City

Fountain, FL

1 ZIP code  ·  Bay County  ·  Florida

👥4,839Population
💰$42,417Median HH Income▼ 44% below avg
🎂42.2Median Age
🏠$127,900Median Home Value▼ 54% below avg
🎓24.1%College Grads▼ 38% below avg
📊4.6%Unemployment≈ Avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 56.3% Female 43.7% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 80.5%Hispanic: 9.7%Black: 0%Other: 8.7%Race
White80.5%
Hispanic9.7%
Black0.0%
Other8.7%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
3%
5–17
21%
18–24
9%
25–44
18%
45–64
37%
65+
6%

Key Indicators

Median Age42.2 yrs
Avg HH Size2.42
Below Poverty29.0% ▲ 190% above avg
College Grads24.1% ▼ 38% below avg
Unemployment4.6% ≈ Avg
No HS Diploma58 (2%)
HS Graduate1,164 (40.9%)
Some College630 (22.1%)
Associates308 (10.8%)
Bachelors320 (11.2%)
Graduate Degree366 (12.9%)

Education

No HS: 2%HS Grad: 40.9%Some College: 22.1%Associates: 10.8%Bachelors: 11.2%Graduate: 12.9%Edu
No HS2.0%
HS Grad40.9%
Some College22.1%
Associates10.8%
Bachelors11.2%
Graduate12.9%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 84.6%Renter: 15.4%Tenure
Owner84.6%
Renter15.4%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
29%
$50k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
8%
$150k–$200k
18%
$200k–$300k
15%
$300k–$500k
11%
Over $500k
5%

Financials

Median HH Income$42,417 ▼ 44% below avg
Median Home Value$127,900 ▼ 54% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.0x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$725/mo
Total Housing Units2,232
Vacant Units230

Income Distribution

Under $25k
33%
$25k–$50k
20%
$50k–$75k
24%
$75k–$100k
4%
$100k–$150k
11%
$150k–$200k
7%
Over $200k
1%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
97%
Work From Home
3%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
12%
15–30 min
5%
30–45 min
27%
Over 45 min
56%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1940s–1950s
5%
1960s–1970s
8%
1980s–1990s
27%
2000+
60%
About Fountain, FL

Fountain is a city in Florida, located in Bay County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 4,839 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 42.2 years.

Economically, Fountain is a working-class community. The median household income of $42,417 is below the national average. Approximately 29.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.6%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Fountain is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $127,900, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $725 per month. Homeownership is high at 84.6%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Fountain is less-educated. 24.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (80.47%).

Fountain, FL offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Florida.

ZIP Codes in Fountain
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
32438 4,839 $42,417 $127,900 $725 4.6% 24.1% 84.6%