Monticello, FL · standard

ZIP Code 32344

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

13,193
10/sq mi
$61,199
Median income
$247,400
Median home value
21.1%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Monticello pairs a below-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

31th pct
household income, US ZIPs
Top 43%
home value, US ZIPs
10
people per sq mi
75%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 32344 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 32344 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 1332.6 square miles in Monticello, Jefferson County, Florida. The area is home to 13,193 residents, producing a population density of 10 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 32344 against Florida and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 32344 sits at $61,199 (21% below the Florida average), while per-capita income is $31,904. The poverty rate stands at 22.8% and the unemployment rate at 6.6%. On housing, the median home value is $247,400 (34% below the state average) with median rent at $895 per month, and 75.4% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 32344 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 21.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 48.3, and the average commute is 29 minutes. We also surface 1 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 2 additional ZIPs sharing Jefferson County, so you can benchmark 32344 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 32344

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 32344.

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 32344, Monticello, 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

13,193

Population

1332.6

Area (sq mi)

10

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 32344?

48.3

Median Age

54.3%

Male

45.7%

Female

3.5%

Foreign-Born

White 62.2%
African American 27.5%
Asian 1.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.1%
Two or More Ethnicities 6.9%
Hispanic or Latino 5.5%

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?

$61,199

Median Household Income

-21% vs state

$31,904

Per Capita Income

22.8%

Poverty Rate

6.6%

Unemployment Rate

28.9 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 32344 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$61,199 31st percentile higher than 31% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 61.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 21.1%

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

What does housing look like?

6,037

Total Housing Units

5,039

Occupied Units

998

Vacant Units

2.38

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 75.4%
Renter 24.6%

$247,400

Median Home Value

-34% vs state

$895

Median Rent

1987

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 241 business establishments in ZIP 32344, employing approximately 1,662 people with a combined annual payroll of $73,752,000.

241

Businesses

1,662

Employees

$73.8M

Annual Payroll

15

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 44 18.3%
Retail trade 42 17.4%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 29 12.0%
Other services (except public administration) 22 9.1%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 19 7.9%
Health care and social assistance 18 7.5%
Accommodation and food services 15 6.2%
Finance and insurance 12 5.0%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting 8 3.3%
Real estate and rental and leasing 6 2.5%
Manufacturing 5 2.1%
Wholesale trade 5 2.1%
Utilities 4 1.7%
Transportation and warehousing 4 1.7%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 4 1.7%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 32344 in?
ZIP code 32344 (Monticello) is located in Jefferson County, Florida. Jefferson County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/jefferson-fl.
What is the population of ZIP code 32344?
ZIP code 32344 in Monticello, FL has a population of 13,193 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 32344?
The median household income in ZIP 32344 is $61,199, which is 20% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 32344?
The median home value in ZIP 32344 is $247,400, which is 11% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 32344?
The largest racial group in ZIP 32344 is White at 62.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 5.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 32344?
ZIP code 32344 has 241 business establishments employing approximately 1,662 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 32344?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 32344 are: Construction (44), Retail trade (42), Professional, scientific, and technical services (29). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 32344?
In ZIP code 32344, 61.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 21.1% 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 32344?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 32344 is 28.9 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 32344?
In ZIP code 32344, approximately 75.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 24.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 32344?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 32344 is 22.8% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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