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Vero Beach, FL
City in Indian River County, Florida. ZIP codes: 32960, 32963.
Population
17,042
Land area
11.6sq mi
People per sq mi
1,471
ZIP codes
2
Vero Beach and its ZIP codes
Vero Beach at a glance
- Vero Beach is about 3.5 times as dense as Florida as a whole.
- The median household income is $69,758, 6% below the Florida median of $74,568.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $391,900 (9% above Florida) and median rent is $1,221 a month.
Local data for Vero Beach, FL
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Vero Beach, FL, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$69,758
Poverty rate
16.1%
Median home value
$391,900
Median rent
$1,221/mo
Homeownership
64.4%
Bachelor's or higher
39.1%
Median age
52.5
Average commute
18.4 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (2,737), Irish Americans (2,414), Italian Americans (1,436).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Indian River County. PPP loans are for Vero Beach.
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
$137M
1,671 loans, 16,799 jobs reported
How people get to work
Vero Beach, FL, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone68.2%
- Carpooled8.4%
- Public transit1.0%
- Walked1.4%
- Bicycle2.1%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other3.2%
- Worked from home15.7%
Average one-way commute: 18.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Vero Beach, 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 zone12 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Vero Beach, FL, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
26.3%
U.S. 33.3% -7.0 pts
Diabetes
13.6%
U.S. 12.1% +1.5 pts
Smoking
12.0%
U.S. 12.8% -0.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
12.3%
U.S. 11.1% +1.2 pts
Crime in Vero Beach
Vero Beach Police Department, reported to the FBI for 2025
- Violent crime
- 67
- per 100,000 people · 27% of the FL rate
- Property crime
- 504
- per 100,000 people · 47% of the FL rate
ZIP codes in Vero Beach
2 in or overlapping Vero Beach. Population shown
Cities near Vero Beach
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Vero Beach SouthCensus-designated place | 2.3 mi | 11.8 |
| GiffordCensus-designated place | 2.7 mi | 2.7 |
| Indian River ShoresTown | 4.3 mi | 5.1 |
| Florida RidgeCensus-designated place | 4.4 mi | 10.7 |
| Winter BeachCensus-designated place | 5 mi | 6.9 |
| South BeachCensus-designated place | 5 mi | 2.7 |
| West Vero CorridorCensus-designated place | 5.4 mi | 5.9 |
| Lakewood ParkCensus-designated place | 7.3 mi | 6.7 |
| Wabasso BeachCensus-designated place | 7.6 mi | 1.2 |
| WabassoCensus-designated place | 7.8 mi | 3.7 |
| OrchidTown | 8.7 mi | 1.2 |
| WindsorCensus-designated place | 9.5 mi | 0.9 |
| SebastianCity | 11 mi | 17.4 |
| Vero Lake EstatesCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 3.4 |
| St. Lucie VillageTown | 11 mi | 0.9 |
| Fort Pierce NorthCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 4.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Vero Beach, FL in?
- Vero Beach is in Indian River County, Florida.
- What ZIP codes are in Vero Beach, FL?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Vero Beach include 32960, 32963.
- What is the population of Vero Beach, FL?
- About 17,042 people live in Vero Beach, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Vero Beach?
- Nearby places include Vero Beach South (2.3 mi), Gifford (2.7 mi), Indian River Shores (4.3 mi), Florida Ridge (4.4 mi), Winter Beach (5 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023