Gulf County, FL ZIP Codes
Florida (FL) · 3 ZIP codes · 2 cities
3
ZIP codes
14,363
population (2021)
-9.5%
pop change since 2010
12045
FIPS code
Gulf County ZIP code map
About Gulf County
Gulf County is located in Florida and contains 3 ZIP codes across 2 cities and communities.
The county's population was 14,363 as of 2021,
a decrease of
9.5% from 15,863 in 2010.
The timezone is Central Time (observes DST).
The Federal Information Processing System (FIPS) code for Gulf County is 12045.
| Population | |
|---|---|
| 2021 population | 14,363 |
| 2010 population | 15,863 |
| Change | -9.5% |
| County details | |
|---|---|
| State | Florida |
| FIPS code | 12045 |
| Timezone | Central |
| Daylight saving | Yes |
Cities in Gulf County
ZIP codes for Gulf County, FL (3)
| ZIP code | City | County | Map |
|---|---|---|---|
| 32456 | Port Saint Joe | Gulf | View map |
| 32457 | Port Saint Joe | Gulf | View map |
| 32465 | Wewahitchka | Gulf | View map |
Demographics & statistics
15,621
Population
48.2
Median age
$56,299
Median household income
$30,810
Per capita income
$201,250
Median home value
$1,074
Median monthly rent
78.6%
Home ownership
12.5%
Poverty rate
4.4%
Unemployment
8,319
Housing units
22.3%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
365
Under 5
257
368
5–9
260
394
10–14
277
414
15–19
291
355
20–24
250
1,233
25–34
869
1,245
35–44
877
1,222
45–54
861
709
55–59
500
691
60–64
487
1,351
65–74
952
621
75–84
438
196
85+
138
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 2,289 | 14.7% |
| 18 and over | 13,332 | 85.4% |
| 65 and over | 3,696 | 23.7% |
| Median age | 48.2 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
78%
Black or African American
14.2%
Two or more races
4.1%
Hispanic or Latino
2%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.9%
Other race
0.4%
Asian
0.4%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 12,431 | 78% |
| Black or African American | 2,266 | 14.2% |
| Two or more races | 650 | 4.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 313 | 2% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 137 | 0.9% |
| Other race | 69 | 0.4% |
| Asian | 68 | 0.4% |
Household income
Under $10k
6.0%
$10k–$15k
5.0%
$15k–$25k
9.1%
$25k–$35k
8.3%
$35k–$50k
16.7%
$50k–$75k
17.3%
$75k–$100k
14.6%
$100k–$150k
12.8%
$150k–$200k
5.2%
$200k+
5.4%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 6.0% |
| $10k–$15k | 5.0% |
| $15k–$25k | 9.1% |
| $25k–$35k | 8.3% |
| $35k–$50k | 16.7% |
| $50k–$75k | 17.3% |
| $75k–$100k | 14.6% |
| $100k–$150k | 12.8% |
| $150k–$200k | 5.2% |
| $200k+ | 5.4% |
| Median income | $56,299 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
13.3%
$50k–$100k
12.5%
$100k–$150k
11.7%
$150k–$200k
15.5%
$200k–$300k
18.4%
$300k–$500k
13.6%
$500k–$1M
9.4%
$1M+
5.8%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $201,250 |
| Median rent / month | $1,074 |
| Owner occupied | 78.6% |
| Renter occupied | 21.5% |
| Vacant | 35.4% |
| Single-family detached | 64.0% |
| Large apartment buildings | 2.1% |
| Mobile homes | 23.0% |
| Median rooms | 5.0 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.19 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 1.5% |
| 2010–2019 | 15.2% |
| 2000–2009 | 24.0% |
| 1990–1999 | 15.1% |
| 1980–1989 | 17.3% |
| 1970–1979 | 8.9% |
| 1960–1969 | 8.3% |
| 1950–1959 | 5.6% |
| 1940–1949 | 1.6% |
| 1939 or earlier | 2.7% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.9% |
| 1 bedroom | 7.9% |
| 2 bedrooms | 27.8% |
| 3 bedrooms | 51.0% |
| 4 bedrooms | 10.0% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 2.6% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 4.1% |
| 1 vehicle | 39.8% |
| 2 vehicles | 36.0% |
| 3 or more | 20.3% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 13.4% |
| Electricity | 79.3% |
| Propane / LP gas | 4.4% |
| Wood | 0.8% |
| Solar | 0.2% |
| No fuel used | 1.9% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 3,008 | 50.0% |
| Cohabiting couple | 484 | 7.4% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 1,040 | 18.1% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 1,445 | 24.6% |
