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Brent, FL

Census-designated place in Escambia County, Florida. ZIP codes: 32503, 32505.

Population

23,813

Land area

10.2sq mi

People per sq mi

2,330

ZIP codes

2

Brent and its ZIP codes

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Brent at a glance

  • Brent is about 5.6 times as dense as Florida as a whole.
  • By population, it ranks 184th among 955 cities and towns in Florida.
  • The median household income is $49,167, 34% below the Florida median of $74,568.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $159,900 (55% below Florida) and median rent is $1,161 a month.

Local data for Brent, FL

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Brent, FL, American Community Survey 2020-2024

Full profile

Median household income

$49,167

Poverty rate

22.5%

Median home value

$159,900

Median rent

$1,161/mo

Homeownership

55.6%

Bachelor's or higher

21.5%

Median age

25.6

Average commute

18.8 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (2,507), Irish Americans (1,895), Mexican Americans (866).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Escambia County. PPP loans are for Brent.

Details

Unemployment rate

5.0%

Aug 2026, +0.5 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$62,707

146,971 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$59,212

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$2.9B

FY 2026, $8,991 per person

PPP loans

$88.4M

1,105 loans, 10,514 jobs reported

Escambia County economyFederal spendingPPP loans

How people get to work

Brent, FL, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone48.7%
  • Carpooled11.9%
  • Public transit0.8%
  • Walked14.0%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other2.1%
  • Worked from home22.6%

Average one-way commute: 18.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Brent, FL, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Relatively High

Top: lightning

Storm events since 1996

478

Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind

Flood insurance policies

10,067

8.3% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

92° / 44°F

68.3 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Brent, FL, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

37.2%

U.S. 33.3% +3.9 pts

Diabetes

13.0%

U.S. 12.1% +0.9 pts

Smoking

15.8%

U.S. 12.8% +3.0 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

14.7%

U.S. 11.1% +3.6 pts

ZIP codes in Brent

2 in or overlapping Brent. Population shown

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Cities near Brent

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
GouldingCensus-designated place2.6 mi1.2
BellviewCensus-designated place3.1 mi11.6
West PensacolaCensus-designated place3.3 mi7.2
EnsleyCensus-designated place4.1 mi12.2
PensacolaCity4.8 mi22.8
Ferry PassCensus-designated place4.9 mi13.9
Myrtle GroveCensus-designated place4.9 mi6.6
WarringtonCensus-designated place6.6 mi6.9
Gulf BreezeCity8.2 mi4.7
GonzalezCensus-designated place8.4 mi15.1
Pensacola StationCensus-designated place9 mi8.7
FloridatownCensus-designated place9.2 mi0.4
MulatCensus-designated place9.5 mi1.6
Garcon PointCensus-designated place9.6 mi1.9
AvalonCensus-designated place10 mi3.8
PaceCensus-designated place11 mi24.2

Frequently asked questions

What county is Brent, FL in?
Brent is in Escambia County, Florida.
What ZIP codes are in Brent, FL?
ZIP codes in or overlapping Brent include 32503, 32505.
What is the population of Brent, FL?
About 23,813 people live in Brent, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Brent?
Nearby places include Goulding (2.6 mi), Bellview (3.1 mi), West Pensacola (3.3 mi), Ensley (4.1 mi), Pensacola (4.8 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023