ZIP Code 32428
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Chipley · Washington County · Florida
- Population
- 17,412
- Median income
- $57,493
- Median home value
- $179,400
- Bachelor's or higher
- 12.8%
- Land area
- 728.5 sq mi
24/sq mi
▼ 25% vs US
higher than 25% of US ZIPs
▼ 36% vs US
higher than 38% of US ZIPs
Median age 41.8
Chicago
ZIP code 32428 in Chipley, Florida has a population of 17,412. The median household income is $57,493, which is 25% below the national average. Median home value is $179,400, 36% below the US average. 12.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 32428 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 728.5 square miles in Chipley, Washington County, Florida. The area is home to 17,412 residents, producing a population density of 24 people per square mile, and falls within the Chicago time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 32428 against Florida and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 32428 sits at $57,493 (25% below the Florida average), while per-capita income is $26,681. The poverty rate stands at 15.7% and the unemployment rate at 3.5%. On housing, the median home value is $179,400 (52% below the state average) with median rent at $877 per month, and 80.2% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 32428 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 12.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41.8, and the average commute is 35 minutes. We also surface 2 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 4 additional ZIPs sharing Washington County, so you can benchmark 32428 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →
Top industries in ZIP 32428
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 32428.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
53 establishments
- Construction
Construction
50 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
46 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
37 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
36 establishments
What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 32428, Chipley, FL · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
17,412
Population
728.5
Area (sq mi)
24
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 32428?
41.8
Median Age
54.8%
Male
45.2%
Female
2.9%
Foreign-Born
Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How much do residents earn?
$57,493
Median Household Income
-25% vs state
$26,681
Per Capita Income
15.7%
Poverty Rate
3.5%
Unemployment Rate
35.3 min
Mean Commute Time
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What is the education profile here?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
7,395
Total Housing Units
6,221
Occupied Units
1,174
Vacant Units
2.48
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$179,400
Median Home Value
-52% vs state
$877
Median Rent
1990
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How have home values changed over time?
FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals
+0.7%
YoY Change (2024)
264
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+164%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 32428 have increased 0.7% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +164% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +1.5% | 181 |
| 2021 | +14.9% | 208 |
| 2022 | +13.0% | 235 |
| 2023 | +11.2% | 262 |
| 2024 | +0.7% | 264 |
Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 357 business establishments in ZIP 32428, employing approximately 3,429 people with a combined annual payroll of $139,076,000.
357
Businesses
3,429
Employees
$139.1M
Annual Payroll
17
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 53 | 14.8% |
| Construction | 50 | 14.0% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 46 | 12.9% |
| Accommodation and food services | 37 | 10.4% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 36 | 10.1% |
| Health care and social assistance | 34 | 9.5% |
| Finance and insurance | 23 | 6.4% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 17 | 4.8% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 12 | 3.4% |
| Information | 11 | 3.1% |
| Wholesale trade | 9 | 2.5% |
| Manufacturing | 7 | 2.0% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 6 | 1.7% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting | 4 | 1.1% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 4 | 1.1% |
| Utilities | 3 | 0.8% |
| Educational services | 3 | 0.8% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.
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