City

Mary Esther, FL

1 ZIP code  ·  Okaloosa County  ·  Florida

👥12,643Population
💰$73,762Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂35.9Median Age
🏠$296,400Median Home Value≈ Avg
🎓50.5%College Grads▲ 30% above avg
📊5.3%Unemployment≈ Avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 51.4% Female 48.6% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 62.6%Hispanic: 8.7%Black: 11.9%Asian: 7.6%Other: 8.7%Race
White62.6%
Hispanic8.7%
Black11.9%
Asian7.6%
Other8.7%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
12%
18–24
8%
25–44
37%
45–64
24%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age35.9 yrs
Avg HH Size2.42
Below Poverty6.0% ▼ 40% below avg
College Grads50.5% ▲ 30% above avg
Unemployment5.3% ≈ Avg
No HS Diploma27 (0.3%)
HS Graduate2,257 (24.7%)
Some College1,132 (12.4%)
Associates1,109 (12.1%)
Bachelors895 (9.8%)
Graduate Degree3,715 (40.7%)

Education

No HS: 0.3%HS Grad: 24.7%Some College: 12.4%Associates: 12.1%Bachelors: 9.8%Graduate: 40.7%Edu
No HS0.3%
HS Grad24.7%
Some College12.4%
Associates12.1%
Bachelors9.8%
Graduate40.7%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 68.2%Renter: 31.8%Tenure
Owner68.2%
Renter31.8%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
7%
$50k–$100k
1%
$100k–$150k
3%
$150k–$200k
3%
$200k–$300k
38%
$300k–$500k
39%
Over $500k
10%

Financials

Median HH Income$73,762 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$296,400 ≈ Avg
Home/Income Ratio4.0x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,456/mo
Total Housing Units5,795
Vacant Units581

Income Distribution

Under $25k
8%
$25k–$50k
13%
$50k–$75k
27%
$75k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
21%
$150k–$200k
7%
Over $200k
8%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
85%
Public Transit
0%
Work From Home
15%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
28%
15–30 min
43%
30–45 min
17%
Over 45 min
12%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
0%
1940s–1950s
10%
1960s–1970s
18%
1980s–1990s
19%
2000+
52%
About Mary Esther, FL

Mary Esther is a city in Florida, located in Okaloosa County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 12,643 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 35.9 years.

Economically, Mary Esther is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $73,762 is near the national average. Approximately 6.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 5.3%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Mary Esther is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $296,400, which is near the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,456 per month. Homeownership is high at 68.2%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Mary Esther is well-educated. 50.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is majority White (62.6%).

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

ZIP Codes in Mary Esther
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
32569 12,643 $73,762 $296,400 $1,456 5.3% 50.5% 68.2%