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Freeport, FL

City in Walton County, Florida. ZIP codes: 32439.

Population

6,689

Land area

23.3sq mi

People per sq mi

287

ZIP codes

1

Freeport and its ZIP codes

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Freeport at a glance

  • Freeport is 31% less dense than Florida as a whole.
  • The median household income is $91,985, 23% above the Florida median of $74,568.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $407,800 (14% above Florida) and median rent is $1,859 a month.

Local data for Freeport, FL

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Freeport, FL, American Community Survey 2020-2024

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Median household income

$91,985

Poverty rate

7.4%

Median home value

$407,800

Median rent

$1,859/mo

Homeownership

71.8%

Bachelor's or higher

32.7%

Median age

36.9

Average commute

37.3 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (941), Irish Americans (793), Mexican Americans (661).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Walton County. PPP loans are for Freeport.

Details

Unemployment rate

4.3%

Aug 2026, +0.3 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$59,289

35,416 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$94,582

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$668M

FY 2026, $8,870 per person

PPP loans

$17.5M

385 loans, 2,203 jobs reported

Walton County economyFederal spendingPPP loans

How people get to work

Freeport, FL, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone60.4%
  • Carpooled19.4%
  • Public transit0.0%
  • Walked2.7%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
  • Worked from home17.5%

Average one-way commute: 37.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Freeport, FL, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Relatively Moderate

Top: hurricane

Storm events since 1996

780

Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind

Flood insurance policies

8,647

20.4% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

92° / 40°F

64.6 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Freeport, FL, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

30.2%

U.S. 33.3% -3.1 pts

Diabetes

11.0%

U.S. 12.1% -1.1 pts

Smoking

14.1%

U.S. 12.8% +1.3 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

11.8%

U.S. 11.1% +0.7 pts

ZIP codes in Freeport

1 in or overlapping Freeport. Population shown

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Cities near Freeport

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
Miramar BeachCensus-designated place14 mi7
DeFuniak SpringsCity14 mi14.2
EbroTown16 mi4.7
Ponce de LeonTown19 mi5
Laguna BeachCensus-designated place20 mi2.5
NicevilleCity21 mi14.4
DestinCity22 mi7.5
ValparaisoCity23 mi11.9
Panama City BeachCity24 mi19.3
WestvilleTown25 mi7.2
Eglin AFBCensus-designated place25 mi3.1
Lake LorraineCensus-designated place26 mi2.1
CaryvilleTown27 mi3
VernonCity27 mi4.8
ShalimarTown27 mi0.3
Ocean CityCensus-designated place28 mi1.6

Frequently asked questions

What county is Freeport, FL in?
Freeport is in Walton County, Florida.
What ZIP codes are in Freeport, FL?
ZIP codes in or overlapping Freeport include 32439.
What is the population of Freeport, FL?
About 6,689 people live in Freeport, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Freeport?
Nearby places include Miramar Beach (14 mi), DeFuniak Springs (14 mi), Ebro (16 mi), Ponce de Leon (19 mi), Laguna Beach (20 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023