Panama City Beach

City in Bay County, Florida

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Panama City Beach is a city in Bay County, Florida, with 18,094 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 10 ft (3 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Laguna Beach, 4.7 miles W.

About Panama City Beach

Panama City Beach is a resort city in the Florida Panhandle, and principal city of the Panama City metropolitan area. Being located on the Emerald Coast area of Florida, it is a popular vacation destination. Panama City Beach had a population of 18,094 at the 2020 census, up from 12,018 in 2010. Panama City Beach's slogan is "the World's Most Beautiful Beaches" due to the unique, sugar-white, sandy beaches of the Florida Panhandle.

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Living in Panama City Beach

Median household income
$80,941
Median home value
$441,300
Median rent
$1,791/mo
Median age
45.4
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Panama City Beach, FL population

Panama City Beach had 18,094 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census18,094
Density937 per sq mi (362 per km²)

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

Panama City Beach at a glance

StateFlorida (FL)
CountyBay County
TypeCity
Population18,094 (2020)
Land area19.31 sq mi (50.0 km²)
Water area0.20 sq mi (0.53 km²)
Elevation10 ft (3 m)
Coordinates30.2332° N, 85.8771° W
ZIP code32413
Official websitepcbgov.com
Census code (GEOID)1254725

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

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Frequently asked questions about Panama City Beach

What county is Panama City Beach in?

Panama City Beach is in Bay County, Florida.

What is the population of Panama City Beach, FL?

18,094 people lived in Panama City Beach at the 2020 Census.

What is the ZIP code of Panama City Beach, FL?

The ZIP code of Panama City Beach is 32413.

What is the elevation of Panama City Beach?

10 feet (3 m) above sea level.

What towns are near Panama City Beach?

Laguna Beach (4.7 mi), Upper Grand Lagoon (8.1 mi), Lower Grand Lagoon (9.7 mi), Pretty Bayou (10.9 mi), Southport (14.0 mi).

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