Eglin Afb, FL · standard
ZIP Code 32542
Okaloosa County, Florida - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 3,457
- 82/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $77,900
- Median income Near-median income area
- 45.1%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Eglin Afb pairs an above-median household income, in a rural, renter-heavy area.
- Top 41%
- household income, US ZIPs
- 82
- people per sq mi
- 0%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 32542 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 32542 covers 42.1 square miles in Eglin Afb, Okaloosa County, Florida (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 3,457 residents on file, a density of 82 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 32542 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $77,900 (1% above the average Florida ZIP), while per-capita income is $32,945. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 2.9% and unemployment is 0.6%. The ACS does not report a median home value for this ZIP, so housing cost context is limited to the available tenure and rent fields.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 45.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 23.7, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 6 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Okaloosa County, so 32542 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 32542
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Eglin Afb, FL
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 32542.
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
43 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing 12
Transportation and warehousing
12 establishments
- Accommodation and food services 10
Accommodation and food services
10 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 7
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
7 establishments
- Real estate and rental and leasing 6
Real estate and rental and leasing
6 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 32542, Eglin Afb, 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
3,457
Population
42.1
Area (sq mi)
82
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 32542?
23.7
Median Age
61.4%
Male
38.6%
Female
4.7%
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?
$77,900
Median Household Income
+1% vs state ZIP avg
$32,945
Per Capita Income
2.9%
Poverty Rate
0.6%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 32542 ranks among Florida ZIPs
Eglin Afb, 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)
$77,900 Top 40% higher than 60% 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
954housing units
954
Total Housing Units
900
Occupied Units
54
Vacant Units
2.97
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$2,260
Median Rent
2013
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 104 business establishments in ZIP 32542, employing approximately 3,215 people with a combined annual payroll of $260,931,000.
104
Businesses
3,215
Employees
$260.9M
Annual Payroll
9
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 43 | 41.4% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 12 | 11.5% |
| Accommodation and food services | 10 | 9.6% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 7 | 6.7% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 6 | 5.8% |
| Retail trade | 5 | 4.8% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 4 | 3.9% |
| Wholesale trade | 3 | 2.9% |
| Health care and social assistance | 3 | 2.9% |
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 32542 vs 32579 →
ZIP 32542 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 32547
Fort Walton Beach (32547)
32,485 residents
- 32578
Niceville (32578)
30,108 residents
- 32548
Fort Walton Beach (32548)
19,343 residents
- 32579 9,997
Shalimar (32579)
9,997 residents
- 32580 3,662
Valparaiso (32580)
3,662 residents
- 32542 3,457
Eglin Afb (32542)
3,457 residents
- 32544 1,818
Hurlburt Field (32544)
1,818 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 32542 ranks #6 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 32542 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 32578
Niceville (32578)
$108,972 median income
- 32579
Shalimar (32579)
$104,510 median income
- 32580
Valparaiso (32580)
$91,645 median income
- 32542
Eglin Afb (32542)
$77,900 median income
- 32547
Fort Walton Beach (32547)
$70,711 median income
- 32548
Fort Walton Beach (32548)
$65,342 median income
- 32544
Hurlburt Field (32544)
$47,865 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 32542 ranks #4 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 32542, 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 (3,457 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 32542 in?
ZIP code 32542 (Eglin Afb) is located in Okaloosa County, Florida. Okaloosa County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/okaloosa-fl.
What is the population of ZIP code 32542?
ZIP code 32542 in Eglin Afb, FL has a population of 3,457 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 32542?
The median household income in ZIP 32542 is $77,900, which is 2% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 32542?
The largest racial group in ZIP 32542 is White at 56.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 27.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 32542?
ZIP code 32542 has 104 business establishments employing approximately 3,215 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 32542?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 32542 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (43), Transportation and warehousing (12), Accommodation and food services (10). There are 9 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 32542?
In ZIP code 32542, 54.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 45.1% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 32542?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 32542 is 2.9% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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