Zip code 32579: Shalimar, Florida

Q: What city is zip code 32579?

32579 is assigned to Shalimar, Florida. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 32579 in?

32579 is in Okaloosa County, Florida.

Q: What is the population of 32579?

About 10,506 people live in 32579, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What is the median household income in 32579?

The median household income in 32579 is $104,510.

Q: What zip codes are near 32579?

The closest zip codes to 32579 are 32548, 32549, 32542, 32547, 32580.

Residential delivery areaOkaloosa CountyCentral Time

Population

10,506

Median household income

$105K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

$444K

U.S. $333K

Median rent

$1,712/mo

U.S. $1,413

Median age

45.8

U.S. 38.9

Land area

3.5 sq mi

3,016 people/sq mi

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

About 32579

32579 is an urban zip code in Shalimar, Florida (Okaloosa County), covering 3.5 sq mi of land. About 10,506 people live here, or 3,016 per square mile. The median resident is 45.8 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.

The median household earns $104,510 a year, 29% above the national median of $80,734. 6.9% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $444,300, or 4.3 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes about as affordable as the national average for local earners. 70% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $1,712 a month.

48% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 21.1 minutes each way, and 12% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in management; office and administrative support; and sales. 21% of households speak a language other than English at home, most often Spanish.

How 32579 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Veterans22.2%
99th
U.S. 6.2% · FL 7.4%17th of 976 in FL
Government workers25.5%
95th
U.S. 14.5% · FL 11.7%67th of 973 in FL
Residents 65 and older23.9%
89th
U.S. 17.2% · FL 21.3%352nd of 977 in FL
Median age45.8
88th
U.S. 38.9 · FL 42.6365th of 977 in FL
Rent-burdened renters61.9%
87th
WeaknessU.S. 51.1% · FL 60.1%355th of 945 in FL
Per capita income$60,320
85th
StrengthU.S. $44,673 · FL $42,609150th of 977 in FL
Uninsured rate12.9%
83rd
WeaknessU.S. 8.4% · FL 11.5%320th of 973 in FL
Tech workers5.3%
81st
U.S. 3.8% · FL 3.1%87th of 973 in FL
Housing vacancy12.1%
79th
U.S. 10.1% · FL 14.7%485th of 969 in FL
Self-employed workers12.2%
78th
U.S. 10% · FL 12.8%494th of 973 in FL
Bachelor's degree or higher47.7%
76th
U.S. 35.7% · FL 34.1%178th of 975 in FL
Median household income$104,510
75th
U.S. $80,734 · FL $74,568136th of 948 in FL
Income inequality (Gini)0.461
70th
U.S. 0.483 · FL 0.485370th of 968 in FL
Median home value$444,300
68th
U.S. $332,700 · FL $359,000229th of 935 in FL
Median gross rent$1,712
68th
U.S. $1,413 · FL $1,669370th of 902 in FL
Population density3,016/sq mi
67th
U.S. 95/sq mi · FL 418/sq mi281st of 977 in FL
Median earnings per worker$54,519
66th
U.S. $49,666 · FL $44,337196th of 961 in FL
Broadband access92.6%
54th
U.S. 91% · FL 91.6%427th of 969 in FL
Homeownership rate69.9%
53rd
U.S. 65.2% · FL 67.6%583rd of 969 in FL
Work from home11.8%
45th
U.S. 15.1% · FL 15.7%592nd of 975 in FL
Foreign-born residents7.2%
39th
U.S. 14.1% · FL 21.9%693rd of 977 in FL
Diversity index40.8
37th
U.S. 61.4 · FL 64.7623rd of 977 in FL
Poverty rate6.9%
24th
U.S. 12.5% · FL 12.6%795th of 970 in FL
Average commute21.1 min
18th
StrengthU.S. 26.4 min · FL 28 min869th of 948 in FL
Population10,506
16th
U.S. 334,922,499 · FL 22,416,077700th of 977 in FL
Residents under 1817.1%
15th
U.S. 22% · FL 19.5%600th of 977 in FL
Healthcare workers6%
8th
U.S. 9.7% · FL 9.5%840th of 973 in FL
Unemployment rate2.1%
6th
StrengthU.S. 5.2% · FL 4.8%863rd of 973 in FL

