Eglin AFB
Census-designated place in Okaloosa County, Florida
Eglin AFB is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Okaloosa County, Florida, with 3,006 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 89 ft (27 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Lake Lorraine, 1.6 miles SW.
- 3,006residents (2020 Census)
- 89 ftelevation · 27 m
- 3.1 sq miland area · 8.0 km²
- 977 / sq mipopulation density
- 32579ZIP code
About Eglin AFB
Eglin Air Force Base (IATA: VPS, ICAO: KVPS, FAA LID: VPS) is a United States Air Force (USAF) base in the western Florida panhandle, located about three miles (5 km) southwest of Valparaiso in Okaloosa County.
The host unit at Eglin is the 96th Test Wing (formerly the 96th Air Base Wing). The 96 TW is the test and evaluation center for Air Force air-delivered weapons, navigation and guidance systems, command and control systems, and Air Force Special Operations Command (AFSOC) systems.
Eglin AFB was established 91 years ago in 1935 as the Valparaiso Bombing and Gunnery Base. It is named in honor of Lt. Col. Frederick I. Eglin (1891–1937), who was killed in a crash of his Northrop A-17 attack aircraft on a flight from Langley to Maxwell Field, Alabama.
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Living in Eglin AFB
- Median household income
- $84,167
- Median rent
- $2,260/mo
- Median age
- 25
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Eglin AFB had 3,006 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 3,006 |
|---|---|
| Density | 977 per sq mi (377 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Eglin AFB at a glance
| State | Florida (FL) |
|---|---|
| County | Okaloosa County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 3,006 (2020) |
| Land area | 3.08 sq mi (8.0 km²) |
| Water area | 0.14 sq mi (0.37 km²) |
| Elevation | 89 ft (27 m) |
| Coordinates | 30.4605° N, 86.5505° W |
| ZIP code | 32579 |
| Official website | eglin.af.mil |
| Census code (GEOID) | 1220050 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Eglin AFB
- Lake Lorraine1.6 mi SW
- Shalimar2.3 mi SW
- Valparaiso3.0 mi NE
- Ocean City3.7 mi SW
- Cinco Bayou4.4 mi SW
- Fort Walton Beach4.9 mi SW
- Wright5.6 mi W
- Destin6.4 mi SE
- Niceville6.5 mi NE
- Mary Esther7.3 mi SW
- Hurlburt Field10.3 mi W
- Miramar Beach13.4 mi SE
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Eglin AFB
What county is Eglin AFB in?
Eglin AFB is in Okaloosa County, Florida.
What is the population of Eglin AFB, FL?
3,006 people lived in Eglin AFB at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Eglin AFB, FL?
The ZIP code of Eglin AFB is 32579.
What is the elevation of Eglin AFB?
89 feet (27 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Eglin AFB?
Lake Lorraine (1.6 mi), Shalimar (2.3 mi), Valparaiso (3.0 mi), Ocean City (3.7 mi), Cinco Bayou (4.4 mi).
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