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Wabasso, FL

Census-designated place in Indian River County, Florida. ZIP codes: 32970.

Population

1,467

Land area

3.7sq mi

People per sq mi

398

ZIP codes

1

Wabasso and its ZIP codes

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Wabasso at a glance

  • Households here earn a median of $59,006 a year, 21% less than the Florida figure of $74,568.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $401,400 (12% above Florida).

Local data for Wabasso, FL

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Wabasso, FL, American Community Survey 2020-2024

Full profile

Median household income

$59,006

Poverty rate

3.6%

Median home value

$401,400

Homeownership

73.5%

Bachelor's or higher

43.6%

Median age

51.8

Average commute

18.8 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (193), Cuban Americans (188), German Americans (127).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Indian River County. PPP loans are for Wabasso.

Details

Unemployment rate

5.6%

Aug 2026, +0.3 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

$167K

7 loans, 21 jobs reported

Indian River County economyFederal spendingPPP loans

How people get to work

Wabasso, FL, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone65.3%
  • Carpooled9.8%
  • Public transit0.0%
  • Walked0.0%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
  • Worked from home24.9%

Average one-way commute: 18.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Wabasso, FL, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

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 zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Wabasso, FL, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

27.6%

U.S. 33.3% -5.7 pts

Diabetes

14.5%

U.S. 12.1% +2.4 pts

Smoking

10.9%

U.S. 12.8% -1.9 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

9.2%

U.S. 11.1% -1.9 pts

ZIP codes in Wabasso

1 in or overlapping Wabasso. Population shown

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Cities near Wabasso

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
OrchidTown2.3 mi1.2
Winter BeachCensus-designated place2.9 mi6.9
Wabasso BeachCensus-designated place2.9 mi1.2
WindsorCensus-designated place3 mi0.9
SebastianCity3 mi17.4
Indian River ShoresTown4.7 mi5.1
Vero Lake EstatesCensus-designated place5.1 mi3.4
GiffordCensus-designated place5.4 mi2.7
RoselandCensus-designated place6.3 mi1.9
Vero BeachCity7.8 mi11.6
West Vero CorridorCensus-designated place8.2 mi5.9
MiccoCensus-designated place8.6 mi7.6
Vero Beach SouthCensus-designated place9.7 mi11.8
FellsmereCity9.9 mi57.6
Florida RidgeCensus-designated place12 mi10.7
South BeachCensus-designated place13 mi2.7

Frequently asked questions

What county is Wabasso, FL in?
Wabasso is in Indian River County, Florida.
What ZIP codes are in Wabasso, FL?
ZIP codes in or overlapping Wabasso include 32970.
What is the population of Wabasso, FL?
About 1,467 people live in Wabasso, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Wabasso?
Nearby places include Orchid (2.3 mi), Winter Beach (2.9 mi), Wabasso Beach (2.9 mi), Windsor (3 mi), Sebastian (3 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023