ZIP Code 32435

ZIP code 32435 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 334.2 square miles in Defuniak Springs, Walton County, Florida. The area is home to 6,651 residents, producing a population density of 20 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 32435 against Florida and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 32435 sits at $65,313 (15% below the Florida average), while per-capita income is $37,115. The poverty rate stands at 15.3% and the unemployment rate at 7.6%. On housing, the median home value is $224,800 (40% below the state average) with median rent at $946 per month, and 77.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 32435 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 28.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 33.8, and the average commute is 32 minutes. Use the benchmarks above to see where 32435 sits relative to Florida and the national baseline rather than viewing the numbers in isolation. 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 →