Tallahassee Zip Code 32301 – What To Know Before Moving

Overview

The Tallahassee zip code of 32301 includes the Capitol Complex downtown north to Tennessee Street and south to Fairview Middle School.  The area in Tallahassee’s 32301 zip code runs along East Tennessee Street briefly and east to Capital Circle SE. It includes many of the trendiest restaurants, adult night life (as opposed to college night life), and boutique shopping in Tallahassee. Rumor has it this area is in every quadrant of the Tallahassee Board of Realtor’s 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 32301 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 32301 data into five consumer segments within three lifestyle groups. We have detailed two consumer segments below. These two groups make up about 56% of the population in Tallahassee’s 32301 zip code.  By the way, you will find these groups called Tapestry Segments in the report.

 Group characteristics in Tallahassee’s 32301 zip code

The biggest consumer groups in the 32301-zipcode are:

  • “Young and Restless” (38.9% 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.”)
  • “Emerald City” (16.8% of the population and per trade report below: “Emerald City’s denizens live in lower density neighborhoods of urban areas throughout the country. Young and mobile, they are more likely to rent.”)
  • “City Commons” (8% of the population and per trade report below: “It is primarily
  • comprised of single-parent and single person households living within large, metro cities located primarily in the eastern half of the US.”)
  • “Family Foundations” (6.9% of the population and per the trade report below: “Family and faith are the cornerstones of life in the Family Foundations communities. Older children, still living at home, working toward financial independence, are common within these households. “)
  • “Old and Newcomers” (6.8% of the population and per the trade report below: “The Old and Newcomers market features singles’ lifestyles, on a budget. The focus is more on convenience than consumerism, economy over acquisition. Old and Newcomers is composed of neighborhoods in transition, populated by renters who are just beginning their careers or retiring. “)

Most of the residents in Tallahassee’s 32301 zip code are employed in service or professional careers. Most have a bachelor’s degree and grew up using technology from a young age. The median ages for the group above vary from 29 to 40 years of age. Highest AARP Livability score, and some of the best city parks. The median age for the zip code is 30.5 years and there is a total estimated population of almost 31K residents.

Zip Code 32301 Biggest Market Segment: Young and Restless 

First, the biggest group is called the Young and Restless segment. Also, this group includes approximately 38.9% of the population or 5,192 households. This group’s median age is 30.4 with a median household income of $49,500. The median net worth is approximately $13,900 and their homeownership rate is approximately 15%. These residents take public transportation and prefer to buy magazines about fashion, news and music.  They are more aware of price than brand loyalty. Almost one in five move every year and they are restless consumers.

Zip Code 32301 Second Biggest Market Segment: Emerald City 

Next, the second biggest group is the Emerald City residents. This group is 16.8% of the population included in the Tallahassee 32301 zip code. That includes 2,247 households. Also, this group’s median age is 38, slightly older than the group above. Their median household income is $73,000. The incomes of this group comes primarily from wages, investments, and self-employment. This group buys green products and cares about their carbon footprint. They also place huge importance on learning new things and emphasizing local cuisines.

Curious about those last three groups: City Commons, Family Foundations, and Old and Newcomers? If so, download a free report here: Trade Area Report for Tallahassee’s 32301 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 32301 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 32301 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 32301

Population Stats in Tallahassee’s 32301 Zip Code: Density, Age, and Income Distributions, Education, and Job Characteristics

Distribution of ages in the zip code show that biggest group is between the ages of 25 and 34. The next biggest group is between 35 and 54.

Population Density

Tallahassee’s zip code 32301 is the most populated with 29.5K Tallahassee residents.  This zip code is also the second most densely populated at over 3,000 people per square mile. This area includes the downtown and Capitol Complex of Tallahassee. The population has grown 5.8% 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 27 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 25 and 34 years of age.

Of the children under the age of 18 years old living in the 32301 zip code, the biggest population is toddlers.

Almost 88% of the residents have a commute time of 30 minutes or less to work. Around 5.3% work from home, which is about average for Tallahassee.

Income Distribution

The area has a per capita income of $24,960. This is lower than the median income for Tallahassee at $26,787, and Leon County at $29,754.  Likewise, it is much lower the median per capita income for Florida, which is $30,197, and for the United States at $32,621.

Approximately 22% of the households earn more than $75K a year.

Also, this area has a median household income of $44,977. This means that there are as many households earning over $45K annually as there are earning under that amount. This makes this area about average for Tallahassee zip codes. 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. Almost 19% of the population has a professional degree. Only 2.3% of the population of adults has less than a 9th grade education. This is low for Tallahassee and Florida.

Income Distribution

The area has a per capita income of $24,960. This is lower than the median income for Tallahassee at $26,787, and Leon County at $29,754.  Likewise, it is much lower the median per capita income for Florida, which is $30,197, and for the United States at $32,621.

Approximately 22% of the households earn more than $75K a year.

