ZIP Code 32547 Demographics & Data

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Detailed Demographics Data and Other Stats About 32547

The ZIP Code 32547 is associated with the city of Fort Walton Beach in Florida in Okaloosa County in the U.S. Median househould income in this ZIP sits at $52,714, and approximately 10% of the population lives below the poverty line. The ZIP Code 32547 has a median age of approximately 36.6 years, with 19.3% of residents aged 62 years and older. Approximately 28.0% of residents in this Florida region have a bachelor's degree or higher, and the per capita income is an estimated $29,210. The current population estimate is 34,330.

Population in 32547

The most recent population estimate for ZIP Code 32547 is 34,330.

Fort Walton Beach, FL

The 32547 ZIP Code is associated with Fort Walton Beach, FL in Okaloosa County.

Area Codes associated with 32547

Telephone area codes associated with ZIP Code 32547 include 850.

Sunrise / Sunset in 32547

Sunrise: 6:12 am
Sunset: 4:49 pm
Sunrise in 32547 6:12 am
Sunrise in 32547 4:49 pm

Weather forecast for 32547

This Afternoon's forecast for 32547: A chance of rain showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 78. Southeast wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Current air quality in 32547

Air quality: Good Air quality scale in 32547 Good

Internet in 32547

In ZIP Code 32547, about 87.6% of households have a computer, while 77.9% have broadband Internet service.

Gender in 32547

Females make up an estimated 50.3% of the overall population in ZIP Code 32547, while males comprise about 49.7%.

Health Insurance in 32547

Approximately 15.9% of adults aged 18 to 64 in ZIP Code 32547 (Fort Walton Beach, FL) are currently uninsured and do not have health insurance.

Race & Ethnicity in ZIP Code 32547

Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 32547, 95.3% is one race, while 4.7% are two or more races. Approximately 13.6% of 32547 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 32547 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (73.8%), followed by Black or African American (14.8%) .

Race Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the racial composition of ZIP Code 32547. This visualizes the percentage of the population of each race (race alone or in combination with one or more other races).

Racial Composition of 32547

Industry Percent
White 73.8%
Black or African American 14.8%
American Indian and Alaska Native 1.1%
Asian 5.4%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0.4%
Some other race 9.5%
* Race alone or in combination with one or more other races

Income in ZIP Code 32547

The median household income in ZIP Code 32547 is $52,714, while the region's mean household income is $64,746. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $29,210. The per capita income in ZIP Code 32547 of $29,210 is approximately 7.62% less than the per capita income in the U.S. overall of $31,619. An estimated 9.9% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately4.21% higher than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 23.5% of the population in 32547 earn $50,000 to $74,999 per year, while an estimated 12.7% earn $35,000 to $49,999 per year, and 2.3% of 32547 residents earn $200,000 or more per year.

Household Income Details

Bar chart displaying household income in ZIP Code 32547. This visualizes the percentage of households in this region that fall within different income ranges, e.g. $100,000 to $149,999 per year.

Total Income in 32547

Household Income Percent
Less than $10,000 per year 6.4%
$10,000 to $14,999 per year 4.7%
$15,000 to $24,999 per year 11.1%
$25,000 to $34,999 per year 12.4%
$35,000 to $49,999 per year 12.7%
$50,000 to $74,999 per year 23.5%
$75,000 to $99,999 per year 12.3%
$100,000 to $149,999 per year 11.1%
$150,000 to $199,999 per year 3.5%
$200,000 or more per year 2.3%

Education levels in ZIP Code 32547

In ZIP Code 32547, 90.2% of the population graduated high school, while 28.0% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 4.1% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 9.0% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 26.8% in this Okaloosa County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).

Education Attained in 32547

Education Level Percent
Less than 9th grade 4.1%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma 5.7%
High school graduate (includes equivalency) 26.8%
Some college, no degree 25.6%
Associate's degree 9.9%
Bachelor's degree 19.0%
Graduate or professional degree 9.0%

Education Level Details

Pie chart displaying the education level breakdown in ZIP Code 32547. This visualizes the percentage of the population that has attained a specific level of education, e.g. a graduate or professional degree.

