Forest Park, between 15th and 23rd streets west of Jenks Avenue, is in ZIP 32405 and zoned for Bay High. Typical 32405 value: $298,838 in August 2026.
Last checked Oct. 10, 2026. Sources: the City of Panama City’s golf cart neighborhoods announcement and map and its parks listings, Bay County’s school attendance zone maps, the Florida Department of Education’s 2026 school grades, Zillow Research and OpenStreetMap.
Forest Park is the residential area north of St. Andrews, between 15th Street and 23rd Street. Its streets sit between two of the city’s main commercial roads, with supermarkets and pharmacies on both.
What this means for you
- Zoned high school: Bay High, graded C in 2026.
- Home value: $298,838 in ZIP 32405 in August 2026, according to the Zillow Home Value Index.
- Main roads: 15th Street (U.S. 98), 23rd Street (State Road 368) and Lisenby Avenue (State Road 327).
Part of our Panama City neighborhoods guide.
Where it is
On the city’s golf cart neighborhoods map, Forest Park runs from Beck Avenue east to about Jenks Avenue, between 15th Street on the south and 23rd Street and Airport Road on the north, narrowing to a point in the east where the two roads come together. St. Andrews lies to the south across 15th Street. The City Commission added Forest Park to the golf cart program on June 10, 2025, under Ordinance No. 3265.
The area is in ZIP code 32405. Main roads, with route numbers from OpenStreetMap: West 15th Street (U.S. 98), West 23rd Street (State Road 368), Lisenby Avenue (State Road 327), Airport Road (State Road 391) and Beck Avenue (State Road 390).
Schools
From Bay County’s school attendance zone maps, with grades from the state’s 2026 school grades:
| Level | Zoned school | Where in Forest Park | 2026 grade | 2025 grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elementary | Lucille Moore Elementary, 1900 Michigan Ave. | Western blocks, near Beck Avenue | D | C |
| Elementary | Northside Elementary, 2001 Northside Drive | Central and eastern blocks | B | C |
| Middle | Jinks Middle, 600 W. 11th St. | All | C | C |
| High | Bay High, 1200 Harrison Ave. | All | C | B |
Because the elementary zone is split, check each address with the district’s School Zone and Bus Route search or call Student Services at 850-767-4328. More in our schools guide.
Home values
The typical home value in ZIP 32405 was $298,838 in August 2026, up 1.1% from $295,465 a year earlier, according to the Zillow Home Value Index. It is a modeled typical value for the middle third of homes across the whole ZIP code, not a sale price; 32405 also covers SweetBay and areas outside the city limits to the north. The figure for Panama City as a whole was $284,369. See our home prices guide.
Parks
From the city’s parks listings:
- Hentz Park, 2708 W. 19th St.: a walking track and playground.
- Robert and Mary Cain Park, formerly Oak Grove Field, 2020 W. 17th St. The city plans a basketball court first, with a playground, walking path and restrooms among later options.
- Frank Nelson Sports Complex, 4201 W. 23rd St., west of the area: soccer, flag football and multipurpose fields.
More in our parks and trails guide.
Getting around
- Downtown: City Hall is about 3 miles by road.
- Airport: Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport is about 27 miles by road. Both are distances on the OpenStreetMap road network, not drive times.
- Buses: Bayway lists routes 3 to 7; find the nearest stop with its trip planner or call 850-769-0557.
- Golf carts: allowed on designated streets, but not on 15th Street, 23rd Street, Lisenby Avenue or other state and county roads, under the city’s golf cart rules.
Groceries and everyday stores
From OpenStreetMap:
- Piggly Wiggly, 1380 W. 15th St., on the southern edge.
- CVS Pharmacy, 955 W. 23rd St., on the northern edge.
- Publix, 650 W. 23rd St., and Walmart Supercenter, 513 W. 23rd St., a short way east on 23rd Street.
Nearby areas
St. Andrews, Lake Huntington, Downtown North and SweetBay.
Frequently asked questions
Where is Forest Park in Panama City?
On the city’s golf cart neighborhoods map, Forest Park is the area between 15th Street (U.S. 98) and 23rd Street, from Beck Avenue east to about Jenks Avenue. Lisenby Avenue runs through the middle.
What schools is Forest Park zoned for?
Jinks Middle and Bay High, both graded C in 2026. The elementary zone is split: the western blocks are zoned for Lucille Moore Elementary and the eastern blocks for Northside Elementary, according to Bay County’s attendance zone maps.
What ZIP code is Forest Park in Panama City?
- Zillow put the typical home value in ZIP 32405 at $298,838 in August 2026, up 1.1% from a year earlier.
Is Forest Park a good place to live?
Forest Park is a residential area between 15th and 23rd streets with Hentz Park and its walking track, about 3 miles from City Hall by road. It is in ZIP 32405, where the typical home value was $298,838 in August 2026, according to Zillow, and is zoned for Bay High, graded C in 2026.
Have your say