & real estate
3.1%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 16.6% Service 31.4% Sales & office 14.7% Natural resources & construction 25.7% Production & transportation 11.6%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 89.9% Government 5.6% Self-employed 4.5% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 74.4% Carpool 14.7% Public transit 0.8% Walk 0.9% Work from home 8.7% Other means 0.5% Avg commute (minutes) 33.3
Poverty
Married-couple families
2.8%
Female-led households
22.3%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 33.6% Retirement income 11.4% Supplemental Security 15.3% Cash public assistance 0.0% Food stamps / SNAP 13.6%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 39.6% High blood pressure 29.2% High cholesterol 29.8% Diabetes 12.5% Heart disease 6.3% Stroke 3.4% Asthma 9.5% Arthritis 19.5% Kidney disease 3.2% Pulmonary disease 8.7% Cancer 3.9%
Behavior / access % Smoking 27.6% Binge drinking 15.0% No physical activity 38.5% Less than 7 hrs sleep 37.9% Depression 19.4% Fair or poor health 27.0% Poor mental health 18.6% Poor physical health 15.3% No health insurance 45.4% Visited doctor (checkup) 68.9% Visited dentist 39.9% Cholesterol screening 82.9% Teeth loss 25.6%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 217 4.9%
Disability % Any disability 9.7% Under 18 0.0% 18–64 years 8.7% 65 and over 36.4%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 31.6% Public insurance 44.8% No insurance 33.1% Uninsured under 19 9.5%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 5,481 90.9% Spanish 1,165 21.3% Other Indo-European 1,165 21.3% Asian & Pacific Islander 0 0.0% Other languages 0 0.0%
Place of birth & citizenship
Origin Count % Native born (US) 4,326 71.7% Born in same state 4,238 70.3% Born in different state 3,054 50.6% Foreign born 88 1.5% Naturalized citizen 1,706 28.3% Not a US citizen 866 50.8%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % Arab 1,103 18.3% French 207 3.4% Italian 57 0.9%
Ancestry Count % Polish 36 0.6% English 20 0.3% Irish 14 0.2%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 26.5% Internet access 81.3%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 32948
What city is ZIP code 32948 in?
ZIP code 32948 is primarily assigned to Fellsmere, Florida.
What county is ZIP code 32948 in?
ZIP code 32948 falls within Indian River County, Florida.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 32948?
12% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.
Is Spanish widely spoken in ZIP code 32948?
Approximately 21% of households in ZIP code 32948 speak Spanish as a primary language.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 32948?
18% of residents in ZIP code 32948 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 32948?
The median home value in ZIP code 32948 is $153,400.
What timezone is ZIP code 32948 in?
ZIP code 32948 observes the EST timezone.
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