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ZIP Code 32428
Wausau, FL, Washington County
Population
17,950
Land area
285.9sq mi
People per sq mi
63
City
Wausau
ZIP 32428 and nearby ZIP codes
ZIP 32428 at a glance
- ZIP 32428 (Wausau) is 85% less dense than Florida as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $57,493 a year, 23% less than the Florida figure of $74,568.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $179,400 (50% below Florida) and median rent is $877 a month.
Local data for ZIP 32428
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
ZIP 32428, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$57,493
Poverty rate
15.7%
Median home value
$179,400
Prices +7.1% in a year
Median rent
$877/mo
Homeownership
80.2%
Bachelor's or higher
12.8%
Median age
41.8
Average commute
35.3 min
Economy and federal money
Businesses, pandemic loans and political donations
Business establishments
357
ZIP Business Patterns 2023
Employees
3,429
$139M annual payroll
PPP loans
$15.85M
442 loans
Campaign donations
$36.26K
10% D, 38% R, 2026 cycle
Environment and hazard risk
ZIP 32428, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: hurricane
Storm events since 1996
411
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
117
1.0% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
93° / 39°F
60.8 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in ZIP 32428, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
40.1%
U.S. 33.3% +6.8 pts
Diabetes
15.0%
U.S. 12.1% +2.9 pts
Smoking
19.6%
U.S. 12.8% +6.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
15.6%
U.S. 11.1% +4.5 pts
Cities in ZIP 32428
ZIP codes near 32428
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| 32463Wausau | 4.6 mi | 0.4 |
| 32420Alford | 7.7 mi | 53 |
| 32438Alford | 9.6 mi | 56.8 |
| 32431Cottondale | 13 mi | 105.8 |
Frequently asked questions
- What city is ZIP code 32428?
- ZIP code 32428 is in Wausau, FL (Washington County).
- What county is ZIP code 32428 in?
- ZIP code 32428 is mostly in Washington County, Florida.
- How many people live in ZIP code 32428?
- About 17,950 people live in the 32428 ZIP Code Tabulation Area, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023. ZIP Code Tabulation Areas closely match, but are not identical to, USPS ZIP code delivery areas.