Brevard County
Brevard County is located along the eastern coast of Florida also called the Space Coast. Running along the Atlantic Ocean, Brevard County is bordered by Volusia County to its north, Indian River County to its south, Osceola County to its southwest, Orange County to its west and Seminole County to its northwest.
Brevard County Table of Contents
- Area Code & Zip Code
- Cities in Brevard County
- Area Code & Zip Code
- County Map
- Jobs
- Colleges and Universities
- Airports
- Hospitals
- Humane Society
- State Parks
- Weather and Geography
Brevard County Extras
Start a Business & Local Business Resources
Recent Updates
Brevard County Map
This map of Brevard county shows that the county runs vertically along the east coast of Florida and includes the Kennedy Space Center.
Area Codes and Zip Codes for Brevard County
The primary area codes for Brevard County is 321. Zip codes for Brevard County are listed below.
32901
32902
32904
32912
32919
32934
32935
32936
32940
32941
Cities in Brevard County Florida
Brevard County has 16 incorporated cities and towns and 52 unincorporated cities and towns.
- City of Cape Canaveral - zip codes: 32920
- City of Cocoa - zip codes: 32922, 32923, 32924, 32926, 32927
- City of Cocoa Beach - zip codes: 32931, 32932
- Town of Grant-Valkaria zip code: 32949
- Town of Indialantic - zip code: 32903
- City of Indian Harbour Beach - zip code: 32937
- Town of Malabar - zip code: 32950
- City of Melbourne - zip codes: 32901, 32903, 32904, 32907, 32908, 32909, 32934, 32935, 32937, 32940, 32951
- Town of Melbourne Beach - zip code: 32951
- Town of Melbourne Village - zip code: 32904
- City of Palm Bay (formerly Tillman) - zip codes: 32905, 32907, 32908
- Town of Palm Shores - zip code: 32940
- City of Rockledge - zip code: 32955
- City of Satellite Beach - zip code: 32937
- City of Titusville - zip code: 32780, 32796
- City of West Melbourne - zip code: 32904
Towns in Brevard County (unincorporated cities and towns)
- Allenhurst
- Angel City
- Aurantia
- Aurora
- Ballard Pines
- Barefoot Bay
- Bellwood
- Bonaventure
- Canaveral Groves
- City Point
- Cocoa West
- Courtenay
- Delespine
- Dummit Cove
- Dummit Grove
- East Mims
- Eau Gallie
- Floridana Beach
- Footman
- Frontenac
- Georgiana
- Indian River City
- Jay Jay
- June Park
- Kennedy Space Center
- Kings Park
- La Grange
- Lotus
- Melbourne Village
- Merritt Island
- Micco
- Mims
- Pineda
- Port St. John
- Rockwell
- Scottsmoor
- Sharpes
- Sherwood
- Shiloh
- South Cocoa Beach
- South Patrick Shores
- Southmere
- Sunnyland Beach
- Suntree
- Tropic
- Turnbull
- Viera
- West Eau Gallie
- Whispering Hills
- Wiley
- Williams Point
- Wilson
Jobs and Careers in Brevard County
Brevard County is often called the “high technology” capital of the Southeastern United States because of its employers. The area is a leader in the simulation industry influenced by the presence of the NASA program. A high percentage of the workers come from both Brevard and Orange Counties and a large percentage are hired in the engineering related profession.
High technology and aerospace companies have been attracted to Brevard County by The NASA Kennedy Space Center and the Patrick Air Force Base. For many years they have employed numerous amounts of space and defense contractors as well as high-tech staff employees. Despite the fact that the space shuttle program is coming to an end, Brevard County continues to attract businesses in aerospace and technology industries. A high percentage of the county’s labor force is considered to be “highly skilled”.
How to Start a Business in Brevard County Florida
In 2010, a company called Embraer, (3rd largest aircraft manufacturer in the world) chose Melbourne, Florida, as its latest site to build a high tech manufacturing and sales facility. This is expected to bring 200 new high tech jobs to Brevard County. The old and the new commerce can be found in Brevard County. SF Travis Hardware is the oldest business still operating in Brevard County since 1885.
