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Holmes County, FL
5 cities and towns and 2 ZIP codes in Holmes County, Florida.
Population
19,513
Land area
479sq mi
People per sq mi
41
ZIP codes
2
Cities and towns in Holmes County
Holmes County at a glance
- Holmes County is 90% less dense than Florida as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $49,343 a year, 34% less than the Florida figure of $74,568.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $110,200 (69% below Florida) and median rent is $844 a month.
- The biggest population centers are Bonifay (2,797), Ponce de Leon (780) and Esto (375).
Local data for Holmes County, FL
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Holmes County, FL, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$49,343
Poverty rate
14.0%
Median home value
$110,200
Prices +9.3% in a year
Median rent
$844/mo
Homeownership
76.4%
Bachelor's or higher
12.5%
Median age
43.7
Average commute
34.7 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (1,212), German Americans (1,060), Italian Americans (335).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
4.8%
Aug 2026, +0.4 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$43,901
3,634 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$43,920
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$164M
FY 2026, $8,346 per person
PPP loans
$14.2M
524 loans, 2,251 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$23.3K
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Holmes County, FL, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone86.0%
- Carpooled6.3%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.6%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.4%
- Worked from home6.8%
Average one-way commute: 34.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Holmes County, FL, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: hurricane
Storm events since 1996
419
Most often thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
99
1.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
91° / 39°F
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Holmes County, FL, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
36.3%
U.S. 33.3% +3.0 pts
Diabetes
14.5%
U.S. 12.1% +2.4 pts
Smoking
19.2%
U.S. 12.8% +6.4 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
15.1%
U.S. 11.1% +4.0 pts
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Holmes County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Holmes County, FL?
- Bonifay is the largest city or town in Holmes County, with about 2,797 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Holmes County?
- Holmes County includes 2 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 32425, 32464.
- What is the population of Holmes County, FL?
- About 19,513 people live in Holmes County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Holmes County?
- Holmes County borders Walton County, Jackson County, Geneva County, AL, Washington County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023