PlainZIP

Wewahitchka, FL · standard

ZIP Code 32449

Calhoun County, Florida - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

478
4/sq mi
$25,457
Median income
$146,300
Median home value
22.4%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Wewahitchka pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

1th pct
household income, US ZIPs
24th pct
home value, US ZIPs
4
people per sq mi
81%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 32449 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 32449 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Wewahitchka, Calhoun County, Florida, home to just 478 residents across 129.2 square miles, a density of 4 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 32449 sits on the lower end of the income spectrum: median household income is $25,457 (67% below the Florida average), while per-capita income is $14,773. Local economic indicators show a 47.5% poverty rate alongside 20.6% unemployment. The typical home here is valued at $146,300 (61% below the state average); renters pay a median of - monthly, and 81.4% of units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 22.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 37.3, and the average commute is -. To put 32449 in local context, 1 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 3 additional ZIPs in Calhoun County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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 →

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 32449, Wewahitchka, 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

478

Population

129.2

Area (sq mi)

4

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

Neighborhood Scorecard
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Who lives in ZIP 32449?

37.3

Median Age

44.7%

Male

55.3%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 83.4%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 7.7%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 9.0%
Hispanic or Latino 9.0%

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?

$25,457

Median Household Income

-67% vs state

$14,773

Per Capita Income

47.5%

Poverty Rate

20.6%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 32449 ranks nationally

Wewahitchka, FL household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$25,457 1st percentile higher than 1% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). This entry sits in this band. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Above this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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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?

High School Graduate or Higher 69.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 22.4%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

465

Total Housing Units

349

Occupied Units

116

Vacant Units

2.20

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 81.4%
Renter 18.6%

$146,300

Median Home Value

-61% vs state

1973

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 5 business establishments in ZIP 32449, employing approximately 22 people with a combined annual payroll of $816,000.

5

Businesses

22

Employees

$816K

Annual Payroll

0

Industry Sectors

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 32449 vs 32430 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
32430 Clarksville, FL 1,199 9.2 mi

More ZIP Codes in Calhoun County

32424 standard
Blountstown, FL
Pop: 7,994
32421 standard
Altha, FL
Pop: 4,497
32430 standard
Clarksville, FL
Pop: 1,199

Related Areas

Calhoun County Wewahitchka, FL Florida

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 32449 in? ▼
ZIP code 32449 (Wewahitchka) is located in Calhoun County, Florida. Calhoun County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/calhoun-fl.
What is the population of ZIP code 32449? ▼
ZIP code 32449 in Wewahitchka, FL has a population of 478 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 32449? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 32449 is $25,457, which is 67% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 32449? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 32449 is $146,300, which is 47% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 32449? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 32449 is White at 83.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 9.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 32449? ▼
ZIP code 32449 has 5 business establishments employing approximately 22 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 32449? ▼
In ZIP code 32449, 69.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 22.4% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 32449? ▼
In ZIP code 32449, approximately 81.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 18.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 32449? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 32449 is 47.5% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.