Tallahassee Zip Code 32304 – What To Know Before Moving

Overview

The Tallahassee zip code of 32304 is west of the Capitol Complex and downtown Tallahassee.  The area in Tallahassee’s 32304 zip code runs along Rt 90, or East Tennessee Street towards I10. It includes many of the trendiest restaurants and art scenes in Tallahassee. This area is in the Tallahassee Board of Realtor’s western area of the MLS.

Buyers want to know what an area is like before they make a purchase. Are there mobile homes in the neighborhood? What are the prices of homes? Are the schools considered good by other parents? Would I fit in with the locals and are they nice? Do they party all night and park by braille? People want to know who they will be living near and how their neighbors spend their time and money. Because of this, we have informative reports for you! You can download both the Trade Area Report and the Neighborhood Report below for free. Check out more details below.

Who lives in Tallahassee’s 32304 zip code?

According to Esri, the people living in this are young and living in multi-unit rentals. These are students and recent graduates, y’all! The trade report is based on data collected by Esri. They take MASSIVE amounts of data and group populations with similar interests, spending habits, and lifestyles. They grouped Tallahassee’s zip code 32304 data into five consumer segments within four lifestyle groups. We have detailed two consumer segments below. These two groups make up about 86% of the population in Tallahassee’s 32304 zip code.  By the way, you will find these groups called Tapestry Segments in the report.

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Group characteristics in Tallahassee’s 32304 zip code

The biggest consumer groups in the 32304-zipcode are:

  • “Dorms to Diplomas” (71.2% of the population and per trade report below: “On their own for the first time, Dorms to Diplomas residents are just learning about finance and cooking.”)
  • “College Towns” (14.6% of the population and per trade report below: “About half the residents of College Towns are enrolled in college, while the rest work for a college or the services that support it.”)
  • “Young and Restless” (4.7% of the population and per trade report below: “Gen Y comes of age: Well-educated young workers, some of whom are still completing their education, are employed in professional/technical occupations, as well as sales and office/administrative support roles.”)
  • “Modest Income Homes” (4.6% of the population and per trade report below: “Families in this urban segment may be non-traditional; however, their religious faith and family values guide their modest lifestyles.”)
  • “Down the Road” (4.2% of the population and per trade report below: “Down the Road is a mix of low-density, semirural neighborhoods in large metropolitan areas… almost half of the householders live in mobile homes; more than two-fifths live in single-family homes.”)

Most of the residents in Tallahassee’s 32304 zip code are employed in service or professional careers. Most have a bachelor’s degree and grew up using technology from an early age. The median ages for the group above vary from 21.6 to 37.9 years of age. This zip code is the most populated and most densely populated area of Tallahassee. This zip code also has the lowest median per capita income.

Zip Code 32304 Biggest Market Segment: Dorms to Diplomas 

First, the biggest group is called the Dorms to Diplomas segment. Also, this group includes approximately 71.2% of the population or 13,077 households. This group’s median age is 21.6 with a median household income of $21,900. The median net worth is approximately $9,400 and their median home value is $244,000. The residents are young people who are on their own for the first time in their lives. They eat a lot of fast food and frozen dinners. This is the youngest market and socializing and having fun are valued. Going out with friends is a common and favorite pastime.

Zip Code 32304 Second Biggest Market Segment: College Towns 

Next, the second biggest group is the College Towns residents. This group is 14.6% of the population included in the Tallahassee 32304 zip code. That includes 2,684 households. Also, this group’s median age is 24.7, slightly older than the group above. Their median household income of $40,000. This group has a limited income and must make thrifty purchases.  They are highly connected and use the internet for all aspects of their lives. These residents are looking for new experiences and they seek out adventure.

Curious about those last three groups: Young and Restless, Modest Income Homes, and/or Down the Road? If so, download a free report here: Trade Area Report for Tallahassee’s 32304 zip code.

Neighborhood and Population Characteristics

Here’s the thing, in the next several paragraphs we are going to break down a lot of numbers about the population living in Tallahassee’s 32304 zip code. These graphs are going to show you the median household incomes, job categories, and education level of the population. Also, we will show you the age distributions of children and adults.  We have information on schools zoned for the 32304 zip code and a link to the school grade reports for public elementary, middle, and high schools at the bottom of the page.

For more information, download the free report here: Neighborhood Report Tallahassee FL 32304

Population Stats in Tallahassee’s 32304 Zip Code: Density, Age, and Income Distributions, Education, and Job Characteristics

Population Density

Tallahassee’s zip code 32304 is the most populated zip code in Tallahassee at 51.6K residents.  This zip code is also the most densely populated at 3,160 people per square mile. This is the busiest area of Tallahassee. The population has grown 8.8% since 2010. In comparison, Tallahassee has grown 7.7%, Leon County has grown 8%, and Florida 15.6% since 2010.

Population Age Ranges

This area has a median age of 22 years old. In comparison, Tallahassee’s median age is 27, and Leon County’s median age is 31 years old.  Likewise, the median age for Florida is 42, and the median age for the United States the median is 38 years old. From the distribution of ages chart, you can see that the majority of the adult population is between 18 and 24 years of age.

Of the children under the age of 18 years old living in the 32304 zip code, the biggest population is the toddlers. This zip codes few young kids living here.

Almost 83% of the residents have a commute time of 30 minutes or less to work. Around 5% work from home. For the record, this is one of the lowest percentages in Tallahassee.

Income Distribution

Tallahassee’s 32304 zip code has a lower percentage of households earning over $75K than any other zip code. The area has a per capita income of $12,074. This is WAY lower than the median income for Tallahassee at $26,787, and Leon County at $29,754.  Likewise, it is less than half the median per capita income for Florida, which is $30,197, and for the United States at $32,621.

