🇺🇸 United States ZIP Code

STANDARD

32459

Santa Rosa Beach

ZIP Code 32459 is a standard zip code serving Santa Rosa Beach, Santa Rosa Beach, Florida (FL), in Walton County, United States. It has an estimated population of 11,457 with a median household income of $58,800. The area falls within the America/Chicago timezone.

Median Household Income vs. National Average

Location

Country: 🇺🇸 United States
State / Province: Florida (FL)
County: Walton
City: Santa Rosa Beach
Timezone: America/Chicago

Coordinates

Latitude: 30.365900
Longitude: -86.245800

Geographic Details

Land Area: 54.72 mi²
Water Area: 15.50 mi²
Population Density: 209.0 people per mi² (60th percentile)
Bounding Box: 30.428700°N, 30.296174°S, -86.045425°E, -86.374949°W

With 11,457 residents spread across 54.72 square miles, this area has a population density of 209.0 people per square mile.

Demographics

11,457

Population

70th percentile

$58,800

Median Income

70th percentile

$303,600

Median Home Value

85th percentile

54.72 mi²

Land Area

The median household income in 32459 is $58,800, and the median home value is $303,600.

Housing

11,678

Total Units

4,831

Occupied Units

41.4%

Occupancy Rate

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