Freeport Florida Map

About Freeport, Florida

Freeport is a locality in Walton County, Florida, United States. It has a population of approximately 6,689. The population density is 102.6 people per km². Freeport is located at 30.4983°N, 86.1361°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 32439.

Freeport, Florida, rests in the embrace of Choctawhatchee Bay, a place where the land gently slopes towards the shimmering expanse of water. It lies 30.1 miles east of Wright, FL (from Wright, FL: bearing 84°T), and is situated 9.0 miles north-east of Santa Rosa Beach. The air here carries the humid breath of the Gulf Coast, thick with the scent of pine and the faint, saline tang of the nearby sea. Live oaks, gnarled and ancient, spread their moss-draped limbs like weathered guardians over the sandy soil, their roots gripping the earth with a quiet tenacity. The landscape is a study in soft greens and blues, punctuated by the occasional burst of color from wild azaleas or the sun-bleached hues of coastal flora. Even the light seems to soften here, particularly as dusk descends, casting a golden, almost ethereal glow across the bay, transforming the ordinary into something touched by a subtle magic. This stretch of Florida's Panhandle whispers tales of its past, a history intertwined with the bounty of its waterways and the resilience of its people. Once a hub for timber and fishing, the local economy in Freeport has evolved, though the echoes of those earlier industries remain, a subtle undercurrent beneath the modern hum of commerce. The bay itself, a vital artery, continues to shape life, offering both a livelihood and a cherished recreational space, its waters reflecting the changing skies and the passing years. While not a place of grand monuments, Freeport possesses a distinct character, a quiet charm that draws from its natural setting and the enduring spirit of those who call it home, a place where the rhythm of life is often measured by the gentle lapping of waves against the shore.

About This Freeport Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Freeport, Florida — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 30.498252, -86.136052. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Freeport and Walton County.

Detailed location data for Freeport includes the ZIP code (32439), telephone area code (850), county seat of Walton County (DeFuniak Springs), and school district assignment (Walton County School District). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Freeport is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.