ZIP Code 32542 — Eglin Afb, FL
32542 is a standard (street delivery) ZIP code serving Eglin Afb, Florida, in Okaloosa County. To mail something here you only need these five digits — but the four-digit extension narrows delivery to a single point, and it is what USPS bulk postage discounts are priced on.
ZIP code 32542 at a glance
| ZIP code | 32542 |
|---|---|
| Primary city | Eglin Afb |
| State | Florida (FL) |
| County | Okaloosa FIPS 12091 |
| ZIP type | Standard (street delivery) |
| Time zone | America/Chicago |
| Population | 3,578 |
| Coordinates | 30.587430, -86.592960 |
How ZIP+4 works in 32542
The four digits after the hyphen encode a delivery segment inside 32542. In practice one segment usually means:
- One side of one block — odd numbers on a street between two cross streets
- A single large building, or one floor of it
- A group of PO boxes, sometimes a single box
- A single business that receives enough mail to warrant its own code
That is why 32542 has no single ZIP+4: two neighbors across the street from each other usually have different ones. Enter a street address above and we will return the exact nine-digit code along with the standardized USPS address format.
Nearby ZIP codes
Showing the closest twelve. See every ZIP code within 25 miles of 32542.
| ZIP | City | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| 32580 | Valparaiso, FL | 7.6 mi |
| 32547 | Fort Walton Beach, FL | 9.1 mi |
| 32578 | Niceville, FL | 9.9 mi |
| 32579 | Shalimar, FL | 9.9 mi |
| 32536 | Crestview, FL | 11.5 mi |
| 32548 | Fort Walton Beach, FL | 12.7 mi |
| 32544 | Hurlburt Field, FL | 12.8 mi |
| 32541 | Destin, FL | 14.9 mi |
| 32569 | Mary Esther, FL | 14.9 mi |
| 32564 | Holt, FL | 15.1 mi |
| 32539 | Crestview, FL | 15.3 mi |
| 32550 | Miramar Beach, FL | 20.3 mi |
Questions about 32542
What is the ZIP+4 code for 32542?
32542 is the five-digit ZIP code. The ZIP+4 adds four more digits that identify a specific delivery point — usually one side of a city block, a single building, or a group of PO boxes. Because those four digits change from address to address within 32542, you need to look up a specific street address to get them.
What city is 32542?
32542 is assigned to Eglin Afb, Florida, in Okaloosa County.
Do I need to use the ZIP+4?
It is optional for ordinary mail, but it speeds up sorting and it is required for most USPS bulk-mail postage discounts. Many address-verification and e-commerce systems also use ZIP+4 to confirm a delivery point exists.
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