CBSA 18880Crestview-Fort Walton Beach-Destin, FL

Metropolitan Statistical Area
CBSA Code:
18880
States:
FL
Principal Cities:
ARGYLE, DEFUNIAK SPRINGS, FREEPORT
Total ZIP Codes:
28
Avg Residential Share:
70.6%
Counties:
1

ZIP Code Distribution

Business-Heavy7(25%)<50% residential
Mixed Use0(0%)50-80% residential
Residential19(68%)>80% residential

About Crestview-Fort Walton Beach-Destin, FL

The Crestview-Fort Walton Beach-Destin, FL is a Metropolitan Statistical Area designated by the U.S. Office of Management and Budget. This CBSA (Core Based Statistical Area) encompasses 28 ZIP codes across FL. The principal cities are ARGYLE, DEFUNIAK SPRINGS, FREEPORT.

Metropolitan Statistical Areas have at least one urbanized area of 50,000 or more population, plus adjacent territory that has a high degree of social and economic integration with the core as measured by commuting ties.

Counties in Crestview-Fort Walton Beach-Destin, FL

, FL

28 ZIPs71% res

ZIP Codes in Crestview-Fort Walton Beach-Destin, FL

This CBSA contains 28 ZIP codes across 1 state(s).

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is a CBSA?

A Core Based Statistical Area (CBSA) is a U.S. geographic area defined by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) that consists of one or more counties anchored by an urban center of at least 10,000 people plus adjacent counties that are socioeconomically tied to the urban center by commuting.

How are CBSAs defined?

CBSAs are defined based on commuting patterns and economic integration. The OMB updates these definitions every 10 years based on Census data, with minor updates in between.

Can a ZIP code be in multiple CBSAs?

While ZIP codes are assigned to a single primary CBSA, some ZIPs do span CBSA boundaries. In these cases, the assignment is based on where the majority of addresses are located.

Data source: HUD-USPS ZIP Code Crosswalk (Q2 2024) and U.S. Census Bureau CBSA Delineations (2023)