Ocean City
Census-designated place in Okaloosa County, Florida

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.
- 6,314residents (2020 Census)
- 10 ftelevation · 3 m
- 1.6 sq miland area · 4.0 km²
- 4,063 / sq mipopulation density
- 32579ZIP code
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 had 6,314 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 6,314 |
|---|---|
| Density | 4,063 per sq mi (1,569 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Ocean City at a glance
| State | Florida (FL) |
|---|---|
| County | Okaloosa County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 6,314 (2020) |
| Land area | 1.55 sq mi (4.0 km²) |
| Water area | 0.49 sq mi (1.28 km²) |
| Elevation | 10 ft (3 m) |
| Coordinates | 30.4399° N, 86.6072° W |
| ZIP code | 32579 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 1250925 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Ocean City
- Cinco Bayou1.2 mi S
- Fort Walton Beach1.3 mi SW
- Shalimar1.5 mi E
- Wright2.1 mi W
- Lake Lorraine2.5 mi E
- Mary Esther3.6 mi SW
- Eglin AFB3.7 mi NE
- Valparaiso6.5 mi NE
- Hurlburt Field6.7 mi W
- Destin8.7 mi E
- Niceville10.0 mi NE
- Miramar Beach16.1 mi E
Straight-line distance between town centers.
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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