PlainZIP

Jacksonville, FL · standard

ZIP Code 32208

Duval County, Florida - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

30,879
1,026/sq mi
$41,324
Median income
$157,800
Median home value
15.6%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Jacksonville pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with below-median home values, in a low-density, mixed-tenure area.

6th pct
household income, US ZIPs
28th pct
home value, US ZIPs
1,026
people per sq mi
57%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 32208 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 32208 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Jacksonville, Duval County, Florida, with 30,879 residents across 30.1 square miles, a density of 1,026 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 32208 reports a modest median household income of $41,324 (46% below the Florida average), while per-capita income is $25,861. Poverty here runs at 28.4%, with unemployment measured at 7.0%. The typical home here is valued at $157,800 (58% below the state average); renters pay a median of $1,214 monthly, and 56.8% of units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 15.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39.3, and the average commute is 25 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Duval County, so you can benchmark 32208 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone.

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 32208

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Jacksonville, FL

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 32208.

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 · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

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 32208, Jacksonville, 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

30,879

Population

30.1

Area (sq mi)

1,026

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 32208?

39.3

Median Age

46.1%

Male

53.9%

Female

1.9%

Foreign-Born

White 17.8%
African American 76.2%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.1%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.0%
Hispanic or Latino 3.5%

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?

$41,324

Median Household Income

-46% vs state

$25,861

Per Capita Income

28.4%

Poverty Rate

7.0%

Unemployment Rate

25.2 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 32208 ranks nationally

Jacksonville, FL household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$41,324 6th percentile higher than 6% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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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?

High School Graduate or Higher 51.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 15.6%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

15,027

Total Housing Units

13,328

Occupied Units

1,699

Vacant Units

2.44

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 56.8%
Renter 43.2%

$157,800

Median Home Value

-58% vs state

$1,214

Median Rent

1960

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

-0.8%

YoY Change (2024)

269

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+169%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 32208 have decreased 0.8% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +169% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +14.4% 177
2021 +9.5% 194
2022 +25.0% 242
2023 +12.0% 271
2024 -0.8% 269

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 413 business establishments in ZIP 32208, employing approximately 3,525 people with a combined annual payroll of $150,455,000.

413

Businesses

3,525

Employees

$150.5M

Annual Payroll

14

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 97 23.5%
Other services (except public administration) 69 16.7%
Health care and social assistance 57 13.8%
Accommodation and food services 42 10.2%
Construction 35 8.5%
Transportation and warehousing 22 5.3%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 20 4.8%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 16 3.9%
Finance and insurance 12 2.9%
Real estate and rental and leasing 11 2.7%
Educational services 11 2.7%
Manufacturing 10 2.4%
Wholesale trade 5 1.2%
Information 5 1.2%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP 32208 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 32208 ranks #4 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 32208 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 32208 ranks #7 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
32209 Jacksonville, FL 34,305 2.4 mi
32204 Jacksonville, FL 6,906 5.3 mi
32206 Jacksonville, FL 17,669 4.0 mi
32202 Jacksonville, FL 7,915 5.2 mi
32254 Jacksonville, FL 13,570 4.8 mi
32218 Jacksonville, FL 53,473 6.5 mi
32277 Jacksonville, FL 29,517 5.4 mi
32205 Jacksonville, FL 28,225 6.7 mi
32207 Jacksonville, FL 33,306 7.6 mi
32219 Jacksonville, FL 11,886 7.1 mi

More ZIP Codes in Duval County

32210 standard
Jacksonville, FL
Pop: 59,080
32244 standard
Jacksonville, FL
Pop: 57,369
32218 standard
Jacksonville, FL
Pop: 53,473
32225 standard
Jacksonville, FL
Pop: 52,485
32246 standard
Jacksonville, FL
Pop: 48,789
32224 standard
Jacksonville, FL
Pop: 38,934

Related Areas

Duval County Jacksonville, FL Florida

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 32208 in? ▼
ZIP code 32208 (Jacksonville) is located in Duval County, Florida. Duval County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/duval-fl.
What is the population of ZIP code 32208? ▼
ZIP code 32208 in Jacksonville, FL has a population of 30,879 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 32208? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 32208 is $41,324, which is 46% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 32208? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 32208 is $157,800, which is 43% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 32208? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 32208 is African American at 76.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 32208? ▼
ZIP code 32208 has 413 business establishments employing approximately 3,525 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 32208? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 32208 are: Retail trade (97), Other services (except public administration) (69), Health care and social assistance (57). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 32208? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 32208 decreased by 0.8% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 169%. 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 32208? ▼
In ZIP code 32208, 51.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 15.6% 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 32208? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 32208 is 25.2 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 32208? ▼
In ZIP code 32208, approximately 56.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 43.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 32208? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 32208 is 28.4% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.