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Sharpes, FL
Census-designated place in Brevard County, Florida. ZIP codes: 32927, 32959.
Population
2,840
Land area
2.4sq mi
People per sq mi
1,183
ZIP codes
2
Sharpes and its ZIP codes
Sharpes at a glance
- Sharpes is about 2.8 times as dense as Florida as a whole.
- The median household income is $69,531, 7% below the Florida median of $74,568.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $295,800 (18% below Florida) and median rent is $856 a month.
Local data for Sharpes, FL
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Sharpes, FL, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$69,531
Poverty rate
22.4%
Median home value
$295,800
Median rent
$856/mo
Homeownership
74.3%
Bachelor's or higher
26.8%
Median age
51.4
Average commute
37.1 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (414), German Americans (352), Italian Americans (216).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Brevard County. PPP loans are for Sharpes.
Unemployment rate
4.8%
Aug 2026, +0.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$70,833
243,568 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$64,167
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$13.7B
FY 2026, $22,657 per person
PPP loans
$22.2K
2 loans, 6 jobs reported
How people get to work
Sharpes, FL, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone63.6%
- Carpooled14.8%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked1.5%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.9%
- Worked from home18.2%
Average one-way commute: 37.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Sharpes, FL, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively High
Top: hurricane
Storm events since 1996
819
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
29,365
11.8% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
89° / 50°F
48.6 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Sharpes, FL, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
37.7%
U.S. 33.3% +4.4 pts
Diabetes
15.6%
U.S. 12.1% +3.5 pts
Smoking
18.0%
U.S. 12.8% +5.2 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
12.7%
U.S. 11.1% +1.6 pts
ZIP codes in Sharpes
2 in or overlapping Sharpes. Population shown
Cities near Sharpes
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| North Merritt IslandCensus-designated place | 3 mi | 16.9 |
| Port St. JohnCensus-designated place | 3.9 mi | 9.3 |
| CocoaCity | 4.1 mi | 13.7 |
| Tropical ParkCensus-designated place | 5 mi | 0.5 |
| Cocoa WestCensus-designated place | 5.7 mi | 3.7 |
| West Canaveral GrovesCensus-designated place | 6.5 mi | 3.8 |
| RockledgeCity | 8.9 mi | 13.2 |
| TitusvilleCity | 9.9 mi | 29.2 |
| Cape CanaveralCity | 9.9 mi | 2.2 |
| Cocoa BeachCity | 11 mi | 4.7 |
| Viera EastCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 5.1 |
| Viera WestCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 9.1 |
| Merritt IslandCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 17 |
| Patrick AFBCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 3.1 |
| ChristmasCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 45.2 |
| Palm ShoresTown | 18 mi | 0.6 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Sharpes, FL in?
- Sharpes is in Brevard County, Florida.
- What ZIP codes are in Sharpes, FL?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Sharpes include 32927, 32959.
- What is the population of Sharpes, FL?
- About 2,840 people live in Sharpes, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Sharpes?
- Nearby places include North Merritt Island (3 mi), Port St. John (3.9 mi), Cocoa (4.1 mi), Tropical Park (5 mi), Cocoa West (5.7 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023