Melbourne

City in Brevard County, Florida

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Melbourne is a city in Brevard County, Florida, with 84,678 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 13 ft (4 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Melbourne Village, 1.6 miles S.

About Melbourne

Melbourne ( MEL-burn) is a city in Brevard County, Florida, United States. It is located 72 miles (116 km) southeast of Orlando along Florida's Space Coast, so named because of the region's proximity to Cape Canaveral and the Kennedy Space Center. The city had an estimated population of 87,561 as of July 1, 2024, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. Melbourne is a principal city of the Palm Bay–Melbourne–Titusville metropolitan statistical area. Downtown Melbourne and most of the city lie inland of the Indian River Lagoon, with a small part extending over to the barrier island.

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Median household income
$66,991
Median home value
$306,400
Median rent
$1,525/mo
Median age
42.5
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Melbourne, FL population

Melbourne had 84,678 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census84,678
Density1,915 per sq mi (740 per km²)

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.

Melbourne at a glance

StateFlorida (FL)
CountyBrevard County
TypeCity
Population84,678 (2020)
Land area44.21 sq mi (114.5 km²)
Water area5.82 sq mi (15.07 km²)
Elevation13 ft (4 m)
Coordinates28.1104° N, 80.6627° W
ZIP codes32935, 32901, 32934
Official websitemelbourneflorida.org
Census code (GEOID)1243975

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.

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Frequently asked questions about Melbourne

What county is Melbourne in?

Melbourne is in Brevard County, Florida.

What is the population of Melbourne, FL?

84,678 people lived in Melbourne at the 2020 Census.

What is the ZIP code of Melbourne, FL?

The main ZIP code is 32935. Other ZIP codes: 32901, 32934.

What is the elevation of Melbourne?

13 feet (4 m) above sea level.

What towns are near Melbourne?

Melbourne Village (1.6 mi), June Park (3.1 mi), West Melbourne (4.2 mi), Indian Harbour Beach (5.0 mi), Palm Shores (5.6 mi).

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