County

Santa Rosa County, FL

10 ZIP codes  ·  5 cities  ·  Florida

👥196,130Population
💰$90,186Median HH Income▲ 18% above avg
🎂40.3Median Age
🏠$307,535Median Home Value▲ 10% above avg
🎓45.3%College Grads▲ 17% above avg
📊4.2%Unemployment▼ 15% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 51.1% Female 48.9% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 79.3%Hispanic: 6.5%Black: 5.4%Asian: 2%Other: 5.7%Race
White79.3%
Hispanic6.5%
Black5.4%
Asian2.0%
Other5.7%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
17%
18–24
7%
25–44
27%
45–64
27%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age40.3 yrs
Avg HH Size2.65
Below Poverty8.1% ▼ 19% below avg
College Grads45.3% ▲ 17% above avg
Unemployment4.2% ▼ 15% below avg
No HS Diploma1,113 (0.8%)
HS Graduate32,179 (24.5%)
Some College19,232 (14.7%)
Associates19,179 (14.6%)
Bachelors17,254 (13.2%)
Graduate Degree42,160 (32.2%)

Education

No HS: 0.8%HS Grad: 24.5%Some College: 14.7%Associates: 14.6%Bachelors: 13.2%Graduate: 32.2%Edu
No HS0.8%
HS Grad24.5%
Some College14.7%
Associates14.6%
Bachelors13.2%
Graduate32.2%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 80.4%Renter: 19.6%Tenure
Owner80.4%
Renter19.6%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
4%
$50k–$100k
4%
$100k–$150k
6%
$150k–$200k
8%
$200k–$300k
26%
$300k–$500k
35%
Over $500k
16%

Financials

Median HH Income$90,186 ▲ 18% above avg
Median Home Value$307,535 ▲ 10% above avg
Home/Income Ratio3.4x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,431/mo
Total Housing Units81,524
Vacant Units9,037

Income Distribution

Under $25k
10%
$25k–$50k
14%
$50k–$75k
15%
$75k–$100k
16%
$100k–$150k
23%
$150k–$200k
10%
Over $200k
12%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
86%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
13%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
18%
15–30 min
32%
30–45 min
28%
Over 45 min
22%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
0%
1940s–1950s
4%
1960s–1970s
12%
1980s–1990s
23%
2000+
61%
About Santa Rosa County, FL

Santa Rosa County is located in Florida and encompasses 10 ZIP codes spanning 5 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 196,130 residents. With a median age of 40.3, it is a middle-aged county.

Santa Rosa County has a middle-income economic profile. The median household income of $90,186 is above the national average. Unemployment stands at 4.2%, below the national average. The poverty rate of 8.1% is near the national average.

Housing in Santa Rosa County is a mid-range housing market, with a median home value of $307,535 — near the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $1,431. Homeownership rates are high at 80.4%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.

The residents of Santa Rosa County are primarily White (79.31%). Educational attainment is well-educated — 45.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, above the national average.

Santa Rosa County, FL is a middle-income area in Florida. The 10 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 Santa Rosa County
ZIPCityPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.College
32561 Gulf Breeze 9,254 $119,042 $576,100 $1,535 6.5% 68.2%
32563 Gulf Breeze 29,672 $97,139 $362,500 $1,692 3.1% 53.5%
32565 Jay 5,653 $76,838 $214,700 $945 5.5% 29.8%
32570 Milton 35,751 $73,615 $240,800 $1,233 5.8% 35.4%
32571 Milton 41,188 $89,137 $281,600 $1,186 3.0% 47.7%
32583 Milton 31,415 $84,957 $229,700 $1,307 3.0% 34.9%
32566 Navarre 43,166 $99,501 $361,000 $1,782 4.8% 50.0%