Age Breakdown in ZIP Code 32547

Residents of ZIP Code 32547 are younger than average. The median age of 36.6 years in ZIP Code 32547 is approximately 3.94% lower than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 81.4% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 19.3% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 20.2% of the population in 32547 falls in the age group 25 to 34 years, while an estimated 11.9% are aged 35 to 44 years. On the low end of the scale, 2.7% of 32547 residents are aged 85 years and over.

Age Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the age breakdown in ZIP Code 32547. This visualizes the percentage of the population in the region that falls into certain age ranges, e.g. 35 to 44 years old.

Age Breakdown in 32547

Age Range Percent
Under 5 years 5.5%
5 to 9 years 5.4%
10 to 14 years 5.1%
15 to 19 years 4.0%
20 to 24 years 7.4%
25 to 34 years 20.2%
35 to 44 years 11.9%
45 to 54 years 10.5%
55 to 59 years 7.6%
60 to 64 years 6.5%
65 to 74 years 7.8%
75 to 84 years 5.3%
85 years and over 2.7%

Language Breakdown in ZIP Code 32547

In ZIP Code 32547, 82.5% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 11.7% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 2.8% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 2.8% of homes. Lastly, 0.2% of homes list "other languages" as spoken in the home. All percentages referenced are for the population 5 years and older in this Okaloosa County region.

Language Spoken in 32547

Language Spoken Percent
English only 82.5%
Spanish 11.7%
Other Indo-European languages 2.8%
Asian and Pacific Islander languages 2.8%
Other languages 0.2%
* Population 5 years and over

Language Spoken in Home

Bar chart displaying the language spoken in homes in ZIP Code 32547. This visualizes the percentage of homes in the area that list a specific language as being spoken in the home, e.g. Spanish.

Real Estate & Housing in ZIP Code 32547

Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 32547, an estimated 24.6% of homes were built between 1980 and 1989. Additionally, 21.1% of homes in the region were built between 1970 and 1979, while an estimated 0.4% of homes were built in 1939 or earlier in this Okaloosa County region.

Age of Housing in 32547

Year Home Built Percent
Built in 2014 or later 2.4%
Built between 2010 and 2013 2.4%
Built between 2000 and 2009 9.4%
Built between 1990 and 1999 17.5%
Built between 1980 and 1989 24.6%
Built between 1970 and 1979 21.1%
Built between 1960 and 1969 15.4%
Built between 1950 and 1959 5.8%
Built between 1940 and 1949 1.2%
Built in 1939 or earlier 0.4%

Housing Age Breakdown

">Bar chart displaying the breakdown on housing ages in ZIP Code 32547. This visualizes the percentage of homes in the region that were built in a certain time frame, e.g. built between 1950 and 1959.

Jobs Breakdown in ZIP Code 32547

In 32547, 64.2% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 1.5% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 21.7 minutes. Approximately 18.2% of the employed population 16 years and over in 32547 work in educational services, and health care and social assistance, while an estimated 15.2% work in arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services. On the lower end of the scale, just 0.3% of 32547 workers 16 years and over work in agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining.

Job Industry Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying job industry breakdown details for ZIP Code 32547. This visualizes the percentage of the population 16 years and over that work in certain industries, e.g. educational services, and health care and social assistance.

Job Industry Breakdown in 32547

Industry Percent
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining 0.3%
Construction 8.8%
Manufacturing 3.7%
Wholesale trade 1.6%
Retail trade 13.6%
Transportation and warehousing, and utilities 3.4%
Information 0.4%
Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing 6.4%
Professional, scientific, management, and administrative 14.2%
Educational services, and health care and social assistance 18.2%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services 15.2%
Other services, except public administration 6.3%
Public administration 8.0%

Chronic Health Issues in ZIP Code 32547 [4]

Chronic Health Issues Breakdown

Bar chart displaying a breakdown of chronic health issues in ZIP Code 32547. This visualizes the percentage of adults aged 18 and above that have specific chronic health issues, e.g. high blood pressure, diabetes, or arthritis.

