Wright, FL: Population, ZIP Codes & Nearby Cities

Wright, FL is an unincorporated community or census-designated place located in Okaloosa County in the state of Florida. Our data estimates 23,965 residents, places it at 30.445°N, 86.642°W, and lists it in Central time. This page explains its population rank, ZIP codes, nearby cities and distance to big metros.

What are the key facts about Wright, FL?

What is the population of Wright, FL?

Wright has an estimated population of 23,965. That makes it the 171st largest of the 911 places we list in Florida, and the 2nd largest of 13 places in Okaloosa County. The typical place in Florida has about 5,390 residents, so Wright is roughly 4.4 times the size of a typical neighbor in the state.

Estimates for places of this size carry wider margins of error than those for big cities, so treat the figure as a guide to scale. Our guide to understanding city population numbers explains why sources disagree.

Places in Florida with a similar population include Oak Ridge (24,004), Venice (23,985), Westchase (23,923), Edgewater (23,918), Palm River-Clair Mel (23,844). Comparing these pages is a quick way to see how Wright differs from communities of the same scale.

How dense is Wright?

Wright has about 4,362 people per square mile (1,684 per square kilometer), which we classify as suburban. Within Florida, it is denser than about 83% of the listed places. Land at this level is usually a mix of single-family neighborhoods, shopping corridors and parks, where driving is common but destinations are close. Read how to interpret population density to see how we draw these lines.

What ZIP codes does Wright use?

The postal data lists a single ZIP code for Wright: 32547. A single code usually means a compact delivery area, but the same code may also serve addresses just outside the town line. Codes beginning with 3 are assigned to the Southeast (Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Mississippi and Tennessee). Learn more in our guide to how ZIP codes work or check any code with the ZIP code lookup.

What time zone is Wright in?

Wright is in the Central time zone, which is UTC−6 from Coordinated Universal Time in standard time (IANA zone America/Chicago). The area observes daylight saving time, so clocks move forward in March and back in November. The nearest listed place in a different time zone is Quincy, FL, about 123 miles away, which gives a sense of how far the nearest zone boundary may be. Current local time: see the Central time hub. For the rules behind these zones, read US time zones explained.

Where is Wright located in Florida?

Wright lies in the northwestern part of Florida, at 30.445° north latitude and 86.642° west longitude. The state capital, Tallahassee, is about 142 miles to the east. The closest listed place in another state is Brewton, AL, roughly 53 miles to the northwest, which shows how near Wright is to a state line. For big-city services, the nearest place with more than 100,000 people is Pensacola, FL, 33 miles to the west.

Which cities are near Wright, FL?

The closest listed place to Wright is Fort Walton Beach, FL, 1.9 miles to the southeast. Of the eight nearest places below, 6 are in the same county. Distances are straight-line (great-circle) miles measured between place centers; see how distance is calculated.

Which county is Wright in?

Wright is in Okaloosa County, which has the Federal Information Processing Standards (FIPS) code 12091. The county contains 13 places in our data, 8 of which have their own page here and 5 smaller communities that appear only in county and state lists. Other places in the county include Crestview (39,072), Fort Walton Beach (22,521), Niceville (15,972), Destin (14,247), Lake Lorraine (7,217). Codes like this one help separate places that share a name; see the guide to counties and FIPS codes.

How far is Wright from major US cities?

Among six major hubs, Wright is closest to Atlanta, GA at about 263 miles and farthest from Los Angeles, CA at about 1,865 miles in a straight line. Road distances are usually 10 to 30 percent longer. Try the distance calculator for any other pair.

Are there other places called Wright?

Yes. Our data lists 3 other places named Wright: Wright, WY (1,753), Wright, MN (127), Wright, KS (97). When you search for Wright, add the state or county so you land on the right one. This page covers the Wright in Okaloosa County, Florida.

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Population and density come from a compiled dataset and are estimates. They may differ from official Census Bureau counts. Verify important figures at census.gov.