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ZIP Code 32579

Okaloosa, Florida

FIPS 32579

Juniper

ZIP Code 32579 is in the top 21% nationally for HPI growth 5yr %, but in the bottom 22% nationally for price-to-income ratio. It also sits in the 88th percentile nationally for median rent. And it sits in the 85th percentile nationally for median home value.

Median Home Value

$444,300

Higher than 85% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

54%

Higher than 79% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

78.4

Higher than 68% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

10,506

Median Age

45.8

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$444,300

Higher than 85%

Median Property Tax

$2,666

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

4.25

Higher than 78%

Median Rent

$1,712

Higher than 88%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

54%

Higher than 79%

Appreciation 1yr %

-1.8%

Higher than 62%

Pandemic Gain %

58%

Recession Drop %

-37%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

90.2

Winter Avg Low (°F)

46.9

Avg Temperature (°F)

69.8

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

50.3

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

5.7

Annual Precipitation (in)

63.8

Annual Snowfall (in)

0

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

78.4

Higher than 68%

EAL Flood/Coastal per $1K

0.03

The full report

Six pillars — each with percentile benchmarks, 16-year trends, and per-metric detail.

  • People

  • Work & Money

  • Housing

  • Amenities

  • Environment & Risk

ZIP Code 32579: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 32579?
The median home value in ZIP Code 32579 is $444,300, higher than 85% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 32579?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 32579 is $2,666, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 32579 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 32579 cost about 4.25× the median household income, higher than 78% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 32579?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 32579 is $1,712 a month, higher than 88% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 32579?
Home prices in ZIP Code 32579 have moved 54% over the past five years (-1.8% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 32579?
ZIP Code 32579 averages 69.8°F year-round, summer highs near 90.2°F, winter lows around 46.9°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals).
Is ZIP Code 32579 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 32579's FEMA National Risk Index score is 78.4 (higher than 68% of U.S. ZIP codes). Its greatest modeled natural hazard is hurricane. Expected annual loss from flooding is 0.03 per $1,000 of building value.

Sources: U.S. Census ACS, FEMA National Risk Index, FHFA House Price Index, OpenStreetMap, EPA. Explore the map →