PlainZIP

Bascom, FL · standard

ZIP Code 32423

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

1,264
8/sq mi
$46,591
Median income
$118,100
Median home value
22.4%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Bascom pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

11th pct
household income, US ZIPs
16th pct
home value, US ZIPs
8
people per sq mi
90%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 32423 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 32423 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Bascom, Jackson County, Florida, home to just 1,264 residents across 168.5 square miles, a density of 8 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 32423 reports a modest median household income of $46,591 (40% below the Florida average), while per-capita income is $34,853. 7.1% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 3.3%. On housing, the median home value is $118,100 (69% below the state average) with median rent at - per month, and 90.2% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 22.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 54.3, and the average commute is -. A geography-based comparison follows: 3 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 32423, plus 6 more within Jackson County, give a clearer read than the national average 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 →

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 32423, Bascom, 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

1,264

Population

168.5

Area (sq mi)

8

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 32423?

54.3

Median Age

50.3%

Male

49.7%

Female

3.9%

Foreign-Born

White 87.8%
African American 10.4%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 0.8%
Hispanic or Latino 3.9%

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?

$46,591

Median Household Income

-40% vs state

$34,853

Per Capita Income

7.1%

Poverty Rate

3.3%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 32423 ranks nationally

Bascom, FL household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$46,591 11th percentile higher than 11% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 60.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 22.4%

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

What does housing look like?

625

Total Housing Units

582

Occupied Units

43

Vacant Units

1.55

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 90.2%
Renter 9.8%

$118,100

Median Home Value

-69% vs state

1981

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 10 business establishments in ZIP 32423, employing approximately 23 people with a combined annual payroll of $752,000.

10

Businesses

23

Employees

$752K

Annual Payroll

0

Industry Sectors

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 32423 vs 32443 →

ZIP 32423 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 32423 ranks #4 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 32423 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 32423 ranks #4 of 4 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
32443 Greenwood, FL 2,921 6.4 mi
32445 Malone, FL 2,644 8.2 mi
36343 Gordon, AL 1,579 8.5 mi

More ZIP Codes in Jackson County

32446 standard
Marianna, FL
Pop: 11,075
32448 standard
Marianna, FL
Pop: 8,684
32440 standard
Graceville, FL
Pop: 7,563
32460 standard
Sneads, FL
Pop: 5,856
32431 standard
Cottondale, FL
Pop: 4,983
32442 standard
Grand Ridge, FL
Pop: 3,699

Related Areas

Jackson County Bascom, FL Florida

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 32423 in? ▼
ZIP code 32423 (Bascom) is located in Jackson County, Florida. Jackson County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/jackson-fl.
What is the population of ZIP code 32423? ▼
ZIP code 32423 in Bascom, FL has a population of 1,264 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 32423? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 32423 is $46,591, which is 39% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 32423? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 32423 is $118,100, which is 58% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 32423? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 32423 is White at 87.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 32423? ▼
ZIP code 32423 has 10 business establishments employing approximately 23 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 32423? ▼
In ZIP code 32423, 60.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 22.4% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 32423? ▼
In ZIP code 32423, approximately 90.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 9.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 32423? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 32423 is 7.1% 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.