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Walton County, FL
4 cities and towns and 7 ZIP codes in Walton County, Florida.
Population
82,948
Land area
1,038sq mi
People per sq mi
80
ZIP codes
7
Cities and towns in Walton County
Walton County at a glance
- Walton County is 81% less dense than Florida as a whole.
- The median household income is $81,986, 10% above the Florida median of $74,568.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $425,100 (18% above Florida) and median rent is $1,741 a month.
- Its largest cities are Miramar Beach (8,902), Freeport (6,689) and DeFuniak Springs (6,532).
Local data for Walton County, FL
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Walton County, FL, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$81,986
Poverty rate
12.5%
Median home value
$425,100
Prices +2.7% in a year
Median rent
$1,741/mo
Homeownership
78.6%
Bachelor's or higher
35.0%
Median age
43.9
Average commute
29.4 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (9,607), Irish Americans (9,165), Italian Americans (3,863).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
4.0%
Sep 2026, 0.0 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
$211M
3,847 loans, 27,055 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$1.2M
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Walton County, FL, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone68.9%
- Carpooled11.6%
- Public transit0.2%
- Walked1.0%
- Bicycle0.6%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.3%
- Worked from home16.3%
Average one-way commute: 29.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Walton County, FL, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: hurricane
Storm events since 1996
780
Most often 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 zone3 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Walton County, FL, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
30.1%
U.S. 33.3% -3.2 pts
Diabetes
12.3%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
13.8%
U.S. 12.8% +1.0 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
11.4%
U.S. 11.1% about the same
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Walton County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Walton County, FL?
- Miramar Beach is the largest city or town in Walton County, with about 8,902 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Walton County?
- Walton County includes 7 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 32433, 32435, 32439, 32455, 32459.
- What is the population of Walton County, FL?
- About 82,948 people live in Walton County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Walton County?
- Walton County borders Okaloosa County, Bay County, Covington County, AL, Geneva County, AL, Washington County, Holmes County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023