ZIP Code 32541 in Destin, FL

Data Last Updated: October 1, 2025
City:Destin, Florida
County:Okaloosa County
Timezone:Central (GMT -06:00)
Local Time:8:36:09 PM
Population:18,419 [See All]
Area Codes:850 / 448
Classification:Standard [Normal Street Delivery]
Coordinates:30.3981, -86.4559
Land Area:12.348 sq mi
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Population & Demographics


ZIP Code 32541 has 18,419 residents and 8,085 households (average 2.26 persons per household). The median age is 44.3 years, slightly older than the state (43.0) and older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 50.0% male and 50.0% female, which is slightly higher than the state male share (48.6%). Largest groups are White (80.5%, much higher than the state average of 57.7% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (8.5%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 8.5%, which is much lower than the state average (26.5%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2020 Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC) and U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates.
2020 Population:18,419Source: Census DHC
2023 ACS Population Estimate:18,632Source: Census ACS
2025 ZC Population Estimate:34,623Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Population Density:1,491.7 people per sq mile
Average Income:$93,004Source: Census ACS
Households:8,085Source: Census DHC
Average House Value:$498,600Source: Census ACS
Persons Per Household:2.26Source: Census DHC
Average Family Size:2.85Source: Census ACS

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)


Group20102011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Census ACS Population Estimate--15,80915,55816,15816,50516,82317,22117,52418,90819,06619,08520,55918,78418,632
Decennial Census15,565------------------18,419------
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP05. DEMOGRAPHIC AND HOUSING ESTIMATES

Population by Age & Gender (Total, Male, Female)


Median Age: 44.3

Male Median Age: 42.8

Female Median Age: 45.9

Group< 55-910-1415-1920-2425-2930-3435-3940-4445-4950-5455-5960-6465-6970-7475-7980-8485+
Male466485473402445591733658572498586736705612571344188140
Female433454449403407521658609582522622758815651571355237167
Total8999399228058521,1121,3911,2671,1541,0201,2081,4941,5201,2631,142699425307
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Population by Race


White:14,82982.19%
Black:5042.79%
Hispanic:*1,5578.63%
Asian:5022.78%
American Indian:640.35%
Hawaiian:170.09%
Other:5703.16%
Total:18,043100%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)
* NOTE: Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity, not a race. This means individuals who identify as Hispanic will also be included in one of the race categories (such as White or Black). As a result, the totals shown here may exceed 100% when Hispanic is displayed alongside racial groups.

Gender Breakdown


GenderCount%Median Age
Males:9,20549.98%42.8 years
Females:9,21450.02%45.9 years
Total:18,419100%44.3 years
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Nativity & Citizenship


Native, born in the United States:15,81084.85%
Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad:2991.60%
Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen:8244.42%
Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen:1,69913.54%
Total Population:18,632100%
Total Native Population:16,10986.46%
Total Foreign-born Population:2,52313.54%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS
Note: Nativity and Citizenship derived from American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Total Population listed here will not match official ZIP Code population totals, which are based on the Decennial Census.

Income & Employment


In 2023, the Median household income is $93,004, which is considerably higher than the state median ($71,711), is up $28,139 (43.4%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $12,535. Family households earn a median of $109,000 versus $63,826 for nonfamily households (a difference of $45,174). By gender, male median income is $70,976 and female is $53,630, which is far above the state female median ($47,382), with a current gap of $17,346 that has widened from 2011 to 2023. The labor-force participation rate is 69.9%, which is much higher than the state rate (59.6%). The unemployment rate is 1.3%, which is far lower than the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Management (43.7%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02, DP03, DP04 and DP05.

