Zip code 32256: Jacksonville, Florida
Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.
About 32256
32256 is a suburban zip code in Jacksonville, Florida (Duval County), covering 61 sq mi of land. About 58,192 people live here, or 948 per square mile. The median resident is 34.4 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.
The median household earns $73,570 a year, close to the national median of $80,734. 9.5% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $382,500, or 5.2 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes relatively expensive for local earners. 39% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $1,698 a month.
53% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 20.8 minutes each way, and 18% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in office and administrative support; healthcare; and sales. 26% of households speak a language other than English at home, most often Spanish.
How 32256 compares
- Broadband access96.8%91stStrengthU.S. 91% · FL 91.6%99th of 969 in FL
- Tech workers6.7%89thU.S. 3.8% · FL 3.1%35th of 973 in FL
- Population58,19288thU.S. 334,922,499 · FL 22,416,07746th of 977 in FL
- Diversity index66.386thU.S. 61.4 · FL 64.7113th of 977 in FL
- Veterans8.9%84thU.S. 6.2% · FL 7.4%388th of 976 in FL
- 82ndStrengthU.S. 35.7% · FL 34.1%127th of 975 in FL
- 77thU.S. 14.1% · FL 21.9%233rd of 977 in FL
- Healthcare workers11.4%75thU.S. 9.7% · FL 9.5%212th of 973 in FL
- Work from home18.4%73rdU.S. 15.1% · FL 15.7%288th of 975 in FL
- Per capita income$49,79972ndU.S. $44,673 · FL $42,609252nd of 977 in FL
- Uninsured rate9.9%70thU.S. 8.4% · FL 11.5%534th of 973 in FL
- Median gross rent$1,69867thU.S. $1,413 · FL $1,669385th of 902 in FL
- Median earnings per worker$52,45362ndU.S. $49,666 · FL $44,337222nd of 961 in FL
- Median home value$382,50059thU.S. $332,700 · FL $359,000346th of 935 in FL
- Housing vacancy7.5%57thU.S. 10.1% · FL 14.7%728th of 969 in FL
- 55thU.S. 51.1% · FL 60.1%668th of 945 in FL
- 49thU.S. 0.483 · FL 0.485572nd of 968 in FL
- Population density948/sq mi43rdU.S. 95/sq mi · FL 418/sq mi543rd of 977 in FL
- Poverty rate9.5%42ndU.S. 12.5% · FL 12.6%612th of 970 in FL
- 42ndU.S. 17.2% · FL 21.3%713th of 977 in FL
- Median household income$73,57041stU.S. $80,734 · FL $74,568463rd of 948 in FL
- 31stU.S. 10% · FL 12.8%837th of 973 in FL
- Government workers10.2%20thU.S. 14.5% · FL 11.7%592nd of 973 in FL
- Median age34.417thU.S. 38.9 · FL 42.6892nd of 977 in FL
- Average commute20.8 min16thStrengthU.S. 26.4 min · FL 28 min876th of 948 in FL
- Residents under 1816.5%12thU.S. 22% · FL 19.5%631st of 977 in FL
- Homeownership rate38.7%9thWeaknessU.S. 65.2% · FL 67.6%911th of 969 in FL
- 6thStrengthU.S. 5.2% · FL 4.8%859th of 973 in FL
| Measure | 32256 | Duval | FL | U.S. | National percentile | Rank in FL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Broadband accessStrength | 96.8% | 91.1% | 91.6% | 91% | 99th of 969 | |
| Tech workers | 6.7% | 4.1% | 3.1% | 3.8% | 35th of 973 | |
| Population | 58,192 | 1,023,153 | 22,416,077 | 334,922,499 | 46th of 977 | |
| Diversity index | 66.3 | 66.6 | 64.7 | 61.4 | 113th of 977 | |
| Veterans | 8.9% | 10.3% | 7.4% | 6.2% | 388th of 976 | |
| Bachelor's degree or higherStrength | 52.8% | 34.4% | 34.1% | 35.7% | 127th of 975 | |
| Foreign-born residents | 21.2% | 12.2% | 21.9% | 14.1% | 233rd of 977 | |
| Healthcare workers | 11.4% | 9.3% | 9.5% | 9.7% | 212th of 973 | |
| Work from home | 18.4% | 16% | 15.7% | 15.1% | 288th of 975 | |
| Per capita income | $49,799 | $40,568 | $42,609 | $44,673 | 252nd of 977 | |
| Uninsured rate | 9.9% | 11% | 11.5% | 8.4% | 534th of 973 | |
| Median gross rent | $1,698 | $1,475 | $1,669 | $1,413 | 385th of 902 | |
| Median earnings per worker | $52,453 | $46,149 | $44,337 | $49,666 | 222nd of 961 | |
| Median home value | $382,500 | $303,500 | $359,000 | $332,700 | 346th of 935 | |
| Housing vacancy | 7.5% | 8.7% | 14.7% | 10.1% | 728th of 969 | |
| Rent-burdened renters | 51.9% | 56.3% | 60.1% | 51.1% | 668th of 945 | |
| Income inequality (Gini) | 0.434 | 0.473 | 0.485 | 0.483 | 572nd of 968 | |
| Population density | 948/sq mi | 1,342/sq mi | 418/sq mi | 95/sq mi | 543rd of 977 | |
| Poverty rate | 9.5% | 14.1% | 12.6% | 12.5% | 612th of 970 | |
| Residents 65 and older | 15.5% | 15.3% | 21.3% | 17.2% | 713th of 977 | |
| Median household income | $73,570 | $71,277 | $74,568 | $80,734 | 463rd of 948 | |
| Self-employed workers | 7.9% | 9.4% | 12.8% | 10% | 837th of 973 | |
| Government workers | 10.2% | 11.3% | 11.7% | 14.5% | 592nd of 973 | |
| Median age | 34.4 | 36.9 | 42.6 | 38.9 | 892nd of 977 | |
| Average commuteStrength | 20.8 min | 24.1 min | 28 min | 26.4 min | 876th of 948 | |
| Residents under 18 | 16.5% | 22.4% | 19.5% | 22% | 631st of 977 | |
| Homeownership rateWeakness | 38.7% | 58.2% | 67.6% | 65.2% | 911th of 969 | |
| Unemployment rateStrength | 2.1% | 4.5% | 4.8% | 5.2% | 859th of 973 |
The percentile is the share of Americans who live in a zip code with a lower value, so the 50th percentile is typical. Rank 1 is the highest value in the state. Both include zip codes with at least 100 residents. Strengths and weaknesses mark measures in the best or worst fifth nationally, where higher or lower is clearly better (income, poverty, education, commute, broadband, insurance and similar). Measures like age or density are left unmarked.
