ZIP Code 32579 Demographics & Data

All About Shalimar, FL (ZIP Code 32579)

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Demographics Data and Important Statistics About 32579

The ZIP Code 32579 is associated with the city of Shalimar in Florida in Okaloosa County in the U.S. An estimated 6% of the population in this ZIP lives below the poverty line, while the median househould income is $76,639. The ZIP Code 32579 has a median age of approximately 48.6 years, with 30.2% of residents aged 62 years and older. Approximately 43.4% of residents in this Florida region have a bachelor's degree or higher, and the per capita income is an estimated $39,288. The current population estimate is 10,338.

Population in 32579

The most recent population estimate for ZIP Code 32579 is 10,338.

Shalimar, FL

The 32579 ZIP Code is associated with Shalimar, FL in Okaloosa County.

Area Codes associated with 32579

Telephone area codes associated with ZIP Code 32579 include 850.

Sunrise / Sunset in 32579

Sunrise: 6:42 am
Sunset: 6:26 pm
Sunrise in 32579 6:42 am
Sunrise in 32579 6:26 pm

Weather forecast for 32579

Overnight's forecast for 32579: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 71. Northwest wind around 0 mph.

Current air quality in 32579

Air quality: Good Air quality scale in 32579 Good

Internet in 32579

In ZIP Code 32579, about 89.7% of households have a computer, while 80.5% have broadband Internet service.

Gender in 32579

Females make up an estimated 53.4% of the overall population in ZIP Code 32579, while males comprise about 46.6%.

Health Insurance in 32579

Approximately 10.4% of adults aged 18 to 64 in ZIP Code 32579 (Shalimar, FL) are currently uninsured and do not have health insurance.

Race & Ethnicity in ZIP Code 32579

Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 32579, 96.5% is one race, while 3.5% are two or more races. Approximately 10.8% of 32579 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 32579 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (83.0%), followed by Black or African American (9.3%) .

Race Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the racial composition of ZIP Code 32579. This visualizes the percentage of the population of each race (race alone or in combination with one or more other races).

Racial Composition of 32579

Industry Percent
White 83.0%
Black or African American 9.3%
American Indian and Alaska Native 0.9%
Asian 7.6%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0.6%
Some other race 3.0%
* Race alone or in combination with one or more other races

Income in ZIP Code 32579

The median household income in ZIP Code 32579 is $76,639, while the region's mean household income is $90,530. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $39,288. The per capita income in ZIP Code 32579 of $39,288 is approximately 24.25% more than the per capita income in Florida overall of $31,619. An estimated 6.0% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately 36.84% lower than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 18.4% of the population in 32579 earn $100,000 to $149,999 per year, while an estimated 17.1% earn $75,000 to $99,999 per year, and 1.4% of 32579 residents earn $10,000 to $14,999 per year.

Household Income Details

Bar chart displaying household income in ZIP Code 32579. 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 32579

Household Income Percent
Less than $10,000 per year 3.7%
$10,000 to $14,999 per year 1.4%
$15,000 to $24,999 per year 6.9%
$25,000 to $34,999 per year 11.4%
$35,000 to $49,999 per year 10.2%
$50,000 to $74,999 per year 14.5%
$75,000 to $99,999 per year 17.1%
$100,000 to $149,999 per year 18.4%
$150,000 to $199,999 per year 9.4%
$200,000 or more per year 7.2%

Education levels in ZIP Code 32579

In ZIP Code 32579, 93.3% of the population graduated high school, while 43.4% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 2.4% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 18.5% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 20.7% in this Okaloosa County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).

Education Attained in 32579

Education Level Percent
Less than 9th grade 2.4%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma 4.3%
High school graduate (includes equivalency) 20.7%
Some college, no degree 19.2%
Associate's degree 10.0%
Bachelor's degree 24.9%
Graduate or professional degree 18.5%

Education Level Details

Pie chart displaying the education level breakdown in ZIP Code 32579. 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 32579

Residents of ZIP Code 32579 are older than average. The median age of 48.6 years in ZIP Code 32579 is approximately 27.56% higher than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 82.0% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 30.2% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 13.4% of the population in 32579 falls in the age group 65 to 74 years, while an estimated 11.3% are aged 25 to 34 years. On the low end of the scale, 4.1% of 32579 residents are aged 85 years and over.

