Pensacola ZIP Codes — Escambia County, FL

There are 23 unique ZIP codes in Pensacola, Florida. Area code: 850.

ZIP codes

197.86

sq mi land

33.88

sq mi water

850

area code

Pensacola, FL ZIP code map

About Pensacola, FL

Pensacola, located in the northwest corner of Florida, is known for its rich history, beautiful beaches, and vibrant culture. As the first European settlement in what would become the United States, it boasts a diverse background that reflects in its architecture and community life. The city merges the charm of a small town with the amenities of a larger city, offering residents and visitors alike a unique coastal experience.

Location & geography

Nestled between the Gulf of Mexico and the Escambia River, Pensacola enjoys a stunning waterfront setting. The city covers a land area of 197.86 square miles, complemented by an additional 33.88 square miles of water, highlighting its coastal appeal. Major cities nearby include Mobile, Alabama, approximately 60 miles to the west, and Tallahassee, Florida, about 200 miles to the east.

Community & economy

Pensacola has a diverse and welcoming community that thrives on its mix of suburban and urban lifestyles. With a variety of residential neighborhoods, the city offers diverse housing options, catering to families, young professionals, and retirees. Dominant industries include military, tourism, and healthcare, creating a vibrant economic atmosphere that blends work and leisure with a strong sense of community.

Transportation

Pensacola is served by several major highways, including Interstate 10 and Interstate 110, which facilitate easy access to surrounding areas. The nearest airport is Pensacola International Airport, located just a few miles from downtown, offering both domestic and limited international flights. Public transit options include regional buses, providing residents with connections throughout the city and nearby regions.

History

Pensacola has a rich and varied history, being the site of the first European settlement in the 16th century. Over the centuries, it has changed hands among various powers, including Spain, France, and England, each leaving their mark on the city. The historical significance is evident in the preservation of buildings and landmarks that tell the stories of its dynamic past.

Did you know?

One little-known fact about Pensacola is that it is home to the Naval Aviation Museum, which houses one of the world's largest collections of historic naval aircraft. Additionally, Pensacola is often referred to as the 'Cradle of Naval Aviation,' highlighting its pivotal role in the training of Navy pilots during times of conflict.

ZIP codes for Pensacola, FL (23)

ZIP code	City	County	Map
32501	Pensacola	Escambia	View map
32502	Pensacola	Escambia	View map
32503	Pensacola	Escambia	View map
32504	Pensacola	Escambia	View map
32505	Pensacola	Escambia	View map
32506	Pensacola	Escambia	View map
32507	Pensacola	Escambia	View map
32508	Pensacola	Escambia	View map
32509	Pensacola	Escambia	View map
32511	Pensacola	Escambia	View map
32512	Pensacola	Escambia	View map
32513	Pensacola	Escambia	View map
32514	Pensacola	Escambia	View map
32516	Pensacola	Escambia	View map
32520	Pensacola	Escambia	View map
32521	Pensacola	Escambia	View map
32522	Pensacola	Escambia	View map
32523	Pensacola	Escambia	View map
32524	Pensacola	Escambia	View map
32526	Pensacola	Escambia	View map
32534	Pensacola	Escambia	View map
32559	Pensacola	Escambia	View map
32591	Pensacola	Escambia	View map

Demographics & statistics

273,192

Population

37.9

Median age

$60,469

Median household income

$33,306

Per capita income

$185,700

Median home value

$1,209

Median monthly rent

53.1%

Home ownership

16.2%

Poverty rate

6.3%

Unemployment

81,632

Housing units

30.6%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

8,464

Under 5

7,569

8,337

5–9

7,455

8,347

10–14

7,463

9,765

15–19

8,731

11,895

20–24

10,636

21,780

25–34

19,474

15,954

35–44

14,266

15,519

45–54

13,877

9,807

55–59

8,770

9,102

60–64

8,139

14,902

65–74

13,325

7,353

75–84

6,575

3,002

85+

2,685

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Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	56,338	19.5%
18 and over	216,854	80.5%
65 and over	47,842	16.5%
Median age	37.9 years

Race & ethnicity

White 61%

Black or African American 22.1%

Two or more races 7.6%

Hispanic or Latino 4%

Asian 3%

Other race 1.9%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%

Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	173,766	61%
Black or African American	62,851	22.1%
Two or more races	21,669	7.6%
Hispanic or Latino	11,437	4%
Asian	8,648	3%
Other race	5,320	1.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native	701	0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander	237	0.1%

Household income

Under $10k 6.0%

$10k–$15k 5.2%

$15k–$25k 8.4%

$25k–$35k 8.8%

$35k–$50k 14.8%

$50k–$75k 18.8%

$75k–$100k 12.0%

$100k–$150k 14.7%

$150k–$200k 5.4%

$200k+ 6.0%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	6.0%
$10k–$15k	5.2%
$15k–$25k	8.4%
$25k–$35k	8.8%
$35k–$50k	14.8%
$50k–$75k	18.8%
$75k–$100k	12.0%
$100k–$150k	14.7%
$150k–$200k	5.4%
$200k+	6.0%
Median income	$60,469

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 6.4%

$50k–$100k 11.3%

$100k–$150k 13.4%

$150k–$200k 14.7%

$200k–$300k 20.5%

$300k–$500k 15.4%

$500k–$1M 7.3%

$1M+ 1.7%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$185,700
Median rent / month	$1,209
Owner occupied	53.1%
Renter occupied	46.9%
Vacant	13.0%
Single-family detached	62.4%
Large apartment buildings	9.6%
Mobile homes	4.3%
Median rooms	5.3
Avg household size (owned)	2.14

