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Valparaiso, FL · standard

ZIP Code 32580

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

3,662
113/sq mi
$91,645
Median income
$394,700
Median home value
45.6%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Valparaiso pairs an upper-quartile household income with upper-quartile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 25%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 21%
home value, US ZIPs
113
people per sq mi
67%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 32580 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 32580 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 32.4 square miles in Valparaiso, Okaloosa County, Florida. The area is home to 3,662 residents, producing a population density of 113 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 32580 against Florida and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 32580 sits at $91,645 (19% above the Florida average), while per-capita income is $52,359. The poverty rate stands at 3.2% and the unemployment rate at 3.9%. On housing, the median home value is $394,700 (5% above the state average) with median rent at $1,366 per month, and 66.6% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 32580 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 45.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 31.3, and the average commute is —. We also surface 6 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Okaloosa County, so you can benchmark 32580 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 32580

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 32580.

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 32580, Valparaiso, 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

3,662

Population

32.4

Area (sq mi)

113

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 32580?

31.3

Median Age

50.9%

Male

49.1%

Female

2.1%

Foreign-Born

White 79.9%
African American 8.2%
Asian 1.5%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 7.8%
Hispanic or Latino 8.7%

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?

$91,645

Median Household Income

+19% vs state

$52,359

Per Capita Income

3.2%

Poverty Rate

3.9%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 32580 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$91,645 Top 25% higher than 75% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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

Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

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 66.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 45.6%

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

What does housing look like?

1,980

Total Housing Units

1,833

Occupied Units

147

Vacant Units

2.29

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 66.6%
Renter 33.4%

$394,700

Median Home Value

+5% vs state

$1,366

Median Rent

1974

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

+22.3%

YoY Change (2024)

295

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+195%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 32580 have increased 22.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +195% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2019 +8.4% 193
2020 +6.0% 204
2021 +9.8% 224
2022 +22.3% 274
2024 — 295

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 110 business establishments in ZIP 32580, employing approximately 1,055 people with a combined annual payroll of $88,408,000.

110

Businesses

1,055

Employees

$88.4M

Annual Payroll

11

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 17 15.4%
Health care and social assistance 16 14.6%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 14 12.7%
Other services (except public administration) 13 11.8%
Retail trade 11 10.0%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 10 9.1%
Accommodation and food services 9 8.2%
Wholesale trade 4 3.6%
Real estate and rental and leasing 4 3.6%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 4 3.6%
Manufacturing 3 2.7%

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 32580 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 32580 ranks #6 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 32580 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 32580 ranks #4 of 7 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
32578 Niceville, FL 30,108 4.4 mi
32579 Shalimar, FL 9,997 4.4 mi
32542 Eglin Afb, FL 3,457 5.0 mi
32541 Destin, FL 15,565 7.5 mi
32547 Fort Walton Beach, FL 32,485 8.7 mi
32548 Fort Walton Beach, FL 19,343 9.9 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

Related Areas

Okaloosa County Valparaiso, FL Florida

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 32580 in? ▼
ZIP code 32580 (Valparaiso) 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 32580? ▼
ZIP code 32580 in Valparaiso, FL has a population of 3,662 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 32580? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 32580 is $91,645, which is 20% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 32580? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 32580 is $394,700, which is 42% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 32580? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 32580 is White at 79.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 8.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 32580? ▼
ZIP code 32580 has 110 business establishments employing approximately 1,055 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 32580? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 32580 are: Construction (17), Health care and social assistance (16), Professional, scientific, and technical services (14). There are 11 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 32580? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 32580 increased by 22.3% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 195%. 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 32580? ▼
In ZIP code 32580, 66.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 45.6% 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 32580? ▼
In ZIP code 32580, approximately 66.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 33.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 32580? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 32580 is 3.2% 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 Valparaiso, FL

Verify and explore additional data for this area using these official government sources.

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.

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