32579 ZIP Code – Shalimar, Florida
ZIP code 32579 is a mid-sized ZIP code located in Shalimar, Florida, within Okaloosa County with a population of approximately 10,596 residents. Residents earn a median household income of $92,344, which is above the Florida average and above the national figure. Median home values of $389,100 are well above the national average, with 69.9% owner-occupied housing (decreasing). , with median rent coming in at $1,449 — above the national figure. Housing consists of 82% single-family (decreasing), 12% apartments (decreasing), 6% duplex/multi-family.
At 2.8%, the unemployment rate is well below the national figure. The poverty rate of 6.9% is well below the U.S. average. Bachelor's degree attainment is 48.2%, well above the national average. Residents have a median age of 45.9, near the U.S. median. ZIP codes in the surrounding area include 32547, 32548, 32580.
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ZIP 32579 vs. Florida vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 32579 | FL Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 10k | 21k | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $92k | $70k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $389k | $307k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $1,449 | $1,414 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 45.9 | 45.1 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 2.8% | 4.7% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 6.9% | 13.4% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 48.2% | 30.6% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 32547 – Fort Walton Beach
- 32548 – Fort Walton Beach
- 32580 – Valparaiso
- 32541 – Destin
- 32544 – Hurlburt Field
- 32578 – Niceville
- 32569 – Mary Esther
- 32542 – Eglin Afb
- 32550 – Miramar Beach
- 32566 – Navarre
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 32547 | FORT WALTON BEACH | 34,124 | $61,407 |
| 32548 | FORT WALTON BEACH | 23,575 | $61,037 |
| 32580 | VALPARAISO | 4,038 | $79,643 |
| 32541 | DESTIN | 18,784 | $89,826 |
| 32544 | HURLBURT FIELD | 2,315 | $39,068 |