Description
Shelter with 2 ad-faces located at 1600 Block of Fiske Blvd just north of Barton Blvd.
This bus shelter with advertising on two sides (facing eastbound and westbound traffic on SR 519 / Fiske Boulevard) is located along Fiske Boulevard (State Road 519) in Rockledge, Florida (ZIP code 32955), near the intersection of Barton Blvd. This is a suburban arterial corridor in central Brevard County on the Space Coast, characterized by residential neighborhoods, golf courses, parks, schools/sports facilities, retail, and dining. Dual-sided design captures traffic in both directions, with good visibility for commuters, residents, and shoppers in this family-oriented, middle-class area near I-95 and Patrick Space Force Base/Cape Canaveral influences.
Nearby Businesses, Landmarks, and Points of Interest (Within ~1-Mile Radius)
The surroundings are primarily suburban residential with green spaces, community amenities, and light commercial. Key spots include:
- Parks/Recreation: McLarty Park and Community Center, Frank T. Forrester Recreation Center, Pinder Tennis Center, McKnight Family Sports Complex, Rockledge Country Club.
- Retail/Services: Thrifty Specialty Produce & Meats, Walgreens, Crumb & Co, Pennsylvania Ave Extra Space Storage.
- Dining: La Marimba Mexican Restaurant.
- Other: Mount Peace Cemetery, residential subdivisions, and natural features. This is a family-focused, recreational/residential pocket with commuter access via SR 519 to I-95 and Cocoa/Rockledge commercial hubs.
Traffic Counts
SR 519 (Fiske Boulevard) is an urban minor arterial with moderate to high volumes in Rockledge, influenced by residential commuting, golf/retail access, and proximity to I-95. FDOT/Florida Traffic Online (2024 data, latest available as of 2026) and Brevard County/Space Coast TPO reports provide estimates.
| Road Segment | From/To | Year | AADT (Approx.) |
| SR 519 (Fiske Blvd) | Central Rockledge segments (e.g., near Barton Blvd or Roy Wall Blvd) | 2024 | ~20,000–30,000 |
| SR 519 (Fiske Blvd) | Broader corridor (e.g., south of Barton Blvd or near I-95) | Recent | ~23,000+ |
Additional Notes on Traffic: Mix of local residential/commuter traffic (to I-95, Patrick SFB, or Cocoa), with peaks during AM/PM rush and weekends (golf/parks). For dual-sided bus shelter advertising, exposure is solid—~20,000–30,000 daily vehicles (bidirectional), plus bus riders/pedestrians. Volumes are lower than major highways but consistent for suburban visibility; recent FDOT projects (e.g., intersection enhancements) aim to improve flow/safety.
Demographics and Area Profile
ZIP code 32955 (Rockledge core) is a suburban, family-oriented area on Florida’s Space Coast, with middle-to-upper-middle incomes, influenced by aerospace (near Kennedy Space Center/Cape Canaveral) and proximity to Melbourne/Cocoa. Population ~40,000–40,400 (recent estimates; Rockledge city ~33,000–33,300 projected for 2026, growing ~2-3% annually).
- Population Density: ~1,974–2,000 people per square mile.
- Median Age: ~49 years (older skew from retirees/golf communities, but families prominent).
- Racial/Ethnic Makeup: Predominantly White (~80-85%), with ~8-10% Hispanic/Latino, ~5-7% Black/African American, ~2-4% Asian/other (diverse but less than urban Florida averages).
- Median Household Income: ~$83,000–$86,000 (2024-2025 estimates; up from prior years).
- Housing: Median home value ~$327,000–$350,000; mix of single-family homes, subdivisions, and some apartments; average household size ~2.4–2.6. This profile indicates a stable, middle-class audience for shelter ads—targeting families, retirees, golfers, and commuters with promotions for local retail, dining, recreation, or services.