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Viera West, FL
Census-designated place in Brevard County, Florida. ZIP codes: 32940.
Population
17,984
Land area
9.1sq mi
People per sq mi
1,976
ZIP codes
1
Viera West and its ZIP codes
Viera West at a glance
- Viera West is about 4.7 times as dense as Florida as a whole.
- The median household income is $109,170, 46% above the Florida median of $74,568.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $546,600 (52% above Florida) and median rent is $2,182 a month.
Local data for Viera West, FL
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Viera West, FL, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$109,170
Poverty rate
3.2%
Median home value
$546,600
Median rent
$2,182/mo
Homeownership
81.1%
Bachelor's or higher
55.1%
Median age
45.3
Average commute
27.5 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (2,331), German Americans (2,158), Italian Americans (1,462).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Brevard County. PPP loans are for Viera West.
Unemployment rate
4.6%
Sep 2026, +0.1 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
How people get to work
Viera West, FL, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone71.1%
- Carpooled7.2%
- Public transit0.2%
- Walked1.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.4%
- Worked from home19.0%
Average one-way commute: 27.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Viera West, 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
91° / 51°F
55.3 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Viera West, FL, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
30.8%
U.S. 33.3% -2.5 pts
Diabetes
11.7%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
9.9%
U.S. 12.8% -2.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
9.2%
U.S. 11.1% -1.9 pts
ZIP codes in Viera West
1 in or overlapping Viera West. Population shown
Cities near Viera West
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Viera EastCensus-designated place | 1.6 mi | 5.1 |
| RockledgeCity | 4.4 mi | 13.2 |
| Merritt IslandCensus-designated place | 4.7 mi | 17 |
| Palm ShoresTown | 6.2 mi | 0.6 |
| Cocoa WestCensus-designated place | 7.5 mi | 3.7 |
| Patrick AFBCensus-designated place | 8 mi | 3.1 |
| South Patrick ShoresCensus-designated place | 8.6 mi | 1.5 |
| Cocoa BeachCity | 8.7 mi | 4.7 |
| Tropical ParkCensus-designated place | 9.1 mi | 0.5 |
| CocoaCity | 9.2 mi | 13.7 |
| Satellite BeachCity | 9.9 mi | 2.9 |
| MelbourneCity | 10 mi | 44.2 |
| Indian Harbour BeachCity | 11 mi | 2.1 |
| West Canaveral GrovesCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 3.8 |
| Melbourne VillageTown | 12 mi | 0.6 |
| Cape CanaveralCity | 12 mi | 2.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Viera West, FL in?
- Viera West is in Brevard County, Florida.
- What ZIP codes are in Viera West, FL?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Viera West include 32940.
- What is the population of Viera West, FL?
- About 17,984 people live in Viera West, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Viera West?
- Nearby places include Viera East (1.6 mi), Rockledge (4.4 mi), Merritt Island (4.7 mi), Palm Shores (6.2 mi), Cocoa West (7.5 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023