Health Issues in 32547

Health Issue Percent of adults*
* aged 18 & above

Health Risk Behaviors & Prevention in 32547 [4]

One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 32547 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 84.1% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, % of those 18 and above in 32547 list , as a preventive measure.

Preventative Health in 32547

Preventive Measure Percent of adults*
Current access to health insurance 84.1%
* aged 18 & above

Preventative Health Measures

Bar chart displaying preventative health data in ZIP Code 32547. This visualizes the percentage of adults aged 18 and above that engage in preventative health measures, e.g. sholesterol screenings and visits to doctors for routine checkups.

Health Risk Behaviors Details

Bar chart displaying health risk behaviors details in ZIP Code 32547. This visualizes the percentage of adults aged 18 and older that engage in health risk behaviors, e.g. smoking or binge drinking.

Health Risk Behaviors in 32547

Risk Behavior Percent of adults*
* aged 18 & above

Utilities in ZIP Code 32547 [6]

Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 32547 has an average daily solar radiation level of 5.5 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 33.5% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 16.54% less than an area in the U.S. with historically high solar radiation levels (AZ).

Electricity Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the electricity rates breakdown in ZIP Code 32547. This visualizes electricity rates in 32547 compared to rates in the state and rates in the U.S. as a whole.

Electricity Rates in 32547

Region Residential Commercial Industrial
ZIP Code 32547 12.06¢/kWh 10.16¢/kWh 8.14¢/kWh
Florida 13.64¢/kWh 10.47¢/kWh 8.36¢/kWh
United States 16.63¢/kWh 13.39¢/kWh 8.72¢/kWh

Solar Power in 32547

Month ZIP Code 32547 Low (WA) High (AZ)
Jan 4.95 1.9 5.84
Feb 5.24 3 6.31
Mar 5.79 3.65 7.02
Apr 5.98 5.13 7.3
May 6.09 5.17 7.13
Jun 5.5 5.72 6.95
Jul 5.27 6.22 6.51
Aug 5.38 6.08 6.65
Sep 5.74 5.15 7.02
Oct 6.05 3.32 6.92
Nov 5.47 2.33 5.99
Dec 4.59 1.78 5.46
All figures listed are kWh/m2/day — kilowatt hours per square meter per day

Solar Radiation Levels

Line chart displaying solar radiation levels in ZIP Code 32547. This visualizes solar power levels in 32547 compared to radiation levels in both a historically low radiation state (WA) and a historically high radiation state (AZ).

Consumer Financial Products Complaints in 32547 [5]

Regarding consumer complaints about financial products in ZIP Code 32547, credit reporting or other personal consumer reports have received the most complaints in 32547 in the past 12 months. Credit reporting or credit repair services received the second most complaints. The most frequent complaint overall in this Okaloosa County region was improper use of a report.

Consumer Complaints (Products)

Pie chart displaying the specific consumer financial products associated with complaints that originated from residents in ZIP Code 32547. This visualizes the specific products that were the subject of complaints, e.g. a mortgage or a credit card.

Consumer Complaints by Product in 32547

Complaint Product Number of Complaints*
Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports 191
Credit reporting or credit repair services 106
Debt collection 19
Checking or savings account 11
Money transfer, virtual currency, or money service 5
Other 12
* Total in 2021

Consumer Complaints by Issue in 32547

Complaint Issue Number of Complaints*
Improper use of your report 111
Incorrect information on your report 91
Problem with a company's investigation into an existing problem 57
Problem with a credit reporting company's investigation 34
Attempts to collect debt not owed 17
Other 34
* Total 2021 - 2024 (current)

Consumer Complaints (Issues)

Pie chart displaying the complaints about consumer financial products and services that were sent to companies for response from residents in ZIP Code 32547. This visualizes the specific complaint issues that arose in this region, e.g. incorrect information on a report.

Notes

  • [4] Health data referenced here originate from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
  • [5] Consumer financial product complaint data referenced here originate from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.
  • [6] Electricity rates and electricity usage data referenced here originate from the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) and/or the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA). Estimates utilize regional U.S. Census Bureau data along with regional NREL and/or EIA data.