32465 ZIP Code — Wewahitchka, FL

Gulf County, Florida

ZIP code 32465 is located in Wewahitchka, Florida, within Gulf County. It covers approximately 315.73 square miles and serves a population of 7,846 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 850.

About ZIP code 32465

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $113,500. Owner-occupancy is high at 79%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $44,781. SNAP benefit usage at 17% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 47% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with public administration 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.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 26%.

Overall, ZIP code 32465 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

7,846

population

315.73

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

32465 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 32465

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 32465. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Wewahitchka	Acceptable
Wewahitchka	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

32456 Port Saint Joe (10.5 mi) 32320 Apalachicola (19.4 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	7,846
Population density	25 / sq mi
State FIPS	12
County FIPS	045

Geography
Land area	315.73 sq mi
Water area	11.67 sq mi
Latitude	29.9896
Longitude	-85.2012
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	58.3%	48.1%	43.4%
$50k – $100k	28.2%	30.0%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	12.2%	17.6%	19.3%
Over $200k	1.4%	4.3%	6.4%

Demographics & statistics

7,846

Population

People per sq mi

40.6

Median age

$44,781

Median household income

$18,377

Per capita income

$113,500

Median home value

$854

Median monthly rent

78.6%

Home ownership

16.2%

Poverty rate

4.4%

Unemployment

2,834

Housing units

10.1%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

126

Under 5

196

5–9

106

200

10–14

109

235

15–19

128

269

20–24

147

949

25–34

517

875

35–44

476

867

45–54

472

251

55–59

136

303

60–64

165

562

65–74

305

150

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	1,022	13.0%
18 and over	6,824	87.0%
65 and over	1,250	15.9%
Median age	40.6 years

Race & ethnicity

White 69%

Black or African American 21.1%

Two or more races 4.3%

Hispanic or Latino 2.8%

American Indian / Alaska Native 1.7%

Other race 0.7%

Asian 0.4%

Group	Count	%
White	5,575	69%
Black or African American	1,703	21.1%
Two or more races	347	4.3%
Hispanic or Latino	230	2.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native	135	1.7%
Other race	53	0.7%
Asian	33	0.4%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	58.3%	48.1%	43.4%
$50k – $100k	28.2%	30.0%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	12.2%	17.6%	19.3%
Over $200k	1.4%	4.3%	6.4%

Under $10k 7.1%

$10k–$15k 9.3%

$15k–$25k 13.2%

$25k–$35k 10.1%

$35k–$50k 14.8%

$50k–$75k 15.9%

$75k–$100k 15.7%

$100k–$150k 9.3%

$150k–$200k 3.5%

$200k+ 1.2%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	7.1%
$10k–$15k	9.3%
$15k–$25k	13.2%
$25k–$35k	10.1%
$35k–$50k	14.8%
$50k–$75k	15.9%
$75k–$100k	15.7%
$100k–$150k	9.3%
$150k–$200k	3.5%
$200k+	1.2%
Median income	$44,781

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 24.9%

$50k–$100k 17.7%

$100k–$150k 17.3%

$150k–$200k 16.7%

$200k–$300k 13.5%

$300k–$500k 4.8%

$500k–$1M 3.6%

$1M+ 1.4%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$113,500
Median rent / month	$854
Owner occupied	78.6%
Renter occupied	21.4%
Vacant	27.6%
Single-family detached	53.3%
Large apartment buildings	1.1%
Mobile homes	39.6%
Median rooms	5.1
Avg household size (owned)	2.26

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	1.1%
2010–2019	8.2%
2000–2009	21.5%
1990–1999	18.6%
1980–1989	21.6%
1970–1979	9.1%
1960–1969	9.0%
1950–1959	5.6%
1940–1949	2.0%
1939 or earlier	3.3%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.6%
1 bedroom	10.9%
2 bedrooms	30.7%
3 bedrooms	46.0%
4 bedrooms	8.4%
5+ bedrooms	2.4%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	5.3%
1 vehicle	44.2%
2 vehicles	30.8%
3 or more	19.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	4.5%
Electricity	86.4%
Propane / LP gas	5.5%
Wood	1.3%
No fuel used	2.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	1,169	48.2%
Cohabiting couple	92	3.8%
Male householder, no spouse	523	21.6%
Female householder, no spouse	642	26.5%
Households with children under 18	578	23.8%
Households with seniors (65+)	946	39.0%
Average household size	2.22