| Households with children under 18 | 1,474 | 24.5% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 2,584 | 42.6% |
| Average household size | 2.18 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 36.3% | 17.3% |
| Married | 44.2% | 54.8% |
| Separated | 1.8% | 1.5% |
| Widowed | 3.4% | 10.9% |
| Divorced | 14.5% | 15.8% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
4.0%
Some HS, no diploma
9.9%
HS graduate
33.5%
Some college, no degree
21.3%
Associate's degree
9.1%
Bachelor's degree
13.3%
Graduate / professional
9.0%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 86.2% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 22.3% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 318 | 12.6% |
| Kindergarten | 80 | 3.2% |
| Elementary school | 1,017 | 40.5% |
| High school | 574 | 23.0% |
| College / grad school | 525 | 21.1% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
20.7%
Public administration
13.5%
Construction
12.0%
Retail trade
11.0%
Other services
7.6%
Professional & management
7.5%
Arts, food & hospitality
6.6%
Finance & real estate
5.9%
Agriculture & mining
4.2%
Transportation & utilities
4.0%
Manufacturing
3.8%
Information
2.1%
Wholesale trade
1.3%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 34.3% |
| Service | 17.7% |
| Sales & office | 22.0% |
| Natural resources & construction | 17.8% |
| Production & transportation | 8.2% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 70.5% |
| Government | 24.0% |
| Self-employed | 5.3% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.3% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 71.8% |
| Carpool | 17.1% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 2.3% |
| Other means | 2.8% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 24.7 |
Poverty
All people
12.5%
Under 18 years
14.9%
18 and over
12.1%
Married-couple families
4.9%
Female-led households
35.0%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 48.2% |
| Retirement income | 35.8% |
| Supplemental Security | 5.4% |
| Cash public assistance | 2.7% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 14.7% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| High blood pressure | 39.3% |
| High cholesterol | 33.7% |
| Heart disease | 7.7% |
| Stroke | 3.8% |
| Asthma | 8.6% |
| Arthritis | 26.5% |
| Kidney disease | 3.3% |
| Pulmonary disease | 9.3% |
| Cancer | 7.1% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 16.0% |
| No physical activity | 27.3% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 33.8% |
| Fair or poor health | 18.8% |
| Poor mental health | 15.5% |
| Poor physical health | 12.8% |
| No health insurance | 22.5% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 76.5% |
| Visited dentist | 52.7% |
| Cholesterol screening | 89.7% |
| Teeth loss | 18.2% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 1,481 | 11.2% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 23.0% |
| Under 18 | 6.6% |
| 18–64 years | 21.3% |
| 65 and over | 38.2% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 62.5% |
| Public insurance | 47.7% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 4.3% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 14,999 | 96.0% |
| Spanish | 255 | 1.7% |
| Other Indo-European | 198 | 1.3% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 34 | 0.3% |
| Other languages | 11 | 0.1% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 15,089 | 96.6% |
| Born in same state | 14,934 | 95.6% |
| Born in different state | 8,096 | 51.8% |
| Foreign born | 155 | 1.0% |
| Naturalized citizen | 532 | 3.4% |
| Not a US citizen | 250 | 46.6% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 1,993 | 12.8% |
| Italian | 1,301 | 8.3% |
| Arab | 1,094 | 7% |
| Polish | 71 | 0.5% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English | 48 | 0.3% |
| Dutch | 27 | 0.2% |
| Irish | 19 | 0.1% |
| German | 16 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 38.3% |
| Internet access | 92.8% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
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