PlainZIP

Jacksonville, FL · standard

ZIP Code 32209

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

34,305
1,419/sq mi
$30,514
Median income
$97,700
Median home value
12.5%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Jacksonville pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a low-density, mixed-tenure area.

2th pct
household income, US ZIPs
9th pct
home value, US ZIPs
1,419
people per sq mi
47%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 32209 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 32209 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Jacksonville, Duval County, Florida, with 34,305 residents across 24.2 square miles, a density of 1,419 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 32209 sits on the lower end of the income spectrum: median household income is $30,514 (60% below the Florida average), while per-capita income is $19,820. 38.6% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 12.8%. Median home value sits at $97,700 (74% below the state average), median rent at $1,062 a month, and owner-occupancy at 47.0%.

Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 12.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 37.9, and the average commute is 24 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Duval County, so you can benchmark 32209 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 32209

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Jacksonville, FL

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 32209.

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 32209, 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

34,305

Population

24.2

Area (sq mi)

1,419

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 32209?

37.9

Median Age

43.8%

Male

56.2%

Female

2.9%

Foreign-Born

White 6.5%
African American 88.4%
Asian 0.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 2.4%
Hispanic or Latino 4.2%

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?

$30,514

Median Household Income

-60% vs state

$19,820

Per Capita Income

38.6%

Poverty Rate

12.8%

Unemployment Rate

23.5 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 32209 ranks nationally

Jacksonville, FL household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$30,514 2nd percentile higher than 2% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). This entry sits in this band. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Above this entry. $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 49.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 12.5%

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

What does housing look like?

17,648

Total Housing Units

14,465

Occupied Units

3,183

Vacant Units

2.33

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 47.0%
Renter 53.0%

$97,700

Median Home Value

-74% vs state

$1,062

Median Rent

1964

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

+14.1%

YoY Change (2024)

257

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+157%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 32209 have increased 14.1% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +157% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +5.9% 144
2021 +28.8% 186
2022 +19.2% 222
2023 +1.5% 225
2024 +14.1% 257

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 345 business establishments in ZIP 32209, employing approximately 12,385 people with a combined annual payroll of $753,035,000.

345

Businesses

12,385

Employees

$753.0M

Annual Payroll

15

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 70 20.3%
Health care and social assistance 51 14.8%
Other services (except public administration) 40 11.6%
Accommodation and food services 35 10.1%
Construction 27 7.8%
Wholesale trade 25 7.3%
Transportation and warehousing 22 6.4%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 18 5.2%
Manufacturing 13 3.8%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 13 3.8%
Real estate and rental and leasing 9 2.6%
Finance and insurance 8 2.3%
Educational services 7 2.0%
Information 3 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 3 0.9%

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 32209 vs 32208 →

ZIP 32209 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 32209 ranks #2 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 32209 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 32209 ranks #null 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
32208 Jacksonville, FL 30,879 2.4 mi
32204 Jacksonville, FL 6,906 3.2 mi
32254 Jacksonville, FL 13,570 2.8 mi
32206 Jacksonville, FL 17,669 3.5 mi
32202 Jacksonville, FL 7,915 3.8 mi
32205 Jacksonville, FL 28,225 4.3 mi
32277 Jacksonville, FL 29,517 6.1 mi
32207 Jacksonville, FL 33,306 5.9 mi
32211 Jacksonville, FL 30,501 6.9 mi
32210 Jacksonville, FL 59,080 7.2 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 32209 in? ▼
ZIP code 32209 (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 32209? ▼
ZIP code 32209 in Jacksonville, FL has a population of 34,305 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 32209? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 32209 is $30,514, which is 60% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 32209? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 32209 is $97,700, which is 65% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 32209? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 32209 is African American at 88.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 32209? ▼
ZIP code 32209 has 345 business establishments employing approximately 12,385 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 32209? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 32209 are: Retail trade (70), Health care and social assistance (51), Other services (except public administration) (40). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 32209? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 32209 increased by 14.1% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 157%. 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 32209? ▼
In ZIP code 32209, 49.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 12.5% 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 32209? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 32209 is 23.5 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 32209? ▼
In ZIP code 32209, approximately 47.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 53.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 32209? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 32209 is 38.6% 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.