People
Age
Race and ethnicity
- White53%
- Black16%
- Hispanic12%
- Asian13%
- Native American0.1%
- Pacific Islander0.3%
- Other0.8%
- Multiracial6%
Language spoken at home (households)
Households
- Households
- 27,886
- Average household size
- 2.1
- Family households
- 50.2%
- Married couples
- 34.9%
- Living alone
- 38.6%
- Veterans (of adults)
- 8.9%
- Male / female
- 48% / 52%
Income and poverty
Household income distribution
Median household income
Housing
Median home value
Median gross rent
Types of housing
- Housing units
- 30,153
- Owner-occupied
- 38.7%
- Vacant
- 7.5%
- Median year built
- 2002
- Median rooms
- 4.2
- Renters paying 30%+ of income
- 51.9%
- Renters paying 50%+ of income
- 16.7%
- Home value to income
- 5.2× (U.S. 4.1×)
Work and commute
How people get to work
Commute time (one way)
Jobs and careers
Occupations
Industries
Median earnings by type of work
| Type of work | 32256 | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| Management, business, science and arts | $69,815 | $74,888 |
| Service | $32,306 | $26,804 |
| Sales and office | $43,565 | $40,476 |
| Construction and maintenance | $45,241 | $49,199 |
| Production and transportation | $38,471 | $39,989 |
Education, internet and health coverage
Highest education (adults 25+)
- High school graduate or higher
- 95.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 52.8%
- Graduate or professional degree
- 17.9%
- Households with broadband
- 96.8%
- Cable, fiber or DSL
- 85.3%
- No internet access
- 1.4%
- Without health insurance
- 9.9%
- Limited-English households
- 4.3%
Geography
- City (USPS)
- Jacksonville
- State
- Florida
- County
- Duval County
- Center point
- 30.1753° N, 81.4720° W
- Land area
- 61 sq mi
- Water area
- 0.6 sq mi
- Time zone
- Eastern Time (UTC-5, UTC-4 in summer)
- Zip type
- Residential delivery area
Cities and towns within this zip
- Jacksonville100% of zip
Census places overlapping the zip's area. Mail may use a different city name than the municipality.
Zip codes near 32256
| Zip | City | Distance | IncomeMedian income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 32081 | Ponte Vedra, FL | 4.7 mi | $131,624 |
| 32258 | Jacksonville, FL | 5.3 mi | $102,204 |
| 32224 | Jacksonville, FL | 6.6 mi | $88,259 |
| 32004 | Ponte Vedra Beach, FL · PO box | 6.8 mi | — |
| 32082 | Ponte Vedra Beach, FL | 7.4 mi | $124,558 |
| 32250 | Jacksonville Beach, FL | 8.1 mi | $117,724 |
| 32246 | Jacksonville, FL | 8.3 mi | $80,963 |
| 32257 | Jacksonville, FL | 8.4 mi | $75,780 |
| 32240 | Jacksonville Beach, FL · PO box | 9.5 mi | — |
| 32217 | Jacksonville, FL | 9.7 mi | $73,832 |
| 32259 | Saint Johns, FL | 9.7 mi | $150,736 |
| 32216 | Jacksonville, FL | 9.8 mi | $61,821 |
Zip codes like 32256 elsewhere
Questions about 32256
What city is zip code 32256?
32256 is assigned to Jacksonville, Florida. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.
What county is 32256 in?
32256 is in Duval County, Florida.
What is the population of 32256?
About 58,192 people live in 32256, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
What time zone is 32256 in?
32256 is in Eastern Time.
What is the median household income in 32256?
The median household income in 32256 is $73,570.
What zip codes are near 32256?
The closest zip codes to 32256 are 32081, 32258, 32224, 32004, 32082.
Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 32256, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.