ZIP Code 32579 Demographics

Okaloosa County, Florida  ·  ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates

ACS 2022 Data

Population & Income Overview

Key statistics for ZIP code 32579 compared to county averages.

Total Population

10,596

↓ 95.0% vs county

Median HH Income

$92,344

↑ +24.8% vs county

Median Home Value

$389,100

↑ +31.7% vs county

Median Age

46.0 yrs

↓ +24.0% vs county

Unemployment Rate

2.4%

↑ 19.0% vs county

Income & Housing Comparison

How ZIP 32579 compares to Okaloosa County and Florida overall. Data from ACS 2022 5-year estimates.

Median Household Income ZIP 32579 $92k Okaloosa $74k Florida $68k

Source: ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates, Table B19013

Median Home Value ZIP 32579 $389k Okaloosa $295k Florida $292k

Source: ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates, Table B25077

Education & Employment

Bachelor's Rate

24.2%

of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher

Owner Occupancy

71.3%

of occupied housing units are owner-occupied

Median Gross Rent

$1,449

per month including utilities

Rent vs. Buy Affordability

Compare estimated monthly costs of home ownership vs renting in ZIP Code 32579 using local Census metrics.

Median Home Value$389,100
Down Payment (20%)$77,820
Interest Rate6.5%
Loan Term

Estimated Monthly Costs

Buy (Mortgage, Tax, Ins.)
$2,470P&I: $1968 | Tax: $389 | Ins: $113
Rent (Local Median)
$1,449
Renting is CheaperRenting is estimated to save you $1,021/month compared to buying costs.

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Location & Neighboring Areas

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Nearby ZIP Codes

ZIP codes geographically closest to 32579, sorted by distance.

32580 4.4 mi away okaloosa county 32548 5.5 mi away okaloosa county 32547 5.7 mi away okaloosa county 32542 7.2 mi away okaloosa county 32544 7.5 mi away okaloosa county 32569 9.9 mi away okaloosa county 32583 25.6 mi away santa rosa county 32530 29.0 mi away santa rosa county

About Okaloosa County

Okaloosa County is located in Florida and has a total population of 212,021. The county's median household income is $73,988 and median home value is $295,400. ZIP code 32579 is one of many ZCTAs within this county.

View all ZIP codes in Okaloosa County

Data source: American Community Survey (ACS) 2022 5-Year Estimates, U.S. Census Bureau. ZCTAs (ZIP Code Tabulation Areas) are used as proxies for USPS ZIP codes. Some USPS ZIP codes may not have a corresponding ZCTA.