32043 ZIP Code — Green Cove Springs, FL

Clay County, Florida

ZIP code 32043 is located in Green Cove Springs, Florida, within Clay County. It covers approximately 229.26 square miles and serves a population of 31,705 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 904.

About ZIP code 32043

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $263,200. Owner-occupancy is high at 81%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $76,405. 34% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 33 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 29% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (22%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 15% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 32043 reflects a community defined by a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

31,705

population

229.26

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

32043 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 32043

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 32043. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Green Cove Springs	Acceptable
Green Cove Springs	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

32003 Fleming Island (10.7 mi) 32092 Saint Augustine (12 mi) 32068 Middleburg (12.3 mi) 32259 Saint Johns (13.4 mi) 32656 Keystone Heights (14.5 mi) 32140 Florahome (14.5 mi) 32065 Orange Park (14.5 mi) 32073 Orange Park (15.4 mi) 32223 Jacksonville (15.8 mi) 32177 Palatka (18.2 mi) 32258 Jacksonville (18.3 mi) 32257 Jacksonville (18.9 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	31,705
Population density	138 / sq mi
State FIPS	12
County FIPS	019

Geography
Land area	229.26 sq mi
Water area	13.53 sq mi
Latitude	29.9429
Longitude	-81.7393
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	904

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 06/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	35.1%	34.3%	43.4%
$50k – $100k	39.4%	36.2%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	21.4%	24.2%	19.3%
Over $200k	4.1%	5.2%	6.4%

Demographics & statistics

31,705

Population

138

People per sq mi

39.8

Median age

$76,405

Median household income

$36,016

Per capita income

$263,200

Median home value

$1,270

Median monthly rent

80.7%

Home ownership

8.9%

Poverty rate

3.6%

Unemployment

10,556

Housing units

28.6%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

999

Under 5

947

1,096

5–9

1,039

1,145

10–14

1,086

1,014

15–19

963

1,004

20–24

952

1,583

25–34

1,501

2,370

35–44

2,248

2,138

45–54

2,029

1,234

55–59

1,170

967

60–64

918

1,639

65–74

1,555

879

75–84

833

203

85+

193

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	7,500	23.7%
18 and over	24,205	76.3%
65 and over	5,302	16.7%
Median age	39.8 years

Race & ethnicity

White 78.5%

Black or African American 7.9%

Two or more races 5.4%

Hispanic or Latino 5%

Other race 1.8%

Asian 1.5%

Group	Count	%
White	26,193	78.5%
Black or African American	2,630	7.9%
Two or more races	1,794	5.4%
Hispanic or Latino	1,675	5%
Other race	587	1.8%
Asian	491	1.5%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	35.1%	34.3%	43.4%
$50k – $100k	39.4%	36.2%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	21.4%	24.2%	19.3%
Over $200k	4.1%	5.2%	6.4%

Under $10k 3.3%

$10k–$15k 1.8%

$15k–$25k 5.4%

$25k–$35k 5.9%

$35k–$50k 13.5%

$50k–$75k 19.2%

$75k–$100k 13.8%

$100k–$150k 21.7%

$150k–$200k 8.3%

$200k+ 7.1%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.3%
$10k–$15k	1.8%
$15k–$25k	5.4%
$25k–$35k	5.9%
$35k–$50k	13.5%
$50k–$75k	19.2%
$75k–$100k	13.8%
$100k–$150k	21.7%
$150k–$200k	8.3%
$200k+	7.1%
Median income	$76,405

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 2.5%

$50k–$100k 8.3%

$100k–$150k 6.6%

$150k–$200k 12.9%

$200k–$300k 29.7%

$300k–$500k 27.8%

$500k–$1M 11.5%

$1M+ 0.8%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$263,200
Median rent / month	$1,270
Owner occupied	80.7%
Renter occupied	19.3%
Vacant	8.7%
Single-family detached	83.4%
Large apartment buildings	0.3%
Mobile homes	10.1%
Median rooms	6.3
Avg household size (owned)	2.60

