ZIP Code 32449

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Wewahitchka · Calhoun County · Florida

Population
478

4/sq mi

Median income
$25,457

▼ 67% vs US

higher than 1% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$146,300

▼ 47% vs US

higher than 24% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
22.4%

Median age 37.3

Land area
129.2 sq mi

Chicago

ZIP code 32449 in Wewahitchka, Florida has a population of 478. The median household income is $25,457, which is 67% below the national average. Median home value is $146,300, 47% below the US average. 22.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 32449 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 129.2 square miles in Wewahitchka, Calhoun County, Florida. The area is home to 478 residents, producing a population density of 4 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 32449 against Florida and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 32449 sits at $25,457 (67% below the Florida average), while per-capita income is $14,773. The poverty rate stands at 47.5% and the unemployment rate at 20.6%. On housing, the median home value is $146,300 (61% below the state average) with median rent at per month, and 81.4% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 32449 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 22.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 37.3, and the average commute is . We also surface 1 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 3 additional ZIPs sharing Calhoun County, so you can benchmark 32449 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 →

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 32449, Wewahitchka, 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

478

Population

129.2

Area (sq mi)

4

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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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

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

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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.

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Official Data Resources for Wewahitchka, FL

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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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