County

Gulf County, FL

3 ZIP codes  ·  2 cities  ·  Florida

👥15,244Population
💰$66,131Median HH Income▼ 13% below avg
🎂48.5Median Age
🏠$242,418Median Home Value▼ 13% below avg
🎓37.4%College Grads≈ Avg
📊3.3%Unemployment▼ 33% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 57.3% Female 42.7% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 77.9%Hispanic: 4.3%Black: 13.4%Asian: 0.5%Other: 3.6%Race
White77.9%
Hispanic4.3%
Black13.4%
Asian0.5%
Other3.6%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
11%
18–24
6%
25–44
26%
45–64
29%
65+
12%

Key Indicators

Median Age48.5 yrs
Avg HH Size2.10
Below Poverty9.4% ≈ Avg
College Grads37.4% ≈ Avg
Unemployment3.3% ▼ 33% below avg
No HS Diploma200 (1.8%)
HS Graduate2,865 (26.5%)
Some College1,995 (18.4%)
Associates1,586 (14.6%)
Bachelors1,170 (10.8%)
Graduate Degree3,010 (27.8%)

Education

No HS: 1.8%HS Grad: 26.5%Some College: 18.4%Associates: 14.6%Bachelors: 10.8%Graduate: 27.8%Edu
No HS1.8%
HS Grad26.5%
Some College18.4%
Associates14.6%
Bachelors10.8%
Graduate27.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 80.2%Renter: 19.8%Tenure
Owner80.2%
Renter19.8%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
10%
$50k–$100k
9%
$100k–$150k
8%
$150k–$200k
16%
$200k–$300k
19%
$300k–$500k
20%
Over $500k
18%

Financials

Median HH Income$66,131 ▼ 13% below avg
Median Home Value$242,417 ▼ 13% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.7x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$989/mo
Total Housing Units9,686
Vacant Units3,592

Income Distribution

Under $25k
16%
$25k–$50k
20%
$50k–$75k
17%
$75k–$100k
16%
$100k–$150k
15%
$150k–$200k
7%
Over $200k
8%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
86%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
12%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
39%
15–30 min
23%
30–45 min
16%
Over 45 min
22%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
0%
1940s–1950s
7%
1960s–1970s
15%
1980s–1990s
20%
2000+
58%
About Gulf County, FL

Gulf County is located in Florida and encompasses 3 ZIP codes spanning 2 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 15,244 residents. With a median age of 48.54, it is a mature county.

Gulf County has a solidly middle-class economic profile. The median household income of $66,131 is near the national average. Unemployment stands at 3.3%, below the national average. The poverty rate of 9.4% is near the national average.

Housing in Gulf County is an affordable housing market, with a median home value of $242,417 — near the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $989. Homeownership rates are high at 80.2%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.

The residents of Gulf County are primarily White (77.89%). Educational attainment is moderately educated — 37.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average.

Gulf County, FL is a solidly middle-class area in Florida. The 3 ZIP codes within the county each have their own character — browse the full list below to find the right community, whether you're looking for affordable housing, strong schools, or economic opportunity.

ZIP Codes in Gulf County
ZIPCityPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.College
32456 Port Saint Joe 7,304 $73,723 $338,100 $1,363 4.9% 47.9%
32465 Wewahitchka 7,940 $59,148 $154,400 $645 1.8% 27.7%

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