Panama City Beach
City in Bay County, Florida

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.
- 18,094residents (2020 Census)
- 10 ftelevation · 3 m
- 19.3 sq miland area · 50.0 km²
- 937 / sq mipopulation density
- 32413ZIP code
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 had 18,094 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 18,094 |
|---|---|
| Density | 937 per sq mi (362 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Panama City Beach at a glance
| State | Florida (FL) |
|---|---|
| County | Bay County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 18,094 (2020) |
| Land area | 19.31 sq mi (50.0 km²) |
| Water area | 0.20 sq mi (0.53 km²) |
| Elevation | 10 ft (3 m) |
| Coordinates | 30.2332° N, 85.8771° W |
| ZIP code | 32413 |
| Official website | pcbgov.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 1254725 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Panama City Beach
- Laguna Beach4.7 mi W
- Upper Grand Lagoon8.1 mi SE
- Lower Grand Lagoon9.7 mi SE
- Pretty Bayou10.9 mi E
- Southport14.0 mi E
- Ebro14.1 mi N
- Lynn Haven14.3 mi E
- Cedar Grove15.1 mi E
- Springfield16.9 mi E
- Parker18.1 mi SE
- Tyndall AFB19.3 mi SE
- Panama City20.7 mi E
Straight-line distance between town centers.
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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