The ZIP Code 32953 is associated with the city of Merritt Island in Florida in Brevard County in the U.S. It is estimated that 27.9% of residents in the 32953 ZIP Code are aged 62 years and older, while the region overall has a median age of 49.0 years. Approximately 35.7% of residents in this Florida region have a bachelor's degree or higher, and the per capita income is an estimated $35,071. Median househould income is at $62,310, with an estimated 9% of the population living below the poverty line. The current population estimate is 23,939.
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Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 32953, 97.8% is one race, while 2.2% are two or more races. Approximately 9.3% of 32953 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 32953 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (90.8%), followed by Black or African American (7.1%) .
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 90.8% |
| Black or African American | 7.1% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.9% |
| Asian | 2.0% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0.1% |
| Some other race | 1.2% |
The median household income in ZIP Code 32953 is $62,310, while the region's mean household income is $82,491. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $35,071. The per capita income in ZIP Code 32953 of $35,071 is approximately 10.92% more than the per capita income in Florida overall of $31,619. An estimated 8.9% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately 6.32% lower than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 17.4% of the population in 32953 earn $100,000 to $149,999 per year, while an estimated 16.5% earn $50,000 to $74,999 per year, and 4.5% of 32953 residents earn $10,000 to $14,999 per year.
| Household Income | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 per year | 5.2% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 per year | 4.5% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 per year | 9.5% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 per year | 9.0% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 per year | 12.5% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 per year | 16.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 per year | 11.1% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 per year | 17.4% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 per year | 7.9% |
| $200,000 or more per year | 6.4% |
In ZIP Code 32953, 92.8% of the population graduated high school, while 35.7% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 2.0% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 11.9% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 23.9% in this Brevard County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).
| Education Level | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than 9th grade | 2.0% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma | 5.2% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency) | 23.9% |
| Some college, no degree | 20.4% |
| Associate's degree | 12.8% |
| Bachelor's degree | 23.8% |
| Graduate or professional degree | 11.9% |
Residents of ZIP Code 32953 are older than average. The median age of 49.0 years in ZIP Code 32953 is approximately 28.61% higher than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 82.4% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 27.9% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 14.6% of the population in 32953 falls in the age group 45 to 54 years, while an estimated 12.9% are aged 65 to 74 years. On the low end of the scale, 3.0% of 32953 residents are aged 85 years and over.
| Age Range | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 5 years | 3.9% |
| 5 to 9 years | 4.2% |
| 10 to 14 years | 5.7% |
| 15 to 19 years | 6.1% |
| 20 to 24 years | 5.8% |
| 25 to 34 years | 10.2% |
| 35 to 44 years | 8.6% |
| 45 to 54 years | 14.6% |
| 55 to 59 years | 9.4% |
| 60 to 64 years | 7.9% |
| 65 to 74 years | 12.9% |
| 75 to 84 years | 7.7% |
| 85 years and over | 3.0% |
In ZIP Code 32953, 90.3% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 6.9% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 1.4% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 1.3% of homes. Lastly, 0.1% of homes list "other languages" as spoken in the home. All percentages referenced are for the population 5 years and older in this Brevard County region.
| Language Spoken | Percent |
|---|---|
| English only | 90.3% |
| Spanish | 6.9% |
| Other Indo-European languages | 1.4% |
| Asian and Pacific Islander languages | 1.3% |
| Other languages | 0.1% |
Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 32953, an estimated 28.2% of homes were built between 1960 and 1969. Additionally, 19.0% of homes in the region were built between 1990 and 1999, while an estimated 0.3% of homes were built in 1939 or earlier in this Brevard County region.
| Year Home Built | Percent |
|---|---|
| Built in 2014 or later | 0.9% |
| Built between 2010 and 2013 | 1.0% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 13.3% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 19.0% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 17.7% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 13.3% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 28.2% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 5.7% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 0.7% |
| Built in 1939 or earlier | 0.3% |
In 32953, 56.4% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 8.5% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 24.7 minutes. Approximately 16.2% of the employed population 16 years and over in 32953 work in educational services, and health care and social assistance, while an estimated 15.8% work in professional, scientific, management, and administrative. On the lower end of the scale, just 0.4% of 32953 workers 16 years and over work in agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining.
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining | 0.4% |
| Construction | 5.9% |
| Manufacturing | 10.4% |
| Wholesale trade | 0.8% |
| Retail trade | 12.4% |
| Transportation and warehousing, and utilities | 6.9% |
| Information | 1.1% |
| Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing | 5.6% |
| Professional, scientific, management, and administrative | 15.8% |
| Educational services, and health care and social assistance | 16.2% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services | 12.0% |
| Other services, except public administration | 5.8% |
| Public administration | 6.4% |
| Health Issue | Percent of adults* |
|---|
One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 32953 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 88.7% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, % of those 18 and above in 32953 list , as a preventive measure.
| Preventive Measure | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Current access to health insurance | 88.7% |
| Risk Behavior | Percent of adults* |
|---|
Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 32953 has an average daily solar radiation level of 5.62 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 36.41% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 14.72% less than an area in the U.S. with historically high solar radiation levels (AZ).
| Region | Residential | Commercial | Industrial |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP Code 32953 | 10.4¢/kWh | 8.72¢/kWh | 6.86¢/kWh |
| Florida | 13.64¢/kWh | 10.47¢/kWh | 8.36¢/kWh |
| United States | 16.63¢/kWh | 13.39¢/kWh | 8.72¢/kWh |
| Month | ZIP Code 32953 | Low (WA) | High (AZ) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 5.35 | 1.9 | 5.84 |
| Feb | 5.71 | 3 | 6.31 |
| Mar | 6.32 | 3.65 | 7.02 |
| Apr | 6.14 | 5.13 | 7.3 |
| May | 5.84 | 5.17 | 7.13 |
| Jun | 5.18 | 5.72 | 6.95 |
| Jul | 5.28 | 6.22 | 6.51 |
| Aug | 5.35 | 6.08 | 6.65 |
| Sep | 5.5 | 5.15 | 7.02 |
| Oct | 5.84 | 3.32 | 6.92 |
| Nov | 5.75 | 2.33 | 5.99 |
| Dec | 5.23 | 1.78 | 5.46 |
Regarding consumer complaints about financial products in ZIP Code 32953, credit reporting or other personal consumer reports have received the most complaints in 32953 in the past 12 months. Credit reporting or credit repair services received the second most complaints. The most frequent complaint overall in this Brevard County region was incorrect information on a report.
| Complaint Product | Number of Complaints* |
|---|---|
| Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports | 191 |
| Credit reporting or credit repair services | 56 |
| Checking or savings account | 14 |
| Debt collection | 10 |
| Credit card | 7 |
| Other | 22 |
| Complaint Issue | Number of Complaints* |
|---|---|
| Incorrect information on your report | 140 |
| Improper use of your report | 62 |
| Problem with a company's investigation into an existing problem | 41 |
| Managing an account | 8 |
| Attempts to collect debt not owed | 7 |
| Other | 42 |