Saint Augustine, FL · standard
ZIP Code 32086
St. Johns County, Florida - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 24,546
- 144/sq mi High-density area
- $76,512
- Median income Near-median income area
- $382,800
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 35.5%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Saint Augustine pairs an above-median household income with upper-quartile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 43%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 22%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 144
- people per sq mi
- 79%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 32086 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 32086 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Saint Augustine, St. Johns County, Florida, with 24,546 residents across 170.5 square miles, a density of 144 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 32086 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $76,512 (1% below the average Florida ZIP), while per-capita income is $39,773. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 7.1% and unemployment is 3.0%. Median home value is $382,800 (2% above the average Florida ZIP) and median rent is $1,601; 79.2% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 35.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 50.2, and the average commute is 22 minutes. The page also surfaces 3 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in St. Johns County, so 32086 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →
Top industries in ZIP 32086
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Saint Augustine, FL
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 32086.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
200 establishments
- Construction
Construction
152 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
149 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
124 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
89 establishments
What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 32086, Saint Augustine, FL · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
24,546
Population
170.5
Area (sq mi)
144
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 32086?
50.2
Median Age
49.0%
Male
51.0%
Female
5.7%
Foreign-Born
Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How much do residents earn?
$76,512
Median Household Income
-1% vs state ZIP avg
$39,773
Per Capita Income
7.1%
Poverty Rate
3.0%
Unemployment Rate
21.8 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 32086 ranks among Florida ZIPs
Saint Augustine, FL household income vs. every Florida ZIP code
Median household income among 946 reporting Florida ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$76,512 Top 43% higher than 57% of 946 Florida ZIPs
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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What is the education profile here?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
15,903housing units
15,903
Total Housing Units
14,374
Occupied Units
1,529
Vacant Units
2.38
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$382,800
Median Home Value
+2% vs state ZIP avg
$1,601
Median Rent
1995
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How have home values changed over time?
FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals
+0.9%
YoY Change (2024)
322
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+222%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 32086 have increased 0.9% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +222% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +5.3% | 204 |
| 2021 | +17.8% | 241 |
| 2022 | +23.6% | 298 |
| 2023 | +7.2% | 319 |
| 2024 | +0.9% | 322 |
Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 1,101 business establishments in ZIP 32086, employing approximately 13,258 people with a combined annual payroll of $655,462,000.
1,101
Businesses
13,258
Employees
$655.5M
Annual Payroll
15
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Health care and social assistance | 200 | 18.2% |
| Construction | 152 | 13.8% |
| Retail trade | 149 | 13.5% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 124 | 11.3% |
| Accommodation and food services | 89 | 8.1% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 88 | 8.0% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 73 | 6.6% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 68 | 6.2% |
| Finance and insurance | 49 | 4.5% |
| Wholesale trade | 26 | 2.4% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 25 | 2.3% |
| Manufacturing | 16 | 1.4% |
| Information | 14 | 1.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 14 | 1.3% |
| Educational services | 11 | 1.0% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
Want a side-by-side? Compare 32086 vs 32080 →
ZIP 32086 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 32086
Saint Augustine (32086)
24,546 residents
- 32080
Saint Augustine (32080)
20,165 residents
- 32145 5,456
Hastings (32145)
5,456 residents
- 32033 4,118
Elkton (32033)
4,118 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 32086 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 32086 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 32080
Saint Augustine (32080)
$92,531 median income
- 32033
Elkton (32033)
$86,185 median income
- 32086
Saint Augustine (32086)
$76,512 median income
- 32145
Hastings (32145)
$75,557 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 32086 ranks #3 of 4 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 32086, both outside FL so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (24,546 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 32086 in?
ZIP code 32086 (Saint Augustine) is located in St. Johns County, Florida. St. Johns County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/st-johns-fl.
What is the population of ZIP code 32086?
ZIP code 32086 in Saint Augustine, FL has a population of 24,546 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 32086?
The median household income in ZIP 32086 is $76,512, which is 0% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 32086?
The median home value in ZIP 32086 is $382,800, which is 38% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 32086?
The largest racial group in ZIP 32086 is White at 85.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 8.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 32086?
ZIP code 32086 has 1,101 business establishments employing approximately 13,258 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 32086?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 32086 are: Health care and social assistance (200), Construction (152), Retail trade (149). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 32086?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 32086 increased by 0.9% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 222%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 32086?
In ZIP code 32086, 58.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 35.5% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 32086?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 32086 is 21.8 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 32086?
In ZIP code 32086, approximately 79.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 20.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 32086?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 32086 is 7.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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