Zip code 32462: Vernon, Florida

Q: What city is zip code 32462?

32462 is assigned to Vernon, Florida. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 32462 in?

32462 is mostly in Washington County, but it extends into 2 other counties.

Q: What is the population of 32462?

About 3,920 people live in 32462, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What is the median household income in 32462?

The median household income in 32462 is $50,662.

Q: What zip codes are near 32462?

The closest zip codes to 32462 are 32455, 32437, 32427, 32463, 32428.

Residential delivery areaWashington CountyCentral Time

Population

3,920

Median household income

$51K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

$179K

U.S. $333K

Median rent

$932/mo

U.S. $1,413

Median age

41.3

U.S. 38.9

Land area

154 sq mi

26 people/sq mi

Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.

About 32462

32462 is a rural zip code in Vernon, Florida (Washington County), covering 154 sq mi of land. About 3,920 people live here, or 26 per square mile. The median resident is 41.3 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.

The median household earns $50,662 a year, 37% below the national median of $80,734. 26.2% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $179,200, or 3.5 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes about as affordable as the national average for local earners. 79% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $932 a month.

11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 40.6 minutes each way, and 7% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in construction and repair; management; and transportation and moving goods.

How 32462 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Average commute40.6 min
97th
WeaknessU.S. 26.4 min · FL 28 min23rd of 948 in FL
Poverty rate26.2%
93rd
WeaknessU.S. 12.5% · FL 12.6%66th of 970 in FL
Uninsured rate17.4%
92nd
WeaknessU.S. 8.4% · FL 11.5%135th of 973 in FL
Income inequality (Gini)0.507
91st
WeaknessU.S. 0.483 · FL 0.485155th of 968 in FL
Self-employed workers14.5%
89th
U.S. 10% · FL 12.8%336th of 973 in FL
Veterans9.6%
88th
U.S. 6.2% · FL 7.4%340th of 976 in FL
Residents 65 and older22%
83rd
U.S. 17.2% · FL 21.3%427th of 977 in FL
Housing vacancy12.3%
80th
U.S. 10.1% · FL 14.7%478th of 969 in FL
Homeownership rate78.9%
76th
U.S. 65.2% · FL 67.6%390th of 969 in FL
Government workers16.5%
69th
U.S. 14.5% · FL 11.7%196th of 973 in FL
Median age41.3
67th
U.S. 38.9 · FL 42.6564th of 977 in FL
Rent-burdened renters53.6%
61st
U.S. 51.1% · FL 60.1%628th of 945 in FL
Diversity index52.9
57th
U.S. 61.4 · FL 64.7424th of 977 in FL
Unemployment rate3.8%
30th
U.S. 5.2% · FL 4.8%621st of 973 in FL
Median earnings per worker$41,137
25th
U.S. $49,666 · FL $44,337611th of 961 in FL
Foreign-born residents2.9%
18th
U.S. 14.1% · FL 21.9%868th of 977 in FL
Median home value$179,200
17th
U.S. $332,700 · FL $359,000817th of 935 in FL
Median gross rent$932
16th
U.S. $1,413 · FL $1,669825th of 902 in FL
Work from home6.7%
15th
U.S. 15.1% · FL 15.7%844th of 975 in FL
Residents under 1816.7%
13th
U.S. 22% · FL 19.5%627th of 977 in FL
Healthcare workers6.6%
12th
U.S. 9.7% · FL 9.5%800th of 973 in FL
Per capita income$26,614
11th
WeaknessU.S. $44,673 · FL $42,609841st of 977 in FL
Median household income$50,662
9th
WeaknessU.S. $80,734 · FL $74,568835th of 948 in FL
Population3,920
6th
U.S. 334,922,499 · FL 22,416,077838th of 977 in FL
Broadband access80.6%
5th
WeaknessU.S. 91% · FL 91.6%904th of 969 in FL
Tech workers0.2%
4th
U.S. 3.8% · FL 3.1%876th of 973 in FL
Population density26/sq mi
3rd
U.S. 95/sq mi · FL 418/sq mi934th of 977 in FL
Bachelor's degree or higher10.7%
3rd
WeaknessU.S. 35.7% · FL 34.1%918th of 975 in FL

