Grand Ridge, FL · standard
ZIP Code 32442
Jackson County, Florida - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 3,699
- 15/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $45,500
- Median income Below-median income area
- $114,200
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 13.0%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Grand Ridge pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 9th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 14th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 15
- people per sq mi
- 75%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 32442 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 32442 covers 241.8 square miles in Grand Ridge, Jackson County, Florida (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 3,699 residents on file, a density of 15 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 32442 reports a modest median household income of $45,500 (41% below the average Florida ZIP), while per-capita income is $23,371. The poverty rate is 30.8%, 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 $114,200 (70% below the average Florida ZIP), and median rent is $789; owner occupancy is 75.2%.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 13.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.5, and the average commute is 27 minutes. The page also surfaces 2 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Jackson County, so 32442 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 32442
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Grand Ridge, FL
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 32442.
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
9 establishments
- Construction
Construction
7 establishments
- Retail trade 3
Retail trade
3 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 32442, Grand Ridge, 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
3,699
Population
241.8
Area (sq mi)
15
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 32442?
40.5
Median Age
45.8%
Male
54.2%
Female
1.9%
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?
$45,500
Median Household Income
-41% vs state ZIP avg
$23,371
Per Capita Income
30.8%
Poverty Rate
4.5%
Unemployment Rate
27.4 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 32442 ranks among Florida ZIPs
Grand Ridge, 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)
$45,500 7th percentile higher than 7% 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
1,598housing units
1,598
Total Housing Units
1,326
Occupied Units
272
Vacant Units
2.58
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$114,200
Median Home Value
-70% vs state ZIP avg
$789
Median Rent
1984
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 26 business establishments in ZIP 32442, employing approximately 107 people with a combined annual payroll of $2,585,000.
26
Businesses
107
Employees
$2.6M
Annual Payroll
3
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Other services (except public administration) | 9 | 34.6% |
| Construction | 7 | 26.9% |
| Retail trade | 3 | 11.5% |
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 32442 vs 32432 →
ZIP 32442 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 32460
Sneads (32460)
5,856 residents
- 32442
Grand Ridge (32442)
3,699 residents
- 32432 89
Cypress (32432)
89 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 32442 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 32442, 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 (3,699 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 32442 in?
ZIP code 32442 (Grand Ridge) 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 32442?
ZIP code 32442 in Grand Ridge, FL has a population of 3,699 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 32442?
The median household income in ZIP 32442 is $45,500, which is 40% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 32442?
The median home value in ZIP 32442 is $114,200, which is 59% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 32442?
The largest racial group in ZIP 32442 is White at 86.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 32442?
ZIP code 32442 has 26 business establishments employing approximately 107 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 32442?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 32442 are: Other services (except public administration) (9), Construction (7), Retail trade (3). There are 3 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 32442?
In ZIP code 32442, 56.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 13.0% 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 32442?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 32442 is 27.4 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 32442?
In ZIP code 32442, approximately 75.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 24.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 32442?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 32442 is 30.8% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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