The Community
Greenhead is an unincorporated community on State Road 77 in the central-southern part of Washington County. The name itself tells you what the landscape looks like: it means "the start of a stream with green vegetation around it." The community has approximately 2,400 residents and sits at an elevation of about 144 feet above sea level — gently rolling pine and sand hill terrain.
Greenhead is home to the Grassy Pond Community, a deed-restricted residential area surrounding Grassy Pond, governed by a homeowners' association. The Washington County Correctional facility is located here, providing some local employment. The Greenhead Gun Club serves the area's hunting and shooting community.
For Land Buyers
Greenhead's advantage is its position on the SR-77 corridor. The road runs north to Chipley (about 20 minutes for county services) and south to Panama City (about 25 minutes for coast amenities, hospitals, and major shopping). For buyers who split their time between county business in Chipley and coast access through Bay County, Greenhead is a practical midpoint.
The land around Greenhead is pine flatwoods and sand hills — higher and drier than the creek-bottom terrain around Vernon, and generally well-suited for homesites and septic systems. Parcels along SR-77 may carry different zoning than those on the back roads, so check with the county before assuming residential use on a highway-frontage parcel.
Buyers interested in the Grassy Pond area should understand the deed restrictions and HOA requirements before purchasing — it operates differently from the unrestricted rural parcels in the surrounding area.
Nearby
- Chipley — county seat, about 20 minutes north
- Wausau — nearby on SR-77
- Sunny Hills — platted community to the east
- Full county guide
Common Questions
Where is Greenhead FL?
Greenhead is an unincorporated community on State Road 77 in Washington County, between Chipley and Panama City. The name means 'the start of a stream with green vegetation around it.'
What is in Greenhead?
Greenhead is home to the Grassy Pond Community (a deed-restricted residential area), the Washington County Correctional facility, and the Greenhead Gun Club. It has approximately 2,400 residents.
How far is Greenhead from Chipley and Panama City?
Greenhead is centrally located on SR-77, roughly halfway between Chipley (the county seat) and Panama City. Both are approximately 20-25 minutes away.