32547 ZIP Code
Fort Walton Beach, Florida
December 15, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 32547 |
| City/Town: | Fort Walton Beach |
| County: | Okaloosa |
| State: | Florida |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 34,124 |
| Median Household Income: | $61,407 |
| Per Capita Income: | $35,106 |
| Total Housing Units: | 16,188 |
| Median Home Value: | $272,100 |
| Land Area: | 29.0 sq miles
75.1 sq km |
| Water Area: | 1.2 sq miles
3.1 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 30.4662, -86.6530 |
Population Information (32547 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 34,124 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 17,193 | 50.4% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 16,931 | 49.6% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 36.6 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 2,355 | 6.9% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 1,601 | 4.7% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 1,873 | 5.5% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 1,659 | 4.9% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 2,165 | 6.3% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 6,423 | 18.8% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 4,506 | 13.2% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 3,897 | 11.4% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 2,021 | 5.9% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 2,073 | 6.1% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 3,010 | 8.8% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 1,777 | 5.2% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 764 | 2.2% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (32547 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $272,100 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.3 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,279 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 16,188 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 14,883 | 91.9% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 1,305 | 8.1% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 8,429 | 56.6% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 6,454 | 43.4% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (32547 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 24,471 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 1,266 | 5.2% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 1,342 | 5.5% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 6,287 | 25.7% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 5,869 | 24.0% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 3,401 | 13.9% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 4,456 | 18.2% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 1,850 | 7.6% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 89.3% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 25.8% | 34.3% |
Income Information (32547 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $61,407 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $77,806 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $69,206 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $35,106 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (32547 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 18,677 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 15,527 | 96.7% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 522 | 3.3% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 9,321 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 12,250 | 78.9% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 2,332 | 15.0% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 899 | 5.8% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 46 | 0.3% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (32547 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 22,510 | 66.0% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 3,747 | 11.0% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 49 | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 780 | 2.3% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 8 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 2,241 | 6.6% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 4,789 | 14.0% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 4,799 | 14.1% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 5,583 | 16.4% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 1,433 | 4.2% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 1,003 | 2.9% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 91 | 0.3% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 3,056 | 9.0% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (32547 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 565 | 3.8% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 497 | 3.3% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 987 | 6.6% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 1,187 | 8.0% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 2,303 | 15.5% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 3,656 | 24.6% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 1,906 | 12.8% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 2,236 | 15.0% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,008 | 6.8% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 538 | 3.6% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (32547 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 14,319 | 92.2% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 1,983 | 12.8% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 86 | 0.6% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 260 | 1.7% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 619 | 4.0% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 756 | 4.9% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 23.3 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (32547 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 1,583 | 10.2% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 772 | 5.0% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 306 | 2.0% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 1,939 | 12.5% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 876 | 5.6% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 95 | 0.6% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 889 | 5.7% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 2,480 | 16.0% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 2,746 | 17.7% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 2,068 | 13.3% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 679 | 4.4% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 1,094 | 7.0% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (32547 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 13.1% | 8.8% |
| All people below poverty level: | -- | -- | -- |
| Under 18 years: | -- | -- | 16.3% |
| 18 to 64 years: | -- | -- | 11.0% |
| 65 years and over: | -- | -- | 10.3% |
Health Insurance (32547 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 26,069 | 76.4% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 19,998 | 58.6% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 11,226 | 32.9% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 5,153 | 15.1% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (32547 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 11,823 | 79.4% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 4,295 | 28.9% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 3,674 | 24.7% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 614 | 4.1% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 255 | 1.7% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 1,498 | 10.1% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (32547 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 8,740 | 54.0% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 1,623 | 10.0% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 595 | 3.7% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 834 | 5.2% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 862 | 5.3% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 602 | 3.7% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 1,552 | 9.6% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 1,365 | 8.4% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 15 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (32547 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 19 | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 1,191 | 7.4% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 2,180 | 13.5% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 3,154 | 19.5% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 3,223 | 19.9% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 3,228 | 19.9% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 2,070 | 12.8% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 855 | 5.3% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 184 | 1.1% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 84 | 0.5% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (32547 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 421 | 2.6% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 1,137 | 7.0% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 4,926 | 30.4% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 6,933 | 42.8% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 2,658 | 16.4% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 113 | 0.7% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (32547 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 3,636 | 24.4% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 433 | 2.9% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 10,554 | 70.9% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 21 | 0.1% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 66 | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 173 | 1.2% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (32547 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 757 | 5.1% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 5,690 | 38.2% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 6,188 | 41.6% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 2,248 | 15.1% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (32547 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 495 | 5.9% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 347 | 4.1% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 567 | 6.7% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,012 | 12.0% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 2,368 | 28.1% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 2,779 | 33.0% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 708 | 8.4% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 153 | 1.8% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (32547 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,645 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $522 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,279 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.31 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.22 | 2.38 |
Households (32547 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 14,883 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 6,072 | 40.8% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 1,962 | 13.2% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 3,301 | 22.2% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 4,303 | 28.9% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 3,575 | 24.0% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 3,905 | 26.2% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.27 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 2.92 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (32547 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 14,107 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 4,956 | 35.1% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 6,697 | 47.5% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 257 | 1.8% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 1,850 | 13.1% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 3,735 | 26.5% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (32547 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 6,857 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 267 | 3.9% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 490 | 7.1% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 2,582 | 37.7% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 1,307 | 19.1% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 2,211 | 32.2% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (32547 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 24,646 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 4,876 | 19.8% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 31,222 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 5,355 | 17.2% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 514 | 9.6% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 2,842 | 53.1% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,999 | 37.3% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (32547 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 26,356 | 77.2% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 7,194 | 21.1% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 3,010 | 41.8% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 3,780 | 52.5% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 2,925 | 40.7% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 404 | 5.6% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (32547 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 29,423 | 86.2% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 1,140 | 3.3% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 4,701 | 412.4% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 4,701 | 412.4% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 4,701 | 412.4% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 811 | 71.1% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 46 | 4.0% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 3,122 | 273.9% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 29 | 2.5% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (32547 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 31,769 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 26,604 | 83.7% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 5,165 | 16.3% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 3,804 | 12.0% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 774 | 2.4% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 544 | 1.7% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 43 | 0.1% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (32547 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 14,883 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 14,040 | 94.3% | 89.4% |
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