32502 ZIP Code — Pensacola, FL

Escambia County, Florida

ZIP code 32502 is located in Pensacola, Florida, within Escambia County. It covers approximately 2.68 square miles and serves a population of 3,887 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 850.

About ZIP code 32502

The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $233,900. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 52%.

The gap between median ($65,713) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with professional and management as the leading industry. The average commute of 21 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 37% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (21%) compared to national benchmarks. 21% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 13% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

3,887

population

2.68

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

32502 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 32502

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 32502. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Pensacola	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

32520 Pensacola (0.7 mi) 32521 Pensacola (0.9 mi) 32559 Pensacola (0.9 mi) 32501 Pensacola (1.2 mi) 32503 Pensacola (3.6 mi) 32505 Pensacola (4.2 mi) 32504 Pensacola (4.9 mi) 32511 Pensacola (4.9 mi) 32508 Pensacola (7 mi) 32561 Gulf Breeze (7 mi) 32512 Pensacola (7.9 mi) 32506 Pensacola (8.5 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	3,887
Population density	1,450 / sq mi
State FIPS	12
County FIPS	033

Geography
Land area	2.68 sq mi
Water area	0.10 sq mi
Latitude	30.4109
Longitude	-87.2092
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	850

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	48.5%	47.0%	43.4%
$50k – $100k	28.0%	32.3%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	13.2%	16.7%	19.3%
Over $200k	10.3%	4.0%	6.4%

Demographics & statistics

3,887

Population

1,450

People per sq mi

39.5

Median age

$65,713

Median household income

$44,604

Per capita income

$233,900

Median home value

$1,173

Median monthly rent

52.0%

Home ownership

12.5%

Poverty rate

3.2%

Unemployment

1,499

Housing units

36.5%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

133

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

208

20–24

149

463

25–34

329

234

35–44

166

193

45–54

137

182

55–59

129

171

60–64

122

284

65–74

202

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	590	15.2%
18 and over	3,297	84.8%
65 and over	752	19.3%
Median age	39.5 years

Race & ethnicity

White 65.2%

Black or African American 19.9%

Two or more races 12%

Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.3%

Hispanic or Latino 1.2%

Asian 0.4%

Group	Count	%
White	2,565	65.2%
Black or African American	781	19.9%
Two or more races	474	12%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander	53	1.3%
Hispanic or Latino	47	1.2%
Asian	14	0.4%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	48.5%	47.0%	43.4%
$50k – $100k	28.0%	32.3%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	13.2%	16.7%	19.3%
Over $200k	10.3%	4.0%	6.4%

Under $10k 9.0%

$10k–$15k 6.1%

$15k–$25k 4.8%

$25k–$35k 5.5%

$35k–$50k 14.4%

$50k–$75k 22.8%

$75k–$100k 8.9%

$100k–$150k 15.6%

$150k–$200k 5.3%

$200k+ 7.7%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	9.0%
$10k–$15k	6.1%
$15k–$25k	4.8%
$25k–$35k	5.5%
$35k–$50k	14.4%
$50k–$75k	22.8%
$75k–$100k	8.9%
$100k–$150k	15.6%
$150k–$200k	5.3%
$200k+	7.7%
Median income	$65,713

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 3.9%

$50k–$100k 4.3%

$100k–$150k 12.5%

$150k–$200k 24.3%

$200k–$300k 14.0%

$300k–$500k 17.5%

$500k–$1M 18.6%

$1M+ 5.0%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$233,900
Median rent / month	$1,173
Owner occupied	52.0%
Renter occupied	48.0%
Vacant	21.6%
Single-family detached	60.6%
Large apartment buildings	17.2%
Mobile homes	0.3%
Median rooms	4.5
Avg household size (owned)	2.14

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	1.2%
2010–2019	19.1%
2000–2009	10.3%
1990–1999	3.7%
1980–1989	5.4%
1970–1979	12.3%
1960–1969	6.0%
1950–1959	12.9%
1940–1949	9.3%
1939 or earlier	19.9%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	7.9%
1 bedroom	16.6%
2 bedrooms	33.3%
3 bedrooms	32.6%
4 bedrooms	9.2%
5+ bedrooms	0.4%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	8.9%
1 vehicle	48.8%
2 vehicles	31.5%
3 or more	10.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	26.0%
Electricity	72.6%
Propane / LP gas	0.8%
Solar	0.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	500	26.6%
Cohabiting couple	128	6.8%
Male householder, no spouse	783	41.6%
Female householder, no spouse	472	25.1%
Households with children under 18	234	12.4%
Households with seniors (65+)	530	28.1%
Average household size	2.01

