Housing data for Fellsmere, FL
Fellsmere, FL has an estimated 4,953 residents and 1,445 homes (US Census Bureau, 2020–2024 American Community Survey).
It is a city in Indian River County.
26.0% of households rent.
The median gross rent is $1,158 a month.
Its population shrank measurably since 2015–2019 (−11.9%).
Figures last updated on .
- Residents
- 4,953 (±21)
- Housing units
- 1,445 (±193)
- Households that rent
- 26.0%
- Median gross rent
- $1,158
- Residents since 2015–2019
- −11.9%
What stands out in Fellsmere
Median real estate taxes: $891 (±$146) in Fellsmere, lower than in Indian River County ($2,436).
Working from home: 2.7% (±3.7 points) in Fellsmere, lower than in Indian River County (13.6%).
Median home value: $175,400 (±$26,725) in Fellsmere, lower than in Indian River County ($351,500).
Homes in buildings of 5 or more units: 6.6% (±9.5 points) in Fellsmere, lower than in Indian River County (16.9%).
- Property taxes in Fellsmere
- Commute and cars in Fellsmere
- Home values in Fellsmere
- Types of homes in Fellsmere
Housing in Fellsmere at a glance
- Median rent: $1,158 median gross rent a month
- Rent burden: 56.0% of renters pay 30% or more of income
- Renters and owners: 26.0% of households rent
- Income and affordability: $55,893 median household income
- Home values: $175,400 median home value
- Homeowner costs: $1,071 median monthly cost with a mortgage
- Property taxes: $891 median real estate taxes a year
- Types of homes: 6.6% of homes are in buildings of 5 or more units
- Bedrooms: 76.4% of homes have 3 or more bedrooms (Small sample: wide margin of error)
- Age of homes: 26.4% of homes were built before 1980
- Vacancy rate: 19.2% rental vacancy rate (Small sample: wide margin of error)
- Heating fuel: 86.1% heat with electricity
- Commute and cars: 31.9 minutes average trip to work
- Crime reported to police: 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
- Growth: −11.9% residents since 2015–2019
- How long people stay: 12.6% moved in since 2020 (Small sample: wide margin of error)
- Crowding and facilities: 19.7% of homes have more than 1 person per room
Fellsmere against Indian River County, its state and the nation
| Fellsmere | Indian River County | Florida | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residents | 4,953 (±21) | 166,936 (exact) | 22,416,077 (exact) | 334,922,499 |
| Housing units | 1,445 (±193) | 86,440 (±107) | 10,256,470 (±942) | 143,775,355 |
| Households that rent | 26.0% (±12.6 points) | 19.9% (±1.1 points) | 32.4% (±0.2 points) | 34.8% |
| Median gross rent | $1,158 (±$233) | $1,357 (±$58) | $1,669 (±$5) | $1,413 |
| Median household income | $55,893 (±$15,377) | $73,491 (±$1,900) | $74,568 (±$284) | $80,734 |
| Median home value | $175,400 (±$26,725) | $351,500 (±$7,643) | $359,000 (±$930) | $332,700 |
| Median real estate taxes (a year) | $891 (±$146) | $2,436 (±$93) | $2,730 (±$10) | $3,119 |
| Built before 1980 | 26.4% (±12.4 points) | 25.7% (±1.4 points) | 33.9% (±0.2 points) | 49.7% |
| Average commute | 31.9 minutes (±5.6) | 23.8 minutes (±1.0) | 28.0 minutes (±0.1) | 26.4 minutes |
| Households with broadband | 80.4% (±8.2 points) | 89.9% (±1.2 points) | 91.6% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
| Median age of residents | 32.0 years (±8.3) | 55.3 years (±0.2) | 42.6 years (±0.1) | 38.9 years |
Fellsmere covers 57.6 square miles of land, about 86 residents per square mile (Census Bureau Gazetteer).
How Fellsmere has changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residents | 5,625 (±15) | 4,953 (±21) | −11.9% | Measurable decrease |
| Housing units | 1,483 (±275) | 1,445 (±193) | −2.6% | Not a measurable change |
| Median gross rent | $749 (±$79) | $1,158 (±$233) | +54.6% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median home value | $108,500 (±$12,381) | $175,400 (±$26,725) | +61.7% | Up after inflation |
| Median household income | $27,190 (±$14,296) | $55,893 (±$15,377) | +105.6% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median owner cost with a mortgage | $674 (±$142) | $1,071 (±$508) | +58.9% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median real estate taxes | $561 (±$188) | $891 (±$146) | +58.8% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Households that rent | 40.1% (±10.7 points) | 26.0% (±12.6 points) | −14.1 percentage points | Not a measurable change |
| Rental vacancy rate | 19.8% (±13.6 points) | 19.2% (±20.5 points) | −0.6 percentage points | Not a measurable change |
The Census Bureau publishes 2015–2019 dollars in 2019 dollars and 2020–2024 dollars in 2024 dollars.
Prices (the CPI-U, US Bureau of Labor Statistics) rose 22.7% between 2019 and 2024, so a dollar figure’s verdict compares the two after raising the earlier one by that much, using the Census Bureau’s test for a difference.
The two periods do not overlap, as the Census Bureau recommends for 5-year estimates.
Crime reported to police in Fellsmere
In 2025, the Fellsmere Police Department reported 0 violent and 374 property crimes per 100,000 residents to the FBI.
Across Indian River County, the departments that report recorded 167 violent and 800 property crimes per 100,000 residents that year.
ZIP codes in Fellsmere
| ZIP code | Share of the ZIP’s land in this place | Residents | Median gross rent | Median home value | Median household income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 32948 | 38% | 7,112 | $1,158 | $225,200 | $60,945 |
A ZIP code is a mail route rather than a boundary, so the Census Bureau publishes figures for ZIP Code Tabulation Areas built from census blocks; the share column says how much of each one’s land lies in this place.
