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Population and households in ZIP 32256
Household size in ZIP 32256
| Period | ZIP 32256 | Jacksonville area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.25 | 2.63 | 2.63 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.28 | 2.68 | 2.73 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.27 | 2.66 | 2.75 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.11 | 2.58 | 2.63 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.13 | −0.05 | +0.00 | −0.03 |
Households in ZIP 32256 are small: just 2.11 people on average, compared with 2.65 nationally. That is typical of places where many people live alone or as couples, and fewer have children at home. Since 2006–10, household size has dropped from 2.25, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in ZIP 32256
| Period | ZIP 32256 | Jacksonville area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 34.1 | 37.4 | 40.8 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 35.2 | 38.8 | 42.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 36.3 | 39.5 | 43.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 37.6 | 40.4 | 43.5 | 40.1 |
| Change | +3.5 | +3.1 | +2.7 | +2.3 |
The median resident of ZIP 32256 is 37.6 years old, a few years younger than the national median of 40.1. The median age has climbed from 34.1 in 2006–10, mirroring the country. The youngest areas are in the northwest, the oldest in the east.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in ZIP 32256
| Period | ZIP 32256 | Jacksonville area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.1% | 12.2% | 12.4% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 7.0% | 12.2% | 12.2% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 7.4% | 12.0% | 11.5% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 10.0% | 11.7% | 11.4% | 11.6% |
| Change | +3.9 pts | −0.4 pts | −1.0 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head about one in ten households in ZIP 32256 (10.0%), a little below the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share has risen 3.9 points since 2006–10, even as the national share fell.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in ZIP 32256
Renters in ZIP 32256
| Period | ZIP 32256 | Jacksonville area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 54.0% | 31.8% | 30.3% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 58.0% | 34.2% | 33.9% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 61.6% | 35.5% | 34.6% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 63.9% | 33.5% | 32.4% | 34.8% |
| Change | +9.9 pts | +1.7 pts | +2.1 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renters far outnumber owners in ZIP 32256: 63.9% of households rent their homes, against 34.8% nationally. More than a third of owners (37.1%) have paid off their mortgages, about the same as nationally. The renter share has risen 9.9 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Only 35 of the 807 Florida ZIP codes with 5,000+ people have a higher share of renters.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in ZIP 32256
| Period | ZIP 32256 | Jacksonville area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 15.7% | 13.4% | 17.2% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 11.5% | 13.8% | 17.6% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 8.7% | 11.8% | 15.4% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 7.9% | 9.4% | 12.5% | 9.6% |
| Change | −7.8 pts | −4.1 pts | −4.8 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is on the low side in ZIP 32256: 7.9% of homes sit empty, against 9.6% nationally, which points to steady demand for housing. The Jacksonville area as a whole looks much the same. Vacancy is down 7.8 points from 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in ZIP 32256
| Period | ZIP 32256 | Jacksonville area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1993 | 1985 | 1984 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1993 | 1986 | 1985 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1996 | 1987 | 1986 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1999 | 1992 | 1989 | 1980 |
| Change | +6 | +7 | +5 | +6 |
Much of the housing in ZIP 32256 is relatively new: half of its homes were built after 1999, compared with 1980 for the U.S. as a whole. The median year built has moved up from 1993 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. The newest homes are mostly in the northeast, the oldest in the west.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in ZIP 32256
| Period | ZIP 32256 | Jacksonville area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,065 | $1,041 | $1,092 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,105 | $1,106 | $1,123 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,273 | $1,251 | $1,323 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,718 | $1,750 | $1,816 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$653 | +$709 | +$724 | +$606 |
A typical rental in ZIP 32256 costs $1,718 a month with utilities, above the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $653 a month from 2006–10, a 61% jump, roughly in step with the nation. Rent takes 28.7% of the typical renter's income, just under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the west; the highest are in the northeast.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in ZIP 32256
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 32256
| Period | ZIP 32256 | Jacksonville area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 49.3% | 26.9% | 26.4% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 49.8% | 28.4% | 27.0% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 50.8% | 31.4% | 30.0% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 49.9% | 36.7% | 34.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | +0.6 pts | +9.8 pts | +8.2 pts | +7.2 pts |
ZIP 32256 is highly educated: about half of adults 25 and older (49.9%) hold at least a bachelor's degree, far above the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree is up 0.6 points from 2006–10, a smaller shift than nationally. College graduates are most concentrated in the north and least in the west.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in ZIP 32256
| Period | ZIP 32256 | Jacksonville area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 96.5% | 88.5% | 85.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 96.1% | 89.6% | 86.5% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 95.5% | 90.9% | 88.2% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 95.2% | 92.2% | 90.0% | 89.3% |
| Change | −1.3 pts | +3.7 pts | +4.4 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in ZIP 32256: 95.2% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. The share with a diploma has edged down 1.3 points since 2006–10, even as the national rate rose.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in ZIP 32256
| Period | ZIP 32256 | Jacksonville area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.0% | 8.2% | 8.9% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 7.7% | 10.7% | 11.0% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 2.4% | 5.7% | 5.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 2.2% | 4.2% | 4.8% | 5.4% |
| Change | −4.8 pts | −4.0 pts | −4.1 pts | −2.7 pts |
The job market in ZIP 32256 has been strong: just 2.2% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Only 46 of the 807 Florida ZIP codes with 5,000+ people have lower unemployment. Unemployment is down 4.8 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
ZIP 32256 compared with nearby ZIP codes
| ZIP code | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP 32256 | 2.11 | 37.6 | 10.0% | 63.9% | 7.9% | 1999 | $1,718 | 49.9% | 95.2% | 2.2% |
| ZIP 32257 | 2.41 | 40.7 | 10.4% | 43.1% | 6.6% | 1989 | $1,684 | 36.8% | 93.1% | 2.8% |
| ZIP 32217 | 2.35 | 39.0 | 9.4% | 38.5% | 8.6% | 1969 | $1,321 | 39.4% | 93.3% | 3.3% |
| ZIP 32216 | 2.24 | 37.4 | 14.0% | 52.8% | 7.8% | 1986 | $1,508 | 35.9% | 91.9% | 4.2% |
| ZIP 32246 | 2.59 | 35.6 | 11.5% | 45.5% | 8.6% | 1995 | $1,846 | 39.3% | 92.6% | 2.5% |
| ZIP 32258 | 2.57 | 36.8 | 8.4% | 33.1% | 4.4% | 2008 | $2,050 | 47.5% | 96.5% | 2.0% |
| ZIP 32224 | 2.31 | 38.9 | 7.4% | 46.3% | 8.6% | 1998 | $1,737 | 53.0% | 95.8% | 4.3% |
| ZIP 32223 | 2.50 | 47.0 | 7.3% | 20.5% | 3.2% | 1988 | $1,917 | 45.1% | 95.5% | 2.7% |
| ZIP 32207 | 2.27 | 40.2 | 9.5% | 50.6% | 13.9% | 1964 | $1,317 | 37.9% | 88.4% | 3.1% |
| ZIP 32211 | 2.62 | 34.5 | 21.4% | 46.0% | 9.7% | 1973 | $1,330 | 20.7% | 85.2% | 7.4% |
| ZIP 32212 | 3.53 | 21.4 | 0.6% | 72.5% | 8.7% | 1973 | $1,973 | 25.3% | 97.7% | 0.9% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up ZIP 32256. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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