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 High-density area
- $34,953
- Median income Below-median income area
- $110,500
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 11.7%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
- 3rd 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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 32254 (Jacksonville, FL) rose +2.8% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 288.5 in 2023 to 296.5 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 32254 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Jacksonville, Duval County, Florida, home to 13,570 residents across 32.1 square miles, a density of 423 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 32254 sits on the lower end of the income spectrum: median household income is $34,953 (55% below the average Florida ZIP), while per-capita income is $20,608. The poverty rate is 34.0%, so the area-level income figures should not be treated as typical household experience. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $110,500 (71% below the average Florida ZIP), and median rent is $1,187; owner occupancy is 49.8%.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 11.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 37, and the average commute is 25 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Duval County, so 32254 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 32254
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Jacksonville, FL
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 32254.
- Wholesale trade
Wholesale trade
144 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
88 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
85 establishments
- Construction
Construction
81 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
75 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 32254, 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
13,570
Population
32.1
Area (sq mi)
423
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 32254?
37.0
Median Age
49.8%
Male
50.2%
Female
5.2%
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?
$34,953
Median Household Income
-55% vs state ZIP avg
$20,608
Per Capita Income
34.0%
Poverty Rate
9.8%
Unemployment Rate
25.1 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 32254 ranks among Florida ZIPs
Jacksonville, 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)
$34,953 2nd percentile higher than 2% 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
6,243housing units
6,243
Total Housing Units
5,421
Occupied Units
822
Vacant Units
2.53
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$110,500
Median Home Value
-71% vs state ZIP avg
$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.
- 32210
Jacksonville (32210)
59,080 residents
- 32244
Jacksonville (32244)
57,369 residents
- 32209
Jacksonville (32209)
34,305 residents
- 32208
Jacksonville (32208)
30,879 residents
- 32205
Jacksonville (32205)
28,225 residents
- 32206 17,669
Jacksonville (32206)
17,669 residents
- 32254 13,570
Jacksonville (32254)
13,570 residents
- 32220 12,946
Jacksonville (32220)
12,946 residents
- 32219 11,886
Jacksonville (32219)
11,886 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 32254 ranks #7 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 32254 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 32220
Jacksonville (32220)
$81,792 median income
- 32219
Jacksonville (32219)
$72,184 median income
- 32204
Jacksonville (32204)
$65,063 median income
- 32205
Jacksonville (32205)
$64,789 median income
- 32244
Jacksonville (32244)
$62,204 median income
- 32210
Jacksonville (32210)
$61,050 median income
- 32208
Jacksonville (32208)
$41,324 median income
- 32206
Jacksonville (32206)
$39,242 median income
- 32254
Jacksonville (32254)
$34,953 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.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 32254, 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 (13,570 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 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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