Median Income Over Time (Household, Family, Nonfamily, Male, Female)


Income Type2011201220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Median Household Income$64,865$62,707$62,577$66,360$66,128$67,931$73,665$77,609$80,469$84,865$84,319$89,826$93,004
Median Family Income$69,298$67,424$69,804$75,323$77,558$84,906$91,180$93,975$95,000$98,586$102,877$111,301$109,000
Median NonFamily Income$48,500$50,687$48,107$47,708$50,000$49,639$52,681$54,607$58,048$57,314$58,659$60,179$63,826
Median Male Income$43,387$45,730$48,785$51,077$50,621$52,054$56,875$58,071$60,516$53,791$62,151$66,651$70,976
Median Female Income$37,071$37,188$37,372$38,017$36,575$39,632$41,343$42,458$44,694$45,267$46,330$47,813$53,630
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Average Household Income


Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Employment Status


Employed:9,52764.53%
Unemployed:1310.89%
Not In Labor Force:5,10634.58%
Total:14,764100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Employment by Occupation (Civilian Employed Population, 16 and Over)


Management, business, science, and arts:4,16643.73%
Service:1,33914.05%
Sales and Office:2,51126.36%
Natural resources, construction, and maintenance:7517.88%
Production, transportation, and material moving:7607.98%
Total Civilian Employed Population:9,527100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Housing & Affordability


In 2023, the median home value is $498,600, which is considerably higher than the national median ($303,400), is up $174,100 (53.65%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $130,600. The median gross rent is $1,976, which is far above the national median ($1,348), is up $757 (62.10%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $422. Of occupied housing, owners make up 68.13% (56.09% with a mortgage, 43.91% free-and-clear) and renters 31.87% - making this ZIP Code more home ownership than the state and under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 48.96%, which is considerably higher than the national rate (10.43%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Table DP03, SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Median Home Value (Comparison)


Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Home Value Over Time


Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Median Home Value$324,500$294,800$275,800$293,100$320,700$332,900$335,700$358,900$368,000$381,600$397,700$476,400$498,600
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Gross Rent Paid


Less than $500:210.79%
$500 to $999:612.29%
$1,000 to $1,499:33812.68%
$1,500 to $1,999:88133.05%
$2,000 to $2,499:80230.08%
$2,500 to $2,999:2609.75%
$3,000 or more:1545.78%
No Rent:1495.59%
Total:2,666100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Gross Rent Over Time


Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Median Rent$1,219$1,176$1,229$1,261$1,282$1,341$1,396$1,457$1,554$1,622$1,669$1,830$1,976
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Occupancy


Owner Occupied (with mortgage):3,19738.21%
Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage):2,50329.92%
Renter Occupied:2,66631.87%
Total Occupied Housing Units:8,366100%

Occupied Housing Units:8,36651.04%
Vacant Housing Units (not graphed):8,02448.96%
Total Housing Units:16,390100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Type (Single-Family, Multi-Family, Other)


Single-Family Units:7,13843.55%
Multi-Family Units:9,15155.83%
Other Units:1010.62%
Total Housing Units:16,390100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Education, Health & Community


In 2023, 47.70% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is markedly above the state rate (33.20%), well above both the state and national averages. High school or higher is 95.20%, which is far higher than the national rate (89.40%). The uninsured rate is 15.10%, which is far higher than the national rate (8.60%). Public coverage is 27.10%, which is generally lower than the state rate (37.00%). The share of people in poverty is 5.90%, which is generally lower than the state rate (8.90%), up 2.40 percentage points since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 0.60 percentage points. This points to rising hardship - a weaker consumer base, greater strain on public services, and job-market headwinds. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is elementary (44.44%). College enrollment is 17.15%, which is markedly below the state rate (27.90%), indicating the community may be more oriented toward vocational/trade or direct-to-workforce opportunities.

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02 and DP03.

Educational Attainment of Adults (25 and Older)


Less than 9th grade:3232.29%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma:3502.48%
High school graduate (includes equivalency):2,11715.00%
Some college, no degree:3,07721.80%
Associate's degree:1,51210.71%
Bachelor's degree:4,62932.80%
Graduate or professional degree:2,10614.92%
Total:14,114100%
High school or higher:13,44195.23%
Bachelor's degree or higher:6,73547.72%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Health Insurance Coverage by Type (Private, Public, Uninsured)


Private Insurance:12,52962.41%
Public Insurance:4,84624.14%
No Insurance:2,69913.45%
Total:20,074100%
Has Health Insurance:17,37586.55%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Percentage of People in Poverty Over Time (2011-2023)


Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
% of People in Poverty3.5%4.5%5.3%5.2%4.6%3.7%3.9%5.9%5.3%5.6%7.2%7.1%5.9%
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Note: Counts of Families & People in poverty are not published at the ZIP Code level due to small sample sizes. Percentages shown are survey estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS). They may differ from official poverty statistics. The U.S. Census Bureau defines poverty status by comparing a family's or individual's total income with federal poverty thresholds that vary by family size and composition.

