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U.S. ZIP Code · FL32401

Bay County · Panama City-Panama City Beach, FL

Typical home value

$214,139[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
-1.5%
5-year / yr
+5.1%
10-year / yr
+8.2%

Relative price

vs U.S.
-24.6%
vs metro
-24.9%
vs state
-38.3%
ZIP 32401 location in FL
Location of ZIP 32401 in FL

Price history

Zillow Home Value Index — monthly, smoothed and seasonally adjusted.

The typical home in 32401 is worth $214,139 — 24.9% below the Panama City-Panama City Beach, FL median. Over the past year, values have fallen 1.5%. Homes here rent for a typical $1,636 a month — a 9.2% gross rental yield. The effective property tax rate is 0.6%.

#Rent & investment

Typical asking rent, and the returns it implies at the current home value.

Monthly rent
$1,636[2]
Gross yield
9.2%[2]
Cap rate
5.5%[2]

#Property tax

Effective rate — total real estate taxes paid relative to total home value.

Effective tax rate
0.6%[3]
Typical annual tax
$1,309[3]

#Climate risk

FEMA National Risk Index ratings for Bay County. "Not Applicable" means the hazard does not threaten the county.

Overall risk
Relatively Moderate[4]
Riverine flood
Relatively Moderate
Coastal flood
Relatively Moderate
Wildfire
Relatively Low
Drought
Very Low
Heat wave
Relatively Moderate
Hurricane
Very High
Tornado
Relatively High
Earthquake
Very Low
Winter weather
Relatively Low

#Who lives here

Population
18,947[3]
Median household income
$52,523[3]

#Migration

Household moves in and out of Bay County over a year, from IRS tax-return data.

Net migration
+2,172[5]
Moved in
7,826
Moved out
5,654

Schools

Open public schools in this ZIP, from the NCES Common Core of Data.

Public schools
17
Elementary
4
Middle
1
High
6
  • RUTHERFORD HIGH SCHOOL

    High · Grades 6–12 · BAY

    1,423 students

  • BAY HIGH SCHOOL

    High · Grades 9–12 · BAY

    1,298 students

  • JINKS MIDDLE SCHOOL

    Middle · Grades 6–8 · BAY

    583 students

  • MERRIAM CHERRY STREET ELEMENTARY

    Elementary · Grades PK–5 · BAY

    381 students

  • ROSENWALD HIGH SCHOOL

    High · Grades 6–12 · BAY

    324 students

Run the numbers

Interactive calculators pre-filled with this ZIP's typical home value, rent, and property-tax rate. Edit any field to recompute.

Gross yield9.2%
Net yield (after ~40% expenses)5.5%
Annual rent$19,626

Gross and net yield are estimates based on the inputs and the selected expense ratio. Actual income and expenses will vary by property and market. Not investment advice.

Monthly payment$1,083
Loan principal$171,311
Down payment$42,828
Total interest paid$218,498

Estimated monthly payments include principal and interest only. Actual costs will include property tax, insurance, possibly PMI, and HOA fees not modeled here. Loan terms shown are estimates; consult a licensed lender for current rates and qualification.

Own : rent ratio0.84
Monthly cost to own$1,370
Monthly rent$1,636

Owning is meaningfully cheaper month-to-month.

This calculator projects multi-year scenarios based on assumptions about appreciation, rent growth, and investment returns — none of which are guaranteed. Actual outcomes depend on variables this tool cannot know. Not financial or real estate advice.

#Metro ranking

Where this ZIP sits among others in its metro area.

Appreciation
92nd percentile[1]
Rental yield
100th percentile[2]
Property tax
92nd percentile[3]

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 32401?
The typical home in 32401 is worth $214,139, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 32401?
Home values in 32401 are down 1.5% over the past year, and up 5.1% a year over five years.
What is the typical rent in 32401?
A typical home in 32401 rents for about $1,636 a month, a gross rental yield of 9.2%.
What is the property tax rate in 32401?
The effective property tax rate in 32401 is 0.6% — roughly $1,309 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 32401?
ZIP code 32401 has a population of 18,947 and a median household income of $52,523.

#Comparable ZIPs

Same metro, nearest typical home value. Each card shows the comparable ZIP's headline numbers so you can scan at a glance.

  • Chipley, FL

    Typical home
    $227,329
    Gross yield
  • Caryville, FL

    Typical home
    $190,180
    Gross yield
  • Vernon, FL

    Typical home
    $185,724
    Gross yield
  • FL

    Typical home
    $269,766
    Gross yield
  • FL

    Typical home
    $157,238
    Gross yield
  • Panama City, FL

    Typical home
    $285,214
    Gross yield
    7.4%

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