The high tech industry is followed by the Brevard County School district as a major employer. The Brevard County School District employs close to 7,000 full time employees. Brevard County is also home to many top ranked colleges, universities and technical institutes that give local companies the opportunity to hire high-quality educated graduates. Brevard County’s median household income in 2008 was $49,473 slightly above the state’s average.
The top 5 Brevard County employers are:
1. High Tech and Aerospace Employers (includes the NASA Kennedy Space Center)
2. Patrick Air Force Base
3. Brevard County School District
4. HealthFirst
5. Brevard County Government
The top 5 largest private Brevard County employers are:
1. Harris Corporation
2. United Space Alliance – USA
3. Health First Inc.
4. The Boeing Company
5. Space Gateway Support
Brevard County Resources to Find Jobs
The Employ Florida Marketplace has 3 local offices in Brevard County, they are in Cocoa, Palm Bay, and Titusville. Employ Florida helps residents job hunt and helps employers find quality employees. The government agency is called the Agency for Workforce Innovation. Phone: 1-866-FLA-2345.
Local Agency for Workforce Innovation Affiliates in Brevard County:
Brevard Workforce-Cocoa
801 Dixon Boulevard
Suite 1100, Byrd Plaza
Cocoa, Florida 32922
Phone: 321-504-7600 ext. 0702
Fax: 321-690-0702
Brevard Workforce-Palm Bay
County Club Plaza
5275 Babcock Street NE, Suite 8B
Palm Bay, Florida 32905
Phone: 321-394-0701
Fax: 321-984-4994
Brevard Workforce –Titusville
C/o Brevard Community College
1311 North U.S. Highway 1
N. Earl Jones Building #1, Suite 141
Titusville, Florida 32796
Phone: 321-504-7600 ext. 0703
Fax: 321-385-4343
Colleges and Universities
Brevard County is home to several colleges and universities including Florida Institute of Technology (FIT.) Universities have also joined with other technical institutions like Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University to host satellite campuses for the University of Central Florida.
Brevard Community College has four campuses, an aerospace program, a virtual campus and over 25,000 students. Degree programs include AA, AAS, AS, ATD, CCC and PSAV. Their campus locations are:
Cocoa Campus, 1519 Clearlake Road, Cocoa, FL 32922, Phone: 321-433-7306.
Health Sciences Campus, 1519 Clearlake Road, Cocoa, FL 32922, Phone: 321-433-7575.
Melbourne Campus, 3865 N. Wickham Road, Melbourne, FL 32935, Phone: 321-433-5550.
Palm Bay Campus, 250 Community College Parkway, Palm Bay, FL 32909, Phone: 321-433-5175.
Spaceport Center, 1519 Clearlake Road, Cocoa, FL 32922, Phone: 321-433-7750.
Titusville Campus, 1311 North U. S. 1, Titusville, FL 32796, Phone: 321-433-5100.
Virtual Campus, 3865 N. Wickham Road, Melbourne, FL 32935, Phone: 321-433-7100.
Florida Institute of Technology - Melbourne
The Florida Institute of Technology offers programs in Science, Engineering, Aviation, Aeronautics, Communication, Education, Humanities and Psychology. They also offer online certificate programs. The Florida Institute of Technology is located at 150 West University Boulevard Melbourne, Florida 32901, Phone: 321-674-8000.
Herzing College is a private university with undergraduate programs in Health Care, Business, Technology, Design and Public Safety. The satellite campus is located at 1270 North Wickham Road, Suite 51, Melbourne, Florida 32935-8923, Phone: 407-255-9232.
Everest University, formerly Florida Metropolitan University in Melbourne, is a private university that offers college programs for Accounting, Business, Computer Information, Criminal Justice, Healthcare, Paralegal, and Pharmacy. The Everest University Melbourne satellite office is located at 2401 North Harbor City Boulevard, Melbourne, Florida 32935.