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.7%
2010–2019	9.5%
2000–2009	12.8%
1990–1999	11.7%
1980–1989	15.1%
1970–1979	16.1%
1960–1969	10.3%
1950–1959	10.5%
1940–1949	5.2%
1939 or earlier	8.1%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	2.7%
1 bedroom	10.4%
2 bedrooms	26.1%
3 bedrooms	45.3%
4 bedrooms	13.8%
5+ bedrooms	1.7%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	7.7%
1 vehicle	42.0%
2 vehicles	36.3%
3 or more	14.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	19.6%
Electricity	78.0%
Propane / LP gas	0.8%
Wood	0.4%
Solar	0.1%
No fuel used	0.8%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	42,748	37.9%
Cohabiting couple	7,917	6.4%
Male householder, no spouse	22,212	23.5%
Female householder, no spouse	36,683	32.2%
Households with children under 18	28,370	26.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	34,207	28.5%
Average household size	2.33

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	44.5%	35.7%
Married	38.8%	37.0%
Separated	2.0%	3.0%
Widowed	3.1%	8.3%
Divorced	11.6%	16.1%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.2%

Some HS, no diploma 6.7%

HS graduate 25.9%

Some college, no degree 23.5%

Associate's degree 11.1%

Bachelor's degree 19.3%

Graduate / professional 11.2%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	91.1%
Bachelor's or higher	30.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	3,066	5.2%
Kindergarten	2,998	4.8%
Elementary school	24,945	40.8%
High school	10,651	17.9%
College / grad school	20,485	31.4%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 22.5%

Arts, food & hospitality 13.6%

Retail trade 13.2%

Professional & management 10.8%

Finance & real estate 9.6%

Construction 7.1%

Public administration 5.6%

Other services 5.3%

Transportation & utilities 4.8%

Manufacturing 4.4%

Wholesale trade 1.6%

Information 1.1%

Agriculture & mining 0.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	35.8%
Service	21.2%
Sales & office	22.6%
Natural resources & construction	8.8%
Production & transportation	11.7%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	79.8%
Government	14.5%
Self-employed	5.6%
Unpaid family workers	0.1%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	66.9%
Carpool	9.7%
Public transit	1.2%
Walk	6.7%
Other means	2.5%
Avg commute (minutes)	21.3

Poverty

All people 16.2%

Under 18 years 23.7%

18 and over 13.9%

Married-couple families 6.3%

Female-led households 21.9%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	31.4%
Retirement income	24.7%
Supplemental Security	5.2%
Cash public assistance	2.4%
Food stamps / SNAP	15.2%

Health indicators

Condition	%
High blood pressure	34.5%
High cholesterol	29.7%
Heart disease	6.4%
Stroke	3.5%
Asthma	9.3%
Arthritis	24.6%
Kidney disease	3.1%
Pulmonary disease	8.0%
Cancer	5.9%

Behavior / access	%
Binge drinking	15.3%
No physical activity	26.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	35.5%
Fair or poor health	17.4%
Poor mental health	16.6%
Poor physical health	12.0%
No health insurance	21.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.1%
Visited dentist	55.3%
Cholesterol screening	87.9%
Teeth loss	16.1%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	28,902	16.3%

Disability	%
Any disability	16.8%
Under 18	6.9%
18–64 years	14.9%
65 and over	35.4%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	64.3%
Public insurance	37.6%
Uninsured under 19	7.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	257,159	94.3%
Spanish	8,204	3.3%
Other Indo-European	3,916	1.6%
Asian & Pacific Islander	1,109	0.5%
Other languages	3,059	1.2%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	257,619	94.6%
Born in same state	252,720	92.6%
Born in different state	122,232	43.2%
Foreign born	4,899	1.9%
Naturalized citizen	15,573	5.4%
Not a US citizen	8,232	54.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	28,314	10.4%
French	28,260	10.3%
Arab	16,678	6.1%
Polish	2,464	0.9%
English	2,069	0.8%

Ancestry	Count	%
German	1,262	0.5%
Irish	924	0.3%
Dutch	739	0.3%
Norwegian	274	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	39.0%
Internet access	94.4%

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

Frequently asked questions

What ZIP codes does Pensacola, FL have?

Pensacola, FL has 17 ZIP codes: 32501, 32502, 32503, 32504, 32505, 32506, 32507, 32508, 32509, 32511, 32512, 32514, 32520, 32521, 32526, 32534, and 32559. Each ZIP code serves a distinct delivery area within the city and surrounding region.

What county is Pensacola, FL in?

Pensacola is located in Escambia County, which sits in the northwest corner of Florida. Notably, Escambia County is known for its picturesque beaches and historical significance, making it a great destination for both residents and tourists.

What is the area code for Pensacola, FL?

The area code for Pensacola is 850, which covers a broad region of the Florida Panhandle. This area code is shared with other nearby cities, providing a sense of community across the northern Gulf Coast.

How large is Pensacola, FL?

Pensacola covers a total area of 197.86 square miles, with 33.88 square miles of that being water. This size allows for both extensive land developments and scenic waterfront views, making it an appealing place to live and visit.

What cities are near Pensacola, FL?

Nearby cities include Mobile, Alabama, located about 60 miles to the west, and Tallahassee, Florida, approximately 200 miles to the east. To the north, you can find the city of Atmore, Alabama, around 40 miles away, and Destin, Florida, which is about 50 miles to the southeast. These nearby cities offer additional attractions and amenities for Pensacola residents.

What is Pensacola, FL known for?

Pensacola is known for its stunning beaches, historical relevance as one of the oldest settlements in the U.S., and vibrant naval heritage. The city attracts a significant number of tourists each year, drawn by its beautiful scenery, cultural festivals, and delicious seafood cuisine. Additionally, Pensacola hosts a variety of events throughout the year, enhancing its appeal as a coastal destination.