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Valparaiso, FL
City in Okaloosa County, Florida. ZIP codes: 32580.
Population
4,885
Land area
11.9sq mi
People per sq mi
410
ZIP codes
1
Valparaiso and its ZIP codes
Valparaiso at a glance
- Households here earn a median of $90,110 a year, 21% more than the Florida figure of $74,568.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $394,700 (10% above Florida) and median rent is $1,366 a month.
Local data for Valparaiso, FL
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Valparaiso, FL, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$90,110
Poverty rate
3.4%
Median home value
$394,700
Median rent
$1,366/mo
Homeownership
64.2%
Bachelor's or higher
45.9%
Median age
28.9
Average commute
17.4 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (649), Irish Americans (546), Polish Americans (303).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Okaloosa County. PPP loans are for Valparaiso.
Unemployment rate
4.1%
Sep 2026, 0.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$63,935
89,542 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$66,226
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$3.5B
FY 2026, $16,616 per person
PPP loans
$6.2M
119 loans, 947 jobs reported
How people get to work
Valparaiso, FL, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone71.4%
- Carpooled13.7%
- Public transit0.1%
- Walked7.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other2.4%
- Worked from home5.3%
Average one-way commute: 17.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Valparaiso, FL, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: lightning
Storm events since 1996
439
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
8,128
10.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
90° / 38°F
73.4 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Valparaiso, FL, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
27.8%
U.S. 33.3% -5.5 pts
Diabetes
9.3%
U.S. 12.1% -2.8 pts
Smoking
11.3%
U.S. 12.8% -1.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
10.3%
U.S. 11.1% -0.8 pts
ZIP codes in Valparaiso
1 in or overlapping Valparaiso. Population shown
Cities near Valparaiso
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| NicevilleCity | 2.6 mi | 14.4 |
| Eglin AFBCensus-designated place | 3.4 mi | 3.1 |
| Lake LorraineCensus-designated place | 5.1 mi | 2.1 |
| ShalimarTown | 5.9 mi | 0.3 |
| Ocean CityCensus-designated place | 6.7 mi | 1.6 |
| DestinCity | 7.4 mi | 7.5 |
| Cinco BayouTown | 7.9 mi | 0.2 |
| WrightCensus-designated place | 8.4 mi | 5.5 |
| Fort Walton BeachCity | 8.6 mi | 7.6 |
| Mary EstherCity | 10 mi | 1.5 |
| Hurlburt FieldCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 10.1 |
| Miramar BeachCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 7 |
| CrestviewCity | 17 mi | 17.5 |
| NavarreCensus-designated place | 22 mi | 23.1 |
| FreeportCity | 23 mi | 23.3 |
| HaroldCensus-designated place | 23 mi | 14.7 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Valparaiso, FL in?
- Valparaiso is in Okaloosa County, Florida.
- What ZIP codes are in Valparaiso, FL?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Valparaiso include 32580.
- What is the population of Valparaiso, FL?
- About 4,885 people live in Valparaiso, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Valparaiso?
- Nearby places include Niceville (2.6 mi), Eglin AFB (3.4 mi), Lake Lorraine (5.1 mi), Shalimar (5.9 mi), Ocean City (6.7 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023