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Population & Demographics

ZIP Code 32536 has 25,807 residents and 9,319 households (average 2.75 persons per household). The median age is 33.3 years, significantly younger than the state (43.0) and younger than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 49.2% male and 50.8% female, which is about the same as the state male share (48.6%), making this a female-majority area. Largest groups are White (65.8%, much higher than the state average of 57.7%) and Black or African American (15.4%, higher than the national average of 12.4%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 10.7%, 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:	25,807Source: Census DHC
2023 ACS Population Estimate:	24,859Source: Census ACS
2025 ZC Population Estimate:	31,570Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Population Density:	607.3 people per sq mile
Average Income:	$82,643Source: Census ACS

Households:	9,319Source: Census DHC
Average House Value:	$280,300Source: Census ACS
Persons Per Household:	2.75Source: Census DHC
Average Family Size:	2.81Source: Census ACS

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)

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Group	2010	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Census ACS Population Estimate	--	19,249	19,921	20,663	20,932	21,894	22,316	22,746	23,426	24,105	24,601	24,643	25,210	24,859
Decennial Census	19,709	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	25,807	--	--	--

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: 33.3

Male Median Age: 32.1

Female Median Age: 34.6

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Group	< 5	5-9	10-14	15-19	20-24	25-29	30-34	35-39	40-44	45-49	50-54	55-59	60-64	65-69	70-74	75-79	80-84	85+
Male	946	1,050	993	922	941	1,038	1,044	881	755	592	673	800	730	505	387	215	129	108
Female	907	1,025	965	852	850	964	1,071	920	772	746	765	850	705	591	483	296	184	152
Total	1,853	2,075	1,958	1,774	1,791	2,002	2,115	1,801	1,527	1,338	1,438	1,650	1,435	1,096	870	511	313	260

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

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Population by Race

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White:	16,971	66.61%
Black:	3,975	15.60%
Hispanic:*	2,761	10.84%
Asian:	656	2.57%
American Indian:	193	0.76%
Hawaiian:	53	0.21%
Other:	868	3.41%
Total:	25,477	100%

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.

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Gender Breakdown

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Gender	Count	%	Median Age
Males:	12,709	49.25%	32.1 years
Females:	13,098	50.75%	34.6 years
Total:	25,807	100%	33.3 years

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Nativity & Citizenship

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Native, born in the United States:	22,067	88.77%
Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad:	1,333	5.36%
Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen:	870	3.50%
Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen:	589	5.87%
Total Population:	24,859	100%
Total Native Population:	23,400	94.13%
Total Foreign-born Population:	1,459	5.87%

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 $82,643, which is far above the state median ($71,711), is up $26,630 (47.5%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $11,992. Family households earn a median of $95,984 versus $53,344 for nonfamily households (a difference of $42,640). By gender, male median income is $60,400 and female is $42,364, which is much lower than the national female median ($53,445), with a current gap of $18,036 that has widened from 2011 to 2023. The labor-force participation rate is 69.0%, which is markedly above the state rate (59.6%). The unemployment rate is 2.2%, which is considerably lower than the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Management (38.6%).

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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)

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Income Type	2011	2012	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Median Household Income	$56,013	$56,394	$56,720	$58,988	$61,084	$62,861	$64,217	$68,599	$70,651	$72,985	$72,818	$77,864	$82,643
Median Family Income	$64,005	$66,059	$63,954	$64,981	$66,521	$68,276	$68,875	$77,203	$81,563	$83,367	$91,869	$97,500	$95,984
Median NonFamily Income	$34,673	$33,078	$30,636	$32,348	$33,444	$32,284	$34,738	$37,031	$35,484	$36,575	$34,524	$45,000	$53,344
Median Male Income	$50,071	$50,417	$48,666	$51,456	$52,363	$50,369	$51,351	$54,349	$54,002	$53,111	$54,554	$59,283	$60,400
Median Female Income	$32,675	$32,567	$34,429	$34,648	$32,898	$35,647	$37,530	$39,016	$37,884	$38,539	$40,396	$42,815	$42,364

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Average Household Income

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

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Employment Status

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Employed:	10,327	58.95%
Unemployed:	267	1.52%
Not In Labor Force:	6,925	39.53%
Total:	17,519	100%

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)

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Management, business, science, and arts:	3,982	38.56%
Service:	2,434	23.57%
Sales and Office:	1,783	17.27%
Natural resources, construction, and maintenance:	948	9.18%
Production, transportation, and material moving:	1,180	11.43%
Total Civilian Employed Population:	10,327	100%

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 $280,300, which is well under the state median ($325,000), is up $93,100 (49.73%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $81,800. The median gross rent is $1,351, which is considerably lower than the state median ($1,564), is up $378 (38.85%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $267. Of occupied housing, owners make up 70.45% (72.27% with a mortgage, 27.73% free-and-clear) and renters 29.55% - making this ZIP Code more home ownership than the state and under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 5.79%, which is much lower than the state rate (15.19%).

