Panama City
City in Bay County, Florida

Panama City is a city in Bay County, Florida, with 32,939 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 26 ft (8 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Lynn Haven, 6.4 miles W.
- 32,939residents (2020 Census)
- 26 ftelevation · 8 m
- 35.5 sq miland area · 92.0 km²
- 927 / sq mipopulation density
- 32404ZIP code
About Panama City
Panama City is a city in and the county seat of Bay County, Florida, United States. Located along U.S. Route 98, it is the largest city between Tallahassee and Pensacola. It is the most populous city in Bay County and a principal city of the Panama City–Panama City Beach, Florida metropolitan statistical area, which has a population around 200,534. According to the 2020 United States census, the city's population was 32,939 (excluding Panama City Beach).
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Living in Panama City
- Median household income
- $62,265
- Median home value
- $268,900
- Median rent
- $1,327/mo
- Median age
- 39.5
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Panama City had 32,939 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 32,939 |
|---|---|
| Density | 927 per sq mi (358 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Panama City at a glance
| State | Florida (FL) |
|---|---|
| County | Bay County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 32,939 (2020) |
| Land area | 35.52 sq mi (92.0 km²) |
| Water area | 0.12 sq mi (0.31 km²) |
| Elevation | 26 ft (8 m) |
| Coordinates | 30.2396° N, 85.5301° W |
| ZIP code | 32404 |
| Official website | pcgov.org |
| Census code (GEOID) | 1254700 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Panama City
- Lynn Haven6.4 mi W
- Springfield6.5 mi SW
- Cedar Grove7.0 mi SW
- Callaway7.6 mi S
- Southport8.1 mi NW
- Parker8.7 mi SW
- Pretty Bayou10.4 mi W
- Tyndall AFB11.2 mi S
- Upper Grand Lagoon14.0 mi W
- Lower Grand Lagoon14.8 mi SW
- Panama City Beach20.7 mi W
- Mexico Beach21.6 mi S
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Panama City
What county is Panama City in?
Panama City is in Bay County, Florida.
What is the population of Panama City, FL?
32,939 people lived in Panama City at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Panama City, FL?
The ZIP code of Panama City is 32404.
What is the elevation of Panama City?
26 feet (8 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Panama City?
Lynn Haven (6.4 mi), Springfield (6.5 mi), Cedar Grove (7.0 mi), Callaway (7.6 mi), Southport (8.1 mi).
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