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ZIP 32579

Part of Shalimar, FL
Pop. 10,506·Okaloosa County·427th most expensive ZIP in Florida
Median rent (all units)
$1,933/mo
Year-over-Year
-5.5%
Month-over-Month
-0.3%
vs US Median
-$32
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ZIP 32579 · $1,933
More expensive than 57% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,500
1 BR
$1,740
2 BR
$1,970
3 BR
$2,700
4 BR+
$3,290
Research median
$1,970/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$23,196/yr
At $1,933/mo median
Location
StateFL
CountyOkaloosa County
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Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are softening (down 5.5% YoY), so renters have negotiating leverage.
Based on rent-price momentum (-5.5% YoY, -0.3% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 32579 (Shalimar, FL) is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, has a median income above the national average, 47.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
10,506
Median income
$104,510
Median age
45.8
Renters
30.1%
Age distribution
17.1%
20.1%
23.8%
15.2%
23.9%
Under 1817.1%
18–3420.1%
35–5423.8%
55–6415.2%
65+23.9%
Gender
51.8%
48.2%
Male51.8%
Female48.2%
Race & ethnicity
78.5%
12.9%
White78.5%
Black2.9%
Hispanic12.9%
Asian3.1%
Other2.6%
Education (25+)
19.4%
27.9%
47.7%
No HS diploma5%
HS diploma19.4%
Some college27.9%
Bachelor's+47.7%
Housing tenure
69.9%
30.1%
Owner69.9%
Renter30.1%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 32579 in Shalimar, FL has changed in 5 years

Income
$88,722 → $104,510
up 17.8%
Population
10,452 → 10,506
up 0.5%
Renter share
30.3% → 30.1%
-0.2 pts
Bachelor's+
49.8% → 47.7%
-2.1 pts
Median age
44.7 → 45.8
+1.1 yrs

Median household income rose from $88,722 to $104,510 between 2021 and 2024, a 17.8% shift. College-educated residents now make up 47.7% of adults here, versus 49.8% in 2021.

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About renting in ZIP 32579

Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 32579 covers Shalimar, FL. The median rent here is $1,933/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,740/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,970/mo.

At 22% of local median household income ($104,510/yr), ZIP 32579 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 5.5% over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 32579?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 32579 (Shalimar, FL) is $1,933. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 32579 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 32579's median rent of $1,933/mo is $32 (2%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 32579 compare to other ZIPs in Florida?

ZIP 32579 falls in the middle range for Florida, ranking #427 out of 662 ZIPs at $1,933/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 32579?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $77,000/year (~$37/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,933/mo in ZIP 32579. The local median household income is $104,510/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 32579?

Rent in ZIP 32579 has decreased 5.5% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, offering some relief compared to 12 months ago.

Is ZIP 32579 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 32579 is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,933/mo, rent takes approximately 22% of the local median household income ($104,510/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 32579 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 32579 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 30.1% of ZIP 32579 households are renters, while 69.9% are owner-occupied. ZIP 32579 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 32579 compare to the rest of Shalimar?

ZIP 32579 sits right at the Shalimar citywide median of $1,933/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 32579 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 32579 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
22%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,933/mo, rent takes ~22% of ZIP 32579's median household income ($104,510/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 32579 22%Benchmark 30%
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