Keiser College is another private university with campuses around the state of Florida. The campus in Brevard County offers college degrees and programs in Business, Criminal Justice, Nursing and other growing fields. Keiser College is located at 900 South Babcock Street Melbourne, Florida 32901, Phone: 877-636-3618 or 321-409-4800.
Additional colleges and universities close to Brevard County:
University of Central Florida, Orlando, Florida
Valencia Community College, Orlando, Florida
Indian River Community College, Fort Pierce, Florida
Rollins College, Winter Park, Florida
University of Phoenix - Orlando Campus, Maitland, Florida
Seminole Community College, Sanford, Florida
Brevard County Airports
Brevard County has its own international airport, private airport, and there are several airports within driving distance.
Melbourne International Airport (MLB) is a full service facility with 3 runways and 8 gates. Designed to receive 2 million travelers a year, the airport only gets approximately 400,000 visitors a year. All hiring for Melbourne Airport Authority is done through the City of Melbourne.
MLB Address: Melbourne International Airport (MLB), One Air Terminal Parkway, Melbourne, Florida 32901. MLB Website
Tedford Ranch Airport (31FL) is privately owned and managed with 1 runway and is restricted to private use.
31FL Address: Tedford Ranch Airport, 502 East New Haven Avenue, Melbourne, Florida 32901
There are numerous Florida airports within driving distance of Brevard County. The distance from Melbourne International Airport to other airports are:
Orlando International Airport in Orlando, Florida (MCO) - 49 miles
Orlando Sanford International Airport in Sanford, Florida (SFB) - 61 miles
Daytona Beach International Airport in Daytona Beach, Florida (DAB) - 80 miles
Palm Beach International Airport in West Palm Beach, Florida (PBI) - 102 miles
Charlotte County Airport in Punta Gorda, Florida (PGD) - 117 miles
Tampa International Airport in Tampa, Florida (TPA) - 118 miles
St. Petersburg-Clearwater International Airport in Tampa, Florida (PIE) - 128 miles
Southwest Florida International Airport in Fort Myers, Florida (RSW) - 128 miles
Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport in Sarasota/Bradenton, Florida (SRQ) - 129 miles
Hospitals in Brevard County
Brevard County is home to great hospitals and healthcare facilities in the state of Florida. In addition to the hospitals listed below, Brevard County has many Adult Care Facilities, Nursing Homes, Assisted Living Facilities and Health Care Clinics.
Health First is the largest healthcare organization in Brevard County with 3 hospitals and 4 fitness centers. Health First’s healthcare services have outpatient centers, a trauma center, and centers that provide health services for diabetes, pain management, sleep, wound management, grieving, aging, diagnostic centers, hospice, and many other needs.
Brevard County Hospitals:
Cape Canaveral Hospital (affiliated with Health First)
701 West Cocoa Beach Causeway, Cocoa Beach, Florida 32931. Phone:321-799-7111
Health First Heart Institute (affiliated with Health First)
1355 South Hickory Street Melbourne, Florida 32919. Phone: 321-434-5396
HealthSouth Sea Pines Rehabilitation Hospital
101 East Florida Avenue Melbourne, Florida 32919. Phone: 321-984-4600
Hospice of St. Francis
1250-B Grunman Place #B Titusville, FL 32780. Phone: 321-269-4240
Holmes Regional Medical Center (affiliated with Health First)
1350 South Hickory Street Melbourne Florida 32919. Phone: 321-434-7000
Merritt Island Surgery Center
220 North Sykes Creek Parkway Merritt Island, FL 32954. Phone: 321-459-0015
Omni Healthcare
1801 Sarno Road Suite 1 Melbourne, FL. Phone: 321-727-2990
Palm Bay Community Hospital (affiliated with Health First)
1425 Malabar Road NE, Palm Bay, Florida 32905. Phone: 321-434-8000
Parrish Medical Center
951 North Washington Avenue Titusville, Florida 32796. Phone: 321-268-6111
Wuesthoff Medical Center (Melbourne)
250 North Wickham Road, Melbourne, Florida 32935. Phone: 321-752-1200
Wuesthoff Medical Center (Rockledge)
110 Longwood Avenue Rockledge Fl 32956. Phone: 321-636-2211
Brevard County Urgent Care and Walk-In Clinics
If you need an urgent care or walk-in clinic, there are several to choose from in Indian Harbor Beach, Melbourne, and Rockledge.
