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Parker, FL
City in Bay County, Florida.
Population
4,509
Land area
1.9sq mi
People per sq mi
2,359
ZIP codes
0
Parker and its ZIP codes
Parker at a glance
- Parker is about 5.6 times as dense as Florida as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $69,657 a year, 7% less than the Florida figure of $74,568.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $224,200 (38% below Florida) and median rent is $1,338 a month.
Local data for Parker, FL
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Parker, FL, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$69,657
Poverty rate
6.8%
Median home value
$224,200
Median rent
$1,338/mo
Homeownership
54.1%
Bachelor's or higher
23.0%
Median age
38.4
Average commute
23.7 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (713), German Americans (527), Puerto Ricans (111).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Bay County. PPP loans are for Parker.
Unemployment rate
4.4%
Aug 2026, +0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$55,560
83,251 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$58,101
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$2.32B
FY 2026, $13,269 per person
How people get to work
Parker, FL, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone57.6%
- Carpooled25.5%
- Public transit0.1%
- Walked1.0%
- Bicycle3.5%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other4.8%
- Worked from home7.5%
Average one-way commute: 23.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Parker, FL, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: hurricane
Storm events since 1996
802
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
13,382
17.9% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
91° / 45°F
Health statistics
Share of adults in Parker, FL, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
31.6%
U.S. 33.3% -1.7 pts
Diabetes
11.5%
U.S. 12.1% -0.6 pts
Smoking
14.0%
U.S. 12.8% +1.2 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
12.6%
U.S. 11.1% +1.5 pts
Cities near Parker
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| CallawayCity | 1.7 mi | 9.4 |
| Tyndall AFBCensus-designated place | 3 mi | 14.5 |
| SpringfieldCity | 3 mi | 4.8 |
| Cedar GroveCensus-designated place | 4.1 mi | 3.8 |
| Lynn HavenCity | 7.4 mi | 10.5 |
| Pretty BayouCensus-designated place | 8 mi | 1.5 |
| Panama CityCity | 8.1 mi | 35.5 |
| Lower Grand LagoonCensus-designated place | 9.4 mi | 2.1 |
| Upper Grand LagoonCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 8.1 |
| SouthportCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 1.6 |
| Mexico BeachCity | 17 mi | 2.4 |
| Panama City BeachCity | 19 mi | 19.3 |
| Laguna BeachCensus-designated place | 23 mi | 2.5 |
| Port St. JoeCity | 24 mi | 9.4 |
| WewahitchkaCity | 24 mi | 6.7 |
| EbroTown | 27 mi | 4.7 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Parker, FL in?
- Parker is in Bay County, Florida.
- What is the population of Parker, FL?
- About 4,509 people live in Parker, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Parker?
- Nearby places include Callaway (1.7 mi), Tyndall AFB (3 mi), Springfield (3 mi), Cedar Grove (4.1 mi), Lynn Haven (7.4 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023