Lynn Haven, FL · standard
ZIP Code 32444
Bay County, Florida - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 18,985
- 781/sq mi High-density area
- $83,160
- Median income Near-median income area
- $331,000
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 35.7%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Lynn Haven pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 34%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 29%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 781
- people per sq mi
- 70%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 32444 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 32444 (Lynn Haven, FL) rose +2.6% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 273.2 in 2023 to 280.4 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 32444 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Lynn Haven, Bay County, Florida, home to 18,985 residents across 24.3 square miles, a density of 781 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 32444 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $83,160 (8% above the average Florida ZIP), while per-capita income is $43,541. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 6.5% and unemployment is 3.1%. Median home value is $331,000 (12% below the average Florida ZIP) and median rent is $1,474; 69.8% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 35.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39.4, and the average commute is 25 minutes. The page also surfaces 6 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Bay County, so 32444 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →
Top industries in ZIP 32444
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Lynn Haven, FL
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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, 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; 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 ZIP avg
$43,541
Per Capita Income
6.5%
Poverty Rate
3.1%
Unemployment Rate
24.9 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 32444 ranks among Florida ZIPs
Lynn Haven, FL household income vs. every Florida ZIP code
Median household income among 946 reporting Florida ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$83,160 Top 33% higher than 67% of 946 Florida ZIPs
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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023
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?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
9,224housing units
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 ZIP avg
$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.
Nearby ZIP Codes
Want a side-by-side? Compare 32444 vs 32405 →
ZIP 32444 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 32404
Panama City (32404)
38,425 residents
- 32405
Panama City (32405)
29,980 residents
- 32401
Panama City (32401)
22,647 residents
- 32444
Lynn Haven (32444)
18,985 residents
- 32408 15,352
Panama City (32408)
15,352 residents
- 32407 9,347
Panama City Beach (32407)
9,347 residents
- 32409 8,691
Panama City (32409)
8,691 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 32444 ranks #4 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 32444 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 32444
Lynn Haven (32444)
$83,160 median income
- 32407
Panama City Beach (32407)
$80,831 median income
- 32408
Panama City (32408)
$80,822 median income
- 32404
Panama City (32404)
$74,708 median income
- 32405
Panama City (32405)
$73,373 median income
- 32409
Panama City (32409)
$64,516 median income
- 32401
Panama City (32401)
$52,523 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 32444 ranks the highest of 7 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 32444, both outside FL so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (18,985 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 32444 in?
ZIP code 32444 (Lynn Haven) is located in Bay County, Florida. Bay County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/bay-fl.
What is the population of ZIP code 32444?
ZIP code 32444 in Lynn Haven, FL has a population of 18,985 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 32444?
The median household income in ZIP 32444 is $83,160, which is 9% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 32444?
The median home value in ZIP 32444 is $331,000, which is 19% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 32444?
The largest racial group in ZIP 32444 is White at 74.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 10.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 32444?
ZIP code 32444 has 455 business establishments employing approximately 4,645 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 32444?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 32444 are: Construction (76), Retail trade (53), Accommodation and food services (51). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 32444?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 32444 increased by 2.6% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 180%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 32444?
In ZIP code 32444, 56.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 35.7% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 32444?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 32444 is 24.9 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 32444?
In ZIP code 32444, approximately 69.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 30.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 32444?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 32444 is 6.5% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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