Zip code 32423: Bascom, Florida

Q: What city is zip code 32423?

32423 is assigned to Bascom, Florida. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 32423 in?

32423 is in Jackson County, Florida.

Q: What is the population of 32423?

About 901 people live in 32423, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What is the median household income in 32423?

The median household income in 32423 is $46,591.

Q: What zip codes are near 32423?

The closest zip codes to 32423 are 32443, 32445, 36343, 39845, 32446.

Residential delivery areaJackson CountyCentral Time

Population

901

Median household income

$47K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

$118K

U.S. $333K

Median rent

—

U.S. $1,413

Median age

54.3

U.S. 38.9

Land area

68 sq mi

13 people/sq mi

Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.

About 32423

32423 is a rural zip code in Bascom, Florida (Jackson County), covering 68 sq mi of land. About 901 people live here, or 13 per square mile. The median resident is 54.3 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.

The median household earns $46,591 a year, 42% below the national median of $80,734. 7.1% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $118,100, or 2.5 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes relatively affordable for local earners. 90% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners.

22% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 26 minutes each way, and 5% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in management; farming, fishing and forestry; and legal and social services.

How 32423 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Veterans19.7%
99th
U.S. 6.2% · FL 7.4%21st of 976 in FL
Residents 65 and older39.2%
99th
U.S. 17.2% · FL 21.3%107th of 977 in FL
Median age54.3
98th
U.S. 38.9 · FL 42.6178th of 977 in FL
Government workers27.5%
97th
U.S. 14.5% · FL 11.7%52nd of 973 in FL
Homeownership rate90.2%
96th
StrengthU.S. 65.2% · FL 67.6%98th of 969 in FL
Housing vacancy6.9%
52nd
U.S. 10.1% · FL 14.7%758th of 969 in FL
Average commute26 min
50th
U.S. 26.4 min · FL 28 min595th of 948 in FL
Per capita income$34,853
34th
U.S. $44,673 · FL $42,609595th of 977 in FL
Bachelor's degree or higher22.4%
27th
U.S. 35.7% · FL 34.1%664th of 975 in FL
Poverty rate7.1%
26th
U.S. 12.5% · FL 12.6%779th of 970 in FL
Uninsured rate4.1%
23rd
U.S. 8.4% · FL 11.5%896th of 973 in FL
Foreign-born residents3.9%
23rd
U.S. 14.1% · FL 21.9%825th of 977 in FL
Unemployment rate3.3%
21st
U.S. 5.2% · FL 4.8%701st of 973 in FL
Diversity index26.7
20th
U.S. 61.4 · FL 64.7816th of 977 in FL
Broadband access86.3%
16th
WeaknessU.S. 91% · FL 91.6%803rd of 969 in FL
Median earnings per worker$35,357
9th
WeaknessU.S. $49,666 · FL $44,337835th of 961 in FL
Work from home5%
8th
U.S. 15.1% · FL 15.7%888th of 975 in FL
Median household income$46,591
6th
WeaknessU.S. $80,734 · FL $74,568870th of 948 in FL
Median home value$118,100
5th
U.S. $332,700 · FL $359,000898th of 935 in FL
Income inequality (Gini)0.363
4th
StrengthU.S. 0.483 · FL 0.485908th of 968 in FL
Population density13/sq mi
2nd
U.S. 95/sq mi · FL 418/sq mi957th of 977 in FL
Population901
1st
U.S. 334,922,499 · FL 22,416,077917th of 977 in FL
Rent-burdened renters0%
1st
StrengthU.S. 51.1% · FL 60.1%927th of 945 in FL
Residents under 184.7%
1st
U.S. 22% · FL 19.5%933rd of 977 in FL
Tech workers0%
1st
U.S. 3.8% · FL 3.1%917th of 973 in FL
Healthcare workers3.2%
1st
U.S. 9.7% · FL 9.5%919th of 973 in FL
Self-employed workers1.7%
1st
U.S. 10% · FL 12.8%941st of 973 in FL

Measure	32423	Jackson	FL	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in FL
Veterans	19.7%	7.5%	7.4%	6.2%	99th	21st of 976
Residents 65 and older	39.2%	20.9%	21.3%	17.2%	99th	107th of 977
Median age	54.3	43	42.6	38.9	98th	178th of 977
Government workers	27.5%	27.7%	11.7%	14.5%	97th	52nd of 973
Homeownership rateStrength	90.2%	75.9%	67.6%	65.2%	96th	98th of 969
Housing vacancy	6.9%	14.2%	14.7%	10.1%	52nd	758th of 969
Average commute	26 min	27.4 min	28 min	26.4 min	50th	595th of 948
Per capita income	$34,853	$24,086	$42,609	$44,673	34th	595th of 977
Bachelor's degree or higher	22.4%	15.1%	34.1%	35.7%	27th	664th of 975
Poverty rate	7.1%	19.5%	12.6%	12.5%	26th	779th of 970
Uninsured rate	4.1%	8.6%	11.5%	8.4%	23rd	896th of 973
Foreign-born residents	3.9%	2.1%	21.9%	14.1%	23rd	825th of 977
Unemployment rate	3.3%	4.5%	4.8%	5.2%	21st	701st of 973
Diversity index	26.7	52.6	64.7	61.4	20th	816th of 977
Broadband accessWeakness	86.3%	85%	91.6%	91%	16th	803rd of 969
Median earnings per workerWeakness	$35,357	$37,529	$44,337	$49,666	9th	835th of 961
Work from home	5%	6.9%	15.7%	15.1%	8th	888th of 975
Median household incomeWeakness	$46,591	$49,149	$74,568	$80,734	6th	870th of 948
Median home value	$118,100	$120,800	$359,000	$332,700	5th	898th of 935
Income inequality (Gini)Strength	0.363	0.428	0.485	0.483	4th	908th of 968
Population density	13/sq mi	53/sq mi	418/sq mi	95/sq mi	2nd	957th of 977
Population	901	48,250	22,416,077	334,922,499	1st	917th of 977
Rent-burdened rentersStrength	0%	52.9%	60.1%	51.1%	1st	927th of 945
Residents under 18	4.7%	18.9%	19.5%	22%	1st	933rd of 977
Tech workers	0%	0.7%	3.1%	3.8%	1st	917th of 973
Healthcare workers	3.2%	11.7%	9.5%	9.7%	1st	919th of 973
Self-employed workers	1.7%	12.9%	12.8%	10%	1st	941st 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

