ZIP Code 32444
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Lynn Haven · Bay County · Florida
- Population
- 18,985
- Median income
- $83,160
- Median home value
- $331,000
- Bachelor's or higher
- 35.7%
- Land area
- 24.3 sq mi
781/sq mi
▲ 9% vs US
higher than 66% of US ZIPs
▲ 19% vs US
higher than 71% of US ZIPs
Median age 39.4
Chicago
ZIP code 32444 in Lynn Haven, Florida has a population of 18,985. The median household income is $83,160, which is 9% above the national average. Median home value is $331,000, 19% above the US average. 35.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 32444 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 24.3 square miles in Lynn Haven, Bay County, Florida. The area is home to 18,985 residents, producing a population density of 781 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 32444 against Florida and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 32444 sits at $83,160 (8% above the Florida average), while per-capita income is $43,541. The poverty rate stands at 6.5% and the unemployment rate at 3.1%. On housing, the median home value is $331,000 (12% below the state average) with median rent at $1,474 per month, and 69.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 32444 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 35.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39.4, and the average commute is 25 minutes. We also surface 6 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Bay County, so you can benchmark 32444 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 32444
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 32444.
- Construction
Construction
76 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
53 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
51 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
48 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
44 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 32444, Lynn Haven, 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
18,985
Population
24.3
Area (sq mi)
781
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 32444?
39.4
Median Age
47.9%
Male
52.1%
Female
11.5%
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?
$83,160
Median Household Income
+8% vs state
$43,541
Per Capita Income
6.5%
Poverty Rate
3.1%
Unemployment Rate
24.9 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?
9,224
Total Housing Units
8,682
Occupied Units
542
Vacant Units
2.46
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$331,000
Median Home Value
-12% vs state
$1,474
Median Rent
1994
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
+2.6%
YoY Change (2024)
280
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+180%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 32444 have increased 2.6% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +180% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +5.6% | 197 |
| 2021 | +9.4% | 216 |
| 2022 | +16.1% | 251 |
| 2023 | +9.0% | 273 |
| 2024 | +2.6% | 280 |
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 455 business establishments in ZIP 32444, employing approximately 4,645 people with a combined annual payroll of $179,248,000.
455
Businesses
4,645
Employees
$179.2M
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 76 | 16.7% |
| Retail trade | 53 | 11.7% |
| Accommodation and food services | 51 | 11.2% |
| Health care and social assistance | 48 | 10.6% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 44 | 9.7% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 37 | 8.1% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 36 | 7.9% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 30 | 6.6% |
| Finance and insurance | 26 | 5.7% |
| Manufacturing | 11 | 2.4% |
| Wholesale trade | 11 | 2.4% |
| Information | 7 | 1.5% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 6 | 1.3% |
| Educational services | 6 | 1.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 6 | 1.3% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting | 3 | 0.7% |
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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