ZIP 32548 — Business Opportunities

Fort Walton Beach, FL · Local economy intelligence

Population

23,575

Median income

$61,037

Median age

40.3

Households

10,239

Top business opportunities in 32548

The highest-scored business categories to consider opening in Fort Walton Beach, FL, based on demand (population, income, demographic fit) versus existing supply.

1. Bars & Nightlife 100/100
~1.8 businesses underserved · confidence: high
2. Childcare 100/100
~1.7 businesses underserved · confidence: high
3. Music School 97/100
~1.1 businesses underserved · confidence: low
4. Parking 96/100
~2.6 businesses underserved · confidence: high
5. Bicycle Parking 96/100
~1.3 businesses underserved · confidence: high
6. Parking Space 96/100
~1.3 businesses underserved · confidence: high
7. Parking Entrance 96/100
~2.8 businesses underserved · confidence: high
8. Driving School 95/100
~1.1 businesses underserved · confidence: low
9. Dancing School 93/100
~1.0 businesses underserved · confidence: low
10. Prep School 91/100
~1.0 businesses underserved · confidence: low

What's already here — existing business mix

The most common business categories currently operating in ZIP 32548.

Restaurants — 18 businesses
Park — 13 businesses
Fast Food — 10 businesses
Hotels & Lodging — 9 businesses
Gas Stations — 7 businesses
Schools — 6 businesses
Auto Sales — 6 businesses
Banking & Finance — 5 businesses
Convenience Stores — 5 businesses
Religious — 5 businesses
Beauty & Nail Salons — 4 businesses
Sports & Outdoors — 4 businesses
Grocery & Supermarkets — 3 businesses
Cafes & Coffee Shops — 3 businesses
Motorcycle — 3 businesses

Full demographic profile

Population	23,575
Households	10,239
Median household income	$61,037
Per capita income	$39,699
Median age	40.3
% bachelor's degree or higher	30.406%
% age 18–34	19.869%
% age 65+	11.771%
% renter-occupied	30.075%
Median home value	$270,500
Median gross rent	$1,225
Unemployment rate	3.178%

Nearby ZIPs in FL

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