Jacksonville, FL · standard
ZIP Code 32256
Duval County, Florida - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 38,483
- 234/sq mi High-density area
- $73,570
- Median income Near-median income area
- $382,500
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 52.8%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Jacksonville pairs an above-median household income with upper-quartile home values, in a low-density, renter-heavy area.
- Top 48%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 22%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 234
- people per sq mi
- 39%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 32256 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 32256 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Jacksonville, Duval County, Florida, with 38,483 residents across 164.5 square miles, a density of 234 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 32256 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $73,570 (5% below the average Florida ZIP), while per-capita income is $49,799. The poverty rate is 9.5%, with unemployment at 2.1%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $382,500 (2% above the average Florida ZIP) and median rent is $1,698; 38.7% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
This is a highly-educated ZIP: 52.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 34.4, and the average commute is 21 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Duval County, so 32256 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 32256
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Jacksonville, FL
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 32256.
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
486 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
339 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
320 establishments
- Finance and insurance
Finance and insurance
279 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
227 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 32256, 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
38,483
Population
164.5
Area (sq mi)
234
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 32256?
34.4
Median Age
47.7%
Male
52.3%
Female
21.2%
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?
$73,570
Median Household Income
-5% vs state ZIP avg
$49,799
Per Capita Income
9.5%
Poverty Rate
2.1%
Unemployment Rate
20.8 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 32256 ranks nationally
Jacksonville, FL household income vs. every US ZIP code
Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked
$73,570 Top 48% higher than 52% of 30,318 US ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
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
30,153housing units
30,153
Total Housing Units
27,886
Occupied Units
2,267
Vacant Units
2.06
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$382,500
Median Home Value
+2% vs state ZIP avg
$1,698
Median Rent
2002
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
+10.3%
YoY Change (2021)
183
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+83%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 32256 have increased 10.3% over the past year (2021). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +83% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | +27.7% | 159 |
| 2017 | -2.2% | 155 |
| 2019 | – | 158 |
| 2020 | +4.5% | 166 |
| 2021 | +10.3% | 183 |
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 2021. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 2,972 business establishments in ZIP 32256, employing approximately 84,649 people with a combined annual payroll of $6,942,657,000.
2,972
Businesses
84,649
Employees
$6.9B
Annual Payroll
19
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 486 | 16.4% |
| Health care and social assistance | 339 | 11.4% |
| Retail trade | 320 | 10.8% |
| Finance and insurance | 279 | 9.4% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 227 | 7.6% |
| Construction | 225 | 7.6% |
| Accommodation and food services | 217 | 7.3% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 189 | 6.4% |
| Wholesale trade | 182 | 6.1% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 159 | 5.3% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 101 | 3.4% |
| Information | 78 | 2.6% |
| Manufacturing | 45 | 1.5% |
| Educational services | 41 | 1.4% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 41 | 1.4% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 31 | 1.0% |
| Industries not classified | 5 | 0.2% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting | 3 | 0.1% |
| Utilities | 3 | 0.1% |
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 32256 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 32246
Jacksonville (32246)
48,789 residents
- 32224
Jacksonville (32224)
38,934 residents
- 32256
Jacksonville (32256)
38,483 residents
- 32257
Jacksonville (32257)
36,430 residents
- 32216
Jacksonville (32216)
34,876 residents
- 32082
Ponte Vedra Beach (32082)
28,996 residents
- 32258
Jacksonville (32258)
26,759 residents
- 32250
Jacksonville Beach (32250)
25,356 residents
- 32223
Jacksonville (32223)
23,980 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 32256 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 32256 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 32081
Ponte Vedra (32081)
$131,624 median income
- 32082
Ponte Vedra Beach (32082)
$124,558 median income
- 32250
Jacksonville Beach (32250)
$117,724 median income
- 32258
Jacksonville (32258)
$102,204 median income
- 32223
Jacksonville (32223)
$95,347 median income
- 32224
Jacksonville (32224)
$88,259 median income
- 32246
Jacksonville (32246)
$80,963 median income
- 32257
Jacksonville (32257)
$75,780 median income
- 32217
Jacksonville (32217)
$73,832 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 32256 ranks #null of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 32258 | Jacksonville, FL | 26,759 | 4.5 mi |
| 32224 | Jacksonville, FL | 38,934 | 6.0 mi |
| 32257 | Jacksonville, FL | 36,430 | 6.7 mi |
| 32246 | Jacksonville, FL | 48,789 | 7.4 mi |
| 32081 | Ponte Vedra, FL | 4,524 | 7.0 mi |
| 32216 | Jacksonville, FL | 34,876 | 8.0 mi |
| 32217 | Jacksonville, FL | 18,817 | 8.4 mi |
| 32223 | Jacksonville, FL | 23,980 | 9.1 mi |
| 32250 | Jacksonville Beach, FL | 25,356 | 8.3 mi |
| 32082 | Ponte Vedra Beach, FL | 28,996 | 9.1 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 32256, 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 (38,483 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 32256 in?
ZIP code 32256 (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 32256?
ZIP code 32256 in Jacksonville, FL has a population of 38,483 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 32256?
The median household income in ZIP 32256 is $73,570, which is 4% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 32256?
The median home value in ZIP 32256 is $382,500, which is 38% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 32256?
The largest racial group in ZIP 32256 is White at 54.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 11.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 32256?
ZIP code 32256 has 2,972 business establishments employing approximately 84,649 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 32256?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 32256 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (486), Health care and social assistance (339), Retail trade (320). There are 19 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 32256?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 32256 increased by 10.3% in 2021. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 83%. 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 32256?
In ZIP code 32256, 70.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 52.8% 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 32256?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 32256 is 20.8 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 32256?
In ZIP code 32256, approximately 38.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 61.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 32256?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 32256 is 9.5% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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