Measure	32462	Washington	FL	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in FL
Average commuteWeakness	40.6 min	36.1 min	28 min	26.4 min	97th	23rd of 948
Poverty rateWeakness	26.2%	17.3%	12.6%	12.5%	93rd	66th of 970
Uninsured rateWeakness	17.4%	14.1%	11.5%	8.4%	92nd	135th of 973
Income inequality (Gini)Weakness	0.507	0.438	0.485	0.483	91st	155th of 968
Self-employed workers	14.5%	11.8%	12.8%	10%	89th	336th of 973
Veterans	9.6%	9.1%	7.4%	6.2%	88th	340th of 976
Residents 65 and older	22%	18.8%	21.3%	17.2%	83rd	427th of 977
Housing vacancy	12.3%	15.9%	14.7%	10.1%	80th	478th of 969
Homeownership rate	78.9%	80%	67.6%	65.2%	76th	390th of 969
Government workers	16.5%	19.9%	11.7%	14.5%	69th	196th of 973
Median age	41.3	41.7	42.6	38.9	67th	564th of 977
Rent-burdened renters	53.6%	55.3%	60.1%	51.1%	61st	628th of 945
Diversity index	52.9	40.1	64.7	61.4	57th	424th of 977
Unemployment rate	3.8%	3.6%	4.8%	5.2%	30th	621st of 973
Median earnings per worker	$41,137	$40,405	$44,337	$49,666	25th	611th of 961
Foreign-born residents	2.9%	2.7%	21.9%	14.1%	18th	868th of 977
Median home value	$179,200	$171,000	$359,000	$332,700	17th	817th of 935
Median gross rent	$932	$888	$1,669	$1,413	16th	825th of 902
Work from home	6.7%	7.4%	15.7%	15.1%	15th	844th of 975
Residents under 18	16.7%	20%	19.5%	22%	13th	627th of 977
Healthcare workers	6.6%	6.3%	9.5%	9.7%	12th	800th of 973
Per capita incomeWeakness	$26,614	$27,434	$42,609	$44,673	11th	841st of 977
Median household incomeWeakness	$50,662	$58,210	$74,568	$80,734	9th	835th of 948
Population	3,920	25,529	22,416,077	334,922,499	6th	838th of 977
Broadband accessWeakness	80.6%	87%	91.6%	91%	5th	904th of 969
Tech workers	0.2%	0.7%	3.1%	3.8%	4th	876th of 973
Population density	26/sq mi	44/sq mi	418/sq mi	95/sq mi	3rd	934th of 977
Bachelor's degree or higherWeakness	10.7%	11.5%	34.1%	35.7%	3rd	918th of 975

The percentile is the share of Americans who live in a zip code with a lower value, so the 50th percentile is typical. Rank 1 is the highest value in the state. Both include zip codes with at least 100 residents. Strengths and weaknesses mark measures in the best or worst fifth nationally, where higher or lower is clearly better (income, poverty, education, commute, broadband, insurance and similar). Measures like age or density are left unmarked.

People

Age

Under 5

11%

5–17

18–24

18%

25–34

12%

35–44

10%

45–54

13%

55–64

13%

65–74

75+

Median age

41.3

Under 18

16.7%

65 and over

22%

Race and ethnicity

White66%
Black18%
Hispanic7%
Asian0.8%
Native American2%
Pacific Islander0%
Other0%
Multiracial6%

Diversity index

52.9

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

2.9%

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

58.6%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

94%

Spanish

Other Indo-European

Asian / Pacific

Other

Households

Households: 1,447
Average household size: 2.7
Family households: 64.1%
Married couples: 42.7%
Living alone: 28.5%
Veterans (of adults): 9.6%
Male / female: 46% / 54%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

27%

$25–50k

22%

$50–75k

16%

$75–100k

11%

$100–150k

17%

$150–200k

$200k+

Median household income

32462

$50,662

Washington Co.

