City

Defuniak Springs, FL

2 ZIP codes  ·  Walton County  ·  Florida

👥25,329Population
💰$54,469Median HH Income▼ 29% below avg
🎂38.7Median Age
🏠$160,435Median Home Value▼ 42% below avg
🎓28.9%College Grads▼ 25% below avg
📊8.2%Unemployment▲ 67% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 52.9% Female 47.2% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 77.2%Hispanic: 6.9%Black: 9.4%Asian: 0.4%Other: 5.3%Race
White77.2%
Hispanic6.9%
Black9.4%
Asian0.4%
Other5.3%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
16%
18–24
8%
25–44
28%
45–64
25%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age38.7 yrs
Avg HH Size2.53
Below Poverty18.6% ▲ 86% above avg
College Grads28.9% ▼ 25% below avg
Unemployment8.2% ▲ 67% above avg
No HS Diploma179 (1.2%)
HS Graduate5,128 (33.3%)
Some College3,526 (22.9%)
Associates2,087 (13.5%)
Bachelors1,600 (10.4%)
Graduate Degree2,889 (18.7%)

Education

No HS: 1.2%HS Grad: 33.3%Some College: 22.9%Associates: 13.5%Bachelors: 10.4%Graduate: 18.7%Edu
No HS1.2%
HS Grad33.3%
Some College22.9%
Associates13.5%
Bachelors10.4%
Graduate18.7%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 75.7%Renter: 24.3%Tenure
Owner75.7%
Renter24.3%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
13%
$50k–$100k
19%
$100k–$150k
13%
$150k–$200k
13%
$200k–$300k
25%
$300k–$500k
9%
Over $500k
8%

Financials

Median HH Income$54,469 ▼ 29% below avg
Median Home Value$160,435 ▼ 42% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.9x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$969/mo
Total Housing Units10,944
Vacant Units1,444

Income Distribution

Under $25k
22%
$25k–$50k
22%
$50k–$75k
17%
$75k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
15%
$150k–$200k
6%
Over $200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
90%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
8%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
23%
15–30 min
30%
30–45 min
19%
Over 45 min
29%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
5%
1960s–1970s
15%
1980s–1990s
20%
2000+
58%
About Defuniak Springs, FL

Defuniak Springs is a city in Florida, located in Walton County. The city spans 2 ZIP codes and is home to approximately 25,329 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 38.7 years.

Economically, Defuniak Springs is a working-class community. The median household income of $54,469 is below the national average. Approximately 18.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 8.2%, significantly above the national average.

The real estate market in Defuniak Springs is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $160,435, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $968 per month. Homeownership is high at 75.7%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Defuniak Springs is moderately educated. 28.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (77.24%).

Defuniak Springs, FL offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Florida. Spread across 2 ZIP codes, the city's neighborhoods vary in character, density, and demographics — explore each ZIP code below for a detailed breakdown.

ZIP Codes in Defuniak Springs
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
32433 18,970 $51,604 $152,000 $1,045 8.5% 24.7% 73.3%
32435 6,359 $63,017 $185,600 $742 7.1% 41.3% 82.9%