Shalimar, FL · standard
ZIP Code 32579
Okaloosa County, Florida - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 9,997
- 884/sq mi High-density area
- $104,510
- Median income Above-median income area
- $444,300
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 47.7%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Shalimar pairs an upper-quartile household income with upper-quartile home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 16%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 17%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 884
- people per sq mi
- 70%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 32579 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 32579 (Shalimar, FL) rose +13.6% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 279.8 in 2023 to 317.8 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 32579 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Shalimar, Okaloosa County, Florida, home to 9,997 residents across 11.3 square miles, a density of 884 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 32579 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $104,510 (36% above the average Florida ZIP), while per-capita income is $60,320. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 6.9% and unemployment is 1.9%. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $444,300 (18% above the average Florida ZIP), while 69.9% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,712.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 47.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 45.8, and the average commute is 21 minutes. The page also surfaces 7 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Okaloosa County, so 32579 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 32579
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Shalimar, FL
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 32579.
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
51 establishments
- Construction
Construction
28 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
21 establishments
- Real estate and rental and leasing 18
Real estate and rental and leasing
18 establishments
- Finance and insurance 13
Finance and insurance
13 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 32579, Shalimar, 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
9,997
Population
11.3
Area (sq mi)
884
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 32579?
45.8
Median Age
51.8%
Male
48.2%
Female
7.2%
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?
$104,510
Median Household Income
+36% vs state ZIP avg
$60,320
Per Capita Income
6.9%
Poverty Rate
1.9%
Unemployment Rate
21.1 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 32579 ranks among Florida ZIPs
Shalimar, 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)
$104,510 Top 14% higher than 86% 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
5,135housing units
5,135
Total Housing Units
4,516
Occupied Units
619
Vacant Units
2.33
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$444,300
Median Home Value
+18% vs state ZIP avg
$1,712
Median Rent
1982
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
+13.6%
YoY Change (2024)
318
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+218%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 32579 have increased 13.6% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +218% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +7.2% | 203 |
| 2021 | +14.7% | 233 |
| 2022 | +28.8% | 300 |
| 2023 | -6.6% | 280 |
| 2024 | +13.6% | 318 |
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 200 business establishments in ZIP 32579, employing approximately 1,541 people with a combined annual payroll of $95,994,000.
200
Businesses
1,541
Employees
$96.0M
Annual Payroll
13
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 51 | 25.5% |
| Construction | 28 | 14.0% |
| Health care and social assistance | 21 | 10.5% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 18 | 9.0% |
| Finance and insurance | 13 | 6.5% |
| Accommodation and food services | 13 | 6.5% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 13 | 6.5% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 12 | 6.0% |
| Retail trade | 10 | 5.0% |
| Wholesale trade | 6 | 3.0% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 5 | 2.5% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting | 3 | 1.5% |
| Educational services | 3 | 1.5% |
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 32579 vs 32580 →
ZIP 32579 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
- 32541
Destin (32541)
15,565 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 32579 ranks #5 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 32579 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
- 32541
Destin (32541)
$95,124 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 32579 ranks #2 of 8 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 32579, 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 (9,997 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 32579 in?
ZIP code 32579 (Shalimar) 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 32579?
ZIP code 32579 in Shalimar, FL has a population of 9,997 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 32579?
The median household income in ZIP 32579 is $104,510, which is 37% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 32579?
The median home value in ZIP 32579 is $444,300, which is 60% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 32579?
The largest racial group in ZIP 32579 is White at 78.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 12.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 32579?
ZIP code 32579 has 200 business establishments employing approximately 1,541 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 32579?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 32579 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (51), Construction (28), Health care and social assistance (21). There are 13 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 32579?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 32579 increased by 13.6% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 218%. 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 32579?
In ZIP code 32579, 67.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 47.7% 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 32579?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 32579 is 21.1 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 32579?
In ZIP code 32579, approximately 69.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 30.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 32579?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 32579 is 6.9% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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