Places near Fellsmere
| Place | Distance | Median gross rent | Median home value | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vero Lake Estates | 5.3 mi | $2,094 | $328,200 | 12.1% |
| Sebastian | 8.8 mi | $1,451 | $317,000 | 14.8% |
| West Vero Corridor | 9.8 mi | $1,706 | $216,400 | 27.3% |
| Wabasso | 10 mi | — | $401,400 | 26.5% |
| Roseland | 11 mi | — | $330,500 | 8.8% |
| Micco | 11 mi | $1,430 | $172,600 | 8.1% |
| Winter Beach | 11 mi | $2,295 | $472,200 | 5.6% |
| Gifford | 12 mi | $892 | $236,000 | 48.8% |
Places in Florida most like Fellsmere
| Place | Median gross rent | Median home value | Median household income | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zephyrhills | $1,148 | $224,700 | $52,108 | 29.9% |
| Silver Springs Shores | $1,430 | $201,300 | $63,611 | 21.5% |
| Andrews | $1,112 | $117,700 | $52,955 | 30.6% |
| Kathleen | $1,247 | $203,500 | $57,097 | 20.4% |
| Lake Alfred | $1,349 | $239,900 | $67,202 | 29.9% |
| East Milton | $1,157 | $212,900 | $64,904 | 14.2% |
Matched on rent, home value, income, the share who rent, the age of the homes, the share in apartment buildings and the commute, each measured against the spread across Florida.
HUD Fair Market Rent for Fellsmere, fiscal year 2027
| Studio | 1 bedroom | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms | 4 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $1,171 | $1,179 | $1,542 | $1,882 | $2,577 |
HUD income limits for Fellsmere, fiscal year 2026
| Household size | Extremely low (30%) | Very low (50%) | Low (80%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 person | $21,500 | $35,800 | $57,300 |
| 2 people | $24,600 | $40,900 | $65,450 |
| 3 people | $27,650 | $46,000 | $73,650 |
| 4 people | $33,000 | $51,150 | $81,800 |
| 5 people | $38,680 | $55,250 | $88,350 |
| 6 people | $44,360 | $59,300 | $94,900 |
| 7 people | $50,040 | $63,450 | $101,450 |
| 8 people | $55,720 | $67,500 | $108,000 |
These are the limits HUD sets for its housing programs in the Sebastian-Vero Beach-West Vero Corridor, FL MSA, where HUD’s median family income for fiscal year 2026 is $105,200.
A program can use its own limits; tax-credit and local programs often do.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates), compared with 2015–2019.
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Fellsmere
What is the average rent in Fellsmere, FL?
The Census Bureau publishes the median rather than the average: the median gross rent in Fellsmere is $1,158 (±$233) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey), so half of renting households pay less and half pay more.
Are renters in Fellsmere rent-burdened?
56.0% of renting households in Fellsmere pay 30% or more of their income in gross rent, the share housing researchers usually call rent-burdened (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many renters are there in Fellsmere?
Fellsmere has an estimated 327 (±175) renting households, 26.0% of its occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What is the median household income in Fellsmere?
The median household income in Fellsmere is $55,893 (±$15,377) a year (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What is the average home value in Fellsmere, FL?
The Census Bureau publishes the median: $175,400 (±$26,725) for owner-occupied homes in Fellsmere (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What is the average mortgage payment in Fellsmere?
The Census Bureau publishes total owner costs rather than the mortgage alone: the median for owners with a mortgage in Fellsmere, FL is $1,071 (±$508) a month, including taxes, insurance and utilities.
Is Fellsmere growing?
In Fellsmere, the number of residents went from 5,625 in 2015–2019 to 4,953 in 2020–2024 (−11.9%), a measurable decrease.
What ZIP codes are in Fellsmere?
The ZIP code that covers Fellsmere is 32948.
What is the median rent in ZIP code 32948?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code Tabulation Area 32948 is $1,158 (±$233) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Sources
- Demographic and Housing Estimates (DP05), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Fellsmere city, Florida
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Fellsmere city, Florida
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Fellsmere city, Florida
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Fellsmere city, Florida
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Fellsmere city, Florida
- Total Population (B01003), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Fellsmere city, Florida
- Median Gross Rent (B25064), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Fellsmere city, Florida
- HUD Fair Market Rents, fiscal year 2027: Sebastian-Vero Beach-West Vero Corridor, FL MSA
- HUD Income Limits, fiscal year 2026: Sebastian-Vero Beach-West Vero Corridor, FL MSA
- US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Areas
- FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program, Crime Data Explorer: Fellsmere Police Department (ORI FL0310100)
- FBI: Uniform Crime Reporting statistics and their proper use
- Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U), US city average, all items, US Bureau of Labor Statistics: annual averages 2019 and 2024
- US Census Bureau, 2024 Gazetteer Files
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) for Fellsmere city, Florida (place:22100, in state:12).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
The 2015–2019 figures are B01003_001E, B01003_001M, B25064_001E, B25064_001M from the 2019 release.
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DP05_0001E, DP05_0001M, DP04_0001E, DP04_0001M, DP04_0047PE, DP04_0047PM, DP04_0134E, DP04_0134M, DP03_0062E, DP03_0062M, DP04_0089E, DP04_0089M
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Figures are published by the US Census Bureau, HUD, the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the FBI; Seayora reproduces them and does not adjust them, except where a sentence says it compares dollar figures after inflation. They describe the whole place, not any one building or street, and are not an appraisal, a rent determination, a tax bill, a safety rating or legal advice.
Figures last updated on .