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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
$104,510
Median income
$444,300
Median home value
47.7%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

ZIP code 32579 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 11.3 square miles in Shalimar, Okaloosa County, Florida. The area is home to 9,997 residents, producing a population density of 884 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 32579 against Florida and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 32579 sits at $104,510 (36% above the Florida average), while per-capita income is $60,320. The poverty rate stands at 6.9% and the unemployment rate at 1.9%. On housing, the median home value is $444,300 (18% above the state average) with median rent at $1,712 per month, and 69.9% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 32579 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 47.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 45.8, and the average commute is 21 minutes. We also surface 7 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Okaloosa County, so you can benchmark 32579 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 →

Top industries in ZIP 32579

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 32579.

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 · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

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 32579, Shalimar, 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

9,997

Population

11.3

Area (sq mi)

884

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 32579?

45.8

Median Age

51.8%

Male

48.2%

Female

7.2%

Foreign-Born

White 78.5%
African American 2.9%
Asian 3.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.3%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 2.5%
Two or More Ethnicities 9.0%
Hispanic or Latino 12.9%

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

$60,320

Per Capita Income

6.9%

Poverty Rate

1.9%

Unemployment Rate

21.1 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 32579 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$104,510 Top 16% higher than 84% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Below this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). This entry sits in this band. $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 67.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 47.7%

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

What does housing look like?

5,135

Total Housing Units

4,516

Occupied Units

619

Vacant Units

2.33

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 69.9%
Renter 30.1%

$444,300

Median Home Value

+18% vs state

$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

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ZIP 32579 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 32579 ranks #5 by population — useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 32579 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

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.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
32580 Valparaiso, FL 3,662 4.4 mi
32542 Eglin Afb, FL 3,457 7.2 mi
32547 Fort Walton Beach, FL 32,485 5.7 mi
32548 Fort Walton Beach, FL 19,343 5.5 mi
32544 Hurlburt Field, FL 1,818 7.5 mi
32541 Destin, FL 15,565 7.2 mi
32578 Niceville, FL 30,108 8.4 mi

More ZIP Codes in Okaloosa County

32547 standard
Fort Walton Beach, FL
Pop: 32,485
32578 standard
Niceville, FL
Pop: 30,108
32539 standard
Crestview, FL
Pop: 25,079
32536 standard
Crestview, FL
Pop: 19,709
32548 standard
Fort Walton Beach, FL
Pop: 19,343
32541 standard
Destin, FL
Pop: 15,565

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Okaloosa County Shalimar, FL Florida

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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Official Data Resources for Shalimar, FL

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U.S. Census Bureau
Official demographic, economic, and housing data from the American Community Survey.
HUD Fair Market Rents
Department of Housing and Urban Development rental cost estimates by metropolitan area.
FBI Uniform Crime Reports
Official crime statistics compiled from law enforcement agencies nationwide.
FHFA House Price Index
Federal Housing Finance Agency home value trends based on repeat sales and appraisals.

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