32427 ZIP Code — Caryville, FL

Washington County, Florida

ZIP code 32427 is located in Caryville, Florida, within Washington County. It covers approximately 45.06 square miles and serves a population of 1,111 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 850.

About ZIP code 32427

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $95,600. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 51%.

Median household income is $39,500. Poverty affects 29% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 31% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 39% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with construction as the leading industry. The average commute of 34 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 11% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (15%), smoking (30%) compared to national benchmarks. 17% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Overall, ZIP code 32427 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

1,111

population

45.06

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

32427 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 32427

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 32427. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Caryville	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

32425 Bonifay (8.4 mi) 32425 Bonifay (8.4 mi) 32425 Bonifay (8.4 mi) 32455 Ponce De Leon (11.4 mi) 32464 Westville (14 mi) 32428 Chipley (14.1 mi) 32462 Vernon (16.1 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,111
Population density	25 / sq mi
State FIPS	12
County FIPS	133

Geography
Land area	45.06 sq mi
Water area	2.98 sq mi
Latitude	30.7171
Longitude	-85.7956
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	850

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	73.4%	61.2%	43.4%
$50k – $100k	22.8%	29.9%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	1.7%	8.1%	19.3%
Over $200k	2.0%	0.8%	6.4%

Demographics & statistics

1,111

Population

People per sq mi

43.6

Median age

$39,500

Median household income

$25,583

Per capita income

$95,600

Median home value

$874

Median monthly rent

51.1%

Home ownership

28.9%

Poverty rate

7.1%

Unemployment

272

Housing units

10.6%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

104

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	155	14.0%
18 and over	956	86.0%
65 and over	243	21.9%
Median age	43.6 years

Race & ethnicity

White 87.3%

Black or African American 5.8%

Hispanic or Latino 3.3%

Two or more races 3.3%

Asian 0.3%

Group	Count	%
White	1,003	87.3%
Black or African American	67	5.8%
Hispanic or Latino	38	3.3%
Two or more races	38	3.3%
Asian	3	0.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	73.4%	61.2%	43.4%
$50k – $100k	22.8%	29.9%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	1.7%	8.1%	19.3%
Over $200k	2.0%	0.8%	6.4%

Under $10k 12.9%

$10k–$15k 3.4%

$15k–$25k 13.5%

$25k–$35k 12.9%

$35k–$50k 10.7%

$50k–$75k 10.1%

$75k–$100k 32.0%

$100k–$150k 1.5%

$200k+ 3.0%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	12.9%
$10k–$15k	3.4%
$15k–$25k	13.5%
$25k–$35k	12.9%
$35k–$50k	10.7%
$50k–$75k	10.1%
$75k–$100k	32.0%
$100k–$150k	1.5%
$200k+	3.0%
Median income	$39,500

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 28.6%

$50k–$100k 29.8%

$100k–$150k 13.4%

$150k–$200k 11.8%

$200k–$300k 12.6%

$300k–$500k 3.8%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$95,600
Median rent / month	$874
Owner occupied	51.1%
Renter occupied	48.9%
Vacant	6.8%
Single-family detached	36.6%
Large apartment buildings	0.6%
Mobile homes	62.8%
Median rooms	4.4
Avg household size (owned)	2.02

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	6.6%
2000–2009	20.8%
1990–1999	17.0%
1980–1989	13.6%
1970–1979	28.0%
1960–1969	9.4%
1950–1959	1.8%
1940–1949	1.8%
1939 or earlier	1.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.4%
1 bedroom	7.2%
2 bedrooms	43.0%
3 bedrooms	40.6%
4 bedrooms	4.8%
5+ bedrooms	4.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	6.4%
1 vehicle	38.6%
2 vehicles	39.9%
3 or more	15.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	94.0%
Propane / LP gas	3.2%
Wood	2.6%
No fuel used	0.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	205	44.0%
Cohabiting couple	36	7.7%
Male householder, no spouse	105	22.5%
Female householder, no spouse	120	25.8%
Households with children under 18	167	35.8%
Households with seniors (65+)	160	34.3%
Average household size	2.33

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	26.2%	28.8%
Married	47.4%	45.2%
Separated	3.9%	0.0%
Widowed	6.3%	10.0%
Divorced	16.1%	15.9%

Education

Less than 9th grade 8.5%

Some HS, no diploma 17.7%

HS graduate 46.9%

Some college, no degree 15.3%

Associate's degree 0.9%

Bachelor's degree 4.4%

Graduate / professional 6.3%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	73.8%
Bachelor's or higher	10.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	1	0.9%
Kindergarten	8	6.8%
Elementary school	74	63.2%
High school	15	12.8%
College / grad school	19	16.2%

Employment

Industry of employment

Construction 20.4%

Education & healthcare 18.7%

Retail trade 14.3%

Wholesale trade 13.0%

Transportation & utilities 8.4%

Other services 8.2%

Public administration 6.9%

Professional & management 6.1%

Information 1.7%

Arts, food & hospitality 1.5%

Agriculture & mining 1.0%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	12.8%
Service	20.2%
Sales & office	17.5%
Natural resources & construction	19.8%
Production & transportation	29.7%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	72.6%
Government	22.1%
Self-employed	5.3%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	88.1%
Carpool	8.3%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	1.4%
Other means	2.2%
Avg commute (minutes)	33.5

Poverty

All people 28.9%

Under 18 years 31.1%

18 and over 28.7%

Married-couple families 16.6%

Female-led households 23.4%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	38.8%
Retirement income	17.2%
Supplemental Security	7.3%
Cash public assistance	2.4%
Food stamps / SNAP	31.3%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	39.6%
High blood pressure	41.7%
High cholesterol	34.5%
Diabetes	15.2%
Heart disease	9.1%
Stroke	5.2%
Asthma	10.5%
Arthritis	30.7%
Kidney disease	4.1%
Pulmonary disease	12.9%
Cancer	6.7%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	30.1%
Binge drinking	14.5%
No physical activity	34.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	41.3%
Depression	23.0%
Fair or poor health	26.2%
Poor mental health	19.1%
Poor physical health	17.0%
No health insurance	27.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)	74.0%
Visited dentist	43.7%
Cholesterol screening	87.2%
Teeth loss	26.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	80	8.4%

Disability	%
Any disability	21.5%
Under 18	6.5%
18–64 years	15.3%
65 and over	49.4%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	43.9%
Public insurance	48.2%
No insurance	16.9%
Uninsured under 19	0.6%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,054	94.9%
Spanish	0	0.0%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,100	99.0%
Born in same state	1,100	99.0%
Born in different state	732	65.9%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	11	1.0%
Not a US citizen	11	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	306	27.5%
Italian	143	12.9%

Ancestry	Count	%
French	33	3%
German	1	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	41.9%
Internet access	73.4%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 32427

What city is ZIP code 32427 in?

ZIP code 32427 is primarily assigned to Caryville, Florida.

What county is ZIP code 32427 in?

ZIP code 32427 falls within Washington County, Florida.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 32427?

29% of residents in ZIP code 32427 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 32427?

11% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Does ZIP code 32427 have a large retiree population?

39% of households in ZIP code 32427 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 32427?

The median home value in ZIP code 32427 is $95,600.

What timezone is ZIP code 32427 in?

ZIP code 32427 observes the CST timezone.