Zip code 32550: Miramar Beach, Florida
Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.
About 32550
32550 is a suburban zip code in Miramar Beach, Florida (Walton County), covering 7 sq mi of land. About 8,486 people live here, or 1,214 per square mile. The median resident is 60.4 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.
The median household earns $101,250 a year, 25% above the national median of $80,734. 4.8% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $741,600, or 7.3 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes relatively expensive for local earners. 82% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $2,270 a month.
52% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 23 minutes each way, and 25% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in management; sales; and office and administrative support. 30% of them are self-employed (U.S.: 10%).
How 32550 compares
- Median age60.499thU.S. 38.9 · FL 42.689th of 977 in FL
- Housing vacancy72.3%99thU.S. 10.1% · FL 14.7%7th of 969 in FL
- 99thWeaknessU.S. 51.1% · FL 60.1%29th of 945 in FL
- 99thU.S. 17.2% · FL 21.3%98th of 977 in FL
- 99thU.S. 10% · FL 12.8%22nd of 973 in FL
- Per capita income$86,84596thStrengthU.S. $44,673 · FL $42,60940th of 977 in FL
- 96thWeaknessU.S. 0.483 · FL 0.48578th of 968 in FL
- Median gross rent$2,27091stU.S. $1,413 · FL $1,66978th of 902 in FL
- Median home value$741,60089thU.S. $332,700 · FL $359,00049th of 935 in FL
- Work from home25.3%89thU.S. 15.1% · FL 15.7%120th of 975 in FL
- Median earnings per worker$72,81989thStrengthU.S. $49,666 · FL $44,33737th of 961 in FL
- 82ndStrengthU.S. 35.7% · FL 34.1%134th of 975 in FL
- Homeownership rate81.8%82ndStrengthU.S. 65.2% · FL 67.6%308th of 969 in FL
- Median household income$101,25072ndU.S. $80,734 · FL $74,568156th of 948 in FL
- Uninsured rate8.8%64thU.S. 8.4% · FL 11.5%617th of 973 in FL
- Veterans6.7%62ndU.S. 6.2% · FL 7.4%590th of 976 in FL
- Broadband access92.9%57thU.S. 91% · FL 91.6%411th of 969 in FL
- Population density1,214/sq mi47thU.S. 95/sq mi · FL 418/sq mi498th of 977 in FL
- 45thU.S. 14.1% · FL 21.9%630th of 977 in FL
- Average commute23 min29thU.S. 26.4 min · FL 28 min783rd of 948 in FL
- Population8,48613thU.S. 334,922,499 · FL 22,416,077730th of 977 in FL
- Poverty rate4.8%11thStrengthU.S. 12.5% · FL 12.6%895th of 970 in FL
- Tech workers0.9%11thU.S. 3.8% · FL 3.1%795th of 973 in FL
- Diversity index11.35thU.S. 61.4 · FL 64.7944th of 977 in FL
- 4thStrengthU.S. 5.2% · FL 4.8%885th of 973 in FL
- 2ndU.S. 22% · FL 19.5%878th of 977 in FL
- 1stU.S. 9.7% · FL 9.5%918th of 973 in FL
- 1stU.S. 14.5% · FL 11.7%925th of 973 in FL
| Measure | 32550 | Walton | FL | U.S. | National percentile | Rank in FL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 60.4 | 43.9 | 42.6 | 38.9 | 89th of 977 | |
| Housing vacancy | 72.3% | 43.9% | 14.7% | 10.1% | 7th of 969 | |
| Rent-burdened rentersWeakness | 81.1% | 56.3% | 60.1% | 51.1% | 29th of 945 | |
| Residents 65 and older | 40.1% | 20.1% | 21.3% | 17.2% | 98th of 977 | |
| Self-employed workers | 29.7% | 20% | 12.8% | 10% | 22nd of 973 | |
| Per capita incomeStrength | $86,845 | $53,406 | $42,609 | $44,673 | 40th of 977 | |
| Income inequality (Gini)Weakness | 0.538 | 0.523 | 0.485 | 0.483 | 78th of 968 | |
| Median gross rent | $2,270 | $1,741 | $1,669 | $1,413 | 78th of 902 | |
| Median home value | $741,600 | $425,100 | $359,000 | $332,700 | 49th of 935 | |
| Work from home | 25.3% | 16.3% | 15.7% | 15.1% | 120th of 975 | |
| Median earnings per workerStrength | $72,819 | $48,372 | $44,337 | $49,666 | 37th of 961 | |
| Bachelor's degree or higherStrength | 52.2% | 35% | 34.1% | 35.7% | 134th of 975 | |
| Homeownership rateStrength | 81.8% | 78.6% | 67.6% | 65.2% | 308th of 969 | |
| Median household income | $101,250 | $81,986 | $74,568 | $80,734 | 156th of 948 | |
| Uninsured rate | 8.8% | 14.7% | 11.5% | 8.4% | 617th of 973 | |
| Veterans | 6.7% | 10.3% | 7.4% | 6.2% | 590th of 976 | |
| Broadband access | 92.9% | 92.5% | 91.6% | 91% | 411th of 969 | |
| Population density | 1,214/sq mi | 80/sq mi | 418/sq mi | 95/sq mi | 498th of 977 | |
