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Jacksonville, FL · standard

ZIP Code 32254

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

13,570
423/sq mi
$34,953
Median income
$110,500
Median home value
11.7%
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.

3th pct
household income, US ZIPs
13th pct
home value, US ZIPs
423
people per sq mi
50%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 32254 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 32254 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 32.1 square miles in Jacksonville, Duval County, Florida. The area is home to 13,570 residents, producing a population density of 423 people per square mile, and falls within the New York time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 32254 against Florida and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 32254 sits at $34,953 (55% below the Florida average), while per-capita income is $20,608. The poverty rate stands at 34.0% and the unemployment rate at 9.8%. On housing, the median home value is $110,500 (71% below the state average) with median rent at $1,187 per month, and 49.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 32254 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 11.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 37, 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 32254 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Top industries in ZIP 32254

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 32254.

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 32254, Jacksonville, FL · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

13,570

Population

32.1

Area (sq mi)

423

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 32254?

37.0

Median Age

49.8%

Male

50.2%

Female

5.2%

Foreign-Born

White 26.0%
African American 61.5%
Asian 0.7%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 7.7%
Hispanic or Latino 7.4%

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?

$34,953

Median Household Income

-55% vs state

$20,608

Per Capita Income

34.0%

Poverty Rate

9.8%

Unemployment Rate

25.1 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 32254 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$34,953 3rd percentile higher than 3% 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 53.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 11.7%

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

What does housing look like?

6,243

Total Housing Units

5,421

Occupied Units

822

Vacant Units

2.53

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 49.8%
Renter 50.2%

$110,500

Median Home Value

-71% vs state

$1,187

Median Rent

1958

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

+2.8%

YoY Change (2024)

296

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+196%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 32254 have increased 2.8% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +196% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 -8.7% 176
2021 +18.7% 209
2022 +32.7% 277
2023 +4.2% 289
2024 +2.8% 296

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 696 business establishments in ZIP 32254, employing approximately 17,050 people with a combined annual payroll of $981,530,000.

696

Businesses

17,050

Employees

$981.5M

Annual Payroll

15

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Wholesale trade 144 20.7%
Retail trade 88 12.6%
Transportation and warehousing 85 12.2%
Construction 81 11.6%
Other services (except public administration) 75 10.8%
Manufacturing 70 10.1%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 35 5.0%
Accommodation and food services 34 4.9%
Health care and social assistance 26 3.7%
Real estate and rental and leasing 22 3.2%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 14 2.0%
Finance and insurance 6 0.9%
Educational services 6 0.9%
Management of companies and enterprises 4 0.6%
Information 3 0.4%

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 32254 vs 32205 →

ZIP 32254 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 32254 ranks #7 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 32254 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 32254 ranks #9 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
32205 Jacksonville, FL 28,225 2.8 mi
32209 Jacksonville, FL 34,305 2.8 mi
32204 Jacksonville, FL 6,906 3.7 mi
32210 Jacksonville, FL 59,080 5.3 mi
32202 Jacksonville, FL 7,915 5.4 mi
32208 Jacksonville, FL 30,879 4.8 mi
32206 Jacksonville, FL 17,669 5.8 mi
32220 Jacksonville, FL 12,946 7.8 mi
32244 Jacksonville, FL 57,369 8.6 mi
32219 Jacksonville, FL 11,886 7.0 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
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 32254 in? ▼
ZIP code 32254 (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 32254? ▼
ZIP code 32254 in Jacksonville, FL has a population of 13,570 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 32254? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 32254 is $34,953, which is 54% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 32254? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 32254 is $110,500, which is 60% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 32254? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 32254 is African American at 61.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 7.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 32254? ▼
ZIP code 32254 has 696 business establishments employing approximately 17,050 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 32254? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 32254 are: Wholesale trade (144), Retail trade (88), Transportation and warehousing (85). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 32254? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 32254 increased by 2.8% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 196%. 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 32254? ▼
In ZIP code 32254, 53.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 11.7% 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 32254? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 32254 is 25.1 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 32254? ▼
In ZIP code 32254, approximately 49.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 50.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 32254? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 32254 is 34.0% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Jacksonville, FL

Verify and explore additional data for this area using these official government sources.

U.S. Census Bureau
Official demographic, economic, and housing data from the American Community Survey.
HUD Fair Market Rents
Department of Housing and Urban Development rental cost estimates by metropolitan area.
FBI Uniform Crime Reports
Official crime statistics compiled from law enforcement agencies nationwide.
FHFA House Price Index
Federal Housing Finance Agency home value trends based on repeat sales and appraisals.

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