Measure	32579	Okaloosa	FL	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in FL
Veterans	22.2%	20.4%	7.4%	6.2%	99th	17th of 976
Government workers	25.5%	20.2%	11.7%	14.5%	95th	67th of 973
Residents 65 and older	23.9%	16.6%	21.3%	17.2%	89th	352nd of 977
Median age	45.8	37.4	42.6	38.9	88th	365th of 977
Rent-burdened rentersWeakness	61.9%	55%	60.1%	51.1%	87th	355th of 945
Per capita incomeStrength	$60,320	$44,070	$42,609	$44,673	85th	150th of 977
Uninsured rateWeakness	12.9%	11.8%	11.5%	8.4%	83rd	320th of 973
Tech workers	5.3%	3.8%	3.1%	3.8%	81st	87th of 973
Housing vacancy	12.1%	17.8%	14.7%	10.1%	79th	485th of 969
Self-employed workers	12.2%	12.1%	12.8%	10%	78th	494th of 973
Bachelor's degree or higher	47.7%	34.8%	34.1%	35.7%	76th	178th of 975
Median household income	$104,510	$81,998	$74,568	$80,734	75th	136th of 948
Income inequality (Gini)	0.461	0.439	0.485	0.483	70th	370th of 968
Median home value	$444,300	$351,200	$359,000	$332,700	68th	229th of 935
Median gross rent	$1,712	$1,612	$1,669	$1,413	68th	370th of 902
Population density	3,016/sq mi	233/sq mi	418/sq mi	95/sq mi	67th	281st of 977
Median earnings per worker	$54,519	$43,743	$44,337	$49,666	66th	196th of 961
Broadband access	92.6%	93.2%	91.6%	91%	54th	427th of 969
Homeownership rate	69.9%	68.4%	67.6%	65.2%	53rd	583rd of 969
Work from home	11.8%	9.7%	15.7%	15.1%	45th	592nd of 975
Foreign-born residents	7.2%	9.2%	21.9%	14.1%	39th	693rd of 977
Diversity index	40.8	49.4	64.7	61.4	37th	623rd of 977
Poverty rate	6.9%	9.3%	12.6%	12.5%	24th	795th of 970
Average commuteStrength	21.1 min	26.3 min	28 min	26.4 min	18th	869th of 948
Population	10,506	216,599	22,416,077	334,922,499	16th	700th of 977
Residents under 18	17.1%	22.6%	19.5%	22%	15th	600th of 977
Healthcare workers	6%	8.7%	9.5%	9.7%	8th	840th of 973
Unemployment rateStrength	2.1%	3.8%	4.8%	5.2%	6th	863rd 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

Under 5

15%

5–17

18–24

12%

25–34

11%

35–44

12%

45–54

15%

55–64

10%

65–74

14%

75+

Median age

45.8

Under 18

17.1%

65 and over

23.9%

Race and ethnicity

White76%
Black3%
Hispanic13%
Asian3%
Native American1.0%
Pacific Islander0.2%
Other0.6%
Multiracial4%

Diversity index

40.8

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

7.2%

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

22.3%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

79%

Spanish

10%

Other Indo-European

Asian / Pacific

Other

0.9%

Households

Households: 4,516
Average household size: 2.3
Family households: 66.4%
Married couples: 56.6%
Living alone: 26%
Veterans (of adults): 22.2%
Male / female: 52% / 48%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

$25–50k

14%

$50–75k

11%

$75–100k

11%

$100–150k

21%

$150–200k

13%

$200k+

21%

Median household income

32579

$104,510

Okaloosa Co.