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	51.4%	17.1%
Married	29.6%	54.6%
Separated	2.8%	2.5%
Widowed	3.5%	11.0%
Divorced	12.7%	14.8%

Education

Less than 9th grade 5.4%

Some HS, no diploma 16.7%

HS graduate 40.1%

Some college, no degree 18.5%

Associate's degree 9.1%

Bachelor's degree 7.0%

Graduate / professional 3.1%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	77.9%
Bachelor's or higher	10.1%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	90	7.4%
Kindergarten	23	1.9%
Elementary school	478	39.1%
High school	314	25.7%
College / grad school	319	26.1%

Employment

Industry of employment

Public administration 21.5%

Education & healthcare 18.5%

Construction 11.5%

Other services 10.7%

Retail trade 10.6%

Agriculture & mining 6.7%

Manufacturing 4.4%

Information 3.7%

Arts, food & hospitality 3.2%

Finance & real estate 2.9%

Professional & management 2.4%

Transportation & utilities 2.0%

Wholesale trade 1.8%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	35.4%
Service	17.5%
Sales & office	17.0%
Natural resources & construction	19.8%
Production & transportation	10.1%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	66.1%
Government	30.8%
Self-employed	3.1%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	73.7%
Carpool	18.2%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	2.6%
Work from home	1.5%
Other means	4.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	30.6

Poverty

All people 16.2%

Under 18 years 15.4%

18 and over 16.4%

Married-couple families 7.2%

Female-led households 40.6%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	47.2%
Retirement income	27.3%
Supplemental Security	6.9%
Cash public assistance	2.1%
Food stamps / SNAP	17.4%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	36.5%
High blood pressure	37.6%
High cholesterol	31.0%
Diabetes	11.4%
Heart disease	6.9%
Stroke	3.6%
Asthma	8.6%
Arthritis	22.9%
Kidney disease	3.0%
Pulmonary disease	9.2%
Cancer	5.3%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	26.9%
Binge drinking	18.0%
No physical activity	29.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	36.6%
Depression	19.0%
Fair or poor health	20.6%
Poor mental health	16.7%
Poor physical health	13.3%
No health insurance	27.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)	73.6%
Visited dentist	45.6%
Cholesterol screening	86.6%
Teeth loss	21.5%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	574	8.4%

Disability	%
Any disability	25.7%
Under 18	10.4%
18–64 years	23.3%
65 and over	44.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	58.5%
Public insurance	46.6%
No insurance	11.0%
Uninsured under 19	5.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	7,651	97.5%
Spanish	168	2.2%
Other Indo-European	146	1.9%
Asian & Pacific Islander	22	0.3%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	7,587	96.7%
Born in same state	7,461	95.1%
Born in different state	4,698	59.9%
Foreign born	126	1.6%
Naturalized citizen	259	3.3%
Not a US citizen	83	32.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	934	11.9%
Italian	591	7.5%
Arab	466	5.9%

Ancestry	Count	%
Dutch	7	0.1%
German	6	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	30.9%
Internet access	91.8%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 32465

What city is ZIP code 32465 in?

ZIP code 32465 is primarily assigned to Wewahitchka, Florida.

What county is ZIP code 32465 in?

ZIP code 32465 falls within Gulf County, Florida.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 32465?

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 32465 have a large retiree population?

47% of households in ZIP code 32465 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 32465?

16% of residents in ZIP code 32465 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 32465?

The median home value in ZIP code 32465 is $113,500.

What timezone is ZIP code 32465 in?

ZIP code 32465 observes the CST timezone.