Directory:Fort Walton Beach, Florida
Warm Gulf waters and a wide variety of recreational activities make Fort Walton Beach a popular area for family vacations. The sugar white sand beaches have attracted people since 500 B.C., when various Indian tribes conducted ceremonies in the area. Just north is Eglin Air Force Base, where General Jimmy Doolittle's "Raiders" trained and which is the headquarters of the Air Force Development Test Center and home of the climatic laboratory.
Greater Fort Walton Beach Chamber of Commerce: 34 S.E. Miracle Strip Pkwy., P.O. Drawer 640, Fort Walton Beach, Florida 32549; phone 850.244.8191.
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Fort Walton Beach, FL Stats
The population of 32548 is 22,143.
That's #4599 out of all 42,305 zip codes.
77% of the population is white, which is 2 points more than the national average.
The average household income in 32548 is $39,035, which is $9,337 more than the typical average.
This contributes to the average house being worth $87,800. When the survey was done in 2000, that represented a difference of 12% from the typical value.
Men make up 50% of the population, and the typical age in this part of FL is 38.4.
Stats about: Fort Walton Beach, FL
- Population: 22,143
- Number of Households: 11,936
- Average House Value: $87,800
- Average Income per Household: $39,035
- Elevation: 236 ft
Name: Fort Walton Beach, Florida
State: FL
Zip: 32549
Country: USA
Phone: 850.244.8191
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Things to See and Do in Fort Walton Beach, Florida
Air Force Armament Museum
6 miles north of US 98 on SR 85, just outside Eglin Air Force Base's west gate. The museum exhibits nearly 30 restored aircraft including B-52 and B-17 bombers, a SR-71 Blackbird spy plane, an F-16 jet fighter and a Soviet MiG. The armament collection features missiles, bombs and rockets. Noteworthy among an extensive collection of antique pistols are flintlock dueling pistols and Western six-shooters. A videotape depicts the history and development of Eglin Air Force Base. Open daily 9:30-4:30, closed federal holidays. Free Phone 850.882.4062.
Gulfarium
1 mile east on US 98, presents the Living Sea, where sharks moray eels and sea turtles can be seen in their natural habitat through a glass-enclosed tank. Penguins, otters and alligators are featured in separate exhibits. Live shows present the antics of dolphins and sea lions. Open daily 9-dusk; closed Thanksgiving and December 25. Shows are given at 10, noon, 2 and 4 (also at 6, May 15 through September 15). Phone 850.244.6169.
Indian Temple Mound Museum
139 Miracle Strip Pkwy, depicts 10,000 years of Indian occupation of the northwest Florida coast as well as the history of European exploration and settlement in the area. The museum houses one of the largest collections of Woodland pottery in the Southeast. The temple mound, next to the museum, is topped by a replica temple. The mound was constructed around 1400 A.D. Allow 30 minutes minimum. Open Monday through Saturday 9-4:30, Sunday 12:30-4:30, June through August; Monday through Friday 11-4, Saturday 9-4, rest of the year. Phone 850.833.9595.