32168 ZIP Code — New Smyrna Beach, FL

Volusia County, Florida

ZIP code 32168 is located in New Smyrna Beach, Florida, within Volusia County. It covers approximately 153.92 square miles and serves a population of 30,074 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 386.

About ZIP code 32168

The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $283,800. Owner-occupancy is high at 75%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $68,964. 49% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 28 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 30% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 12% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 32168 reflects a community defined by a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

30,074

population

153.92

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

32168 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 32168

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 32168. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
New Smyrna Beach	Acceptable
New Smyrna Beach	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

32764 Osteen (7.2 mi) 32132 Edgewater (7.6 mi) 32128 Port Orange (9 mi) 32738 Deltona (9.3 mi) 32141 Edgewater (9.6 mi) 32744 Lake Helen (10.1 mi) 32127 Port Orange (10.9 mi) 32169 New Smyrna Beach (11.4 mi) 32129 Port Orange (11.7 mi) 32124 Daytona Beach (12.6 mi) 32119 Daytona Beach (12.9 mi) 32725 Deltona (13.7 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	30,074
Population density	195 / sq mi
State FIPS	12
County FIPS	127

Geography
Land area	153.92 sq mi
Water area	3.33 sq mi
Latitude	28.9706
Longitude	-81.0498
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	386

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 06/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	42.3%	47.4%	43.4%
$50k – $100k	32.4%	31.9%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	19.7%	16.6%	19.3%
Over $200k	5.6%	4.1%	6.4%

Demographics & statistics

30,074

Population

195

People per sq mi

55.3

Median age

$68,964

Median household income

$42,586

Per capita income

$283,800

Median home value

$1,541

Median monthly rent

75.4%

Home ownership

10.1%

Poverty rate

4.9%

Unemployment

12,553

Housing units

30.0%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

651

Under 5

629

568

5–9

549

495

10–14

479

572

15–19

553

713

20–24

689

1,654

25–34

1,600

1,236

35–44

1,196

1,655

45–54

1,600

1,557

55–59

1,506

1,487

60–64

1,439

2,558

65–74

2,474

1,507

75–84

1,458

635

85+

614

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	4,153	13.8%
18 and over	25,921	86.2%
65 and over	9,246	30.7%
Median age	55.3 years

Race & ethnicity

White 87.2%

Black or African American 3.7%

Two or more races 3.6%

Hispanic or Latino 2.9%

Other race 1.4%

Asian 1.1%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	27,001	87.2%
Black or African American	1,138	3.7%
Two or more races	1,116	3.6%
Hispanic or Latino	908	2.9%
Other race	419	1.4%
Asian	345	1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native	48	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	42.3%	47.4%	43.4%
$50k – $100k	32.4%	31.9%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	19.7%	16.6%	19.3%
Over $200k	5.6%	4.1%	6.4%

Under $10k 3.6%

$10k–$15k 3.9%

$15k–$25k 6.0%

$25k–$35k 9.3%

$35k–$50k 12.4%

$50k–$75k 20.2%

$75k–$100k 14.4%

$100k–$150k 17.8%

$150k–$200k 6.6%

$200k+ 5.6%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.6%
$10k–$15k	3.9%
$15k–$25k	6.0%
$25k–$35k	9.3%
$35k–$50k	12.4%
$50k–$75k	20.2%
$75k–$100k	14.4%
$100k–$150k	17.8%
$150k–$200k	6.6%
$200k+	5.6%
Median income	$68,964

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 6.2%

$50k–$100k 3.3%

$100k–$150k 4.7%

$150k–$200k 10.4%

$200k–$300k 31.6%

$300k–$500k 28.9%

$500k–$1M 13.4%

$1M+ 1.5%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$283,800
Median rent / month	$1,541
Owner occupied	75.4%
Renter occupied	24.6%
Vacant	13.8%
Single-family detached	65.9%
Large apartment buildings	6.7%
Mobile homes	10.2%
Median rooms	5.6
Avg household size (owned)	2.21