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	3.6%
2010–2019	16.3%
2000–2009	27.0%
1990–1999	17.5%
1980–1989	10.6%
1970–1979	10.8%
1960–1969	5.5%
1950–1959	3.2%
1940–1949	3.7%
1939 or earlier	1.7%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.3%
1 bedroom	2.7%
2 bedrooms	15.0%
3 bedrooms	44.0%
4 bedrooms	31.0%
5+ bedrooms	7.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	2.7%
1 vehicle	28.5%
2 vehicles	45.6%
3 or more	23.2%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	0.8%
Electricity	94.7%
Propane / LP gas	2.8%
Fuel oil	0.2%
Wood	0.1%
No fuel used	1.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	6,657	56.9%
Cohabiting couple	809	6.9%
Male householder, no spouse	1,510	12.9%
Female householder, no spouse	2,721	23.3%
Households with children under 18	4,123	35.2%
Households with seniors (65+)	3,530	30.2%
Average household size	2.67

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	29.5%	22.2%
Married	54.8%	54.2%
Separated	1.6%	2.0%
Widowed	2.8%	11.3%
Divorced	11.3%	10.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.3%

Some HS, no diploma 4.7%

HS graduate 29.1%

Some college, no degree 22.5%

Associate's degree 11.8%

Bachelor's degree 21.8%

Graduate / professional 6.8%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	92.0%
Bachelor's or higher	28.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	489	5.8%
Kindergarten	386	4.6%
Elementary school	3,726	44.4%
High school	1,632	19.4%
College / grad school	2,160	25.7%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 23.2%

Retail trade 11.3%

Professional & management 11.2%

Construction 8.7%

Arts, food & hospitality 8.1%

Finance & real estate 7.8%

Other services 7.7%

Transportation & utilities 6.8%

Manufacturing 5.3%

Public administration 4.9%

Wholesale trade 2.6%

Information 2.0%

Agriculture & mining 0.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	40.8%
Service	14.3%
Sales & office	22.4%
Natural resources & construction	10.4%
Production & transportation	12.1%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	82.4%
Government	14.5%
Self-employed	3.1%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	74.0%
Carpool	6.5%
Public transit	0.3%
Walk	1.1%
Work from home	13.8%
Other means	4.4%
Avg commute (minutes)	32.8

Poverty

All people 8.9%

Under 18 years 11.1%

18 and over 8.2%

Married-couple families 2.8%

Female-led households 26.3%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	33.9%
Retirement income	29.5%
Supplemental Security	4.0%
Cash public assistance	1.2%
Food stamps / SNAP	7.8%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	36.1%
High blood pressure	34.7%
High cholesterol	31.4%
Diabetes	11.0%
Heart disease	6.9%
Stroke	3.4%
Asthma	9.1%
Arthritis	26.1%
Kidney disease	3.1%
Pulmonary disease	8.7%
Cancer	6.7%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	22.2%
Binge drinking	15.6%
No physical activity	26.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	38.5%
Depression	21.2%
Fair or poor health	17.2%
Poor mental health	16.8%
Poor physical health	12.4%
No health insurance	20.5%
Visited doctor (checkup)	73.5%
Visited dentist	53.8%
Cholesterol screening	90.2%
Teeth loss	17.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	3,657	15.2%

Disability	%
Any disability	15.0%
Under 18	8.4%
18–64 years	13.0%
65 and over	31.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	75.3%
Public insurance	32.2%
No insurance	7.5%
Uninsured under 19	3.4%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	29,759	93.9%
Spanish	748	2.5%
Other Indo-European	502	1.7%
Asian & Pacific Islander	187	0.6%
Other languages	33	0.1%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	30,264	95.5%
Born in same state	29,479	93.0%
Born in different state	14,914	47.0%
Foreign born	785	2.5%
Naturalized citizen	1,441	4.5%
Not a US citizen	966	67.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	5,439	17.2%
Italian	3,097	9.8%
Arab	1,277	4%
German	289	0.9%
English	244	0.8%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	122	0.4%
Irish	103	0.3%
Norwegian	50	0.2%
Dutch	36	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	36.9%
Internet access	95.9%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 32043

What city is ZIP code 32043 in?

ZIP code 32043 is primarily assigned to Green Cove Springs, Florida.

What county is ZIP code 32043 in?

ZIP code 32043 falls within Clay County, Florida.

Is ZIP code 32043 mostly owner-occupied?

81% of occupied units in ZIP code 32043 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 32043 have a large veteran population?

15% of civilians in ZIP code 32043 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the population of ZIP code 32043?

ZIP code 32043 has an estimated population of 31,705 residents, with a density of 138 people per square mile.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 32043?

The median home value in ZIP code 32043 is $263,200.

What timezone is ZIP code 32043 in?

ZIP code 32043 observes the EST timezone.