32455 ZIP Code — Ponce De Leon, FL

Holmes County, Florida

ZIP code 32455 is located in Ponce De Leon, Florida, within Holmes County. It covers approximately 225.80 square miles and serves a population of 4,239 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 850.

About ZIP code 32455

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $99,600. Owner-occupancy is high at 79%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $47,547. 45% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with construction as the leading industry. The average commute of 31 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 10% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (27%) compared to national benchmarks. 18% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Overall, ZIP code 32455 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

4,239
population
225.80
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
32455 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 32455

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 32455. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City Status
Ponce De Leon Acceptable
Ponce De Leon Preferred
Nearby ZIP codes
32427 Caryville (11.4 mi) 32462 Vernon (11.7 mi) 32435 Defuniak Springs (12.7 mi) 32464 Westville (14 mi) 32439 Freeport (15.1 mi) 32437 Ebro (16 mi) 32425 Bonifay (18.8 mi) 32425 Bonifay (18.8 mi) 32425 Bonifay (18.8 mi) 32433 Defuniak Springs (19.1 mi)
Demographics updated 05/2026
Population
Total population 4,239
Population density 19 / sq mi
State FIPS 12
County FIPS 059
Geography
Land area 225.80 sq mi
Water area 8.31 sq mi
Latitude 30.6462
Longitude -85.9695
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 57.4% 59.8% 43.4%
$50k – $100k 27.8% 28.3% 30.8%
$100k – $200k 14.7% 10.7% 19.3%
Over $200k 0.1% 1.1% 6.4%

Demographics & statistics

4,239
Population
19
People per sq mi
44.6
Median age
$47,547
Median household income
$24,750
Per capita income
$99,600
Median home value
$679
Median monthly rent
79.3%
Home ownership
14.0%
Poverty rate
5.9%
Unemployment
1,752
Housing units
10.1%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
131
Under 5
126
85
5–9
81
126
10–14
121
108
15–19
103
104
20–24
100
231
25–34
223
312
35–44
300
197
45–54
189
124
55–59
120
205
60–64
198
406
65–74
391
82
75–84
79
49
85+
48
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 1884319.9%
18 and over3,39680.1%
65 and over1,05524.9%
Median age44.6 years

Race & ethnicity

White 90%
Two or more races 3.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 3.1%
Hispanic or Latino 2.2%
Asian 0.7%
Black or African American 0.1%
GroupCount%
White3,89990%
Two or more races1693.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native1363.1%
Hispanic or Latino952.2%
Asian310.7%
Black or African American30.1%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 57.4% 59.8% 43.4%
$50k – $100k 27.8% 28.3% 30.8%
$100k – $200k 14.7% 10.7% 19.3%
Over $200k 0.1% 1.1% 6.4%
Under $10k 3.3%
$10k–$15k 5.7%
$15k–$25k 13.9%
$25k–$35k 11.2%
$35k–$50k 25.0%
$50k–$75k 13.9%
$75k–$100k 6.8%
$100k–$150k 15.0%
$150k–$200k 4.1%
$200k+ 1.0%
Range% of households
Under $10k3.3%
$10k–$15k5.7%
$15k–$25k13.9%
$25k–$35k11.2%
$35k–$50k25.0%
$50k–$75k13.9%
$75k–$100k6.8%
$100k–$150k15.0%
$150k–$200k4.1%
$200k+1.0%
Median income$47,547

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 23.9%
$50k–$100k 26.4%
$100k–$150k 17.0%
$150k–$200k 9.9%
$200k–$300k 8.7%
$300k–$500k 11.5%
$500k–$1M 2.7%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$99,600
Median rent / month$679
Owner occupied79.3%
Renter occupied20.7%
Vacant18.1%
Single-family detached54.3%
Large apartment buildings0.7%
Mobile homes43.9%
Median rooms5.5
Avg household size (owned)2.45