| Foreign-born residents | 8.6% | 7.4% | 21.9% | 14.1% | 630th of 977 | |
| Average commute | 23 min | 29.4 min | 28 min | 26.4 min | 783rd of 948 | |
| Population | 8,486 | 82,948 | 22,416,077 | 334,922,499 | 730th of 977 | |
| Poverty rateStrength | 4.8% | 12.5% | 12.6% | 12.5% | 895th of 970 | |
| Tech workers | 0.9% | 1.8% | 3.1% | 3.8% | 795th of 973 | |
| Diversity index | 11.3 | 33 | 64.7 | 61.4 | 944th of 977 | |
| Unemployment rateStrength | 1.8% | 4.9% | 4.8% | 5.2% | 885th of 973 | |
| Residents under 18 | 9.3% | 20.9% | 19.5% | 22% | 878th of 977 | |
| Healthcare workers | 3.3% | 7.3% | 9.5% | 9.7% | 918th of 973 | |
| Government workers | 4.5% | 12.1% | 11.7% | 14.5% | 925th of 973 |
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
Race and ethnicity
- White94%
- Black0.6%
- Hispanic3%
- Asian0.3%
- Native American0%
- Pacific Islander0%
- Other0%
- Multiracial2%
Language spoken at home (households)
Households
- Households
- 4,298
- Average household size
- 1.9
- Family households
- 61.1%
- Married couples
- 52.7%
- Living alone
- 30.1%
- Veterans (of adults)
- 6.7%
- Male / female
- 47% / 53%
Income and poverty
Household income distribution
Median household income
Housing
Median home value
Median gross rent
Types of housing
- Housing units
- 15,531
- Owner-occupied
- 81.8%
- Vacant
- 72.3%
- Median year built
- 1997
- Median rooms
- 4.3
- Renters paying 30%+ of income
- 81.1%
- Renters paying 50%+ of income
- 10.9%
- Home value to income
- 7.3× (U.S. 4.1×)
Work and commute
How people get to work
Commute time (one way)
Jobs and careers
Occupations
Industries
Median earnings by type of work
| Type of work | 32550 | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| Management, business, science and arts | $88,858 | $74,888 |
| Service | $34,156 | $26,804 |
| Sales and office | $67,875 | $40,476 |
| Construction and maintenance | $45,208 | $49,199 |
| Production and transportation | $125,340 | $39,989 |
Education, internet and health coverage
Highest education (adults 25+)
- High school graduate or higher
- 99.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 52.2%
- Graduate or professional degree
- 19.3%
- Households with broadband
- 92.9%
- Cable, fiber or DSL
- 80.9%
- No internet access
- 0.8%
- Without health insurance
- 8.8%
- Limited-English households
- 2.7%
Geography
- City (USPS)
- Miramar Beach
- State
- Florida
- County
- Walton County
- Center point
- 30.3814° N, 86.3457° W
- Land area
- 7 sq mi
- Water area
- 2 sq mi
- Time zone
- Central Time (UTC-6, UTC-5 in summer)
- Zip type
- Residential delivery area
Cities and towns within this zip
- Miramar Beach (unincorporated)100% of zip
Census places overlapping the zip's area. Mail may use a different city name than the municipality.
Zip codes near 32550
| Zip | City | Distance | IncomeMedian income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 32541 | Destin, FL | 8 mi | $95,124 |
| 32540 | Destin, FL · PO box | 9 mi | — |
| 32459 | Santa Rosa Beach, FL | 9.7 mi | $107,821 |
| 32578 | Niceville, FL | 11 mi | $108,972 |
| 32580 | Valparaiso, FL | 13 mi | $91,645 |
| 32579 | Shalimar, FL | 14 mi | $104,510 |
| 32439 | Freeport, FL | 15 mi | $83,227 |
| 32542 | Eglin Afb, FL | 15 mi | $77,900 |
| 32548 | Fort Walton Beach, FL | 15 mi | $65,342 |
| 32549 | Fort Walton Beach, FL · PO box | 17 mi | — |
| 32461 | Rosemary Beach, FL | 18 mi | $145,706 |
| 32547 | Fort Walton Beach, FL | 19 mi | $70,711 |
Zip codes like 32550 elsewhere
Questions about 32550
What city is zip code 32550?
32550 is assigned to Miramar Beach, Florida. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.
What county is 32550 in?
32550 is in Walton County, Florida.
What is the population of 32550?
About 8,486 people live in 32550, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
What time zone is 32550 in?
32550 is in Central Time.
What is the median household income in 32550?
The median household income in 32550 is $101,250.
What zip codes are near 32550?
The closest zip codes to 32550 are 32541, 32540, 32459, 32578, 32580.
Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 32550, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.