Atlantic Urgent Care: 2194 SR A1A #106, Indian Harbor Beach, FL. Phone: 321-777-2273
Brevard Family Walk-In: 1260 U.S. 1, Rockledge, FL. Phone: 321-636-0005
Melbourne Urgent Care: 187 South Wickham Road, Melbourne, FL. Phone: 321-953-9981
Omni Healthcare’s Urgent Care: 2501 West New Haven Avenue, West Melbourne, FL. Phone: 321-723-9411
Premier Urgent Care: 6300 North Wickham Road, Melbourne, FL. Phone: 321-253-2169
Brevard County Health Department
Brevard County Health Department provides free and low cost services for the community including Clinic Services (maternity, family planning, child health, WIC), Community Health (health education, immunizations, AIDS, STD, SWAT, and TB programs), Dental Program, Environmental Health Services, School Health Program, and many other health-related programs.
Brevard County Health Department
27 N. Courtenay Parkway, Merritt Island, Florida 32953-4147
Phone: 321-454-7151
Fax: 321-454-7115
Historical State Parks
Sebastian Inlet State Park
A favorite place for surfers and anglers of all ages is the Sebastian Inlet State Park with three miles of sandy beaches, hammock trails, picnic areas, campsites and a boat ramp. It is a great fishing spot to catch snook, redfish, bluefish, and Spanish makeral. There are two museums on the park, McLarty Treasure Museum and the Sebastian Fishing Museum.
Sebastian Inlet State Park
9700 South State Road A1A
Melbourne Beach, Florida 32951
Phone: 321-984-4852
Directions: Sebastian Inlet State Park is located on State Road A1A, approximately 15 miles south of Melbourne Beach.
Weather and Geography of Brevard County
Brevard County experiences subtropical weather most of the year. Since Brevard County is 72 miles long from north to south, temperatures can vary 5 to 8 degrees from the northern tip to its southern tip.
Average temperature in Brevard County is 81 deg F
Average high temperature in July is 90.5 deg F
Average low temperature in January is 63 deg F
Brevard County can average 6 inches of rain in one month during its rainy season from June through November. Average rainfall is 52 inches a year.
Brevard County Humane Society
Central Brevard Humane Society
Animals For Adoption: Dogs, cats, hamsters, rabbits, birds, and small animals.
1020 Cox Road, Cocoa, Florida 32926
Phone: 321-636-0127
Brevard County Humane Society Website and .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
The Central Brevard Humane Society has 3 Thrift Shops:
Molly Mutt I Thrift Shop
Thrift Store Items: Furniture, toys, kitchen items, electronics, household items, gifts, and pet supplies.
2525 N. Courtenay Parkway, Merritt Island Florida
(2 blocks south of State Road 528)
Phone: 321-459-1525
Molly Mutt II Thrift Shop
Thrift Store Items: Furniture, toys, kitchen items, electronics, household items, gifts, and pet supplies.
Address: 728 E. New Haven Avenue, Melbourne Florida
(at the corner of Wavely Place in historic downtown Melbourne)
Phone: 321-951-3607
Molly Mutt III Thrift Shop
Thrift Store Items: Furniture, toys, kitchen items, electronics, household items, gifts, and pet supplies.
Address: 876 North U.S. Highway 1, Rockledge Florida
(half a mile south of State Road 520 on the east side of the road)
Phone: 321-638-8950