School Enrollment by Education Level (Ages 3 and Older)


Nursery School, Preschool:3449.98%
Kindergarten:2537.34%
Elementary school (grades 1-8):1,53244.44%
High school (grades 9-12):72721.09%
College or graduate school:59117.15%
Total:3,447100%
Early Childhood:59717.32%
K-12 (Primary & Secondary School):2,51272.87%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Business & Employment Statistics


ZIP Code 32541 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2023), there are 1,447 business establishments, employing about 13,823 people with an annual payroll of $618,400,000. USPS data shows 15,320 residential mailboxes and 1,383 business mailboxes, reflecting local delivery coverage.

# Residential Mailboxes:15,320Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:1,383Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:15,892Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:4,964Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:7,299Source: USPS
# of Businesses:1,447Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:$153,067,000Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:$618,400,000Source: CBP
# of Employees:13,823Source: CBP

Geography, Land Area, & Statistical Classifications


ZIP Code 32541 is located in Okaloosa County, Florida, within the Crestview-Fort Walton Beach-Destin, FL Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 18880) and Florida's 1st Congressional District. This Metro area has a population of 294,127 people, about 6.26% of whom live in ZIP Code 32541. It covers 12.348 sq mi of land and a water area of 6.679 sq mi.

CBSA Name:Crestview-Fort Walton Beach-Destin, FLSource: Census
CBSA Number:18880Source: Census
CBSA Type:MetroSource: Census
CBSA Division:--Source: Census
CBSA Population:294,127Source: Census
MSA:Fort Walton Beach, FL MSASource: Census
Land Area:12.348 sq miSource: Census
Water Area:6.679 sq miSource: Census
Congressional District:01Source: USPS
Congressional Land Area:4016.3 sq miSource: Census
PMSA:--Source: Census
Intro Date:< 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Place FIPS Code:1217325Source: Census
Place Name:Destin city; FloridaSource: Census

Adjacent & Nearby ZIP Codes


32542 | | 32540

Schools in ZIP Code 32541


ZIP Code 32541 is in the Okaloosa County School District, which serves grades Pre-Kindergarten thru 12th. There are 3 public school(s) in this ZIP Code, and we have located 3 private school(s). It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.

Destin Elementary School 630 Kelly St
Destin, FL 32541
District: Okaloosa County School District
Destin Middle School 4608 Legendary Marina Dr
Destin, FL 32541
District: Okaloosa County School District
Destin High School 200 Beach Drive
Destin, FL 32541
District: Okaloosa County School District
Gateway Academy 122 Poinciana Blvd
Miramar Beach, FL 32550
District: Private SchoolNearby
St Paul Christian School 1407 John Sims Pkwy E
Niceville, FL 32578
District: Private SchoolNearby
Rocky Bayou Christian School 2101 Partin Dr N
Niceville, FL 32578
District: Private SchoolNearby

Colleges & Post Secondary Schools near ZIP Code 32541


Northwest Florida State College 100 College Boulevard
Niceville, FL 32578-1295
Type: Post Secondary
Okaloosa Technical College 1976 Lewis Turner Blvd
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32547
Type: Post Secondary
Emerald Coast Technical College 761 N 20th St
Defuniak Springs, FL 32433
Type: Post Secondary
Radford M Locklin Technical College 5330 Berryhill Rd
Milton, FL 32570-8188
Type: Post Secondary
Fortis Institute-Pensacola 4081 E Olive Rd Ste B
Pensacola, FL 32514
Type: Post Secondary
Pensacola School Of Massage Therapy & Health Careers 2409 Creighton Rd
Pensacola, FL 32504
Type: Post Secondary

Sources & References


Our sources include trusted federal and licensed data from the United States Postal Service, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Geological Survey, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and the National Center for Education Statistics, along with proprietary datasets created by ZIP-Codes.com. Data last updated on October 1, 2025.

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