Under 5

5–17

17%

18–24

12%

25–34

35–44

14%

45–54

55–64

24%

65–74

15%

75+

Median age

54.3

Under 18

4.7%

65 and over

39.2%

Race and ethnicity

White85%
Black10%
Hispanic4%
Asian0%
Native American0%
Pacific Islander0%
Other0%
Multiracial0.8%

Diversity index

26.7

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

3.9%

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

62.8%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

96%

Spanish

Other Indo-European

Asian / Pacific

Other

Households

Households: 582
Average household size: 1.6
Family households: 31.6%
Married couples: 23.9%
Living alone: 58.6%
Veterans (of adults): 19.7%
Male / female: 50% / 50%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

24%

$25–50k

31%

$50–75k

29%

$75–100k

$100–150k

$150–200k

0.2%

$200k+

0.5%

Median household income

32423

$46,591

Jackson Co.

$49,149

Florida

$74,568

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$34,853

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

7.1%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

0.7%

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.363

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

32423

$118,100

Jackson Co.

$120,800

Florida

$359,000

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

32423

—

Jackson Co.

$865

Florida

$1,669

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

58%

2–4 units

5–19 units

20+ units

Mobile home

42%

Boat, RV, van

Housing units: 625
Owner-occupied: 90.2%
Vacant: 6.9%
Median year built: 1981
Median rooms: 5.4
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 0%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 0%
Home value to income: 2.5× (U.S. 4.1×)

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

92%

Carpooled

Transit

Walked

Bicycle

Worked from home

Other

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

13%

10–19

19%

20–29

30–44

44%

45–59

10%

60+

Average commute

26 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

3.3%

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

55.3%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Management

16%

Farming, fishing and forestry

13%

Legal and social services

11%

Construction and repair

11%

Transportation and moving

10%

Education

Office and admin

Cleaning and personal care

Sales

Production

Healthcare

Police and fire

Business and finance

0.4%

Computer and math

Engineering and science

Arts, media and sports

Food service

Industries

Health care and social assistance

23%

Education

16%

Manufacturing

13%

Agriculture and mining

11%

Professional and technical services

Public administration

Construction

Retail

Restaurants and hotels

Admin, support and management

Information

Other services

Finance, insurance and real estate

0.6%

Wholesale

0.4%

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

Arts and recreation

Median earnings per worker

$35,357

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

1.7%

U.S. 10%

Government workers

27.5%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

2.2%

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	32423	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$47,277	$74,888
Service	$24,856	$26,804
Sales and office	$21,719	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	$34,803	$49,199
Production and transportation	$22,204	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

High school

38%

Some college

21%

Associate's

Bachelor's

22%

Graduate

High school graduate or higher: 90.6%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 22.4%
Graduate or professional degree: 0%
Households with broadband: 86.3%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 22.3%
No internet access: 13.7%
Without health insurance: 4.1%
Limited-English households: 0%

Geography

City (USPS): Bascom
State: Florida
County: Jackson County
Center point: 30.9438° N, 85.0489° W
Land area: 68 sq mi
Water area: 1.2 sq mi
Time zone: Central Time (UTC-6, UTC-5 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

Zip codes near 32423

Search by radius

Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
32443	Greenwood, FL	6.1 mi	2,879	$47,663	$127,900
32445	Malone, FL	9 mi	2,450	$61,336	$104,800
36343	Gordon, AL	9.1 mi	1,496	$47,188	$98,900
39845	Donalsonville, GA	9.3 mi	8,535	$50,130	$119,800
32446	Marianna, FL	13 mi	10,910	$55,125	$161,000
32460	Sneads, FL	14 mi	5,472	$51,497	$116,400
39861	Jakin, GA	14 mi	873	$39,965	$123,800
39859	Iron City, GA	14 mi	980	—	$137,900
36370	Pansey, AL	15 mi	894	$51,765	$109,000
32447	Marianna, FL · PO box	16 mi	—	—	—
32432	Cypress, FL	16 mi	45	—	—
39832	Cedar Springs, GA	17 mi	0	—	—

Questions about 32423

What city is zip code 32423?

32423 is assigned to Bascom, Florida. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 32423 in?

32423 is in Jackson County, Florida.

What is the population of 32423?

About 901 people live in 32423, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 32423 in?

32423 is in Central Time.

What is the median household income in 32423?

The median household income in 32423 is $46,591.

What zip codes are near 32423?

The closest zip codes to 32423 are 32443, 32445, 36343, 39845, 32446.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 32423, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.