32970 ZIP Code — Wabasso, FL

Indian River County, Florida

ZIP code 32970 is located in Wabasso, Florida, within Indian River County. It covers approximately 0.99 square miles and serves a population of 252 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 772.

About ZIP code 32970

The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 1950s, giving the area an established character. Renters make up the majority at 73%, typical of denser urban areas.

Median household income is $53,929. SNAP benefit usage at 39% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 39% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is sales and office, with professional and management as the leading industry.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 42% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (17%) compared to national benchmarks. 18% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 18% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 32970 reflects a community defined by a strong veteran community, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

252

population

0.99

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

32970 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 32970

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 32970. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Wabasso	Acceptable

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	252
Population density	255 / sq mi
State FIPS	12
County FIPS	061

Geography
Land area	0.99 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	27.7512
Longitude	-80.4501
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	772

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	81.2%	44.3%	43.4%
$50k – $100k	18.8%	30.0%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	0.0%	18.6%	19.3%
Over $200k	0.0%	7.1%	6.4%

Demographics & statistics

252

Population

255

People per sq mi

56.0

Median age

$53,929

Median household income

$22,477

Per capita income

Median home value

Median monthly rent

26.9%

Home ownership

0.0%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

Housing units

41.7%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

25–34

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	0	0.0%
18 and over	252	100.0%
65 and over	17	6.7%
Median age	56.0 years

Race & ethnicity

Black or African American 100%

Group	Count	%
Black or African American	252	100%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	81.2%	44.3%	43.4%
$50k – $100k	18.8%	30.0%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	0.0%	18.6%	19.3%
Over $200k	0.0%	7.1%	6.4%

$35k–$50k 34.6%

$50k–$75k 65.4%

Range	% of households
$35k–$50k	34.6%
$50k–$75k	65.4%
Median income	$53,929

Housing

Home values

$50k–$100k 100.0%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$0
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	26.9%
Renter occupied	73.1%
Vacant	0.0%
Single-family detached	65.4%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	5.9
Avg household size (owned)	7.50

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	0.0%
1990–1999	26.9%
1980–1989	0.0%
1970–1979	0.0%
1960–1969	34.6%
1950–1959	38.5%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	0.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	34.6%
3 bedrooms	65.4%
4 bedrooms	0.0%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	73.1%
2 vehicles	26.9%
3 or more	0.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	100.0%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	20	38.5%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	18	34.6%
Female householder, no spouse	14	26.9%
Households with children under 18	0	0.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	20	38.5%
Average household size	4.85

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	62.8%	0.0%
Married	7.8%	58.8%
Separated	21.1%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	0.0%
Divorced	8.3%	41.2%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 6.7%

HS graduate 36.5%

Some college, no degree 15.1%

Associate's degree 0.0%

Bachelor's degree 41.7%

Graduate / professional 0.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	93.3%
Bachelor's or higher	41.7%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	0	0.0%
High school	0	0.0%
College / grad school	0	0.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Professional & management 72.5%

Education & healthcare 16.9%

Finance & real estate 10.6%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	7.4%
Service	44.4%
Sales & office	48.1%
Natural resources & construction	0.0%
Production & transportation	0.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	100.0%
Government	0.0%
Self-employed	0.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	68.3%
Carpool	24.3%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	7.4%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	0.0

Poverty

All people 0.0%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 0.0%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	38.5%
Retirement income	0.0%
Supplemental Security	38.5%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	38.5%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	40.1%
High blood pressure	45.2%
High cholesterol	33.3%
Diabetes	16.9%
Heart disease	7.7%
Stroke	5.3%
Asthma	10.1%
Arthritis	27.3%
Kidney disease	4.1%
Pulmonary disease	7.7%
Cancer	6.8%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	19.7%
Binge drinking	10.6%
No physical activity	31.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	41.8%
Depression	13.9%
Fair or poor health	21.3%
Poor mental health	14.1%
Poor physical health	12.8%
No health insurance	23.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)	81.8%
Visited dentist	54.4%
Cholesterol screening	93.4%
Teeth loss	18.5%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	46	18.3%

Disability	%
Any disability	6.7%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	0.0%
65 and over	100.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	75.0%
Public insurance	25.0%
No insurance	18.3%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	252	100.0%
Spanish	17	6.7%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	17	6.7%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	235	93.3%
Born in same state	235	93.3%
Born in different state	217	86.1%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	17	6.7%
Not a US citizen	17	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	112	44.4%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	20.6%
Internet access	100.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 32970

What city is ZIP code 32970 in?

ZIP code 32970 is primarily assigned to Wabasso, Florida.

What county is ZIP code 32970 in?

ZIP code 32970 falls within Indian River County, Florida.

Is ZIP code 32970 mostly rentals?

73% of occupied units in ZIP code 32970 are renter-occupied.

Does ZIP code 32970 have a large veteran population?

18% of civilians in ZIP code 32970 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

Does ZIP code 32970 have a large retiree population?

39% of households in ZIP code 32970 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the population of ZIP code 32970?

ZIP code 32970 has an estimated population of 252 residents, with a density of 255 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 32970 in?

ZIP code 32970 observes the EST timezone.