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Jacksonville, FL · standard

ZIP Code 32246

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

48,789
994/sq mi
$80,963
Median income
$312,900
Median home value
39.6%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Jacksonville pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a low-density, mixed-tenure area.

Top 37%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 32%
home value, US ZIPs
994
people per sq mi
55%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 32246 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 32246 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Jacksonville, Duval County, Florida, with 48,789 residents across 49.1 square miles, a density of 994 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 32246 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $80,963 (5% above the Florida average), while per-capita income is $39,571. The poverty rate stands at 11.6% and the unemployment rate at 2.1%. The typical home here is valued at $312,900 (17% below the state average); renters pay a median of $1,761 monthly, and 54.7% of units are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 39.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 34.5, and the average commute is 22 minutes. Beyond these figures, 10 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Duval County, letting you compare 32246 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline 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 32246

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Jacksonville, FL

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 32246.

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 32246, 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

48,789

Population

49.1

Area (sq mi)

994

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 32246?

34.5

Median Age

46.1%

Male

53.9%

Female

20.7%

Foreign-Born

White 56.8%
African American 13.9%
Asian 9.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.1%
Two or More Ethnicities 16.8%
Hispanic or Latino 18.8%

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?

$80,963

Median Household Income

+5% vs state

$39,571

Per Capita Income

11.6%

Poverty Rate

2.1%

Unemployment Rate

22.0 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 32246 ranks nationally

Jacksonville, FL household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$80,963 Top 37% higher than 63% 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%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). This entry sits in this band. $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 62.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 39.6%

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

What does housing look like?

26,747

Total Housing Units

24,961

Occupied Units

1,786

Vacant Units

2.50

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 54.7%
Renter 45.3%

$312,900

Median Home Value

-17% vs state

$1,761

Median Rent

1997

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

+1.6%

YoY Change (2024)

364

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+264%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 32246 have increased 1.6% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +264% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +7.0% 228
2021 +17.1% 267
2022 +18.7% 316
2023 +13.1% 358
2024 +1.6% 364

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 1,550 business establishments in ZIP 32246, employing approximately 25,196 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,490,687,000.

1,550

Businesses

25,196

Employees

$1.5B

Annual Payroll

17

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 290 18.7%
Construction 227 14.7%
Accommodation and food services 149 9.6%
Other services (except public administration) 143 9.2%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 129 8.3%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 126 8.1%
Health care and social assistance 109 7.0%
Finance and insurance 100 6.5%
Transportation and warehousing 81 5.2%
Real estate and rental and leasing 71 4.6%
Wholesale trade 30 1.9%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 25 1.6%
Manufacturing 24 1.6%
Educational services 20 1.3%
Information 18 1.2%
Management of companies and enterprises 4 0.3%
Industries not classified 3 0.2%

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 32246 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 32246 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 32246 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 32246 ranks #5 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
32224 Jacksonville, FL 38,934 3.4 mi
32225 Jacksonville, FL 52,485 4.4 mi
32216 Jacksonville, FL 34,876 4.0 mi
32211 Jacksonville, FL 30,501 4.8 mi
32256 Jacksonville, FL 38,483 7.4 mi
32250 Jacksonville Beach, FL 25,356 6.6 mi
32207 Jacksonville, FL 33,306 7.3 mi
32266 Neptune Beach, FL 7,037 6.5 mi
32277 Jacksonville, FL 29,517 7.1 mi
32202 Jacksonville, FL 7,915 8.0 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
32224 standard
Jacksonville, FL
Pop: 38,934
32256 standard
Jacksonville, FL
Pop: 38,483

Related Areas

Duval County Jacksonville, FL Florida

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 32246 in? ▼
ZIP code 32246 (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 32246? ▼
ZIP code 32246 in Jacksonville, FL has a population of 48,789 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 32246? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 32246 is $80,963, which is 6% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 32246? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 32246 is $312,900, which is 12% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 32246? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 32246 is White at 56.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 18.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 32246? ▼
ZIP code 32246 has 1,550 business establishments employing approximately 25,196 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 32246? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 32246 are: Retail trade (290), Construction (227), Accommodation and food services (149). There are 17 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 32246? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 32246 increased by 1.6% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 264%. 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 32246? ▼
In ZIP code 32246, 62.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 39.6% 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 32246? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 32246 is 22.0 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 32246? ▼
In ZIP code 32246, approximately 54.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 45.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 32246? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 32246 is 11.6% 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.