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	2.5%
2010–2019	14.0%
2000–2009	22.9%
1990–1999	10.2%
1980–1989	18.1%
1970–1979	12.7%
1960–1969	4.2%
1950–1959	8.8%
1940–1949	2.5%
1939 or earlier	4.2%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.7%
1 bedroom	8.3%
2 bedrooms	33.5%
3 bedrooms	45.1%
4 bedrooms	10.6%
5+ bedrooms	1.8%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	5.2%
1 vehicle	34.1%
2 vehicles	44.3%
3 or more	16.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	6.6%
Electricity	91.0%
Propane / LP gas	1.4%
No fuel used	0.9%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	6,736	49.1%
Cohabiting couple	1,411	10.3%
Male householder, no spouse	2,602	19.0%
Female householder, no spouse	2,978	21.7%
Households with children under 18	2,453	17.9%
Households with seniors (65+)	6,611	48.2%
Average household size	2.19

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	25.8%	17.4%
Married	53.5%	52.6%
Separated	0.4%	1.5%
Widowed	4.0%	13.0%
Divorced	16.3%	15.5%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.5%

Some HS, no diploma 5.8%

HS graduate 30.7%

Some college, no degree 21.2%

Associate's degree 10.7%

Bachelor's degree 21.4%

Graduate / professional 8.6%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	92.6%
Bachelor's or higher	30.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	389	9.5%
Kindergarten	309	7.6%
Elementary school	1,627	39.8%
High school	970	23.7%
College / grad school	793	19.4%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 21.0%

Construction 13.4%

Retail trade 12.6%

Professional & management 12.5%

Arts, food & hospitality 11.5%

Finance & real estate 7.3%

Manufacturing 5.6%

Transportation & utilities 5.3%

Other services 3.9%

Public administration 3.9%

Wholesale trade 2.1%

Information 0.6%

Agriculture & mining 0.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	39.7%
Service	17.3%
Sales & office	25.2%
Natural resources & construction	8.9%
Production & transportation	8.8%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	79.7%
Government	10.1%
Self-employed	9.4%
Unpaid family workers	0.8%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	74.2%
Carpool	8.2%
Public transit	0.2%
Walk	0.7%
Work from home	14.8%
Other means	2.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	27.8

Poverty

All people 10.1%

Under 18 years 13.4%

18 and over 9.6%

Married-couple families 2.2%

Female-led households 25.4%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	49.1%
Retirement income	36.3%
Supplemental Security	4.7%
Cash public assistance	2.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	8.6%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	31.7%
High blood pressure	37.4%
High cholesterol	36.7%
Diabetes	12.0%
Heart disease	8.5%
Stroke	3.9%
Asthma	8.7%
Arthritis	30.7%
Kidney disease	3.6%
Pulmonary disease	9.4%
Cancer	8.8%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	18.8%
Binge drinking	15.2%
No physical activity	25.1%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	33.5%
Depression	19.9%
Fair or poor health	16.4%
Poor mental health	14.5%
Poor physical health	12.3%
No health insurance	17.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.4%
Visited dentist	58.1%
Cholesterol screening	92.7%
Teeth loss	14.1%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	3,015	11.6%

Disability	%
Any disability	14.8%
Under 18	1.7%
18–64 years	11.3%
65 and over	26.9%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	68.3%
Public insurance	44.3%
No insurance	10.2%
Uninsured under 19	8.1%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	28,794	95.7%
Spanish	446	1.5%
Other Indo-European	131	0.5%
Asian & Pacific Islander	127	0.4%
Other languages	188	0.7%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	28,347	94.3%
Born in same state	27,957	93.0%
Born in different state	9,668	32.1%
Foreign born	390	1.3%
Naturalized citizen	1,727	5.7%
Not a US citizen	1,217	70.5%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	4,079	13.6%
French	3,571	11.9%
Arab	2,124	7.1%
Irish	665	2.2%
English	291	1%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	282	0.9%
German	143	0.5%
Dutch	64	0.2%
Norwegian	27	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	45.6%
Internet access	95.1%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 32168

What city is ZIP code 32168 in?

ZIP code 32168 is primarily assigned to New Smyrna Beach, Florida.

What county is ZIP code 32168 in?

ZIP code 32168 falls within Volusia County, Florida.

Does ZIP code 32168 have an older population?

31% of residents in ZIP code 32168 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 32168 have a large retiree population?

49% of households in ZIP code 32168 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 32168 have a large veteran population?

12% of civilians in ZIP code 32168 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the population of ZIP code 32168?

ZIP code 32168 has an estimated population of 30,074 residents, with a density of 195 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 32168 in?

ZIP code 32168 observes the EST timezone.