32579 ZIP Code
Shalimar, Florida
December 15, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 32579 |
| City/Town: | Shalimar |
| County: | Okaloosa |
| State: | Florida |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 10,596 |
| Median Household Income: | $92,344 |
| Per Capita Income: | $41,777 |
| Total Housing Units: | 5,084 |
| Median Home Value: | $389,100 |
| Land Area: | 3.5 sq miles
9.0 sq km |
| Water Area: | 2.4 sq miles
6.2 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 30.4457, -86.5743 |
Population Information (32579 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 10,596 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 5,205 | 49.1% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 5,391 | 50.9% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 46.0 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 434 | 4.1% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 640 | 6.0% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 524 | 4.9% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 407 | 3.8% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 768 | 7.2% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 1,364 | 12.9% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 955 | 9.0% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 1,167 | 11.0% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 821 | 7.7% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 940 | 8.9% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 1,164 | 11.0% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 981 | 9.3% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 431 | 4.1% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (32579 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $389,100 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 6.2 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,449 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 5,084 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 4,483 | 88.2% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 601 | 11.8% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 3,197 | 71.3% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 1,286 | 28.7% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (32579 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 7,823 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 114 | 1.5% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 303 | 3.9% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 1,520 | 19.4% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 1,464 | 18.7% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 659 | 8.4% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 1,893 | 24.2% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 1,870 | 23.9% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 94.7% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 48.1% | 34.3% |
Income Information (32579 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $92,344 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $117,398 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $112,396 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $41,777 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (32579 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 5,364 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 4,876 | 97.4% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 128 | 2.6% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 3,568 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 3,347 | 68.6% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 1,209 | 24.8% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 290 | 5.9% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 30 | 0.6% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (32579 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 8,327 | 78.6% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 612 | 5.8% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 21 | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 301 | 2.8% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 259 | 2.4% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 237 | 2.2% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 839 | 7.9% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 668 | 6.3% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 1,418 | 13.4% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 528 | 5.0% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 89 | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 48 | 0.5% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 753 | 7.1% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (32579 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 118 | 2.6% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 73 | 1.6% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 190 | 4.2% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 408 | 9.1% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 357 | 8.0% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 753 | 16.8% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 608 | 13.6% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 726 | 16.2% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 530 | 11.8% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 720 | 16.1% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (32579 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 4,155 | 85.2% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 427 | 8.8% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 14 | 0.3% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 105 | 2.2% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 460 | 9.4% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 22.2 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (32579 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 59 | 1.2% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 179 | 3.7% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 142 | 2.9% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 46 | 0.9% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 361 | 7.4% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 119 | 2.4% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 67 | 1.4% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 299 | 6.1% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 1,049 | 21.5% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 1,038 | 21.3% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 672 | 13.8% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 236 | 4.8% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 609 | 12.5% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (32579 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 8.2% | 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 (32579 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 8,983 | 84.8% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 7,572 | 71.5% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 3,912 | 36.9% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 1,253 | 11.8% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (32579 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 3,159 | 70.5% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 1,746 | 38.9% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 1,879 | 41.9% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 232 | 5.2% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 50 | 1.1% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 175 | 3.9% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (32579 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 3,632 | 71.4% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 451 | 8.9% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 40 | 0.8% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 237 | 4.7% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 129 | 2.5% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 181 | 3.6% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 364 | 7.2% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 50 | 1.0% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (32579 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 21 | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 260 | 5.1% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 488 | 9.6% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 849 | 16.7% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 1,004 | 19.7% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 1,614 | 31.7% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 666 | 13.1% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 110 | 2.2% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 54 | 1.1% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 18 | 0.4% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (32579 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 64 | 1.3% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 275 | 5.4% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 834 | 16.4% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 2,166 | 42.6% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 1,398 | 27.5% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 347 | 6.8% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (32579 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 1,403 | 31.3% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 68 | 1.5% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 2,952 | 65.8% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 25 | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 10 | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 25 | 0.6% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (32579 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 256 | 5.7% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 1,226 | 27.3% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 1,638 | 36.5% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 1,363 | 30.4% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (32579 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 43 | 1.3% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 33 | 1.0% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 86 | 2.7% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 264 | 8.3% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 607 | 19.0% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 1,295 | 40.5% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 696 | 21.8% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 173 | 5.4% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (32579 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $2,191 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $639 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,449 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.42 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.23 | 2.38 |
Households (32579 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 4,483 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 2,436 | 54.3% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 640 | 14.3% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 533 | 11.9% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 1,257 | 28.0% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 1,117 | 24.9% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 1,848 | 41.2% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.36 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 2.80 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (32579 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 4,346 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 1,108 | 25.5% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 2,593 | 59.7% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 180 | 4.1% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 424 | 9.8% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 759 | 17.5% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (32579 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 2,273 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 89 | 3.9% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 127 | 5.6% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 917 | 40.3% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 393 | 17.3% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 747 | 32.9% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (32579 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 8,342 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 1,716 | 20.6% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 10,236 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 1,708 | 16.7% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 113 | 6.6% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 578 | 33.8% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,017 | 59.5% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (32579 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 8,349 | 78.8% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 2,202 | 20.8% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 1,146 | 52.0% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 1,004 | 45.6% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 743 | 33.7% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 52 | 2.4% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (32579 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 9,751 | 92.0% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 625 | 5.9% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 845 | 135.2% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 845 | 135.2% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 845 | 135.2% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 261 | 41.8% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 35 | 5.6% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 276 | 44.2% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 0 | 0.0% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (32579 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 10,162 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 8,701 | 85.6% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 1,461 | 14.4% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 646 | 6.4% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 378 | 3.7% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 414 | 4.1% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 23 | 0.2% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (32579 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 4,483 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 4,256 | 94.9% | 89.4% |
Shalimar, FL32579