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Fellsmere, FL
City in Indian River County, Florida. ZIP codes: 32948.
Population
4,953
Land area
57.6sq mi
People per sq mi
86
ZIP codes
1
Fellsmere and its ZIP codes
Fellsmere at a glance
- Fellsmere is 79% less dense than Florida as a whole.
- The median household income is $55,893, 25% below the Florida median of $74,568.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $175,400 (51% below Florida) and median rent is $1,158 a month.
Local data for Fellsmere, FL
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Fellsmere, FL, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$55,893
Poverty rate
18.8%
Median home value
$175,400
Median rent
$1,158/mo
Homeownership
74.0%
Bachelor's or higher
12.1%
Median age
32.0
Average commute
31.9 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (3,353), Irish Americans (147), German Americans (122).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Indian River County. PPP loans are for Fellsmere.
Unemployment rate
5.2%
Sep 2026, -0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$63,352
57,576 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$115,408
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$1.8B
FY 2026, $11,213 per person
PPP loans
$5.7M
117 loans, 996 jobs reported
How people get to work
Fellsmere, FL, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone66.6%
- Carpooled19.9%
- Public transit4.3%
- Walked2.1%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other4.5%
- Worked from home2.7%
Average one-way commute: 31.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Fellsmere, FL, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively High
Top: hurricane
Storm events since 1996
166
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
12,860
17.8% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
91° / 49°F
55.6 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone3 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Fellsmere, FL, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
32.4%
U.S. 33.3% -0.9 pts
Diabetes
12.8%
U.S. 12.1% +0.7 pts
Smoking
13.8%
U.S. 12.8% +1.0 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
33.7%
U.S. 11.1% +22.6 pts
ZIP codes in Fellsmere
1 in or overlapping Fellsmere. Population shown
Cities near Fellsmere
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Vero Lake EstatesCensus-designated place | 4.9 mi | 3.4 |
| SebastianCity | 8 mi | 17.4 |
| RoselandCensus-designated place | 9.3 mi | 1.9 |
| WabassoCensus-designated place | 9.9 mi | 3.7 |
| West Vero CorridorCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 5.9 |
| MiccoCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 7.6 |
| Winter BeachCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 6.9 |
| GiffordCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 2.7 |
| OrchidTown | 12 mi | 1.2 |
| WindsorCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 0.9 |
| Wabasso BeachCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 1.2 |
| Indian River ShoresTown | 14 mi | 5.1 |
| Grant-ValkariaTown | 14 mi | 27.2 |
| Vero BeachCity | 14 mi | 11.6 |
| Vero Beach SouthCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 11.8 |
| Palm BayCity | 16 mi | 86.7 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Fellsmere, FL in?
- Fellsmere is in Indian River County, Florida.
- What ZIP codes are in Fellsmere, FL?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Fellsmere include 32948.
- What is the population of Fellsmere, FL?
- About 4,953 people live in Fellsmere, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Fellsmere?
- Nearby places include Vero Lake Estates (4.9 mi), Sebastian (8 mi), Roseland (9.3 mi), Wabasso (9.9 mi), West Vero Corridor (10 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023