Also, this area has a median household income of only $24,111. This means that there are as many households earning over $24K annually as there are earning under that amount. This makes this area WAY less affluent than the average Tallahassee zip code. For example, the median household is $45,734 for Tallahassee, $53,106 for Leon County. Likewise, the median household income is $55,660 in Florida and $62,843 in the USA.

Education

This area has a higher level of education among residents considering how young the population averages. Fourteen percent of residents of Tallahassee’s 32304 zip code have a graduate or professional degree. Almost 30% of the population have at least some college education.

Job Characteristics

Given the proximity to the many students and college life activities, it makes sense that the most common occupational category is in the accommodation and food career group. This is followed by the retail group. Next is the education occupational category.

Other Characteristics

This area is a Tallahassee college life. There are lots of apartment complexes and multi-family households. It has a few homes and families tucked off subdivisions off Tennessee and Tharpe Streets. This area is very busy with many students racing to get to class on time. That means, that most of the crime and accidents happen in this area of West Tennesee Street. This area also has the highest percentage of residents who walk to work.

Walkability scores are based on a scale from 1 to 100. The higher the number, the shorter the walk to needed amenities. Even though there are walkable areas, this zip code still lacks public transportation options. Most of the homes are not within walking distance of amenities. The walkability score for Tallahassee’s 32304 zip code is a respectable 2.4. If you have read other zip code pages, you know that this zip code has one of the highest walkability scores. Unfortunately, this still means that virtually everything will require a vehicle but there are sidewalks on most of the streets.

School grades in the 32304 zip code

The charts below do not include every single school zoned for the zip codes, only the most common for space reasons. Check what schools your potential residence is zoned for here: Leon County School Zones

Elementary Schools

Most homes in the Tallahassee 32304 zip code will be zoned for:

  • Brevard,
  • Ft. Braden,
  • Pineview,
  • Riley, or
  • Sabal Palm Elementary.

Interested in more school details? Here, you can read more information about Elementary Schools here.  You can look up your elementary school zone here.

Middle Schools

Most homes in the 32304 zip code will be zoned for one of the following middle schools:

  • Ft. Braden,
  • Griffin, or
  • Nims Middle School.

If you want more information about Middle Schools, including grades and other information click here.

You can look up your address for middle schools here.

High Schools

Most homes in Tallahassee’s 32304 zip code will be zoned for one of the following high schools:

  • Godby,
  • Leon or
  • Rickards High School

You can read more information about Tallahassee High Schools here, including school grades, teacher student ratios, etc.

You can look to see what high school you are zoned for here.

Parks in the 32304 Zip Code

Leon County operates the Martha Wellman Park. This is tucked off 90 near the Tractor Supply and is a great hike in the middle of the day! The City of Tallahassee maintains Carter Howell Strong Park, John G Riley Park, Lake Elberta Park, and Mission San Luis. These are all great parks and Mission San Luis park has a dog park where you can let your dog run off leash with other well-behaved pooches. We have photos! They need to be formatted for the best visual appeal, though! Please check back!

AARP Livability Score for the 32304 zip code is 57

AARP Livability Score for Tallahassee’s 32304 Zip Code

This area has a fairly low AARP Livability at 53. Furthermore, it’s highest score is for safe and convenient transportation. The lowest score is for Opportunity characteristics. This means access to inclusion and possibilities. The AARP Livability score was developed using survey data from adults over 50 years of age. They used this data to determine general preferences for community living. These included the preferences for physical ability, driving status, race, housing amenities among many others. The livability scores range from 0 to 100. Find more information on their website here: AARP Livability Index

Real Estate Characteristics in Tallahassee Zip Code 32304

This Tallahassee zip code had a modest estimated population increase since 2010. The population density is the highest in Tallahassee. The median sold price for this zip code is the lowest in Tallahassee.  Even so, this zip code has seen a significant increase in home values.  The median sold price was $110,000 in 2019. However, the first five months of 2022 has sold a median home value of $197,000.

Only 13% of the residents in Tallahassee’s 32304 zip code own their own homes. That means there are a lot of multi-family rentals in this area. The 32304 zip code has a median house age of 44 years old. There is new construction in established residential areas. The newest subdivision being built right now is Jordan’s Pass.

Real Estate in Tallahassee zip code 32304 in 2021

The median home value in the first five months of sales in 2022 is $197,000. This is significantly lower than the median home sale for Tallahassee at $245,000.  In 2022, the highest sold price per square foot was $396.83. The highest sold price was $400,000 as of May 31, 2022. The MEDIAN sold price in Tallahassee 32312 zip code is $430,000.

Homes average about 39 days on the market before they are sold. It takes an average of 45 days to close a mortgage. This average number tells me that there are a lot of cash buyers in this corner of Tallahassee. Makes sense with so many available renters. This time on the market is WAY shorter than the average days on market for 2021. Last year, homes spent an average of 65 days on the market. The Tallahassee zip code of 32304 had 69 sales of single-family homes in 2021.

Real Estate in Tallahassee zip code 32304 in 2022

So far this year, 52 townhomes sold in the 32304 zip code. This zip code has more condo home sales than any other Tallahassee zip code. So far this year, there have been 0 mobile homes and 67 condos sold within this area. In the 32304 zip code, the homes sold average 1,430 square feet, and 4% of homes are sold with pools. This is one of the smallest percentages in Tallahassee.

Many neighborhoods in the 32304 zip code have homes built in the mid-century from the 1930s to the 1960s.  However, you will find newly constructed single-family homes each year as well. The most common build year of the homes sold this year was 1962. This means, that most homes sold this year were around 60 years old. The average yard size was a little over a quarter of an acre at .27 acres. The lowest sold price in 2022 so far, was $50,000.