Year built

Era%
2020 or later0.7%
2010–20195.7%
2000–200913.0%
1990–199925.2%
1980–198916.0%
1970–197921.5%
1960–19698.7%
1950–19592.9%
1940–19491.4%
1939 or earlier4.9%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)0.5%
1 bedroom6.1%
2 bedrooms31.4%
3 bedrooms53.8%
4 bedrooms7.9%
5+ bedrooms0.3%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle2.3%
1 vehicle31.7%
2 vehicles38.8%
3 or more27.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Utility gas1.0%
Electricity85.4%
Propane / LP gas8.7%
Wood4.3%
No fuel used0.6%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family98957.2%
Cohabiting couple362.1%
Male householder, no spouse29016.8%
Female householder, no spouse41323.9%
Households with children under 1853531.0%
Households with seniors (65+)80546.6%
Average household size2.45

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married23.7%12.1%
Married56.9%56.5%
Separated2.5%1.7%
Widowed3.3%13.2%
Divorced13.6%16.5%

Education

Less than 9th grade 5.7%
Some HS, no diploma 11.2%
HS graduate 51.2%
Some college, no degree 19.0%
Associate's degree 2.7%
Bachelor's degree 7.9%
Graduate / professional 2.2%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher83.1%
Bachelor's or higher10.1%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool11916.2%
Kindergarten435.9%
Elementary school39053.2%
High school13919.0%
College / grad school425.7%

Employment

Industry of employment

Construction 15.5%
Professional & management 14.7%
Other services 13.2%
Arts, food & hospitality 11.1%
Retail trade 8.6%
Public administration 7.7%
Transportation & utilities 7.5%
Education & healthcare 7.0%
Wholesale trade 4.7%
Agriculture & mining 4.1%
Finance & real estate 3.8%
Information 1.0%
Manufacturing 0.9%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts24.3%
Service21.2%
Sales & office24.3%
Natural resources & construction22.7%
Production & transportation7.4%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector73.5%
Government11.4%
Self-employed15.2%
Unpaid family workers0.0%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone83.5%
Carpool9.3%
Public transit0.0%
Walk0.6%
Work from home6.6%
Other means0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)31.2

Poverty

All people 14.0%
Under 18 years 15.7%
18 and over 13.6%
Married-couple families 7.5%
Female-led households 21.5%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security44.6%
Retirement income26.6%
Supplemental Security4.8%
Cash public assistance2.1%
Food stamps / SNAP12.0%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity34.1%
High blood pressure39.0%
High cholesterol34.9%
Diabetes13.3%
Heart disease8.6%
Stroke4.4%
Asthma9.8%
Arthritis30.0%
Kidney disease3.7%
Pulmonary disease12.1%
Cancer7.1%
Behavior / access%
Smoking26.5%
Binge drinking15.3%
No physical activity31.7%
Less than 7 hrs sleep37.1%
Depression22.4%
Fair or poor health22.1%
Poor mental health18.1%
Poor physical health15.5%
No health insurance23.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)73.8%
Visited dentist48.5%
Cholesterol screening88.6%
Teeth loss20.2%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans2988.8%
Disability%
Any disability17.5%
Under 182.7%
18–64 years15.1%
65 and over34.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance42.9%
Public insurance51.1%
No insurance17.5%
Uninsured under 195.8%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only3,98293.9%
Spanish471.2%
Other Indo-European471.2%
Asian & Pacific Islander00.0%
Other languages00.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)4,20899.3%
Born in same state4,18198.6%
Born in different state2,59661.2%
Foreign born270.6%
Naturalized citizen310.7%
Not a US citizen31100.0%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
Arab79218.7%
French50011.8%
Italian44710.5%
AncestryCount%
English120.3%
Polish50.1%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access40.8%
Internet access93.9%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 32455

What city is ZIP code 32455 in?

ZIP code 32455 is primarily assigned to Ponce De Leon, Florida.

What county is ZIP code 32455 in?

ZIP code 32455 falls within Holmes County, Florida.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 32455?

10% 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 32455 have a large retiree population?

45% of households in ZIP code 32455 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 32455?

The median home value in ZIP code 32455 is $99,600.

What is the population of ZIP code 32455?

ZIP code 32455 has an estimated population of 4,239 residents, with a density of 19 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 32455 in?

ZIP code 32455 observes the CST timezone.

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