$81,998

Florida

$74,568

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$60,320

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

6.9%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

33.4%

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.461

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

32579

$444,300

Okaloosa Co.

$351,200

Florida

$359,000

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

32579

$1,712

Okaloosa Co.

$1,612

Florida

$1,669

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

79%

2–4 units

5–19 units

20+ units

Mobile home

Boat, RV, van

Housing units: 5,135
Owner-occupied: 69.9%
Vacant: 12.1%
Median year built: 1982
Median rooms: 6.2
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 61.9%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 20.6%
Home value to income: 4.3× (U.S. 4.1×)

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

75%

Carpooled

11%

Transit

Walked

0.4%

Bicycle

Worked from home

12%

Other

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

13%

10–19

43%

20–29

23%

30–44

14%

45–59

60+

Average commute

21.1 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

2.1%

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

60.9%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Management

15%

Office and admin

Sales

Engineering and science

Education

Cleaning and personal care

Healthcare

Legal and social services

Construction and repair

Food service

Transportation and moving

Computer and math

Business and finance

Arts, media and sports

Production

Police and fire

Farming, fishing and forestry

0.1%

Industries

Professional and technical services

16%

Public administration

12%

Education

12%

Health care and social assistance

11%

Retail

Finance, insurance and real estate

Restaurants and hotels

Construction

Admin, support and management

Other services

Manufacturing

Arts and recreation

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

Agriculture and mining

Wholesale

Information

0.4%

Median earnings per worker

$54,519

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

12.2%

U.S. 10%

Government workers

25.5%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

5.6%

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	32579	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$79,280	$74,888
Service	$30,160	$26,804
Sales and office	$41,468	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	$42,095	$49,199
Production and transportation	$34,412	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

High school

19%

Some college

20%

Associate's

Bachelor's

22%

Graduate

25%

High school graduate or higher: 95%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 47.7%
Graduate or professional degree: 25.5%
Households with broadband: 92.6%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 84.6%
No internet access: 5.9%
Without health insurance: 12.9%
Limited-English households: 3.3%

Geography

City (USPS): Shalimar
State: Florida
County: Okaloosa County
Center point: 30.4457° N, 86.5743° W
Land area: 3.5 sq mi
Water area: 2.4 sq mi
Time zone: Central Time (UTC-6, UTC-5 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

Cities and towns within this zip

Lake Lorraine (unincorporated)59% of zip
Shalimar8% of zip

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

Zip codes near 32579

Search by radius

Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
32548	Fort Walton Beach, FL	2.4 mi	23,774	$65,342	$321,200
32549	Fort Walton Beach, FL · PO box	3.2 mi	—	—	—
32542	Eglin Afb, FL	4.7 mi	3,578	$77,900	—
32547	Fort Walton Beach, FL	4.9 mi	35,527	$70,711	$321,300
32580	Valparaiso, FL	5.5 mi	4,194	$91,645	$394,700
32540	Destin, FL · PO box	5.9 mi	—	—	—
32541	Destin, FL	6.7 mi	18,855	$95,124	$597,900
32578	Niceville, FL	8.6 mi	34,738	$108,972	$447,700
32544	Hurlburt Field, FL	8.7 mi	2,256	$47,865	—
32569	Mary Esther, FL	9.5 mi	12,063	$77,718	$326,000
32550	Miramar Beach, FL	14 mi	8,486	$101,250	$741,600
32588	Niceville, FL · PO box	15 mi	—	—	—

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Questions about 32579

What city is zip code 32579?

32579 is assigned to Shalimar, Florida. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 32579 in?

32579 is in Okaloosa County, Florida.

What is the population of 32579?

About 10,506 people live in 32579, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 32579 in?

32579 is in Central Time.

What is the median household income in 32579?

The median household income in 32579 is $104,510.

What zip codes are near 32579?

The closest zip codes to 32579 are 32548, 32549, 32542, 32547, 32580.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 32579, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.