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Sebastian, FL
City in Indian River County, Florida. ZIP codes: 32958.
Population
26,262
Land area
17.4sq mi
People per sq mi
1,509
ZIP codes
1
Sebastian and its ZIP codes
Sebastian at a glance
- Sebastian is about 3.6 times as dense as Florida as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 166th among 955 cities and towns in Florida.
- The median household income is $69,409, 7% below the Florida median of $74,568.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $317,000 (12% below Florida) and median rent is $1,451 a month.
Local data for Sebastian, FL
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Sebastian, FL, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$69,409
Poverty rate
10.1%
Median home value
$317,000
Median rent
$1,451/mo
Homeownership
85.2%
Bachelor's or higher
27.1%
Median age
58.2
Average commute
31.1 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (4,057), Irish Americans (3,836), Italian Americans (2,703).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Indian River County. PPP loans are for Sebastian.
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
$34.3M
627 loans, 4,998 jobs reported
How people get to work
Sebastian, FL, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone78.8%
- Carpooled9.4%
- Public transit0.3%
- Walked0.4%
- Bicycle0.2%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.7%
- Worked from home9.3%
Average one-way commute: 31.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Sebastian, 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° / 54°F
56.4 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone5 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Sebastian, FL, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
26.6%
U.S. 33.3% -6.7 pts
Diabetes
14.1%
U.S. 12.1% +2.0 pts
Smoking
12.4%
U.S. 12.8% about the same
Uninsured (18-64)
10.7%
U.S. 11.1% about the same
ZIP codes in Sebastian
1 in or overlapping Sebastian. Population shown
Cities near Sebastian
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| WabassoCensus-designated place | 3 mi | 3.7 |
| Vero Lake EstatesCensus-designated place | 3.1 mi | 3.4 |
| RoselandCensus-designated place | 3.6 mi | 1.9 |
| OrchidTown | 4.2 mi | 1.2 |
| WindsorCensus-designated place | 4.3 mi | 0.9 |
| Wabasso BeachCensus-designated place | 5.4 mi | 1.2 |
| Winter BeachCensus-designated place | 5.7 mi | 6.9 |
| MiccoCensus-designated place | 6.1 mi | 7.6 |
| Indian River ShoresTown | 7.7 mi | 5.1 |
| FellsmereCity | 8 mi | 57.6 |
| GiffordCensus-designated place | 8 mi | 2.7 |
| West Vero CorridorCensus-designated place | 9.7 mi | 5.9 |
| Vero BeachCity | 11 mi | 11.6 |
| Grant-ValkariaTown | 12 mi | 27.2 |
| Vero Beach SouthCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 11.8 |
| Florida RidgeCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 10.7 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Sebastian, FL in?
- Sebastian is in Indian River County, Florida.
- What ZIP codes are in Sebastian, FL?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Sebastian include 32958.
- What is the population of Sebastian, FL?
- About 26,262 people live in Sebastian, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Sebastian?
- Nearby places include Wabasso (3 mi), Vero Lake Estates (3.1 mi), Roseland (3.6 mi), Orchid (4.2 mi), Windsor (4.3 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023