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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)

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

Median Home Value Over Time

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Group	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Median Home Value	$187,200	$175,600	$176,100	$178,200	$178,600	$180,200	$187,200	$192,400	$198,500	$203,000	$211,700	$251,000	$280,300

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Gross Rent Paid

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Less than $500:	71	2.72%
$500 to $999:	652	24.97%
$1,000 to $1,499:	790	30.26%
$1,500 to $1,999:	762	29.18%
$2,000 to $2,499:	237	9.08%
$2,500 to $2,999:	16	0.61%
$3,000 or more:	0	0.00%
No Rent:	83	3.18%
Total:	2,611	100%

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

Median Gross Rent Over Time

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Group	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Median Rent	$973	$1,025	$1,056	$1,051	$1,028	$1,012	$1,039	$1,043	$1,084	$1,100	$1,165	$1,285	$1,351

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Occupancy

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Owner Occupied (with mortgage):	4,499	50.92%
Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage):	1,726	19.53%
Renter Occupied:	2,611	29.55%
Total Occupied Housing Units:	8,836	100%

Occupied Housing Units:	8,836	94.21%
Vacant Housing Units (not graphed):	543	5.79%
Total Housing Units:	9,379	100%

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

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

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Single-Family Units:	7,704	82.14%
Multi-Family Units:	1,498	15.97%
Other Units:	177	1.89%
Total Housing Units:	9,379	100%

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

Education, Health & Community

In 2023, 27.30% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is far lower than the national rate (35.00%). High school or higher is 93.50%, which is well above the national rate (89.40%). The uninsured rate is 9.60%, which is on par with the state rate (11.90%). The share of people in poverty is 7.90%, which is on par with the state rate (8.90%), down 4.60 percentage points since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 0.60 percentage points. This points to a pronounced improvement in local conditions - rising incomes, firmer consumer demand, and a stronger tax base. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is elementary (45.14%). College enrollment is 22.30%, 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)

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Less than 9th grade:	240	1.56%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma:	758	4.94%
High school graduate (includes equivalency):	4,107	26.77%
Some college, no degree:	3,982	25.96%
Associate's degree:	2,071	13.50%
Bachelor's degree:	2,503	16.32%
Graduate or professional degree:	1,679	10.95%
Total:	15,340	100%
High school or higher:	14,342	93.49%
Bachelor's degree or higher:	4,182	27.26%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

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

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Private Insurance:	17,429	63.09%
Public Insurance:	7,947	28.77%
No Insurance:	2,249	8.14%
Total:	27,625	100%
Has Health Insurance:	25,376	91.86%

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)

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Group	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
% of People in Poverty	12.5%	13.8%	13.1%	14.1%	12.6%	9.2%	8.8%	9.1%	7.3%	6.7%	8.3%	7.7%	7.9%

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)

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Nursery School, Preschool:	313	4.57%
Kindergarten:	384	5.61%
Elementary school (grades 1-8):	3,089	45.14%
High school (grades 9-12):	1,531	22.37%
College or graduate school:	1,526	22.30%
Total:	6,843	100%
Early Childhood:	697	10.19%
K-12 (Primary & Secondary School):	5,004	73.13%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

City:	Crestview, Florida
County:	Okaloosa County
Timezone:	Central (GMT -06:00)
Local Time:	8:35:56 PM
Population:	25,807 [See All]
Area Codes:	850 / 448
Classification:	Standard [Normal Street Delivery]
Coordinates:	30.7696, -86.5941
Land Area:	42.493 sq mi
Quick Link:	https://www.zip-codes.com/zip-code/32536/zip-code-32536.asp

# Residential Mailboxes:	11,480Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:	834Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:	12,891Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:	8,389Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:	870Source: USPS

# of Businesses:	689Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:	$76,884,000Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:	$319,867,000Source: CBP
# of Employees:	7,763Source: CBP

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:	42.493 sq miSource: Census
Water Area:	0.773 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:	1215475Source: Census
Place Name:	Crestview city; FloridaSource: Census

ZIP Code 32536 in Crestview, FL

Population & Demographics

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)

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

Population by Race

Gender Breakdown

Nativity & Citizenship

Income & Employment

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

Average Household Income

Employment Status

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

Housing & Affordability

Median Home Value (Comparison)

Median Home Value Over Time

Gross Rent Paid

Median Gross Rent Over Time

Housing Occupancy

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

Education, Health & Community

Educational Attainment of Adults (25 and Older)

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

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

School Enrollment by Education Level (Ages 3 and Older)

Business & Employment Statistics

Geography, Land Area, & Statistical Classifications

Adjacent & Nearby ZIP Codes

Schools in ZIP Code 32536

Colleges & Post Secondary Schools near ZIP Code 32536

Sources & References