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U.S. ZIP Code · FL32462

Washington County · Panama City-Panama City Beach, FL

Typical home value

$185,724[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
-2.7%
5-year / yr
+4.5%
10-year / yr
+8.4%

Relative price

vs U.S.
-34.6%
vs metro
-34.9%
vs state
-46.4%
ZIP 32462 location in FL
Location of ZIP 32462 in FL

Price history

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

The typical home in 32462 is worth $185,724 — 34.9% below the Panama City-Panama City Beach, FL median. Over the past year, values have fallen 2.7%. The effective property tax rate is 0.3%.

#Rent & investment

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

Monthly rent
[2]
Gross yield
[2]
Cap rate
[2]

#Property tax

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

Effective tax rate
0.3%[3]
Typical annual tax
$640[3]

#Climate risk

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

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

#Who lives here

Population
3,920[3]
Median household income
$50,662[3]

#Migration

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

Net migration
+117[5]
Moved in
820
Moved out
703

Schools

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

Public schools
3
Elementary
1
Middle
1
High
1
  • VERNON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

    Elementary · Grades PK–5 · WASHINGTON

    604 students

  • VERNON HIGH SCHOOL

    High · Grades 9–12 · WASHINGTON

    331 students

  • VERNON MIDDLE SCHOOL

    Middle · Grades 6–8 · WASHINGTON

    258 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 yield
Net yield (after ~40% expenses)
Annual rent

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$939
Loan principal$148,579
Down payment$37,145
Total interest paid$189,505

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 ratio
Monthly cost to own$1,147
Monthly rent

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
33rd percentile[1]
Rental yield
[2]
Property tax
0th percentile[3]

Rankings

Top-10 lists this ZIP code appears on.

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 32462?
The typical home in 32462 is worth $185,724, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 32462?
Home values in 32462 are down 2.7% over the past year, and up 4.5% a year over five years.
What is the property tax rate in 32462?
The effective property tax rate in 32462 is 0.3% — roughly $640 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 32462?
ZIP code 32462 has a population of 3,920 and a median household income of $50,662.

#Comparable ZIPs

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

  • Caryville, FL

    Typical home
    $190,180
    Gross yield
  • Panama City, FL

    Typical home
    $214,139
    Gross yield
    9.2%
  • FL

    Typical home
    $157,238
    Gross yield
  • Chipley, FL

    Typical home
    $227,329
    Gross yield
  • FL

    Typical home
    $269,766
    Gross yield
  • Panama City, FL

    Typical home
    $285,214
    Gross yield
    7.4%

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