32542 ZIP Code — Eglin Afb, FL
Okaloosa County, Florida
ZIP code 32542 is located in Eglin Afb, Florida, within Okaloosa County. It covers approximately 83.96 square miles and serves a population of 3,841 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 850.
About ZIP code 32542
The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Much of the housing stock is relatively new, reflecting recent development activity.
Median household income is $66,100.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 12 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 35% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 32% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.
3,841
population
83.96
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
32542 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 32542
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 32542. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Eglin Afb | Acceptable |
| Eglin Afb | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
32547 Fort Walton Beach (7.4 mi)
32569 Mary Esther (9.8 mi)
32548 Fort Walton Beach (10.7 mi)
32579 Shalimar (11.1 mi)
32580 Valparaiso (12.4 mi)
32564 Holt (13.1 mi)
32566 Navarre (14 mi)
32583 Milton (15.7 mi)
32536 Crestview (16 mi)
32541 Destin (18.6 mi)
32578 Niceville (18.7 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 3,841 |
| Population density | 46 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 12 |
| County FIPS | 091 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 83.96 sq mi |
| Water area | 1.97 sq mi |
| Latitude | 30.5596 |
| Longitude | -86.7067 |
| 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 | 52.0% | 37.8% | 43.4% |
| $50k – $100k | 36.8% | 33.3% | 30.8% |
| $100k – $200k | 8.7% | 22.6% | 19.3% |
| Over $200k | 2.5% | 6.3% | 6.4% |
Demographics & statistics
3,841
Population
46
People per sq mi
22.6
Median age
$66,100
Median household income
$26,282
Per capita income
$0
Median home value
$1,839
Median monthly rent
0.0%
Home ownership
9.2%
Poverty rate
2.7%
Unemployment
171
Housing units
35.3%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
249
Under 5
149
185
5–9
110
173
10–14
104
228
15–19
136
646
20–24
386
528
25–34
315
303
35–44
181
34
45–54
21
10
55–59
6
10
60–64
6
38
65–74
23
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1,064 | 27.7% |
| 18 and over | 2,777 | 72.3% |
| 65 and over | 61 | 1.6% |
| Median age | 22.6 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
57.7%
Two or more races
12%
Black or African American
10.4%
Hispanic or Latino
9%
Asian
5.9%
Other race
4.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0.1%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,436 | 57.7% |
| Two or more races | 508 | 12% |
| Black or African American | 437 | 10.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 378 | 9% |
| Asian | 247 | 5.9% |
| Other race | 194 | 4.6% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 15 | 0.4% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 4 | 0.1% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 52.0% | 37.8% | 43.4% |
| $50k – $100k | 36.8% | 33.3% | 30.8% |
| $100k – $200k | 8.7% | 22.6% | 19.3% |
| Over $200k | 2.5% | 6.3% | 6.4% |
Under $10k
6.9%
$10k–$15k
2.9%
$15k–$25k
6.1%
$25k–$35k
6.9%
$35k–$50k
12.3%
$50k–$75k
24.5%
$75k–$100k
28.5%
$100k–$150k
5.2%
$150k–$200k
5.8%
$200k+
0.9%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 6.9% |
| $10k–$15k | 2.9% |
| $15k–$25k | 6.1% |
| $25k–$35k | 6.9% |
| $35k–$50k | 12.3% |
| $50k–$75k | 24.5% |
| $75k–$100k | 28.5% |
| $100k–$150k | 5.2% |
| $150k–$200k | 5.8% |
| $200k+ | 0.9% |
| Median income | $66,100 |
Housing
Home values
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $0 |
| Median rent / month | $1,839 |
| Owner occupied | 0.0% |
| Renter occupied | 100.0% |
| Vacant | 15.8% |
| Single-family detached | 28.5% |
| Large apartment buildings | 13.3% |
| Mobile homes | 0.0% |
| Median rooms | 5.7 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 0.00 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 1.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 64.5% |
| 2000–2009 | 8.9% |
| 1990–1999 | 6.1% |
| 1980–1989 | 7.0% |
| 1970–1979 | 3.5% |
| 1960–1969 | 4.6% |
| 1950–1959 | 4.3% |
| 1940–1949 | 0.0% |
| 1939 or earlier | 0.0% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 3.8% |
| 1 bedroom | 7.7% |
| 2 bedrooms | 11.5% |
| 3 bedrooms | 70.3% |
| 4 bedrooms | 6.3% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 0.5% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 3.6% |
| 1 vehicle | 26.7% |
| 2 vehicles | 56.5% |
| 3 or more | 13.2% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 38.4% |
| Electricity | 59.3% |
| No fuel used | 2.3% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 624 | 68.5% |