Also, this area has a median household income of $44,977. This means that there are as many households earning over $45K annually as there are earning under that amount. This makes this area about average for Tallahassee zip codes. 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. Almost 19% of the population has a professional degree. Only 2.3% of the population of adults has less than a 9th grade education. This is low for Tallahassee and Florida.

Job Characteristics

Given the proximity to the state and governmental agencies and the three universities, it makes sense that the most common occupational category is in the public administration group. This is followed by the education group. Next is the health care and social assistance occupational category.

Other Characteristics

This area is a Tallahassee adult night life. There are lots of condos with multi-use buildings near the Cascades Park. It has many quiet subdivisions off the Parkway. This area is very busy with many state offices, tourists, and when the state legislature is in session – it is even busier with staffers and legislators doing business downtown. There are many cool parks, museums, and things to see downtown.  Even if it is raining, you could spend an afternoon in the Capitol Complex exploring the historic and new capitol buildings.

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 amenities within walking distance. Most of the homes are not within walking distance of grocery or household goods stores. The walkability score for Tallahassee’s 32301 zip code is a very respectable 2.5. If you have read other zip code pages, you know that this zip code has the highest walkability scores. Unfortunately, this still means that virtually everything will require a vehicle but there are sidewalks on most of the streets. The city has also made scooters available almost everywhere downtown. They can be rented through an app on your phone and costs are reasonable for an afternoon of transportation.

Schools for houses located in Tallahassee’s 32301 zip code.

The list below does not include every single school zoned for this zip code, only the most common schools. Check what schools your potential residence is zoned for here: Leon County School Zones

Elementary Schools

Most homes in the Tallahassee 32301 zip code will be zoned for:

  • Apalachee,
  • Bond,
  • Conley, or
  • Hartsfield 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 32301 zip code will be zoned for one of the following middle schools:

  • Cobb,
  • Fairview, or
  • Nims Middle School.

If you want more information about Middle Schools, including reviews and grades, click here. You can look up your address to see what middle school you are zoned for here.

High Schools

Most homes in Tallahassee’s 32301 zip code will be zone for one of the following high schools:

  • Rickards or
  • Leon High School

You can read more information about High Schools here. There are free reports to download that will provide you will more detail about the schools. You can look to see what high school your address is zoned for here.

Parks in the 32301 Zip Code

The City of Tallahassee maintains several gorgeous parks downtown and throughout the zip code. These include: Cascades Park, Indian Head Park, Myers Park, Jacks McLean Park, Center and Pool. We have photos! They need to be formatted for the best visual appeal, though! Please check back!

AARP Livability Score for Tallahassee’s 32301 Zip Code

This area has the highest AARP Livability index in Tallahassee at 55. Furthermore, its highest scores are for environment and transportation. The lowest score is for Health. This means access to prevention and quality care. 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, and housing amenities among many others. The livability scores range from 0 to 100. Find more information on their website here: AARP Livability Index – Location Results

Real Estate Characteristics in Tallahassee Zip Code 32301

This Tallahassee zip code had a modest estimated population increase since 2010. The population density is typical for Tallahassee. The median sold price for this zip code is significantly lower than the median in Tallahassee.  Even so, this zip code has seen a significant increase in home values.  The median sold price was $167,000 in 2019. However, the first five months of 2022 have sold a median home value of $220,000.

Only 30% of the residents in Tallahassee’s 32301 zip code own their own homes. That means there are a lot of multi-family rentals in this area. The 32301 zip code has a median house age of 44 years old. There is very little new construction going on in this zip code.

Real Estate in Tallahassee zip code 32301 in 2021

The median home value in the first five months of sales in 2022 is $220,000. This is significantly lower than the median home sale for Tallahassee at $245,000.  In 2022, the highest sold price per square foot was $418.85. The highest sold price was $800,000 as of May 31, 2022. .

Homes average about 88 days on the market before they are sold. It takes an average of 45 days to close a mortgage. This average of days on market is the highest in any Tallahassee zip code. This time on market is WAY longer than the average days on market for 2021. Last year, homes spent an average of 40 days on the market. The Tallahassee zip code of 32301 had 77 sales of single-family homes sold in the first five months of 2022. There were 245 homes sold in 2021. This may be the first indication that homes sales are slipping in Tallahassee.  Let’s see what the future trends show.

Real Estate in Tallahassee zip code 32301 in 2022

So far this year, 153 townhomes sold in the 32301 zip code. This zip code has more condo home sales than most other Tallahassee zip codes. So far this year, there have been 0 mobile homes and 60 condos sold within this area. In the 32301 zip code, the homes sold average 1,538 square feet, and 9% of homes are sold with pools.

Many neighborhoods in the 32301 zip code have homes built in the mid-century from the 1940s to the 1960s.  Unfortunately, you will see little newly constructed single-family homes each year. The most common build year of the homes sold this year was 1949. This means, that most homes sold this year were around 70 years old. The average yard size was a little over a quarter of an acre at .28 acres. The lowest sold price in 2022 so far, was $35,000.

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