🇺🇸 United States ZIP Code

STANDARD

32578

Niceville

ZIP Code 32578 is a standard zip code serving Niceville, Niceville, Florida (FL), in Okaloosa County, United States. It has an estimated population of 30,108 with a median household income of $73,218. The area falls within the America/Chicago timezone.

Median Household Income vs. National Average

Location

Country: 🇺🇸 United States
State / Province: Florida (FL)
County: Okaloosa
City: Niceville
Timezone: America/Chicago

Coordinates

Latitude: 30.516900
Longitude: -86.482200

Geographic Details

Land Area: 24.07 mi²
Water Area: 4.19 mi²
Population Density: 1251.0 people per mi² (80th percentile)
Bounding Box: 30.564586°N, 30.447618°S, -86.332768°E, -86.520734°W

With 30,108 residents spread across 24.07 square miles, this area has a population density of 1251.0 people per square mile.

Demographics

30,108

Population

90th percentile

$73,218

Median Income

85th percentile

$236,600

Median Home Value

80th percentile

24.07 mi²

Land Area

The median household income in 32578 is $73,218, and the median home value is $236,600. This places the area in the top 25% nationally for household income.

Housing

13,293

Total Units

12,193

Occupied Units

91.7%

Occupancy Rate

Nearby ZIP Codes

Other zip codes in Niceville, FL.

32588

Niceville

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