$58,210

Florida

$74,568

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$26,614

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

26.2%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

6.7%

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.507

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

32462

$179,200

Washington Co.

$171,000

Florida

$359,000

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

32462

$932

Washington Co.

$888

Florida

$1,669

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

52%

2–4 units

0.5%

5–19 units

0.6%

20+ units

0.2%

Mobile home

44%

Boat, RV, van

Housing units: 1,650
Owner-occupied: 78.9%
Vacant: 12.3%
Median year built: 1989
Median rooms: 5.2
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 53.6%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 20.5%
Home value to income: 3.5× (U.S. 4.1×)

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

84%

Carpooled

Transit

Walked

Bicycle

0.4%

Worked from home

Other

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

10–19

20–29

13%

30–44

21%

45–59

39%

60+

12%

Average commute

40.6 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

3.8%

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

43.2%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Construction and repair

17%

Management

16%

Transportation and moving

11%

Cleaning and personal care

Office and admin

Healthcare

Food service

Sales

Police and fire

Production

Business and finance

Education

Legal and social services

Engineering and science

Arts, media and sports

0.4%

Computer and math

0.2%

Farming, fishing and forestry

0.1%

Industries

Construction

17%

Public administration

12%

Restaurants and hotels

10%

Finance, insurance and real estate

10%

Health care and social assistance

Retail

Admin, support and management

Manufacturing

Wholesale

Professional and technical services

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

Education

Information

Arts and recreation

Agriculture and mining

Other services

0.6%

Median earnings per worker

$41,137

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

14.5%

U.S. 10%

Government workers

16.5%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

7.9%

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	32462	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$48,977	$74,888
Service	$31,472	$26,804
Sales and office	$37,101	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	$40,993	$49,199
Production and transportation	$34,191	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

21%

High school

46%

Some college

16%

Associate's

Bachelor's

Graduate

High school graduate or higher: 78.8%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 10.7%
Graduate or professional degree: 4.3%
Households with broadband: 80.6%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 22.1%
No internet access: 19.1%
Without health insurance: 17.4%
Limited-English households: 2.6%

Geography

City (USPS): Vernon
State: Florida
County: Washington County
Center point: 30.5618° N, 85.8237° W
Land area: 154 sq mi
Water area: 7.6 sq mi
Time zone: Central Time (UTC-6, UTC-5 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

32462 spans 3 counties

Washington County83% of land
Walton County16% of land
Bay County2% of land

Cities and towns within this zip

Vernon3% of zip

Census places overlapping the zip's area. Mail may use a different city name than the municipality.

Zip codes near 32462

Search by radius

Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
32455	Ponce De Leon, FL	9.8 mi	4,370	$50,952	$109,800
32437	Ebro, FL	10 mi	424	$46,477	$183,800
32427	Caryville, FL	10 mi	1,030	$62,625	$90,900
32463	Wausau, FL	15 mi	128	$64,643	$66,900
32428	Chipley, FL	15 mi	17,950	$57,493	$179,400
32422	Argyle, FL · PO box	16 mi	—	—	—
32409	Panama City, FL	17 mi	11,113	$64,516	$275,700
32413	Panama City Beach, FL	18 mi	15,453	$80,039	$441,300
32439	Freeport, FL	19 mi	15,328	$83,227	$385,300
32435	Defuniak Springs, FL	19 mi	6,664	$65,313	$224,800
32425	Bonifay, FL	21 mi	13,942	$46,667	$123,600
32461	Rosemary Beach, FL	22 mi	3,757	$145,706	$1,095,100

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Questions about 32462

What city is zip code 32462?

32462 is assigned to Vernon, Florida. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 32462 in?

32462 is mostly in Washington County, but it extends into 2 other counties.

What is the population of 32462?

About 3,920 people live in 32462, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 32462 in?

32462 is in Central Time.

What is the median household income in 32462?

The median household income in 32462 is $50,662.

What zip codes are near 32462?

The closest zip codes to 32462 are 32455, 32437, 32427, 32463, 32428.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 32462, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.