| ZIP Code | 32435 |
|---|---|
| City | Defuniak Springs |
| State | Florida (FL) |
| County | Walton County |
| Area Code | 448/850 |
| Elevation | 165 ft |
| Latitude | 30.648635 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -86.130197 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 12131 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 40.2 yrs ↓ 4% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.40 |
| Below Poverty | 16.0% ▲ 60% above avg |
| College Grads | 41.3% ≈ Avg |
| Unemployment | 7.1% ▲ 45% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 71 (1.7%) |
| HS Graduate | 1,198 (29.3%) |
| Some College | 648 (15.9%) |
| Associates | 481 (11.8%) |
| Bachelors | 524 (12.8%) |
| Graduate Degree | 1,163 (28.5%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $63,017 ▼ 17% below avg ↑ 43% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $185,600 ▼ 33% below avg ↑ 36% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 2.9x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $742/mo ↑ 2% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 2,885 |
| Vacant Units | 329 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.40 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 2,885 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 329 |
| Owner Occupied | 82.9% |
| Renter Occupied | 17.1% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.40 |
ZIP code 32435 is located in Defuniak Springs, Florida, within Walton County. With a population of 6,359, this is a lightly populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 40.2 years. Economically, 32435 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $63,017 is below the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 32435 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $185,600 is below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $742 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 82.9% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 36% since 2019.
The population of 32435 is primarily White (83.16%). Residents are well-educated — 41.3% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is near the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 16.0%. Household income has grown by 43% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 32435 stands at 7.1%, which is above the national average. About 11% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 81%.
Overall, ZIP code 32435 in Defuniak Springs, FL is characterized as solidly middle-class, well-educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 6,359 residents, a median household income of $63,017, and a median home value of $185,600, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Florida.