Age Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the age breakdown in ZIP Code 32579. 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 32579

Age Range Percent
Under 5 years 4.4%
5 to 9 years 5.2%
10 to 14 years 4.9%
15 to 19 years 4.7%
20 to 24 years 6.9%
25 to 34 years 11.3%
35 to 44 years 10.1%
45 to 54 years 8.8%
55 to 59 years 9.8%
60 to 64 years 8.6%
65 to 74 years 13.4%
75 to 84 years 7.9%
85 years and over 4.1%

Language Breakdown in ZIP Code 32579

In ZIP Code 32579, 87.1% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 6.7% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 3.0% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 3.1% of homes. Lastly, 0.1% 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 32579

Language Spoken Percent
English only 87.1%
Spanish 6.7%
Other Indo-European languages 3.0%
Asian and Pacific Islander languages 3.1%
Other languages 0.1%
* Population 5 years and over

Language Spoken in Home

Bar chart displaying the language spoken in homes in ZIP Code 32579. 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 32579

Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 32579, an estimated 30.7% of homes were built between 1970 and 1979. Additionally, 19.3% of homes in the region were built between 1980 and 1989, while an estimated 0.2% of homes were built in 1939 or earlier in this Okaloosa County region.

Age of Housing in 32579

Year Home Built Percent
Built in 2014 or later 2.3%
Built between 2010 and 2013 0.6%
Built between 2000 and 2009 10.1%
Built between 1990 and 1999 18.8%
Built between 1980 and 1989 19.3%
Built between 1970 and 1979 30.7%
Built between 1960 and 1969 13.2%
Built between 1950 and 1959 3.6%
Built between 1940 and 1949 1.1%
Built in 1939 or earlier 0.2%

Housing Age Breakdown

">Bar chart displaying the breakdown on housing ages in ZIP Code 32579. 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 32579

In 32579, 57.2% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 5.9% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 20.9 minutes. Approximately 18.9% of the employed population 16 years and over in 32579 work in educational services, and health care and social assistance, while an estimated 18.3% work in arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services. On the lower end of the scale, just 0.2% of 32579 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 32579. 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 32579

Industry Percent
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining 0.2%
Construction 3.6%
Manufacturing 4.1%
Wholesale trade 1.1%
Retail trade 10.0%
Transportation and warehousing, and utilities 2.8%
Information 2.2%
Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing 5.2%
Professional, scientific, management, and administrative 15.7%
Educational services, and health care and social assistance 18.9%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services 18.3%
Other services, except public administration 4.6%
Public administration 13.4%

Chronic Health Issues in ZIP Code 32579 [4]

Chronic Health Issues Breakdown

Bar chart displaying a breakdown of chronic health issues in ZIP Code 32579. 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 32579

Health Issue Percent of adults*
* aged 18 & above

Health Risk Behaviors & Prevention in 32579 [4]

One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 32579 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 89.6% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, % of those 18 and above in 32579 list , as a preventive measure.

Preventative Health in 32579

Preventive Measure Percent of adults*
Current access to health insurance 89.6%
* aged 18 & above

Preventative Health Measures

Bar chart displaying preventative health data in ZIP Code 32579. 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 32579. 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 32579

Risk Behavior Percent of adults*
* aged 18 & above

Utilities in ZIP Code 32579 [6]

Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 32579 has an average daily solar radiation level of 5.47 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 32.77% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 17% 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 32579. This visualizes electricity rates in 32579 compared to rates in the state and rates in the U.S. as a whole.

Electricity Rates in 32579

Region Residential Commercial Industrial
ZIP Code 32579 12.06¢/kWh 10.16¢/kWh 8.14¢/kWh
Florida 13.75¢/kWh 10.5¢/kWh 8.42¢/kWh
United States 16.62¢/kWh 13.58¢/kWh 8.81¢/kWh

Solar Power in 32579

Month ZIP Code 32579 Low (WA) High (AZ)
Jan 4.81 1.9 5.84
Feb 5.01 3 6.31
Mar 5.86 3.65 7.02
Apr 5.86 5.13 7.3
May 6.04 5.17 7.13
Jun 5.53 5.72 6.95
Jul 5.36 6.22 6.51
Aug 5.5 6.08 6.65
Sep 5.85 5.15 7.02
Oct 5.69 3.32 6.92
Nov 5.49 2.33 5.99
Dec 4.63 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 32579. This visualizes solar power levels in 32579 compared to radiation levels in both a historically low radiation state (WA) and a historically high radiation state (AZ).

Consumer Financial Products Complaints in 32579 [5]

Regarding consumer complaints about financial products in ZIP Code 32579, credit reporting or other personal consumer reports have received the most complaints in 32579 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 problem with a company's investigation into an existing problem.

Consumer Complaints (Products)

Pie chart displaying the specific consumer financial products associated with complaints that originated from residents in ZIP Code 32579. This visualizes the specific products that were the subject of complaints, e.g. a mortgage or a credit card.

Consumer Complaints by Product in 32579

Complaint Product Number of Complaints*
Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports 24
Credit reporting or credit repair services 4
Debt collection 4
Credit card 1
Prepaid card 1
* Total in 2021

Consumer Complaints by Issue in 32579

Complaint Issue Number of Complaints*
Problem with a company's investigation into an existing problem 13
Improper use of your report 6
Incorrect information on your report 6
Problem with a credit reporting company's investigation 3
Attempts to collect debt not owed 1
Other 5
* 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 32579. 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.