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	58.4%	29.4%
Married	26.6%	37.8%
Separated	0.0%	7.6%
Widowed	6.3%	4.5%
Divorced	8.7%	20.6%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.9%

Some HS, no diploma 8.2%

HS graduate 21.1%

Some college, no degree 21.5%

Associate's degree 11.8%

Bachelor's degree 20.6%

Graduate / professional 15.9%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	90.9%
Bachelor's or higher	36.5%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	33	5.7%
Kindergarten	16	2.8%
Elementary school	210	36.5%
High school	122	21.2%
College / grad school	194	33.7%

Employment

Industry of employment

Professional & management 15.5%

Arts, food & hospitality 15.4%

Retail trade 13.8%

Finance & real estate 13.7%

Education & healthcare 11.3%

Other services 8.3%

Construction 8.0%

Public administration 5.5%

Transportation & utilities 4.5%

Manufacturing 2.0%

Wholesale trade 1.9%

Information 0.1%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	45.6%
Service	17.4%
Sales & office	23.9%
Natural resources & construction	6.1%
Production & transportation	6.9%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	78.8%
Government	11.7%
Self-employed	9.4%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	64.5%
Carpool	8.8%
Public transit	1.9%
Walk	3.7%
Work from home	17.9%
Other means	3.1%
Avg commute (minutes)	21.4

Poverty

All people 12.5%

Under 18 years 4.7%

18 and over 13.9%

Married-couple families 5.4%

Female-led households 13.1%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	26.7%
Retirement income	19.0%
Supplemental Security	3.8%
Cash public assistance	3.7%
Food stamps / SNAP	12.3%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	37.7%
High blood pressure	40.1%
High cholesterol	33.2%
Diabetes	13.2%
Heart disease	7.4%
Stroke	4.2%
Asthma	9.4%
Arthritis	28.5%
Kidney disease	3.6%
Pulmonary disease	9.1%
Cancer	6.7%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	20.8%
Binge drinking	13.7%
No physical activity	27.7%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	36.7%
Depression	20.3%
Fair or poor health	19.5%
Poor mental health	15.8%
Poor physical health	13.3%
No health insurance	20.5%
Visited doctor (checkup)	79.1%
Visited dentist	53.9%
Cholesterol screening	90.8%
Teeth loss	16.7%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	435	13.4%

Disability	%
Any disability	20.6%
Under 18	18.1%
18–64 years	15.7%
65 and over	39.9%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	54.9%
Public insurance	35.1%
No insurance	20.5%
Uninsured under 19	14.9%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	3,659	94.1%
Spanish	180	4.9%
Other Indo-European	70	1.9%
Asian & Pacific Islander	63	1.7%
Other languages	47	1.3%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	3,724	95.8%
Born in same state	3,707	95.4%
Born in different state	1,661	42.7%
Foreign born	17	0.4%
Naturalized citizen	163	4.2%
Not a US citizen	97	59.5%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	542	13.9%
French	532	13.7%
Arab	62	1.6%
Dutch	8	0.2%

Ancestry	Count	%
German	7	0.2%
Norwegian	4	0.1%
English	3	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	48.4%
Internet access	94.6%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 32502

What city is ZIP code 32502 in?

ZIP code 32502 is primarily assigned to Pensacola, Florida.

What county is ZIP code 32502 in?

ZIP code 32502 falls within Escambia County, Florida.

Does ZIP code 32502 have a large veteran population?

13% of civilians in ZIP code 32502 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the population of ZIP code 32502?

ZIP code 32502 has an estimated population of 3,887 residents, with a density of 1,450 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 32502?

The median household income in ZIP code 32502 is $65,713, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 32502?

The median home value in ZIP code 32502 is $233,900.

What timezone is ZIP code 32502 in?

ZIP code 32502 observes the CST timezone.