Ocean City

Census-designated place in Okaloosa County, Florida

Aerial view of Ocean City, Florida
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Ocean City is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Okaloosa County, Florida, with 6,314 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 10 ft (3 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Cinco Bayou, 1.2 miles S.

About Ocean City

Ocean City is a census-designated place (CDP) in Okaloosa County, Florida, United States. The population was 6,314 at the 2020 census, up from 5,550 at the 2010 census. It is part of the Crestview–Fort Walton Beach–Destin, Florida Metropolitan Statistical Area.

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Living in Ocean City

Median household income
$59,039
Median home value
$303,900
Median rent
$1,443/mo
Median age
37.6
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Ocean City, FL population

Ocean City had 6,314 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census6,314
Density4,063 per sq mi (1,569 per km²)

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.

Ocean City at a glance

StateFlorida (FL)
CountyOkaloosa County
TypeCensus-designated place
Population6,314 (2020)
Land area1.55 sq mi (4.0 km²)
Water area0.49 sq mi (1.28 km²)
Elevation10 ft (3 m)
Coordinates30.4399° N, 86.6072° W
ZIP code32579
Census code (GEOID)1250925

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.

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Frequently asked questions about Ocean City

What county is Ocean City in?

Ocean City is in Okaloosa County, Florida.

What is the population of Ocean City, FL?

6,314 people lived in Ocean City at the 2020 Census.

What is the ZIP code of Ocean City, FL?

The ZIP code of Ocean City is 32579.

What is the elevation of Ocean City?

10 feet (3 m) above sea level.

What towns are near Ocean City?

Cinco Bayou (1.2 mi), Fort Walton Beach (1.3 mi), Shalimar (1.5 mi), Wright (2.1 mi), Lake Lorraine (2.5 mi).

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