| Cohabiting couple | 0 | 0.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 191 | 21.0% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 96 | 10.5% |
| Households with children under 18 | 602 | 66.1% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 12 | 1.3% |
| Average household size | 2.92 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 58.6% | 24.7% |
| Married | 38.5% | 67.9% |
| Separated | 2.4% | 1.0% |
| Widowed | 0.0% | 6.4% |
| Divorced | 0.5% | 0.0% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
3.9%
Some HS, no diploma
0.8%
HS graduate
14.4%
Some college, no degree
33.2%
Associate's degree
12.5%
Bachelor's degree
24.7%
Graduate / professional
10.5%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 95.3% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 35.3% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 42 | 4.0% |
| Kindergarten | 46 | 4.4% |
| Elementary school | 340 | 32.3% |
| High school | 166 | 15.8% |
| College / grad school | 458 | 43.5% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
24.0%
Other services
17.2%
Public administration
15.9%
Arts, food & hospitality
11.6%
Wholesale trade
8.5%
Professional & management
6.8%
Finance & real estate
5.8%
Construction
4.2%
Retail trade
4.2%
Manufacturing
1.7%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 30.0% |
| Service | 23.7% |
| Sales & office | 24.6% |
| Natural resources & construction | 14.8% |
| Production & transportation | 6.9% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 54.6% |
| Government | 29.1% |
| Self-employed | 16.4% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 68.9% |
| Carpool | 9.9% |
| Public transit | 0.6% |
| Walk | 15.9% |
| Work from home | 4.7% |
| Other means | 0.0% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 12.3 |
Poverty
All people
9.2%
Under 18 years
12.3%
18 and over
7.1%
Married-couple families
2.1%
Female-led households
73.3%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 2.9% |
| Retirement income | 1.2% |
| Supplemental Security | 0.0% |
| Cash public assistance | 1.4% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 0.0% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 24.7% |
| High blood pressure | 13.1% |
| High cholesterol | 11.6% |
| Diabetes | 2.2% |
| Heart disease | 1.2% |
| Stroke | 0.7% |
| Asthma | 8.4% |
| Arthritis | 6.0% |
| Kidney disease | 0.9% |
| Pulmonary disease | 2.7% |
| Cancer | 1.2% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 15.3% |
| Binge drinking | 24.8% |
| No physical activity | 17.0% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 34.1% |
| Depression | 21.1% |
| Fair or poor health | 8.7% |
| Poor mental health | 19.4% |
| Poor physical health | 5.8% |
| No health insurance | 21.6% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 64.0% |
| Visited dentist | 58.1% |
| Cholesterol screening | 75.7% |
| Teeth loss | 17.6% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 311 | 32.4% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 5.6% |
| Under 18 | 6.8% |
| 18–64 years | 4.3% |
| 65 and over | 0.0% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 94.4% |
| Public insurance | 4.7% |
| No insurance | 1.3% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 0.4% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 3,443 | 89.6% |
| Spanish | 60 | 1.7% |
| Other Indo-European | 38 | 1.1% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 4 | 0.1% |
| Other languages | 18 | 0.5% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 3,645 | 94.9% |
| Born in same state | 3,457 | 90.0% |
| Born in different state | 580 | 15.1% |
| Foreign born | 188 | 4.9% |
| Naturalized citizen | 196 | 5.1% |
| Not a US citizen | 148 | 75.5% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 325 | 8.5% |
| English | 265 | 6.9% |
| German | 242 | 6.3% |
| French | 155 | 4% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Arab | 92 | 2.4% |
| Polish | 68 | 1.8% |
| Irish | 10 | 0.3% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 23.7% |
| Internet access | 100.0% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 32542
What city is ZIP code 32542 in?
ZIP code 32542 is primarily assigned to Eglin Afb, Florida.
What county is ZIP code 32542 in?
ZIP code 32542 falls within Okaloosa County, Florida.
Does ZIP code 32542 have a large veteran population?
32% of civilians in ZIP code 32542 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.
What is the population of ZIP code 32542?
ZIP code 32542 has an estimated population of 3,841 residents, with a density of 46 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 32542?
The median household income in ZIP code 32542 is $66,100, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 32542 in?
ZIP code 32542 observes the CST timezone.