Fort Walton Beach
City in Okaloosa County, Florida
Fort Walton Beach is a city in Okaloosa County, Florida, with 20,922 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 7 ft (2 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Cinco Bayou, 0.8 miles E.
- 20,922residents (2020 Census)
- 7 ftelevation · 2 m
- 7.6 sq miland area · 19.8 km²
- 2,738 / sq mipopulation density
- 32548ZIP code
About Fort Walton Beach
Fort Walton Beach, often referred to by the initialism FWB, is a city in southern Okaloosa County, Florida, United States. As of the 2020 census, Fort Walton Beach had a population of 20,922. It is a principal city of the Crestview−Fort Walton Beach−Destin, Florida Metropolitan Statistical Area.
Fort Walton Beach is a year-round fishing and beach resort community. Its busiest time of the year is the summer, causing a boost to the local economy because of tourism.
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Living in Fort Walton Beach
- Median household income
- $68,538
- Median home value
- $321,800
- Median rent
- $1,307/mo
- Median age
- 39.1
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Fort Walton Beach had 20,922 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 20,922 |
|---|---|
| Density | 2,738 per sq mi (1,057 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Fort Walton Beach at a glance
| State | Florida (FL) |
|---|---|
| County | Okaloosa County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 20,922 (2020) |
| Land area | 7.64 sq mi (19.8 km²) |
| Water area | 0.08 sq mi (0.20 km²) |
| Elevation | 7 ft (2 m) |
| Coordinates | 30.4249° N, 86.6218° W |
| ZIP code | 32548 |
| Official website | fwb.org |
| Census code (GEOID) | 1224475 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Fort Walton Beach
- Cinco Bayou0.8 mi E
- Ocean City1.3 mi NE
- Wright1.8 mi NW
- Mary Esther2.4 mi SW
- Shalimar2.6 mi NE
- Lake Lorraine3.5 mi E
- Eglin AFB4.9 mi NE
- Hurlburt Field5.8 mi W
- Valparaiso7.8 mi NE
- Destin9.3 mi E
- Niceville11.3 mi NE
- Navarre15.9 mi W
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Fort Walton Beach
What county is Fort Walton Beach in?
Fort Walton Beach is in Okaloosa County, Florida.
What is the population of Fort Walton Beach, FL?
20,922 people lived in Fort Walton Beach at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Fort Walton Beach, FL?
The ZIP code of Fort Walton Beach is 32548.
What is the elevation of Fort Walton Beach?
7 feet (2 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Fort Walton Beach?
Cinco Bayou (0.8 mi), Ocean City (1.3 mi), Wright (1.8 mi), Mary Esther (2.4 mi), Shalimar (2.6 mi).
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