32449 ZIP Code — Wewahitchka, FL

Calhoun County, Florida

ZIP code 32449 is located in Wewahitchka, Florida, within Calhoun County. It covers approximately 45.50 square miles and serves a population of 1,037 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 850.

About ZIP code 32449

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1960s, giving the area an established character. Owner-occupancy is high at 76%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $29,297. Poverty affects 29% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 26% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 58% 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 27 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 15% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (26%) compared to national benchmarks. 20% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Overall, ZIP code 32449 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

1,037

population

45.50

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

32449 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 32449

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 32449. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Wewahitchka	Acceptable
Wewahitchka	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

32430 Clarksville (8.4 mi) 32424 Blountstown (14.9 mi) 32404 Panama City (15.4 mi) 32421 Altha (16.9 mi) 32466 Youngstown (16.9 mi) 32438 Fountain (17.7 mi) 32321 Bristol (17.8 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,037
Population density	23 / sq mi
State FIPS	12
County FIPS	013

Geography
Land area	45.50 sq mi
Water area	1.21 sq mi
Latitude	30.2787
Longitude	-85.2660
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	57.3%	62.1%	43.4%
$50k – $100k	39.9%	27.7%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	2.8%	8.5%	19.3%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.6%	6.4%

Demographics & statistics

1,037

Population

People per sq mi

33.0

Median age

$29,297

Median household income

$14,284

Per capita income

Median home value

Median monthly rent

75.8%

Home ownership

29.4%

Poverty rate

5.2%

Unemployment

460

Housing units

15.1%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

60–64

65–74

75–84

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	329	31.7%
18 and over	708	68.3%
65 and over	97	9.4%
Median age	33.0 years

Race & ethnicity

White 73.8%

Hispanic or Latino 9.4%

Two or more races 9.4%

American Indian / Alaska Native 7.5%

Group	Count	%
White	844	73.8%
Hispanic or Latino	107	9.4%
Two or more races	107	9.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native	86	7.5%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	57.3%	62.1%	43.4%
$50k – $100k	39.9%	27.7%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	2.8%	8.5%	19.3%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.6%	6.4%

$15k–$25k 33.9%

$25k–$35k 22.5%

$35k–$50k 8.3%

$50k–$75k 21.7%

$75k–$100k 5.4%

$100k–$150k 8.3%

Range	% of households
$15k–$25k	33.9%
$25k–$35k	22.5%
$35k–$50k	8.3%
$50k–$75k	21.7%
$75k–$100k	5.4%
$100k–$150k	8.3%
Median income	$29,297

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 27.4%

$50k–$100k 34.6%

$100k–$150k 2.3%

$150k–$200k 21.8%

$200k–$300k 13.9%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$0
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	75.8%
Renter occupied	24.2%
Vacant	35.6%
Single-family detached	71.6%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	24.0%
Median rooms	4.5
Avg household size (owned)	2.59

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	15.2%
2000–2009	10.1%
1990–1999	8.4%
1980–1989	3.7%
1970–1979	18.0%
1960–1969	20.7%
1950–1959	15.2%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	8.6%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	3.3%
2 bedrooms	35.8%
3 bedrooms	56.3%
4 bedrooms	4.6%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	1.7%
1 vehicle	49.6%
2 vehicles	7.1%
3 or more	41.6%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	98.3%
Propane / LP gas	1.7%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	151	43.0%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	67	19.1%
Female householder, no spouse	133	37.9%
Households with children under 18	95	27.1%
Households with seniors (65+)	66	18.8%
Average household size	2.95

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	45.7%	19.5%
Married	49.7%	46.0%
Separated	0.0%	7.5%
Widowed	1.7%	4.7%
Divorced	2.9%	22.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 27.4%

HS graduate 39.5%

Some college, no degree 16.2%

Associate's degree 1.8%

Bachelor's degree 13.3%

Graduate / professional 1.8%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	72.6%
Bachelor's or higher	15.1%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	83	28.6%
Elementary school	85	29.3%
High school	23	7.9%
College / grad school	99	34.1%

Employment

Industry of employment

Construction 26.0%

Agriculture & mining 20.2%

Education & healthcare 15.1%

Transportation & utilities 11.2%

Manufacturing 10.0%

Wholesale trade 8.8%

Public administration 8.8%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	15.1%
Service	9.7%
Sales & office	5.7%
Natural resources & construction	33.8%
Production & transportation	35.6%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	63.4%
Government	10.6%
Self-employed	26.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	87.6%
Carpool	3.6%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	8.8%
Avg commute (minutes)	27.4

Poverty

All people 29.4%

Under 18 years 54.7%

18 and over 17.7%

Married-couple families 21.9%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	58.1%
Retirement income	27.9%
Supplemental Security	28.8%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	26.2%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	36.2%
High blood pressure	36.6%
High cholesterol	36.7%
Diabetes	12.0%
Heart disease	8.3%
Stroke	4.1%
Asthma	10.1%
Arthritis	28.5%
Kidney disease	3.5%
Pulmonary disease	11.9%
Cancer	7.1%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	25.7%
Binge drinking	15.9%
No physical activity	31.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	36.9%
Depression	22.7%
Fair or poor health	21.8%
Poor mental health	18.5%
Poor physical health	14.6%
No health insurance	24.7%
Visited doctor (checkup)	73.0%
Visited dentist	48.0%
Cholesterol screening	87.7%
Teeth loss	21.7%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	33	4.7%

Disability	%
Any disability	18.8%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	26.8%
65 and over	32.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	23.2%
Public insurance	63.3%
No insurance	20.3%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	899	86.7%
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)	1,037	100.0%
Born in same state	919	88.6%
Born in different state	859	82.8%
Foreign born	118	11.4%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	250	24.1%
Italian	27	2.6%

Ancestry	Count	%
French	16	1.5%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	33.8%
Internet access	100.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 32449

What city is ZIP code 32449 in?

ZIP code 32449 is primarily assigned to Wewahitchka, Florida.

What county is ZIP code 32449 in?

ZIP code 32449 falls within Calhoun County, Florida.

Does ZIP code 32449 have a large retiree population?

58% of households in ZIP code 32449 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Is ZIP code 32449 family-oriented?

32% of residents in ZIP code 32449 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 32449?

29% of residents in ZIP code 32449 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 32449?

The median household income in ZIP code 32449 is $29,297, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 32449 in?

ZIP code 32449 observes the CST timezone.